Sahara trekkers raise £43k for St David's Hospice
A 14-strong team completed a gruelling 100km Sahara Desert trek, raising over £43,000 for St David's Hospice. Discover their incredible journey and support vital end-of-life care.
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Hospice's Christmas Appeal Funds Final Festive Moments
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.
All 13 Taylor Swift Cardigans: Complete Guide
Discover all 13 Taylor Swift cardigans released since 2020, including the new Life of a Showgirl version. Full details on prices, release dates and designs for Swiftie collectors.
Rantzen's plea to Lords over assisted dying bill
Dame Esther Rantzen, terminally ill with cancer, urges House of Lords not to sabotage assisted dying legislation with 1000+ amendments. Learn about the debate shaping end-of-life choices.
Ex-police officer handed 37th life sentence
Former Met Police officer David Carrick receives his 37th life sentence for historic sex offences, including rapes and child abuse spanning over 30 years. Victims show courage.
Pensioners get £670 extra as annuity rates jump
UK retirees with £100,000 savings gain £670 more yearly as annuity rates hit 7.65%. Discover how enhanced annuities and market changes boost retirement income security.
Tesco's 40p plastic bag rule sparks backlash
Tesco faces customer fury after increasing its Bag for Life price to 40p. Discover the public reaction and the supermarket's justification for the controversial move.
Sisters win life-changing Postcode Lottery prize
Two sisters living next door in Rubery, Worcestershire, have won a combined £250,000 on the Postcode Lottery alongside nine neighbours. The life-changing money will fund home adaptations and dream holidays.
Leicester Team Rows Atlantic for MND Charities
Four adventurers, including a Leicester man, swap Christmas for a 3000-mile Atlantic row to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease charities. Support their epic challenge.
Neighbour jailed for parking space stabbing in Glasgow
Stephen McAulay, 35, stabbed James Duncan multiple times in a parking row. The victim suffered life-changing injuries including significant vision loss. Read the full court details.
UK family starts new life in Thailand on £40 a day
A Yorkshire family traded their five-bedroom home for a new life in Thailand, slashing their monthly expenses by 50% and living on a budget of just £40 per day. Discover how they did it.
Sara Cox's countryside life and farm tragedies
BBC Radio 2's Sara Cox shares her rural upbringing and recent farm attacks affecting her father. Discover her countryside journey and current challenges.
DWP's 'unfair' state pension approach criticised
The DWP's one-size-fits-all state pension age of 66 is creating a £165,000 payment gap between UK regions. Experts call for a revamp. Discover the impact on your area.
Storm Claudia 'Danger to Life' Amber Warning Issued
The Met Office has issued a 12-hour amber weather warning for Storm Claudia, forecasting heavy rain and flooding across the West Midlands. Learn how to stay safe.
Amber 'Danger to Life' Warning for Storm Claudia
The Met Office has issued a rare amber weather warning as Storm Claudia approaches, bringing a month's rain in 24 hours and a danger to life from flooding.
Amber 'Danger to Life' rain warning for Birmingham
The Met Office has issued a severe amber warning for rain as Storm Claudia hits Birmingham, posing a 'danger to life' from flooding. Discover the expected impacts and how to stay safe.
£50k Boost for Bristol Youth NEET Support Programme
The Persimmon Foundation has donated £50,000 to Bristol City Robins Foundation to provide mentoring and wellbeing support for 150 young people not in education or employment.
East Cheshire Hospice Light Up a Life Service 2025
Join East Cheshire Hospice's poignant Light Up a Life service on Dec 7. Remember a loved one, enjoy festive music from choir Claritas, and support patient care.
Premier League deal tackles West Midlands youth unemployment
A new partnership between the Premier League and West Midlands Combined Authority aims to help 29,000 young people find employment through training and work experience opportunities.
Welsh Students Win National Maths Awards
Two Grŵp Llandrillo Menai engineering students, Lewis Cahill and Kenan Davies-Zorlu, have received national Financial Literacy Improvement Awards for developing their maths skills.
Welsh Apprentices Graduate in Skills Ceremony
Over 100 Welsh apprentices celebrated graduation with Cambrian Training Company. The event also featured the Team Wales torch relay ahead of WorldSkills UK National Finals.
Parents Struggle to Cook With Kids Due to Time and Mess
New research reveals 70% of UK parents don't cook with children due to lack of time and fear of mess. Discover how to build kitchen confidence and support BBC Children in Need.
Takeaway driver wins £1.3m house, takes £1m cash
Khaja Syed, a Birmingham delivery driver struggling with debt, wins a £1.3 million dream house in BOTB competition but opts for the £1 million cash alternative to transform his family's life.
17 Photos Capture Life in Swinging 60s Britain
A nostalgic journey through 1960s Britain captured in stunning photographs showing fashion revolutions, family life and cultural transformation.
Former Teacher Wins Gold for Workforce Development Work
Discover how a dedicated former teacher and care leader earned prestigious gold recognition for transforming workforce development through innovative training programmes.
Birmingham's 12-year life expectancy gap revealed
Shocking new data reveals a 12-year life expectancy gap between Birmingham's wealthiest and poorest neighbourhoods, with deprivation creating a health crisis in the UK's second city.
Alfie Steele's killer denied appeal freedom
Dirk Howell, convicted of murdering nine-year-old Alfie Steele in a brutal bath punishment, has been refused permission to appeal his life sentence in a landmark court decision.
Lucy Letby's disturbing prison behaviour revealed
Exclusive insights into serial killer Lucy Letby's prison life show her fixation on children's television programmes and canteen privileges while serving a whole-life order.
Garmin Instinct Gets AMOLED Makeover: Rugged Meets Brilliant
Garmin revolutionises its rugged Instinct series with a brilliant AMOLED display while maintaining military-grade toughness and exceptional battery life for adventure seekers.
Road Worker's Amazing Journey to Yacht Adventurer
Discover the incredible journey of James, who swapped his road maintenance career for the high seas, proving it's never too late to pursue your sailing dreams.
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