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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.

Birmingham pre-war home hits auction for £1

A pre-Second World War house in Birmingham's Saltley area is set for auction with a shocking £1 guide price, requiring complete renovation. Discover this unique investment opportunity.

Inspector Morse Stage Thriller Debuts in Woking

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.

Grandad, 83, sleeps on camp bed in 14-hour A&E ordeal

George Morris, 83, endured a 14-hour A&E wait where his family brought a camp bed for him to lie on. His daughter describes 'shameless' NHS conditions as pressure on emergency departments continues.

Council Tax Explained: Where Your Money Goes

Discover exactly how your council tax is spent, from social care to bin collections, and understand the key reasons behind rising bills across UK local authorities.

Record 1,959 Santas Raise £41k for Derian House

A record-breaking 1,959 Santas completed the 15-mile Jingle All the Way walk from Chorley to Rivington Pike, raising over £41,000 for Derian House Children's Hospice. Donate now to support this vital cause.

Birmingham's 5 Most Notorious Pubs Revealed

Discover the five legendary Birmingham pubs named among the UK's roughest in a viral X thread. These closed boozers, from the West End Bar to the Monkey House, have stories to tell.

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.

Birmingham's Most Expensive Areas Revealed

New property data uncovers Birmingham's most expensive neighbourhoods, with affluent suburbs commanding premium prices in the city's competitive housing market.

Birmingham Council Sells 1,000 Assets in Bankruptcy Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering scale of Birmingham City Council's asset disposal programme, with everything from community centres to office equipment being sold off to tackle the authority's financial crisis.

Win a £1.25M Devon Dream Home for £3

BOTB launches spectacular house draw offering luxury Devon property worth over £1.25 million with tickets starting at only £3. Find out how you could win this life-changing prize.

Baby among four dead in devastating house fire

A catastrophic house fire in Staffordshire has claimed the lives of four family members, including a nine-month-old baby girl, in what police are describing as an unimaginable tragedy that has devastated the local community.

Family loses home in firework blaze tragedy

A Birmingham family lost everything when a firework display went horribly wrong, destroying their home and possessions just weeks before Christmas in a tragic turn of events.

Stunning Grade II Listed Canalside Gem in Birmingham

Discover the breathtaking transformation of a historic Birmingham canalside property that seamlessly blends period charm with contemporary luxury, creating one of the city's most remarkable homes.

Birmingham Care Home's Pink Fundraising Mission

Staff and residents at Grove House Care Home in Birmingham are painting the town pink with innovative fundraising events throughout October to support vital breast cancer research and awareness.

UK House Prices Defy Expectations with Annual Rise

New data reveals UK house prices have shown unexpected resilience with a 0.1% annual increase in March, while mortgage approvals hit 17-month high. Discover the latest market trends and regional variations.

Beaumond House Hospice Reopens Revamped Charity Store

Beaumond House Hospice Care has proudly reopened its transformed charity discount store on Castlegate in Newark, offering bargain treasures while raising crucial funds for palliative care services in the community.

Leyland family's £3k hospice tribute for sports-mad Luke

A sports-mad family from Leyland has turned tragedy into triumph, raising over £3,000 for Derian House Children's Hospice in memory of their beloved Luke, whose passion for athletics continues to inspire their incredible fundraising efforts.

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