Rochdale Museum in Top 10 UK Heritage Sites for Trade
The Rochdale Pioneers Museum, birthplace of the co-operative movement, is named one of Historic England's 100 most important UK heritage sites. Discover its story and local creative projects.
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Andrea Egan elected Unison general secretary in shock win
Andrea Egan has been elected as the new general secretary of Unison, the UK's largest trade union, in a surprise result. Read the full story and what it means for public sector workers.
Walsall school gets £3k for sports facility revamp
Queen Mary Grammar School in Walsall receives a £3,000 donation from Persimmon Homes to redevelop its outdoor sports facilities, benefiting both students and the wider local community.
Hundreds of UK gyms and pools at risk of closure
Hundreds of UK leisure centres face closure due to financial pressures. Discover how the #DoYourBit campaign is empowering communities to save local sports facilities through sustainable fundraising.
David Wilson Homes sponsors Coalville girls' football team
David Wilson Homes East Midlands supports grassroots sport by sponsoring the Coalville Town Under-15 Rookettes girls' football team with new kits. Discover how this investment helps local talent.
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.
XOYO Birmingham Acquired by Propaganda Independent Venues
Birmingham's premier live music venue XOYO has been acquired by Propaganda Independent Venues, promising renewed support for local artists and grassroots music. Discover how this change will benefit the city's music scene.
Sam Allardyce returns to manage Sunday League team
Premier League legend Sam Allardyce makes sensational dugout return through Mirror Sport competition. Enter now for chance to have Big Sam manage your Sunday League side while supporting lifesaving CPR campaign.
Solihull food outlet wins Birmingham City EFL prize
Cleopatra's Kitchen in Solihull wins Sage's 'Behind the Badge' award for community support. Discover how small businesses are championed alongside their local football clubs.
Formby Optician Sponsors Youth Football Club Kits
Specsavers Formby invests £1,200 in Formby Wanderers, funding new kits for grassroots football teams and promoting community inclusivity. Support local sport today!
Stone Roses' Mani dies aged 63
The music world mourns Gary 'Mani' Mounfield, bassist for The Stone Roses and Primal Scream. See tributes and 13 iconic pictures of the Madchester legend.
Caerphilly Sport Awards 2025 Celebrate Community Heroes
Discover the inspiring winners of the Sport Caerphilly Sport Awards 2025, celebrating grassroots sport heroes and Steve Fenwick's Wall of Fame induction. Read their stories now!
Sam Fender donates Mercury Prize to music charity
Sam Fender donates his entire £25,000 Mercury Prize winnings to the Music Venue Trust, supporting grassroots music venues across the UK. Discover how this act helps the music ecosystem.
Frickley Cricket Club scores £1k training facility boost
Historic South Elmsall cricket club receives major funding injection to develop two-lane training facility, enhancing community sports provision in West Yorkshire.
New Play Celebrates Newport Rising's Unsung Heroine
Discover the incredible story of Mary Phillips, the working-class woman who played a crucial role in the 1839 Newport Rising, now celebrated in a compelling new theatrical production.
Shed Stories: Rochdale's Community Theatre
Discover how a groundbreaking theatre production is spotlighting Rochdale's unsung community champions through powerful storytelling in an unexpected venue.
'People's PM' Film: UK's Biggest Campaign Story in Birmingham
Discover how the most supported campaign in UK political history is brought to life in a powerful documentary screening in Birmingham this month.
Torchlit March for Chartists Who Died for Vote
A poignant torchlit procession will commemorate the Chartist martyrs of Newport who sacrificed their lives for the right to vote in 1839, as their legacy continues to inspire democratic movements today.
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