Rochdale Council's 12 Months of Achievements and Success
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Solihull mum cooks 108 Christmas dinners for community
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.
Derby students raise £2k+ for charity at festive market
Year 12 students at Derby Cathedral School organised the school's inaugural Christmas market, raising over £2,000 for local charities. The event featured 35 stalls and was part of the Archbishop's Young Leaders Award.
Folkestone Rotary Club Honours Two with Paul Harris Fellowship
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.
Kingstanding community centre combats deprivation with activities
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.
Mum cooks 108 Christmas dinners for community
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.
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.
Pensioners due £308 after DWP PIP error
Thousands of UK state pensioners may be owed a £308 back payment due to a DWP legal error on PIP mobility awards. Check eligibility and how to claim now.
Cosy Christmas Pub & Walks Near Solihull
Discover Lowsonford, a quaint Warwickshire village with lovely canal walks, leading to a pub with a festive scent and award-winning pies. Perfect for a festive day out.
Teen Star Eleni Chivers Nominated for BroadwayWorld UK Award
Newark's Eleni Chivers, 17, is nominated for a BroadwayWorld UK Award for Best Leading Performer. Vote now to support this local talent against West End stars.
Redrow Community Fund Donates £2,600 to Local Groups
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.
Sheffield Girl Thrives with Autism Assistance Dog Ivanhoe
Scarlette Hudson, 12, missed half her junior school but now attends full-time thanks to her autism assistance dog, Ivanhoe. The pair won Client Partnership of the Year from Sheffield's Support Dogs charity.
Swansea Farm's Crowdfunder Triples Every Donation
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.
Major Step for Kingshurst Regeneration Project
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.
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.
Brain injury survivor wins national Headway award
Lorna Collins from Amersham wins the Alex Richardson Achiever of the Year Award for her creative work supporting brain injury survivors. Discover her inspiring story.
Hero ex-soldier stops car attack at Liverpool FC parade
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.
Birmingham mum's labour after toddler's cancer diagnosis
A Birmingham mother went into labour just hours after learning her two-year-old had leukaemia. Now four, Connie is set to ring the bell ending treatment after joining a pioneering clinical trial. Read her family's inspiring story.
Kelly Osbourne's Birmingham tribute to father Ozzy
Kelly Osbourne collected a Lord Mayor's Award for her late father, Ozzy Osbourne, in Birmingham. She spoke of his Brummie pride and the city's overwhelming support.
Skoda Enyaq Named UK's Best Used Car for 2025
The electric Skoda Enyaq SUV has been named What Car?'s Used Car of the Year, beating 1,200 rivals. Find out why this practical EV is a top family choice.
Kelly Osbourne's defiant Birmingham mission after Ozzy's death
Kelly Osbourne reveals the Osbourne family's ongoing commitment to Birmingham, accepting a civic honour and pledging to elevate the city. Discover their heartfelt connection.
33 Honoured at North Kesteven Community Champion Awards
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.
Police officers win hero award for disarming protestors
PCs Bethany Cottrell and Natalie Millward showed 'unwavering courage' disarming individuals with weapons during a volatile city centre protest. Discover their heroic story.
Osbourne family mark Ozzy's birthday in Birmingham
Sharon, Kelly and the Osbourne family visited Asha's restaurant to celebrate Ozzy's 77th birthday after receiving his posthumous Lord Mayor's Award. Read the full story.
Cambridge volunteer wins award for tackling food waste and hunger
Lindi Holmes, a Cambridge volunteer, wins FoodCycle's Regional Volunteer of the Year Award for helping turn over 20 tonnes of surplus food into thousands of free community meals. Discover how you can get involved.
Kelly Osbourne's tearful tribute to father Ozzy
Kelly Osbourne breaks down in tears on BBC Breakfast as she accepts a posthumous honour for her father, rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, on what would have been his 77th birthday.
Edge Hill Alumnus Wins Prestigious 2025 Goldsmiths Prize
Former Edge Hill University PhD student CD Rose has won the 2025 Goldsmiths Prize for his short story collection 'We Live Here Now', mentored by the world's first Professor of Short Fiction.
Kelly Osbourne Thanks Birmingham for Ozzy Tribute
Kelly Osbourne expresses heartfelt gratitude as Birmingham honours Ozzy Osbourne with the Lord Mayor's Award on his birthday. The city's tribute moves the family deeply.
Kelly Osbourne Shares Brummie Christmas Family Tradition
Kelly Osbourne receives Lord Mayor's Award for late father Ozzy and reveals her family's heartfelt Birmingham Christmas market tradition with son Sidney. Read her touching tribute.
Osbourne Family in Birmingham for Ozzy's 77th Birthday
The Osbourne family visited Birmingham to receive a posthumous Lord Mayor's Award for Ozzy on what would have been his 77th birthday. Read the full story.
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