Campaigners: Ban These Oversized Cars From Town Centres
A new campaign calls for a ban on large SUVs in urban areas, citing parking chaos and safety risks. See the full list of models deemed 'unsuitable' for UK towns.
A new campaign calls for a ban on large SUVs in urban areas, citing parking chaos and safety risks. See the full list of models deemed 'unsuitable' for UK towns.
Chester's Lord Mayor opens the Town Hall for Brew Monday on 19 Jan 2026, offering free tea, chat & history tours to support Samaritans. Join from 1-4pm.
Lennox Children’s Cancer Fund invites you to its Beat the Blues campaign this winter. Join a 10km walk in Epping Forest or a virtual challenge to provide vital support for families facing childhood cancer. Sign up and make a difference.
Sarah Jayan, a 16-year-old from Ripon Grammar School, is campaigning for a seat in the UK Youth Parliament. She aims to improve school commutes, create social spaces, and support post-16 choices. Voting runs from mid-January to February.
Naomi Rees-Issitt receives a British Empire Medal after her charity OurJay, founded following her son Jamie's death, has installed over 500 defibrillators and saved 24 lives. Discover her mission.
A heart-warming community campaign in Tarporley concludes as Reggie the Radfield Teddy finds a new home, raising £735 for OPAL to combat isolation among older people. Discover how this furry friend united the community.
Birmingham City Council halts unauthorised car park at The Crown pub, birthplace of Black Sabbath. Campaigners call it a 'small victory' and demand owners refurbish or sell the historic site.
Join a free Irish dancing social for over-55s in Manchester this January. Part of the Get Moving campaign with Yakult and Royal Voluntary Service, it's a fun way to stay active. Booking essential.
Celebrity chefs and food experts urge UK households to bulk buy beans for health and cost savings. Learn how this £1.50 staple can fight inflation and boost nutrition.
As sunlight dwindles post-solstice, low mood and SAD affect millions. Discover expert-backed strategies, from light therapy lamps to morning sun and Vitamin D, to boost wellbeing this winter.
Kate and Gerry McCann issue an emotional New Year message, hoping 2026 brings the long-awaited breakthrough in finding Madeleine, missing since 2007. Read their full statement and the latest on the case.
Generous shoppers across East Anglia have raised over £7,000 for East Anglia's Children's Hospices' 'Help paint a smile' campaign, funding vital art therapy for children and families.
Tom Ince's hat-trick condemned Birmingham City to a heavy 3-0 defeat at Watford, extending their winless Championship run to seven games. See our gallery of disappointed Blues fans.
A major new campaign urges UK drivers to reduce speed by 5mph to halve fatal collisions. Learn the shocking stats and official warnings for safer roads.
Lloyds Banking Group appoints Peter Fitzgerald as CIO and joins a landmark UK retail investment campaign to help more Britons build their financial futures. Discover the new strategy.
Join a free line dancing social event for over 55s in Spalding on January 13. Part of the Get Moving campaign with Yakult and Royal Voluntary Service's First Time for Everything initiative.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Association in Doncaster will mark New Year's Day 2026 with prayer, community street cleaning, and free 'Meals with Love'. Join from 12:30pm at Baitul Baseer Mosque.
New polling shows majority support for equipping all new cars with defibrillators, a move campaigners say could turn vehicles into 'mini ambulances' and save thousands of lives.
Tesco is relaunching its 'Less to pay for 5-a-day' campaign, offering free British apples to children at checkouts from Dec 30 to Jan 13. The initiative aims to give away over 3 million apples.
With UK inflation at 3.6%, experts offer six actionable strategies to protect your finances. Learn how to calculate your personal rate, cut food costs, and find inflation-busting savings.
Sharon Osbourne joins animal welfare outcry against Morocco's reported cull of free-roaming dogs before the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Stars demand an end to the 'barbaric' slaughter.
A Mansfield teacher's fundraising campaign, boosted by Jason Manford, has raised over £13,000 for a pupil's electric wheelchair, transforming his school independence. Read the heartwarming story.
A heritage campaigner is spearheading a drive to resurface Hartley Avenue, an unadopted road in Liverpool, aiming for formal council adoption to aid residents and businesses.
A heart surgeon shares three proven strategies to combat seasonal depression and low mood during the UK's darkest winter days. Learn how to harness light, exercise, and Vitamin D.
Birmingham's Bullring urges kindness to retail staff this Christmas. The 'be kind' campaign aims to protect workers during the busy festive season. Read more and show your support.
Three Midlands families have triumphed in a UK-wide doorstep carol competition, helping raise £50,000 for Strathcarron Hospice. Watch their winning performances and see the festive spirit in action.
Birmingham City manager Chris Davies confirms defender Alfons Sampsted is now 'important' for the festive period, halting a potential January transfer. Read the latest Blues squad news.
Young drivers aged 17-24 could face stricter rules like night curfews. A new safety campaign demands Graduated Driving Licences to cut fatal crashes. Read the latest.
Swansea Community Farm launches a Crowdfunder to upgrade its kitchen and offer free cooking classes. Every public donation is tripled by Swansea Mortgage Advice Bureau, turning £10 into £30. Support mental health and wellbeing in Wales' only city farm.
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.