Breakspear Park in Hemel Hempstead launches a quarterly photography competition for 2026. Win £250 and choose a local charity to receive £750. Submit your Community-themed shots by Feb 8, 2026.
The Rainbow Foundation is launching free Warm Space events in Wrexham to help residents with the cost of living. Find dates, locations, and how to get involved.
A thriving monthly meet-up for Middlesbrough’s military community is preparing to welcome back members as it enters its first full year. The club offers support and connection for veterans and serving personnel.
Kind-hearted Tesco customers in Staffordshire donated 797 brand-new toys for local children. The gifts, distributed via food banks and charities, ensured festive joy for families. Read about this community success.
Nominations are now open for the South Yorkshire Community Celebration Awards, honouring voluntary groups across Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, and Sheffield. Deadline: 28 February.
easyJet introduces a free twilight bag drop service at Birmingham Airport for early morning flights. Passengers can drop bags the evening before and get discounted parking. Save time and travel easier.
Challenge yourself with this week's Sunday Quiz, featuring questions on food, drink, animals, and nature. Plus, find the answers to last week's general knowledge and cryptic puzzles.
From Black Sabbath's historic Freedom of Birmingham to A-level triumphs and community acts of kindness, discover the uplifting Midlands stories that defined 2025.
From a selfless teen saving a life on a bus to Black Sabbath's historic reunion, discover the uplifting stories that defined the Midlands in 2025. Read the full round-up.
ITV news director Ian Searle confirms his retirement after over 40 years with the broadcaster. His last day was December 22, and he starts a Master's in Comedy Writing in January. Read his heartfelt farewell.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.