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.
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.
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.
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.
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 123-year-old pub clock in a historic Midlands market town is telling time again after a £6,000 restoration. Discover the story behind this community landmark.
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.
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.
Discover the inspiring winners of the 2025 Fylde Community Sports Awards, celebrating local heroes and clubs after a record 330 nominations.
Join the University of East London's Winter Festival & Community Health Day on November 26. Enjoy creative workshops, live performances, and free health checks at the Stratford Campus.
Discover the inspiring winners of the 2025 Billericay Community Awards. These local heroes and businesses were honoured for making the town a better place to live and work.
Meet Alex Hall and Councillor Darius Sandhu, the volunteers cleaning up Oscott and Great Barr through their community Facebook page. Discover how local residents are joining their mission.
The Forget-me-not Chorus in North Wales has secured a Community Resilience Grant to provide free singing sessions for those living with and alongside dementia. Discover how music builds community.
The former Llwynhendy library has been transformed into a vibrant community hub offering a café, automated library, advice services & training. Open Mon-Fri.
A new partnership has secured the future of Frankley Library in Birmingham, transforming it into a community hub with expanded support services. Discover how this collaboration saved a vital local resource.
Discover the inspiring winners of the 2025 Pride of Gedling Awards, celebrating local heroes and community champions across Nottinghamshire. Read their remarkable stories now!
A prominent Birmingham Jewish businessman delivers powerful warning about rising antisemitism in UK cities amid ongoing conflict in Middle East.
Discover how dedicated volunteers across Essex are breathing new life into railway stations, creating vibrant community hubs through remarkable transformation projects.
Discover how Nottingham's New Art Exchange is transforming traditional governance with an innovative citizen-led leadership approach that's putting community voices at the heart of decision-making.
Community groups across Essex can now access vital funding for repair and restoration projects through Essex County Council's new grant scheme. Discover how to apply and transform your local area.
Discover how Cardiff residents joined forces in a massive community clean-up event, removing litter and enhancing green spaces across the city in a remarkable display of civic pride.
Birmingham City Council has initiated a formal investigation after a landmark building in Erdington was illegally demolished, sparking outrage among local residents and heritage campaigners.
Chorlton community groups and organisations can now apply for grants from a £5,000 funding pot to support local projects and initiatives that benefit the area.
Discover how a groundbreaking theatre production is spotlighting Rochdale's unsung community champions through powerful storytelling in an unexpected venue.
Celebrated volunteer Carol receives two prestigious awards for her outstanding 15-year commitment to Braintree's theatrical community at the Kings Community Church.
A pioneering companionship initiative in the UK is celebrating its first anniversary after bringing joy and connection to dozens of local residents through weekly social gatherings and activities.