Essex Freemasons delivered a county-wide programme of festive support, from care home concerts to parties for vulnerable children, showcasing their evolving community role. Discover how they're making a difference.
A new survey reveals the most disappointing Christmas gifts Brits received in 2024, from used pyjamas to rotten fruit. Find out what people did with their unwanted presents.
Preston Mahon, former security for One Direction and Leona Lewis, may lose his leg without a £30,000 private operation. NHS will not intervene until it's life-threatening.
West Midlands Police staff and Arcus FM have donated toys and treats to the force's dog unit this Christmas. Inspector Rachel Crump thanks donors for rewarding the dogs who work over the festive period.
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Generous junior footballers from Penrhyn Bay FC have collected over 870 items for Conwy Food Bank, delivering a record-breaking community donation to support local families in crisis.
Birmingham Hospice's Treecycling scheme offers an eco-friendly way to dispose of your real Christmas tree in January. Register your tree for collection, make a donation, and support vital end-of-life care services.
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.
The Sunshine Fund reflects on a busy 2025 of fundraising events, from a skydive to a coastal trek, supporting disabled children across the North East. Discover their year and how to get involved for 2026.
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.
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A new hub in Birmingham, funded by a £2m donation, aims to tackle child poverty and food waste by delivering millions of meals and providing skills training. It's a key part of King Charles's national vision.
Stockport County FC players and mascot Vernon Bear brought Christmas joy to young patients at Stepping Hill Hospital's Treehouse unit. Read about this heartwarming community visit.
Birmingham New Street station hosted a free Christmas dinner for over 100 vulnerable and homeless people on Christmas Eve, offering festive cheer and community support. Read the heartwarming story.
The Sunshine Steel Band from Stockport is spreading festive cheer and raising vital funds for Moya Cole Hospice through Christmas busking performances in Cheadle. Discover how you can support.
Dean Valley Primary School pupils ran a festive Jingle Bell Jog to raise money for East Cheshire Hospice. The school community rallies around the vital local charity as it prepares for its annual Christmas tree collection.
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Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire West has donated food, clothes, and toys to four local charities, supporting families in need this Christmas. Discover how the community is coming together.
Year 12 students at Derby Cathedral School organised the school's inaugural Christmas market, raising over £2,000 for local charities. The event featured 35 stalls and was part of the Archbishop's Young Leaders Award.
Nightingale House Hospice's annual Christmas Tree Collection returns from 9-13 Jan 2026. Book a pickup for your real tree in selected CH, LL & SY postcodes. Your donation funds vital palliative care.
Nearly 100 people gathered for 'Carols on the Steps' in Altrincham, raising donations for Trafford Food Bank. The festive event featured live music and community spirit.
The Great Notts Christmas Toy Appeal, supported by Barratt and David Wilson Homes, will deliver gifts to over 2,000 disadvantaged children this Christmas. Discover how the community came together.
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Stockport MP Navendu Mishra highlights staff efforts and volunteer concerns this Christmas. He addresses Post Office queues, foodbank shortages, and seeks public views on a £20m Brinnington fund.
East Anglia's Children's Hospices hosted a magical Winter Wonderland in Milton, featuring Santa, laser shows, and festive activities, creating precious moments for supported families.
Hospital staff working on Christmas Day across Mid and South Essex receive hampers as a thank you. The festive treats recognise their dedication and sacrifice.
BirminghamLive's Brumwish campaign has delivered a record-breaking haul of more than 14,500 gifts to children in poverty across the city, thanks to incredible community generosity.
Staff and patients at Cygnet Maple House in East Bridgford present a cheque for £2,068.24 to baby loss charity 4Louis after a year of dedicated fundraising and volunteering.
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Lidl GB is giving away 100 tonnes of surplus food on Christmas Eve, creating over 238,000 meals for those in need across the UK. Read about their festive community support.
Jensen Hurcombe, 7, from Wisbech, delivered hundreds of donated toys to The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn to cheer up children facing Christmas in hospital, inspired by his own battle with Severe Aplastic Anaemia.
Dougie Mac hospice urges Stoke-on-Trent residents to register Christmas trees for eco-friendly collection on Jan 9 & 12. Your donation funds vital patient care. Sign up now!
Two Carers in Hertfordshire staff members completed a sponsored swimathon, raising over £1,000 to support unpaid carers. The event was held at John Warner Sports Centre in Hoddesdon.
Dogs Trust Kenilworth has over 50 dogs needing adoption in Birmingham and beyond. Meet 15 charming residents, including one waiting 1000 days, hoping for a fresh start in the new year.
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Maternity staff at Swansea's Singleton Hospital rallied to provide Christmas gifts for women in a local refuge, with all 20 tags claimed in under 45 minutes. Discover their heart-warming act of kindness.
