Kent communities welcome a new council funding model based on current need, ending the outdated system that left areas like Dover and Deal struggling. Discover how this change will impact local services.
Stagecoach Stourbridge students aged 11-16 wowed a packed Shaftesbury Theatre with a Madness medley after just eight rehearsals. Discover their journey and book a trial.
Actress Jill Freud, the real-life inspiration for Lucy Pevensie and Love Actually star, has passed away at 98. Read her touching final words and remarkable life story.
A West Midlands programme has helped 2,000 SMEs secure £4.2m. Businesses urge its continuation as funding ends in March 2026. Read more and see how to attend the final summit.
Four Rotary clubs in Shepway have donated £12,000 to local schools over three years, supporting underprivileged children with essentials like uniforms and school trips. Discover how this community partnership works.
Warwickshire Council plans to spend £500,000 of HS2 road safety funding to permanently keep temporary street lighting on Fosse Way. The move aims to enhance long-term road safety.
Ex-Coronation Street star Kym Marsh is returning to the stage in 2026 for a UK theatre tour of the psychological thriller Single White Female, visiting Birmingham and other major cities. Book your tickets now.
Warwickshire County Council requests HS2 deadline extension to allocate £2.5 million for A446 Coleshill Junction safety improvements. Read the latest transport news.
Struggling Surrey households can apply for free vouchers worth up to £300 for groceries at Aldi, Asda, Tesco and six other supermarkets. Learn how to apply now.
South Staffordshire community projects including a memorial garden and outdoor gym receive £125k government funding boost from UK Shared Prosperity and Rural England Prosperity Funds.
A killer is terrorising London's West End in this festive musical mystery. Starring Humphrey Ker and David Reed, it's a must-see Christmas show at Birmingham Rep. Book tickets now!
Millions of UK households face council tax hikes of up to 10% as Labour considers removing the referendum requirement. Discover how this affects you.
Mandy Calaz from Devizes lost her husband Mark to a brain tumour and is now urging public support for Brain Tumour Research's Christmas appeal to fund vital research.
Bristol startup Emm's high-tech menstrual cup raises £6.8m. The wearable device tracks flow and cycle data, launching in the UK in 2026. Discover the future of women's health tech.
A new £2.5m equity scheme is set to transform film and high-end TV production in Cornwall, creating jobs and showcasing the region's unique identity. Discover the impact.
The Kinks musical 'Sunny Afternoon' electrifies New Victoria Theatre with legendary hits and dramatic band story. Don't miss this Olivier Award-winning show!
A unique Snow White pantomime created and performed by people with learning disabilities takes the stage at Sutton Town Hall. Celebrate inclusion and community spirit.
The inaugural St Giles Hospice Winter Gala at Moxhull Hall raised £40,000, funding over 1,330 hours of specialist end-of-life care. Discover how to support their 2026 event.
Home Office minister Jess Phillips urges teachers to demand more recognition for their work, citing the example of Birmingham bin workers. Discover the government's plan for schools.
The Development Bank of Wales has invested over £1bn, supporting 51,000+ jobs and generating £5.8bn in economic value. Discover how this impacts Welsh businesses and communities.
A £50 million subsidy protecting West Midlands bus routes from cuts has been extended for 15 months. Discover how this decision secures vital transport links for communities.
A new partnership has secured the future of Frankley Library in Birmingham, transforming it into a community hub with expanded support services. Discover how this collaboration saved a vital local resource.
New research reveals the average UK SME starts with under £6,000, with 80% walking a financial tightrope. Discover the personal sacrifices and the call for more entrepreneurial support.
Community groups in North Kesteven can now apply for up to £1,500 from a new £18,000 Flourishing Communities Grant. Funding supports projects like defibrillators and play equipment. Apply by November 30, 2025.
The Theatre of Small Convenience, the world's smallest theatre housed in a former Victorian toilet in Malvern, has triumphantly reopened with a 12-seat capacity after a community-led restoration.
Stockport County Community Trust launches a pioneering health and care research programme at Edgeley Park stadium, making vital studies more accessible to the local community.
A Derbyshire road closed since 2022 due to landslip damage will remain shut for four years before £1.1 million repairs conclude. Discover how £7 million in funding will fix five key routes.
The Theatre of Small Convenience in Malvern, the world's smallest theatre, has triumphantly reopened after a devastating fire. Discover how this 12-seat venue was saved.
Billy Nunn from King's College London tackles an epic endurance challenge - seven marathons in seven consecutive days - to raise vital funds for UK Youth and protest youth service cuts across Britain.
Alma Cullen's new stage play 'The House of Ghosts' reimagines Inspector Morse for theatre. See this fresh take on the classic detective at New Victoria Theatre until November 15.