Community
Macclesfield Couple Find Joy in Claritas Choir, Singing for Hospice
Joy Sykes followed her husband Martin into Claritas choir, singing alto while he sings bass. She loves the fun, pressure-free atmosphere and fundraising for hospice.
Business
Milka loses shrinkflation case as court rules shoppers were misled
A German court ruled that Milka's parent company Mondelez violated competition law by reducing the chocolate bar's weight without clear notice, calling it misleading.
Culture
Sports Argus Final Edition: 20 Years Since Last Print
Twenty years ago today, the final Sports Argus was printed after 109 years. Fans recall the beloved 'Pink' as a Saturday staple before the internet era.
Politics
Walsall opposition leader vows to fight 'stupid Reform policies'
Councillor Aftab Nawaz pledges to defend community cohesion against any divisive policies from Walsall's new Reform UK leadership, following their landslide election victory.
Sport
Health
Charity Slam Jam: Wrestling for Men's Mental Health in Derby
A new charity wrestling event, Charity Slam Jam, comes to Derby on June 13 to raise funds for men's mental health initiative ManUP?. Features a 30-person rumble and family-friendly action.
Unhealthy Coping Widespread in East Midlands Survey
Half of East Midlands residents use harmful coping strategies for stress, anxiety, or low mood, including isolation and social media overuse, according to Mental Health Foundation data.
New £26.5m Moya Cole Hospice Opens in Heald Green
Moya Cole Hospice has opened a new £26.5m state-of-the-art facility in Heald Green, featuring an outpatient centre, 27 inpatient beds, and gardens. The community raised over £2m.
Half in South West use unhealthy coping for stress
New data from the Mental Health Foundation reveals half of South West residents used harmful coping mechanisms for stress, anxiety, or low mood in the past month, including overeating and isolation.
Half of East England residents use harmful mental health coping
Mental Health Foundation data reveals 55% of East of England residents used harmful coping mechanisms for stress, anxiety, or low mood in the past month, including doomscrolling and bed rotting.
