Birmingham's Best Christmas Gifts for Kids 2024
Discover the ultimate guide to Christmas gifts for children in Birmingham. From educational toys to creative crafts, find perfect presents that will light up little faces this festive season.
Discover the ultimate guide to Christmas gifts for children in Birmingham. From educational toys to creative crafts, find perfect presents that will light up little faces this festive season.
Walsall Council reveals staggering £11.5m overspend on children's services, forcing cuts to other vital services as financial pressures mount.
The Old Crown in Digbeth takes firm stance against unsupervised children after incidents of disruption, receiving overwhelming support from patrons.
Discover the hottest Christmas toys for 2025, from nostalgic comebacks to cutting-edge tech gifts that will make this holiday season unforgettable for children of all ages.
Exclusive insights into serial killer Lucy Letby's prison life show her fixation on children's television programmes and canteen privileges while serving a whole-life order.
A determined Yorkshire schoolgirl is running one mile every single day throughout 2024 to raise vital funds for poorly children, already generating over £2,500 for her inspiring charity mission.
An inspirational nine-year-old boy from Surrey has completed an incredible marathon challenge, walking 26.2 miles to support a local children's hospice and smashing his fundraising target.
A courageous father battling terminal brain cancer creates a timeless treasure of memories and life lessons for his young children in an emotional final act of love.
Walsall Council has thrown out three separate applications for new children's homes following strong community protests over safety and anti-social behaviour concerns in Bloxwich and Blakenall neighbourhoods.
A remarkable community initiative in Nottinghamshire has provided over 400 vital toiletry packs to children and young people facing hardship, ensuring access to basic hygiene essentials.
Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity expands its ambassador programme with eight remarkable new supporters, including Olympic athletes, business leaders and community champions.
Families across England and Scotland are placing empty children's shoes outside council buildings in a poignant protest against special educational needs funding cuts and support failures.
Volunteer fundraisers are urgently needed to participate in running events across Warwickshire to support Molly Olly's Wishes, a local charity helping children with life-threatening illnesses.
Caerphilly Council launches its annual Christmas gift appeal to ensure no child wakes up empty-handed on Christmas morning. Discover how you can become a Secret Santa for local children in need.
Action for Children distributes vital hygiene packages to young people facing hardship across Leicester, addressing hygiene poverty with community support.
An 11-year-old girl from Tipton remains in critical condition after being struck by a bus directly outside Birmingham Children's Hospital, as family and community rally in support.
Two compassionate sisters from Solihull are making a difference by offering free children's clothing to struggling families through their community-focused project.
Furious parents in Sandwell are campaigning for urgent reforms to special educational needs transport after children were left waiting hours for school transport or missing education entirely.
Derby-based company Vaillant Live launches annual Christmas charity campaign, calling on community to help bring joy to vulnerable children across the city through gift donations and support.
Valence School in Westerham celebrates a landmark victory at the Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards 2025, recognised for their innovative mental health initiatives and comprehensive student support programmes.
Flintshire County Council announces groundbreaking holiday activity programme specifically designed for children with ALN, ensuring inclusive support during school breaks.
Carmarthenshire County Council launches its annual Christmas Toybox Appeal, calling on residents and businesses to donate gifts for children facing hardship this festive season.
BBC presenter Tess Daly wows Strictly Come Dancing viewers with a breathtaking silver sequin gown as the show returns to Blackpool's iconic Tower Ballroom for an unforgettable special episode.
The Strictly Come Dancing host's teenage son Arthur shares his unexpected university plans and why he's steering clear of showbiz in a rare family revelation.
Eleanor Riddington, an inspirational 11-year-old from Surrey, has written an incredible 50,000 words in just one month, raising over £2,000 for Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice through her extraordinary literary efforts.
Get ready for a ghoulishly glamorous Halloween special as Strictly Come Dancing returns with spine-tingling routines, terrifying tunes and spectacular costumes in Week 6.
West Midlands Police release disturbing CCTV showing young children handling and igniting fireworks in residential areas, sparking urgent safety warnings from fire services.
A concerned mother speaks out after discovering her local children's centre is replacing traditional play activities with screen time, raising questions about early childhood development.
Acclaimed actress Celia Imrie reveals her plans for retaliation against Celebrity Gogglebox stars who mocked her Strictly Come Dancing performance, promising an epic comeback in the upcoming Christmas special.
Discover the revolutionary Birmingham school where exotic animals including meerkats, sugar gliders and bearded dragons are transforming education and student wellbeing