Jeff Norman's dazzling Christmas lights display in Alwoodley, Leeds, is raising vital funds for Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice in memory of his sister-in-law. The display is open daily until New Year's Day. Support the cause.
The RAF Red Arrows team brought festive joy to Lincoln County Hospital, delivering teddy bears and gifts funded by a £1,000 fitness fundraising challenge. Read about the heartwarming visit.
Four men have been convicted for the horrific sexual exploitation and rape of a vulnerable 16-year-old girl from Birmingham. Read the full details of the shocking case.
Thousands of UK pensioners on the basic rate will get their £706 payment early this week due to the Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Check your payment date now.
Thousands of UK state pensioners will receive an early £921 payment next week due to the Christmas holidays. Find out if you are affected and what the new weekly rate will be.
Married At First Sight UK star Rebecca goes Instagram official with Liverpool footballer Lily Woodham, moving on from ex-husband Bailey. See the sweet launch and fan reactions.
Discover 20 stunning winter beauty spots across the West Midlands for your festive break. From frosty hills to serene city parks, find your perfect winter walk.
Staffordshire Police uncover £20,000 of cocaine and nitrous oxide after stopping a car in Tamworth. Two men arrested for drug and driving offences. Read the full story.
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the Silverdale coast, waking residents with a 'sharp jolt' and rattling homes. It's the second tremor to hit the area this month.
The Cadbury Foundation spreads festive cheer, donating over £23,000 to Trussell Trust and LauraLynn after 850 employees took part in its Christmas Jumper Day initiative.
Students at Eden Girls’ Leadership Academy in Birmingham have launched their annual Winter Gift Programme, providing essential aid and companionship to vulnerable locals. Discover how they're making a difference.
The iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour's next stop is Cardiff, leaving Birmingham waiting. Will it visit the Bullring this year? Find out the latest details and festive plans.
Rossendale Rotary spreads festive cheer with Santa's sleigh, collections at Tesco Haslingden, and a carol concert. Discover how they support local causes and how you can get involved.
Residents on Canada Road in Cardiff have raised over £700 for Cardiff Foodbank by turning their street into a walk-through Advent calendar. Discover how the community came together for this festive fundraiser.
Discover four of the highest-rated festive walks in the West Midlands, perfect for burning off the Christmas dinner. Explore Sutton Park, Kinver Edge and more.
The DWP has issued a stark warning to state pensioners not to pay for help with Attendance Allowance claims, as free support is widely available. Over 1.7 million people currently receive the benefit.
The historic racing yacht Huff of Arklow is sailing to Holyhead for a full restoration. The project aims to support a children's charity and preserve a key piece of sailing heritage for future generations.
RAF Regiment's Howard Kniveton from Rotherham will hike 500 miles in 20 days, wild camping in winter, to raise £5,000 for SSAFA, supporting veterans like Nick.
Torfaen's 20th annual Santa Appeal has surpassed expectations, delivering gifts and hampers to over 300 children and young people. See how community generosity made Christmas brighter.
Planning permission granted for 185 apartments in Salford's Adelphi Village, part of the £2.5bn Crescent masterplan. Discover the future-proofed, sustainable community taking shape.
Pontfaen Young Farmers' annual illuminated tractor and 4x4 run lights up Brecon on Dec 23, raising funds for Wales Air Ambulance, The Brain Tumour Charity & local hospitals. Join the festive spectacle!
Police are hunting Ethan Black, 36, who escaped an open prison in Derbyshire. The public is warned not to approach him. Contact Derbyshire Constabulary with information.
A stunning rainbow light phenomenon, visible for just ten minutes a year, illuminated a Neolithic burial chamber in Shropshire at the winter solstice. See the incredible photos.
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a series of break-ins in Oldbury. Keys and cash were stolen in the early hours of November 2. Can you help?
As drink-drive limits tighten, a personal breathalyser like the AlcoSense Excel removes dangerous guesswork. We review this award-winning device that could be vital for UK motorists this Christmas.
Daniel Langford, 34, overtook a police car while rushing to his ex-partner's home. He admitted dangerous driving and was given a community order and a driving ban. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police's proactive team makes multiple arrests in Sutton Coldfield for burglary, robbery, and drug offences ahead of Christmas. Read the latest on the operation.
A stark Nationwide Building Society survey reveals the cost of living crisis is forcing parents to make tough sacrifices this Christmas, with spending gaps widening. Discover the impact and how to help.
A 78-year-old woman has died after being hit by a van in an Asda car park in Shaw. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage following the tragic incident.
Staffordshire Police are investigating after a woman in her 40s was found dead at a property on Ridgway Road, Stoke-on-Trent. The death is being treated as unexplained.