Rochdale Council's 12 Months of Achievements and Success
Rochdale Borough celebrates a year of triumphs, from gold medals at North West in Bloom to major regeneration projects and vital community support. Discover the highlights of 2025.
Rochdale Borough celebrates a year of triumphs, from gold medals at North West in Bloom to major regeneration projects and vital community support. Discover the highlights of 2025.
Your essential guide to the 2026 TV Choice Awards, featuring The Night Manager's return, Bridgerton S4, and how to vote for your favourites. Discover the must-watch TV for the new year.
Discover the standout North East businesses of 2025, from tech triumphs to green energy leaders, driving regional economic growth. Read the full list now.
Explore the incredible journey of Sir Michael Caine, from his humble London beginnings to becoming a two-time Oscar-winning Hollywood legend. Discover his iconic films, family life, and enduring legacy.
Parenting expert Abi Clarke argues 'good attendance' awards are harmful and primary pupils need mental health days to prevent severe burnout. Discover her call for change.
Six of Wolverhampton's finest parks and green spaces have retained their prestigious Green Flag status. Discover the award-winning beauty spots offering free play, walks, and cafes.
Nightingale House Hospice's annual Christmas Tree Collection returns from 9-13 Jan 2026. Book a pickup for your real tree in selected CH, LL & SY postcodes. Your donation funds vital palliative care.
Dougie Mac hospice urges Stoke-on-Trent residents to register Christmas trees for eco-friendly collection on Jan 9 & 12. Your donation funds vital patient care. Sign up now!
Tributes paid to Howard and Carol Hamilton, passionate Wales Air Ambulance fundraisers from Barry who raised over £13,000. The 'lovely' couple passed away within ten months.
Birmingham Hospice is opening a new community cafe, Hive In The Park, in the historic Rookery House in Erdington in early 2026. The 'warm and welcoming' space will offer cheap food and drink. Read more and find out how to volunteer.
Bebington comedian Ben Turner is a finalist for One Liner Comedian of the Year. Help him bring the trophy to Wirral by voting before the end of December.
A Marie Curie charity shop in Knowle, West Midlands, has been crowned the UK's favourite. The award, voted by the public, highlights its community spirit and dedicated volunteers.
Newark's Eleni Chivers, 17, is nominated for a BroadwayWorld UK Award for Best Leading Performer. Vote now to support this local talent against West End stars.
Five future guide dogs experienced the sights and sounds of Bristol Airport in a special training visit. Learn how this prepares them for life-changing work and how the airport supports assistance dogs.
Hinckley Museum and dozens of local volunteers were celebrated at the annual Making a Difference awards. Discover the community champions making a real impact.
Treforest Litter Pickers named Rhondda Cynon Taf's most active community group for 2025 by Keep Wales Tidy. The volunteers collected 529 bags of litter. Discover how to get involved.
Trevor Mountford from Doncaster has been honoured as Puppy Socialiser of the Year by Support Dogs for nurturing puppies into life-changing autism assistance dogs. Discover how you can volunteer.
33 individuals, groups and businesses were celebrated as community champions in North Kesteven for their voluntary work and community spirit. Discover the inspiring winners and learn how to nominate for 2026.
A Sheffield NHS team has won a national nursing award for creating a personalised follow-up service for women with a rare pregnancy-related cancer, focusing on holistic patient support.
PCs Bethany Cottrell and Natalie Millward showed 'unwavering courage' disarming individuals with weapons during a volatile city centre protest. Discover their heroic story.
Eight dedicated staff from Cygnet Elms in Birmingham are finalists in the Stars of Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards. Discover their inspiring stories.
Lindi Holmes, a Cambridge volunteer, wins FoodCycle's Regional Volunteer of the Year Award for helping turn over 20 tonnes of surplus food into thousands of free community meals. Discover how you can get involved.
Volunteer groups like the Buckthorn Bashers are fighting invasive Sea Buckthorn on Sefton's dunes to protect native species like Natterjack Toads. Find out how to join the conservation effort.
Glasgow veteran Terry McCourt, who has raised nearly £120,000 for SSAFA, receives a Regional Recognition Award ahead of his MBE. Discover how he supports the Armed Forces community.
A new Community Litter Hub opens in Wickford, Essex, supporting volunteers tackling litter. In its launch clean-up, over 300kg of waste, including hazardous materials, was removed from just 500 metres of roadside.
The Lane family's 15-year tradition of collecting Christmas trees for East Cheshire Hospice continues on January 10-11, raising vital funds. Learn how to register your tree or donate.
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council seeks nominations for its 2026 Active Awards. Celebrate coaches, volunteers, clubs & individuals making a difference in community sport & wellbeing. Deadline: 5 Jan 2026.
Sophie Newnham, 17, from Surbiton, has rocketed to world number one in boccia just 18 months after her senior debut. Discover her journey and her nomination for a major UK Sport award.
Lynn Griffiths from Ysgol Gymraeg Caerffili has been named the Gold Winner for Lifetime Achievement in the prestigious 2025 Pearson National Teaching Awards. Discover his inspiring story.
Reggae legend Apache Indian receives an Honorary Music Champion award, expressing pride in his Handsworth roots and British identity. Read his inspiring speech.