Royal Ballet star Steven McRae partners with Skylarks charity to deliver inclusive ballet masterclasses for children with additional needs, proving dance is for everyone. Discover the impact.
Key tax changes are coming to the DWP Motability Scheme in July 2026, including VAT on Advance Payments. Discover how costs may be affected and which vehicles are being removed.
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.
Discover 12 beautiful winter walks in and around Birmingham, from urban nature reserves to Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Perfect for families and all abilities.
Discover 16 stunning National Trust winter walks around Birmingham and the Midlands, complete with cosy cafes for tea and cake. Many routes are dog-friendly and accessible.
Former Strictly pro James Jordan claims 2025 winner Karen Carney had prior dance training, challenging the show's 'non-dancer' narrative. Read his explosive GMB interview.
A former Midlands dance instructor has been imprisoned after pleading guilty to sexual offences against students. She exploited her position to groom victims, causing lifelong trauma. Read the full story.
Gregory Pichery, a former dance teacher, has been sentenced to four years in prison for sexually assaulting male students. The offences occurred between 2004 and 2019. Police urge other potential victims to come forward.
EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal appeared to aim a veiled comment at Love Island's Amber Davies after her Strictly Come Dancing exit. Get the full story on the semi-final drama.
Furious Strictly Come Dancing viewers point to new online-only voting after two top-scoring couples landed in a shocking bottom two. Discover the fan backlash and judge reactions.
Strictly Come Dancing viewers have branded the show 'over' after a shocking dance-off saw two of the series' strongest contestants eliminated. Read the full reaction here.
Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has revealed the quarter-final dance-off was one of the most brutal in her nine-year tenure. Find out what happened and who faces elimination.
Birmingham and Solihull's Ring and Ride service has merged into the West Midlands Bus On Demand network. Find out about the new operator, vehicles, and what stays the same.
Ring and Ride services in Birmingham, Solihull, and Coventry have merged into West Midlands Bus On Demand, operated by Via. The change promises improved efficiency and accessibility for vulnerable passengers.
Strictly Come Dancing confirms a brand new high-stakes challenge for the Musicals Week quarter-final after the Instant Dance's success. Find out what's next for the five remaining couples!
Strictly Come Dancing fans believe Alex Kingston's elimination was health-related, not based on her dance performance. The actress had been battling physical issues throughout the competition.
Actress Alex Kingston is the eighth celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing after admitting her body was 'really suffering' from the intense training. Read her emotional exit interview.
EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal makes Strictly Come Dancing history by surviving her fifth dance-off, earning the title 'Queen of the Dance-off'. Discover her witty response to the judges.
Council officials discovered a serial blue badge offender fined 34 times in Kingston upon Thames. Discover how authorities are tackling disabled parking space misuse across the UK.
The Strictly Come Dancing 2025 results have been leaked online, leaving fans devastated as a potential finalist is eliminated before the quarter-final. Discover the full story and fan reactions.
EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal made a hilarious dig about her four dance-off appearances on Strictly Come Dancing after facing critique from Anton du Beke. Read the full story.
Strictly's Karen Carney receives a perfect 40 and a standing ovation for her Couples Choice dance. Judges say the footballer-turned-pundit could win the Glitterball trophy.
The RNIB offers free personalised letters from Santa in braille, large print & audio for children with vision impairments. Request by Nov 30 for guaranteed Christmas delivery.
Rushcliffe Borough Council awards £20,700 for free inclusive dance sessions across the borough. Join joyful movement classes designed for older adults and anyone feeling isolated.
The Sunshine Fund's quiz night raised over £14,500 for local equipment. Discover their free Santa Grotto Bus and new charity partnership with Meat:Stack this Christmas.
CCTV captures a thief performing a bizarre dance to steal a phone in Nottingham. Police believe it was a distraction tactic and urge the public to be vigilant.
Strictly Come Dancing announces a terrifying 'instant dance' first for the remaining six celebrities. Find out what shocking twist awaits next week.
Strictly Come Dancing faces a new injury crisis as Alex Kingston performs with a dislocated rib, following La Voix's exit. Will she continue?
Strictly Come Dancing sees La Voix quit series 23 due to a training injury, forcing major schedule changes including the scrapping of the dance-off. Discover all the latest exits.
Strictly Come Dancing's Blackpool special sees only six couples compete after La Voix's injury. Bookies tip Balvinder Sopal as the favourite to be eliminated. Read the latest odds and news.