Polar bear Brodie has moved to Yorkshire Wildlife Park's Project Polar, where he may be reunited with his brother Hamish after five years apart. Experts are monitoring his introduction to the other bears.
Dawn Davis braved the clippers at Eastcote Park's Elf Day, raising £852 for the Alzheimer's Society. Her hair was donated to Banbury Postiche for wigs. Read her inspiring story.
Taylor Wimpey Manchester has donated 321 winter essentials to Lifeshare charity for the homeless. The homebuilder's national Wrap Up Warm campaign has provided over 14,000 items. Learn more about this vital community support.
A rescue cat named Batman gets a new lease on life after major surgery for a rare bone condition at Charter Vets in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Discover his incredible journey from a scrap car to recovery.
Persimmon Homes West Midlands has donated £3,000 to Wem and District Rotary Club via its Community Champions scheme. The funds will support local people through events, youth activities, and tackling isolation.
Jollyes Pets thanks customers for donating 424,000 tins of food, with £40,000 profit shared among five UK animal welfare and community charities. Read how this supports vital work.
The AA has launched a new app to make breakdowns less stressful. Drivers can now report issues digitally, share their exact GPS location, and get help faster, even on dark country roads.
Barratt Homes Northampton has donated £1,500 to the Baby Basics charity, providing Moses basket starter packs for vulnerable families. Discover how this gift ensures safe sleep for newborns.
A Somerset charity supporting families with rare genetic condition PCD receives a vital £1,500 boost from David Wilson Redrow South West. Discover how the donation will help.
Watch the moment a derelict building on Dale Street, Bradford, collapsed, sending rubble across the road. Emergency services and structural engineers attended the scene. Read the full eyewitness account.
Families supported by Action for Children enjoyed a magical evening of light shows, carols, and treats in Sandfields. The Queen Bees group donated selection boxes, and local councillors showed their support.
Rhyl Rotary Club's festive Santa visit brings a surprise £500 donation to the local Samaritans branch, boosting their annual support to £2,500. Discover how community generosity aids vital mental health services.
Staffordshire firefighters attended over 1,000 extra emergencies this summer as wildfires surged. The chief fire officer warns climate change is now a year-round operational reality. Read the full report.
After Shane Walsh drowned in the River Severn in 2017, his wife Kirsty champions water safety. She now volunteers with rescue teams to prevent similar tragedies and create a legacy for their children.
Pupils and staff at Our Lady of Pity RC Primary in Greasby have rallied to support the Shoebox Full of Love Christmas appeal for the second year, donating gifts for vulnerable people and pets across Merseyside.
Shearbridge Veterinary Centre in Bradford invites pet owners to honour lost companions on its Christmas Memory Tree, raising £1 per pet for local cat rescue charities. Donate pet food for local foodbanks.
Freshfields Animal Rescue launches its vital Christmas appeal. Your donation, doubled until Dec 8, provides safety, medical care & hope for homeless UK pets. Help save lives.
The AA has launched a new app feature that uses your smartphone's GPS to pinpoint your exact location during a breakdown, helping patrols reach you faster. Discover how it works and what else the app offers.
Lancashire Wildlife Trust urges locals to donate just £1 this Christmas to help protect wildlife and restore habitats. Your spare change can make a real difference.
Iconic homeware chain Fired Earth has been rescued from administration by Topps Tiles in a £3 million deal, saving the brand but resulting in over 100 job losses. Discover the details of the acquisition.
Curly Tails animal rescue in Newton Longville receives a £1,000 Community Champions donation from Persimmon Homes, aiding its work uniting people and animals for wellbeing.
A Birmingham cocktail bar is giving away free Merry Mimosa drinks until December 7 in exchange for new toy donations, supporting local children's charities. Find out how to claim.
Dogs Trust West Midlands has over 50 dogs, including 15 featured here, desperate for loving families in Birmingham and the West Midlands this festive season.
The Byron burger chain has been bought out of administration for a third time in a decade. The new owners plan a UK and Dubai revival after 58 sites were axed.
Rudy's pizzerias in Birmingham are swapping any pizza for a new toy to support Cash for Kids this Christmas. Donate between Dec 1-4, 2025. Get your free slice for a great cause!
Housebuilder Redrow Eastern raises £32,000 for Lennox Children's Cancer Fund through a charity gala. Discover how this donation supports families facing childhood cancer.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Vehicle Excise Duty exemption for search and rescue vehicles from April 2027, saving teams thousands in fundraising. Discover the full details.
Loulabelle's Jungle in Huddersfield wins a highly commended Animal Star Award. Their hands-on workshops help children overcome fears and build a passion for protecting wildlife, including snakes and spiders.
Lyra Cassell, 20, from Liverpool, survived rare leukaemia thanks to a cord blood transplant from Spain. Read her inspiring story and learn about donation.
Alconbury C of E Primary School receives a £1,500 donation from David Wilson Homes to fund its new forest school area, enhancing outdoor learning for pupils.