Billericay Community Awards 2025 Winners Revealed
Discover the inspiring winners of the 2025 Billericay Community Awards. These local heroes and businesses were honoured for making the town a better place to live and work.
Discover the inspiring winners of the 2025 Billericay Community Awards. These local heroes and businesses were honoured for making the town a better place to live and work.
The Met Police will use live facial recognition and DNA tagging spray at the Arsenal vs Tottenham match to enhance public safety and prevent crime.
St Giles Hospice launches its annual Christmas Appeal, needing £416,000 to provide 24-hour nursing care and support for patients facing their last festive season. Your donation can make a difference.
Tony Griffin and Wesley McDonnell found guilty of manslaughter after fatal attack on Neil O'Donnell in Hall Green. The elderly victim died from an infected arm injury sustained during the botched robbery.
Rogue builders William and Joseph Smith conned elderly victims out of £86,000 for shoddy roofing work, spending proceeds on Dubai holidays and Rolex watches. Learn how to protect yourself from similar scams.
For over 50 years, Moya Cole Hospice has provided compassionate palliative care across Greater Manchester. This Christmas, your donation can fund nursing shifts, family support, and bring comfort to patients.
The government confirms councils have funding to let free bus pass holders travel before 9:30am. Find out how this could help pensioners and disabled people with early appointments and work.
Cornel Birzoi, 53, appears at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court charged with fraud and theft targeting elderly men in the Black Country. Follow for live updates.
Jaylee Garner from Rhoose wins a silver Wales Care Award for transforming the lives of people with disabilities. Discover how her unique approach makes miracles happen.
Police release CCTV of three men after a 90-year-old man had £3,000 stolen from his car boot in Dudley. Call 101 with information.
Barchester Healthcare's National Chef Academy hits a milestone of one million meals per month, training chefs for rewarding careers in care homes. Discover a culinary career with purpose.
Emma Allford, a former seamstress from Blaenafon, wins a bronze Wales Care Award for her innovative approach to supporting residents with mental health challenges. Discover her inspiring story.
Michael Rawlins, a care manager from Denbighshire, has been honoured with a Wales Care Award for his transformative work with adults with learning disabilities. Discover his inspiring story.
Caroline Nice from Spire Little Aston Hospital's outpatient team receives the prestigious IRIS Award for her outstanding dedication to patient care and operational support. Discover her inspiring story.
Police release CCTV of three men wanted after £3,000 was stolen from a 90-year-old man's car boot in Dudley. The victim had just withdrawn the cash. Contact police with information.
Ed, a resident from a Cardiff care home, visits a new mural in Carmarthen celebrating his life and community spirit. A heartwarming story of person-centred care.
Monmouthshire Building Society partners with St David's Hospice Care for a two-year fundraising initiative to support palliative care in South East Wales communities.
Shocking report reveals staffing crises in Dudley children's services as councillor describes child forced to fend for themselves. Urgent reforms needed.
Two men appear in court charged with kidnapping an 80-year-old woman with dementia and fraud in a bogus workmen scam in Solihull. Police urge vigilance.
George Morris, 83, endured a 14-hour A&E wait where his family brought a camp bed for him to lie on. His daughter describes 'shameless' NHS conditions as pressure on emergency departments continues.
A revolutionary bedside heart attack test delivers results in just 10 minutes, safely accelerating patient care and easing pressure on UK emergency departments.
Healthcare Assistant Kathryn Edwards explains why working at Moya Cole Hospice on Christmas Day is a privilege. Support their Give the Gift of Care appeal.
Former care worker Tsitsi Mtasa's AI platform Wisterias joins a life sciences trade mission to Ireland. Discover how her innovation is set to transform care for SMEs.
The Orders of St John Care Trust celebrated its inspirational Lincolnshire employees and volunteers at the 2025 Trust Recognition Awards. Discover the winners and their stories.
Brenda Miles, 98, was given two days' notice to leave her care home after her £240,000 life savings were spent on fees. Her family condemns the council's handling of the case.
Discover how thousands of Britons over 80 could be missing out on extra state pension payments worth over £100 weekly. Our guide explains eligibility and the simple claims process.
Exclusive investigation reveals how soaring inflation and inadequate state pension payments are driving record numbers of retirees back into employment to make ends meet.
Independent school in Essex celebrates outstanding achievement after receiving The Music Mark for its exceptional commitment to music education and comprehensive programme.
A dedicated Surrey-based care leader has received national acclaim after winning a prestigious award at the Great British Care Awards, celebrating outstanding contributions to the social care sector.
Dedicated support worker Amy Melia from Cubbington Mill Care Home has been honoured with a national care award, celebrating her exceptional dedication to residents and innovative approach to dementia care.