Amanda O'Neill, known as 'the Christmas dinner lady', is preparing over 100 festive meals for Solihull residents facing hardship. Her initiative, a tribute to a late friend, highlights incredible community spirit.
Aston Villa face defensive woes with Pau Torres a doubt, while Chelsea get a double boost. Get the latest team news and injury updates ahead of the Premier League fixture.
Ray Beaglehole and Nigel Hart from Channel Rotary Club Folkestone have been awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship, Rotary's highest honour, for their outstanding service. Discover their stories.
A Birmingham community centre is challenging Kingstanding's negative reputation with a packed schedule of free activities, from Tai Chi to a dementia choir, and delivering 100 Christmas dinners to those in need.
Dover and Deal MP Mike Tapp reviews his first full year, highlighting £20m funding, school investments, and restored hospital services. Read his community update.
Amanda O'Neill from Solihull is preparing over 100 festive meals for locals in need this Christmas. Discover how her act of kindness honours a friend's memory.
Liverpool and Wolves face a crippling injury crisis ahead of their Premier League clash, with 16 players combined ruled out. Get the latest team news and fitness updates here.
Aston Villa's title charge faces Chelsea's European push amid major injury concerns for both teams. Get the latest team news and predicted line-ups for this crucial Premier League fixture.
Over 1,600 motorists fined in 39 days on Kent's A299 Thanet Way due to urgent safety measures for damaged road surfaces. Police urge drivers to respect the limit.
Kent Police is trialling voluntary GPS ankle tags, dubbed 'chav nav', to help young offenders break the cycle of crime. The scheme aims to reduce shoplifting and antisocial behaviour.
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim confirms six absences for the Premier League clash with Aston Villa, including key defenders and AFCON departures. Get the latest team news and injury updates.
Redrow South Midlands' Community Fund has awarded £2,600 to three Cambridgeshire organisations, supporting youth sports and adult disability services. Discover how the donations are making a difference.
Manchester's Royal Exchange stages a splash-hit revival of Singin' in the Rain. Plus, a powerful photography exhibition on KFOR's 25th anniversary opens in Rochdale and a local writer's inspiring journey.
Martha Trust provides lifetime care for adults with profound disabilities in Kent and Sussex. The charity must raise over £255,000 annually for essential extras beyond basic state-funded care.
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.
Solihull Council's cabinet approves £340,000 to finalise designs for the transformative Kingshurst village centre regeneration, including a new community, health, and retail hub. Read the latest.
Persimmon Homes West Midlands has donated £3,000 to Wem and District Rotary Club via its Community Champions scheme. The funds will support local people through events, youth activities, and tackling isolation.
Motorists fined for reversing on hard shoulder to avoid A2 crash delays. Police warn of £100 penalty and points. Learn the law to stay safe.
Daniel Barr, an ex-Army labourer, is commended for his 'outstandingly brave' act of stopping a car that drove into a Liverpool victory parade crowd, injuring over 100. Read his incredible story.
The EU's new Entry/Exit System for UK drivers is postponed to 2026. Get the latest on the delay, potential Dover gridlock fears, and official plans to minimise disruption.
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 Speke community project secures a £7,842 grant to help residents reduce food waste, learn vital cooking skills, and promote sustainability through workshops and a new community fridge.
A brazen thief was caught on camera stealing a 6ft Christmas tree from a mum's doorstep in Loughborough. Discover the full story and see how the community helped.
Ernestas Juska sentenced to life for murdering family friend Nina Denisova in Kent. Read the full details of this shocking case and the police investigation.
The Bradbury Foundation has awarded £4,000 in grants to four inspirational Lincolnshire charities supporting vulnerable children, mental health, disability services and domestic abuse survivors.
British Transport Police release CCTV images after a violent fight on a Kent train left one man with a fractured nose and another in a headlock. Can you help identify these people?
Two Birmingham stores, Candy and Liquor and Morrisons Daily, have been celebrated at the 2025 Local Retail Champions awards for their outstanding community work. Discover their inspiring stories.
This week in Walsall: a rooftop food court shuts over safety, tenants face quadrupled energy bills, and a new £50m school's location sparks debate. Get the full local update.
Discover the inspiring winners of the 2025 Fylde Community Sports Awards, celebrating local heroes and clubs after a record 330 nominations.
Local author Sylvia Kent returns to Phoenix FM's Book Club, sharing Essex writing groups and November book recommendations. Hear her interviews at phoenixfm.com.