WW2 Veteran Doug Baldwin Dies at Age 100
Tributes are paid to Doug Baldwin, a Normandy veteran and former POW who has died aged 100. We remember his courage and remarkable life story. Read more.
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Army veteran turns life around with Solihull HMO support
Former soldier Dan Vaughan, who struggled after leaving the army, is rebuilding his life thanks to a veteran-specific HMO scheme in Solihull. Discover how the project offers housing and support.
Paid Armed Forces Gap Year Scheme to Launch in 2026
Teenagers will be offered paid gap years with the UK armed forces from 2026, as part of a new 'whole of society' defence strategy. Discover how the scheme works and who can apply.
Heathrow taxi drivers fined £650+ in parking crackdown
Hillingdon Council fines thousands of taxi drivers for illegal parking near Heathrow. MP warns of 'rogue driver' anti-social behaviour. Read the full enforcement details.
Sunshine Fund's 2025: A Year of Fundraising for NE Kids
The Sunshine Fund reflects on a busy 2025 of fundraising events, from a skydive to a coastal trek, supporting disabled children across the North East. Discover their year and how to get involved for 2026.
Trump Announces Christmas Strikes on ISIS in Nigeria
US President Donald Trump announces deadly military strikes against ISIS in Northwest Nigeria on Christmas Day, citing attacks on Christians. Read the full details.
Cygnet Maple House raises £2k for baby loss charity 4Louis
Staff and patients at Cygnet Maple House in East Bridgford present a cheque for £2,068.24 to baby loss charity 4Louis after a year of dedicated fundraising and volunteering.
Royal Signals Band Recruits Musicians in Darlington
The Royal Signals (Northern) Band in Darlington is recruiting local musicians after a successful Play Day. Discover how to join this Army Reserve band and develop your skills.
SSAFA's Christmas Hampers Bring Cheer to Veterans
SSAFA volunteers have delivered 40 Christmas hampers to veterans in South East Wales, a scheme now in its third year. The initiative provides vital festive support to the Armed Forces community.
Military Veterans Enjoy Special Dakota Flight at North Weald
A group of British military veterans enjoyed a memorable flight in a historic Douglas Dakota, organised by the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans and Aero Legends. Discover how this special day was created.
York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity raises £6,774 in auction
York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity's biggest online auction raised £6,774 for the Tiny Lives Appeal, funding neonatal unit improvements. Support the cause at yshospitalscharity.org/tinylives.
£2,500 fine warning for Christmas party lifts
UK drivers offering lifts for petrol money this December could face £2,500 fines and invalid insurance. Experts urge caution over 'simple acts of generosity'.
Marie Curie Shop in Knowle Voted UK's Favourite
A Marie Curie charity shop in the West Midlands has been crowned the nation's best after a public vote. Discover what makes this community hub so special and where to find it.
Knowle's Marie Curie Shop Voted UK's Favourite
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.
London Black Cabs Could Be Extinct Within Two Decades
A damning report warns London's iconic black taxis could vanish by 2045. Despite a 68.6% rise in trainee drivers, Mayor Sadiq Khan is urged to act to protect the trade. Read the full story.
Prince William named patron of SAS Regimental Association
The Prince of Wales expresses a 'deep sense of honour' as he is announced as the first royal patron of the elite Special Air Service Regimental Association. Read his full message.
Scope charity to shut 77 UK high street shops
Disability charity Scope announces plans to close 77 of its 138 UK stores, including Erdington in Birmingham, to save £4 million. Read the full list of closures and the reasons behind the decision.
Scope to close 77 charity shops by March 2026
Disability charity Scope announces plans to close 77 of its 138 UK shops, including in Birmingham, to save £4m. The high street faces rising costs and a shift to online.
Herts RAF Veteran Calls for Christmas Messages to Veterans
RAF veteran Barrie Griffiths urges Hertfordshire residents to post messages of support for veterans this Christmas via Help for Heroes. Small gestures can combat loneliness.
Charity delivers 2,400+ gifts to children in poverty
Lifting Children's Hopes Charity has delivered over 2,400 presents to disadvantaged children across Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands this Christmas, tackling rising child poverty rates.
WW2 veteran, 102, takes to the skies in Cambridge glider
Robbie Hall, a 102-year-old Bomber Command veteran, fulfilled a lifelong dream with a glider flight over Cambridge, organised by the Taxi Charity. Read her inspiring story.
Charity delivers 2,400+ Christmas gifts to children in poverty
Lifting Children's Hopes (LCH Charity) has delivered over 2,400 festive gifts to disadvantaged children and teenagers across the East Midlands this Christmas, combating child poverty.
Lolly Announces 12-Month Charity Partnership with Kids Inspire
Hospitality tech firm Lolly launches a year-long partnership with Essex charity Kids Inspire, pledging funding, volunteering, and awareness-raising for children's mental health. Discover how you can support.
Housebuilder raises £55k for breast cancer charity
Persimmon Homes Midlands staff raised £55,314 for Coppafeel! in 2025, inspired by a colleague's breast cancer diagnosis. Funds will boost vital awareness for young people.
Wem Rotary Club gets £3,000 Persimmon Homes grant
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.
BHX Runway Fun Run Raises £18k for Children's Hospital
Birmingham Airport colleagues raised £18,680.91 for Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity in a unique runway fun run. Discover how the 1980s-themed event brought the community together.
Taxi VAT change to impact millions of UK journeys
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces VAT changes for private hire vehicles from January 2026, levelling the playing field but potentially raising fares. Find out how this affects you.
Teacher's final marathon raises funds for Salford homeless charity
Manchester teacher Billy McCrindle ran the Valencia Marathon, raising over £820 for Emmaus Salford's 'Home For Good' appeal to secure the charity's future as its building lease expires in 2028.
Netflix Cancels 'Boots' Ahead of Season 2
Netflix has officially cancelled the military drama 'Boots' after one season, despite positive reviews. Discover why the show won't return and the cast's hopes for its future.
Acorns Hospice opens massive new charity superstore in Walsall
Acorns Children's Hospice unveils its first retail park superstore at Bescot Retail Park, Walsall. The 10,000 sq ft shop sells furniture, clothes, toys and more, raising vital funds for life-limited children. Discover opening times and how to donate or vo
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