Two Midlands mothers share their journey from isolation to optimism after completing a work academy with East Midlands Railway. Discover how sector-based programmes are creating pathways to jobs.
A reporter joins St Basils' Big Sleepout in a Birmingham car park, experiencing one night of rough sleeping. The event raised over £43,000 and highlighted the vital work supporting homeless youth.
Young swimmers from across Merseyside and Halton delivered stunning performances at a Warrington meet, securing numerous gold medals and personal best times. Discover the standout athletes.
Year 8-10 students from Mayflower High School in Billericay excelled at a French netball tournament, gaining professional coaching and building team spirit. Discover their inspiring journey.
The 39th Sheffield Scouts Group collected over 12 crates of food and essentials for Burngreave Foodbank. Young volunteers learned about food insecurity while supporting their community this winter.
The Co-operative Bank is giving customers a £175 Christmas bonus for switching accounts. The scheme also supports Centrepoint in providing beds for homeless young people this winter.
Emmanuel Boamah, 19, who spent three years in care, now helps other young people through Walsall Council's £5m Youth Guarantee Trailblazer. Read his inspiring story.
Young footballers in Rushcliffe benefit from a new £44,000 all-weather pitch at Greythorn Park, part of over £1m in park investments. The facility promotes year-round fitness and inclusive play.
Students at Mayflower High School in Billericay have been recognised for completing the demanding Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award, placing them in an elite national group. Read about their community impact and the MP's celebratory visit.
The new Midlands Metro line into Dudley passes through some of the borough's most deprived wards, revealing stark inequalities in unemployment and housing. Discover the data behind the divide.
The community mourns Joshua Travis, a 14-year-old former Nottingham Forest academy goalkeeper, who tragically died after being hit by a train in Burton Joyce. Read the heartfelt tributes.
West Midlands Police arrest a 16-year-old boy after a teenager was chased and attacked with a machete at Merry Hill shopping centre. Witnesses urged to come forward.
City of Liverpool's Niko Dorsz led the medal haul with four golds at the Stockport Metro Meet. Discover all the winners and their impressive personal best times.
Young benefits claimants face a new DWP 'ultimatum' under a Youth Guarantee scheme. Learn how this rule change aims to cut welfare and its impact. #UKNews
Over 320 primary school children in Carmarthenshire have been trained as Young Sports Ambassadors, contributing 1000+ volunteer hours to inspire peers and build active communities. Discover how to get involved.
The Girls Inspired programme in Essex is helping vulnerable young women escape unhealthy relationships and criminality through sport and mentoring. Discover how this initiative creates positive change.
A children's football coach has been permanently removed after posting an apparent drugs menu in a coaches' WhatsApp group. Discover how the club is responding.
YMCA launches its Pay it Forward Christmas appeal, calling on Nottinghamshire communities to support young people in supported housing with donations and gifts.
A violent gang has been sentenced after two teenagers suffered life-changing injuries in a West Bromwich stabbing and car machete attack. Read the full court details.
David Wilson Homes East Midlands supports grassroots sport by sponsoring the Coalville Town Under-15 Rookettes girls' football team with new kits. Discover how this investment helps local talent.
West Midlands Police's expanded Project Guardian Taskforce has made over 70 arrests and seized nearly 70 weapons in a major crackdown on knife crime and serious youth violence.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged after police were called to reports of children with knives in the Shannon Road area of Kings Norton, Birmingham.
Archie Matthews from Broxtowe crowned countywide winner at Nottinghamshire's 4UTH Awards for outstanding community volunteering and youth leadership. Discover his inspiring story.
Welsh Government hosts major investment summit with 1500 delegates, aiming to attract new business to Wales. 60% of attending firms not currently active in Welsh market. Discover key projects seeking funding.
Hertfordshire law firm HAB Law partners with charities Tender and Dignify, donating £50,000 for 20 educational workshops in secondary schools to prevent domestic abuse and promote healthy relationships.
A shocking report warns 24% of 10-year-olds could be clinically obese by 2035 without urgent action on children's physical activity levels across England.
Over 200 people joined a vibrant Cardboard Carnival parade in Birmingham, showcasing creative animal models and demanding climate action alongside COP30. Discover how local youth are leading the change.
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.
Urgent action needed as new report warns 24% of children could be clinically obese by 2035, with rising inactivity threatening health and wellbeing.
A stark report warns a quarter of children could be clinically obese by 2035 without urgent action on physical activity. Discover the findings and the call for investment.