Grandmother's Christmas Day on Marie Curie Support Line
Joanne Lewis, 57, gives up her Christmas to answer calls on Marie Curie's free support line, offering vital emotional support to those facing death and bereavement during the festive season.
Joanne Lewis, 57, gives up her Christmas to answer calls on Marie Curie's free support line, offering vital emotional support to those facing death and bereavement during the festive season.
This festive quiz explores what your surname might hint about your family history this Christmas. Discover your festive family score and the stories behind the names.
Bereavement counsellor Sharon Jenkins from Marie Curie offers practical guidance for managing grief during the festive season, including creating a 'Plan B' and establishing new traditions.
Comedian Jason Manford returns to host the Royal Variety. We explore his career, his first marriage's breakdown after a sexting scandal, and his life with six children in a blended family.
Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas shares tragic loss of beloved aunt just days before the glittering final. Read her touching tribute and see the support from co-stars.
Ellie, 5, and Alfie, 3, are orphaned after their mum Louise died of a heart attack. Their dad died of brain cancer two years ago. Aunt Tracy is now raising them and seeking support.
St Clare Hospice encourages anyone struggling with loss to call the free, confidential GriefLine (01279 945089) this winter. Support is available weekdays 9am-5pm, with extended hours Tues & Thurs.
A grieving family faces mortgage refusal after Metro Bank declines to remove late payment markers from their credit file, despite their son's death. Read their story.
A grieving widower details his three-month struggle to transfer his late wife's Virgin Media account, facing repeated calls and paying double. Read his full story.
Marie Curie invites Solihull to a remembrance service and shares expert advice on managing grief during the festive season. Learn how to cope and find support.
Discover if your surname hints at royal ancestry. DNA testing is revealing surprising links to historic dynasties for thousands. Could you be related to the Royal Family?
Sue Ryder invites Leeds to a 'Celebrate a Life' event on Dec 7. Find a supportive space for grief during Grief Awareness Week. Dedicate, reflect, and connect.
The NHS marks Grief Awareness Week, urging the public to be kind and seek support. Discover the symptoms of grief and where to find help during this difficult season.
A Birmingham family has lost everything in a devastating house fire just weeks before Christmas. A fundraiser is now underway to help them get back on their feet. Click to read their story and see how you can help.
Tŷ Hafan Children's Hospice launches its Every Precious Life Appeal, aiming to raise £400,000 in 60 hours. Donations from Nov 23-25 will be doubled to support families experiencing baby loss.
Find comfort this festive season at Woollensbrook Cemetery and Crematorium's Christmas carol service. Join in person or online on December 4 for a special memorial event.
Doncaster author Ric Hart is promoting his children's bereavement book this Christmas to raise thousands for the Children's Bereavement Centre in Newark. Discover his inspiring story of healing.
Tony Winstone has raised nearly £50,000 for Sue Ryder's palliative care through community events, honouring his mother's memory and the care she received.
Discover Mirabello Bay Luxury Resort in Crete - where five-star elegance meets family-friendly amenities including water parks, kids' clubs and authentic Cretan dining.
Britain's largest family faces another tragedy as Sue Radford shares devastating news about their beloved pet dog, just months after their stillborn daughter's anniversary.
The heartbroken family of Dean Jones, a 42-year-old father from Birmingham, pay emotional tribute after his life was tragically cut short in a suspected hit-and-run incident in Northfield.
The Prince of Wales made a poignant nod to his mother's legacy while visiting a youth homelessness project in London, wearing a special bracelet that held deep personal significance.
The Queen made an unexpected appearance at Tamworth Library, joining local schoolchildren for a special World Book Day celebration and sharing her passion for reading.
In a shocking revelation from her new memoir, Sarah Ferguson details the whirlwind affair that left her pregnant just months before marrying Prince Andrew, exposing the royal family's dramatic intervention.
Discover the top Guy Fawkes Night celebrations across Birmingham and surrounding areas for 2024, featuring dazzling fireworks, family-friendly activities, and traditional bonfires.
Discover the exciting lineup of theatrical productions coming to Horley's Archway Theatre in 2024, featuring everything from Shakespearean classics to contemporary comedies and family-friendly performances.
Exclusive details reveal the emotional turmoil as Nicola Peltz was deliberately excluded from her own mother-in-law's pre-wedding celebrations, sparking family tensions with the Beckham clan.
The Duke of Sussex makes unexpected peace offering during UK trip for Invictus Games anniversary, signalling potential thaw in royal relations.
The Princess of Wales will make a significant visit to the West Midlands next week, continuing her vital work championing early childhood development with key engagements across the region.
David and Victoria Beckham reveal their surprising decision about baby name traditions in a heartwarming family revelation that's captured fans' attention.