King Charles's Christmas call for wartime courage and unity
King Charles urges the nation to hold fast to the values of courage and community from WWII, highlighting modern heroes and the need for unity in a divisive era. Read his full address.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
106-year-old's 24-year loyalty rewarded by Asda Cwmbran
Owen Filer, 106, shops daily at Asda Cwmbran. Staff surprised him with a trolley of festive goodies to thank him for his incredible 24-year loyalty. Read this heartwarming Christmas story.
Top 5 West Midlands Towns for Independent Shops
Discover the West Midlands towns leading a revival of independent shops and community spirit, according to the 2025 Rightmove index. Find out why residents love them.
Marie Goldman MP's 2025 Tribute to Chelmsford Volunteers
As 2025 ends, MP Marie Goldman reflects on the irreplaceable human spirit in Chelmsford's charities, from litter-picking to supporting veterans, proving community action beats any algorithm.
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.
West Midlands' Happiest Places to Live Revealed for 2025
Rightmove's 2025 Happy at Home Index reveals the West Midlands' most joyful towns. Discover which historic spots offer the best community spirit and quality of life.
Earlswood: A Welcoming Village Near Birmingham
Discover Earlswood, a serene village near Birmingham with stunning lakes, a vibrant craft centre, and a community spirit that proves the smallest places have the biggest hearts. Plan your visit today.
Why Four Oaks is Birmingham's Most Desirable Suburb
Explore Four Oaks in Sutton Coldfield, where average house prices near £500k and a strong community spirit make it a uniquely sought-after Birmingham enclave. Discover what residents love.
Budget 2025: Alcohol Duty to Rise from February 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms alcohol duty will increase in line with inflation from February 2026, adding pence to your favourite drinks. See the full price list here.
Speke project awarded £7,842 to fight food waste
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.
£4,000 boost for four Lincolnshire community charities
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.
Fylde Community Sports Awards 2025 Winners
Discover the inspiring winners of the 2025 Fylde Community Sports Awards, celebrating local heroes and clubs after a record 330 nominations.
UEL Winter Festival: Health & Creativity Day in Stratford
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.
Billericay Community Awards 2025 Winners Revealed
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.
Birmingham Fails to Make UK's Friendliest Cities Top 10
Birmingham fails to rank in Condé Nast Traveller's friendliest UK cities for 2025. Discover why perceptions matter for tourism and the city's true welcoming spirit.
Litter pickers transform Oscott and Great Barr
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.
Community Choir for Dementia Wins Vital Funding
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.
New Canolfan Llwynhendy Community Hub Opens Doors
The former Llwynhendy library has been transformed into a vibrant community hub offering a café, automated library, advice services & training. Open Mon-Fri.
Community Partnership Saves Frankley Library
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.
2025 Pride of Gedling Awards Winners Announced
Discover the inspiring winners of the 2025 Pride of Gedling Awards, celebrating local heroes and community champions across Nottinghamshire. Read their remarkable stories now!
Reeves urged to scrap crippling alcohol tax hike
Wine and Spirit Trade Association calls on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to freeze alcohol duty as 4.5% hike could add £1 to bottle prices, fuelling inflation and hurting hospitality.
Mind Body Spirit Festival Birmingham Turns 10
Join the 10th-anniversary Mind Body Spirit Festival in Birmingham for free talks, workshops, and psychic readings. Discover wellbeing trends from 14-16 November at the NEC.
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