WW2 Veteran Doug Baldwin Dies at Age 100
Tributes are paid to Doug Baldwin, a Normandy veteran and former POW who has died aged 100. We remember his courage and remarkable life story. Read more.
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Army veteran turns life around with Solihull HMO support
Former soldier Dan Vaughan, who struggled after leaving the army, is rebuilding his life thanks to a veteran-specific HMO scheme in Solihull. Discover how the project offers housing and support.
Council's £1m hotel bill for homeless 'not sustainable'
Stoke-on-Trent City Council spent over £1m housing homeless in B&Bs last year, leaving taxpayers with an £850k bill. Councillor admits the situation is unsustainable. Read the full report.
Homeless Birmingham dad yearns for daughter he hasn't seen
A Birmingham father sleeping rough in the city centre opens up about his battle with addiction and his desperate longing to see his daughter again. Read his story and the latest homelessness data.
Homeless charity St Basils 'saved our lives' say young people
Young people once sleeping rough in Birmingham reveal how St Basils charity transformed their lives. Hear their emotional stories from the Big Sleepout event that raised over £43,000.
Santa bench sculpture highlights Birmingham homelessness
A new public artwork in Birmingham pays homage to a Banksy mural to draw attention to rising homelessness this winter. The installation supports charity SIFA Fireside.
SSAFA's Christmas Hampers Bring Cheer to Veterans
SSAFA volunteers have delivered 40 Christmas hampers to veterans in South East Wales, a scheme now in its third year. The initiative provides vital festive support to the Armed Forces community.
Military Veterans Enjoy Special Dakota Flight at North Weald
A group of British military veterans enjoyed a memorable flight in a historic Douglas Dakota, organised by the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans and Aero Legends. Discover how this special day was created.
Banksy Mural Gets Christmas Makeover for Homeless Charity
A Father Christmas installation has appeared by a Banksy mural in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, raising funds for the SIFA Fireside homelessness charity this Christmas.
Herts RAF Veteran Calls for Christmas Messages to Veterans
RAF veteran Barrie Griffiths urges Hertfordshire residents to post messages of support for veterans this Christmas via Help for Heroes. Small gestures can combat loneliness.
WW2 veteran, 102, takes to the skies in Cambridge glider
Robbie Hall, a 102-year-old Bomber Command veteran, fulfilled a lifelong dream with a glider flight over Cambridge, organised by the Taxi Charity. Read her inspiring story.
Birmingham Shelter Prepares for 200+ Guests Daily This Christmas
Birmingham Christmas Shelter gears up to support over 200 people daily facing homelessness this festive season, as new data reveals one in 61 in the city are homeless. Discover how to help.
Banksy mystery as festive Santa appears at Birmingham mural
A life-size Santa figure has mysteriously appeared at Banksy's 2019 Jewellery Quarter artwork. Is it the artist's return or a brilliant tribute? Discover the clues.
Teacher's final marathon raises funds for Salford homeless charity
Manchester teacher Billy McCrindle ran the Valencia Marathon, raising over £820 for Emmaus Salford's 'Home For Good' appeal to secure the charity's future as its building lease expires in 2028.
Leicester woman's mission to feed 250 on Christmas Day
Former bar manager Lauren McCormick, who was once homeless, is expanding her community Christmas dinner in Leicester to feed 250 vulnerable people this year. Donations are needed for food, gifts, and venue costs.
Birmingham Big Sleepout opens eyes to homelessness reality
A reporter joins St Basils' Big Sleepout in a Birmingham car park, experiencing one night of rough sleeping. The event raised over £43,000 and highlighted the vital work supporting homeless youth.
Six Centenarian Veterans Celebrated at Broughton House
George Evans marks his 100th birthday, joining five other centenarian veterans at Broughton House Veteran Care Village in Salford. Discover their incredible stories of service and longevity.
Co-op Bank: Get £175 Bonus, Help Homeless Youth
The Co-operative Bank is giving customers a £175 Christmas bonus for switching accounts. The scheme also supports Centrepoint in providing beds for homeless young people this winter.
Male homelessness spotlight in Wolverhampton Sleepout
Over 20 volunteers from a Wolverhampton men's mental health charity braved the cold for a 24-hour Sleepout to raise awareness and funds for male homelessness. The event highlighted that 83% of rough sleepers are men.
Adrian Lester returns to Birmingham for Social Bite campaign
Birmingham-born actor Adrian Lester visited New Street Station to launch Social Bite's Festival of Kindness, aiming for 300,000 donations for vulnerable people this winter.
200+ join YMCA Burton's 17th Sleepout for homeless
More than 200 people slept rough in Burton upon Trent for YMCA's 17th annual Sleepout, raising vital funds and awareness for homelessness support. Help reach their £50,000 target.
YMCA Christmas Appeal Supports Nottinghamshire Youth
YMCA launches its Pay it Forward Christmas appeal, calling on Nottinghamshire communities to support young people in supported housing with donations and gifts.
RAF Valley's 80-mile charity march for veterans
RAF Valley servicemen complete 80-mile fundraising trek through storms to Broughton House Veteran Care Village, raising £1,500+ for veterans during Remembrance Week.
16,580 West Midlands children in temporary homes
New data reveals a 13% surge in West Midlands children living in temporary accommodation. Mayor's social housing plan aims to tackle the growing crisis.
Bristol home's 235,000 Christmas lights for veterans
Richard Iles from Winterbourne Down is creating one of Britain's largest domestic Christmas light displays with 235,000 lights, raising funds for military veterans. Support this incredible spectacle from November 29.
Alison Hammond's plea for homeless families
TV presenter Alison Hammond joins Shelter's winter appeal after meeting a homeless mother living in temporary accommodation for over five years. Discover how you can help.
Rhyl artist's homelessness artwork displayed at ClwydAlyn
Talented 19-year-old artist Freya Rees from Rhyl creates powerful homelessness artwork now displayed at ClwydAlyn's headquarters. Her inspiring journey shows how art transforms challenges into hope.
Alison Hammond's emotional plea for homeless families
TV's Alison Hammond breaks down hearing a mother's story of 5 years in temporary housing with her son. She joins Shelter's campaign as child homelessness hits a record high.
WW2 Veterans Honour Remembrance with Spitfire Display
Second World War veterans enjoyed a special Spitfire display at North Weald Airfield, organised by the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans and Aero Legends on Remembrance Sunday. Discover how to support their work.
Ex-homeless man's journey from streets to stability
Wayne lost his business, family and home before ending up on Birmingham's streets. Discover how a mentor helped him rebuild his life and his mission to help others facing homelessness.
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