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Birmingham Shops Win 2025 Local Retail Champions

Two Birmingham stores, Candy and Liquor and Morrisons Daily, have been celebrated at the 2025 Local Retail Champions awards for their outstanding community work. Discover their inspiring stories.

Bristol home's 235,000 Christmas lights for veterans

Richard Iles from Winterbourne Down is creating one of Britain's largest domestic Christmas light displays with 235,000 lights, raising funds for military veterans. Support this incredible spectacle from November 29.

Scope closes two more charity shops in UK

Scope charity shop chain shuts Stourbridge and Folkestone stores after closing 77 others. Read how this impacts the community and the charity's future.

Evans Halshaw Ford Raises £19,350 for Charities

Evans Halshaw Ford dealerships raised £11,820 for four local charities through test drive events. The 2025 fundraising total now stands at £19,350. Discover how they supported their communities.

How Your Donations Help North East Disabled Children

Discover how The Sunshine Fund uses donations for specialist equipment like sensory bundles, communication aids and the revolutionary Exopulse Suit to directly improve lives of disabled children in the North East.

Veteran's 5,200-mile fundraising feat for SSAFA

Inspirational Wirral veteran Gina Allsop finished a year-long, 5,200-mile endurance challenge, culminating at Everest Base Camp, raising vital funds for the Armed Forces charity SSAFA.

Vintage doll's epic 4,490-mile journey for hospice

A rare My Girl Doll donated to Sobell House Hospice Charity took a 4,490-mile detour via the USA before reaching Italy. Manager Jay Boydon's persistence secured the £310 sale, funding vital hospice care. Support their work.

King Charles honours West Midlands volunteer heroes

King Charles has honoured six community volunteer groups in Birmingham and Wolverhampton with the prestigious Award for Voluntary Service. Discover the inspiring stories behind these local heroes.

Zoo stampede raises funds for mental health charity

Chester Zoo witnessed an incredible turnout as thousands participated in the mental health charity stampede, raising vital funds for Mind while enjoying the zoo's attractions in a unique fundraising event.

Vintage toys raise £11k for air ambulance

A remarkable collection of vintage toys and picture frames has generated an incredible £11,365 for the local air ambulance through dedicated community fundraising efforts.

Sutton Coldfield coffee shop closes suddenly

The popular Four Oaks cafe has closed suddenly, leaving customers devastated and staff without jobs. The closure comes just months after the business changed hands.

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