Category : Local Heroes


Broxtowe Awards Freeman Status to Four Local Heroes

Broxtowe Borough Council has honoured four individuals with Freeman status for their decades of community service, including youth work, charity fundraising, heritage promotion, and strategic leadership.

Manchester Boxer Wins Award for Brain Charity

Brandon Jones from Sale raised over £1,300 for The Brain Charity through white-collar boxing after his brother suffered permanent brain damage, earning him the 'Most Inspiring Participant' award.

Black Country bakery's 'burnt cobs' draw queues

Family-run Bake My Day bakery in Tipton is a hit with its nostalgic 'burnt top cobs' and £1 sausage rolls, cheaper than Greggs. A third shop is opening in Oldbury next month. Read the full story.

Black Country bakery's burnt cobs beat Greggs on price

Bake My Day, a family-run Black Country bakery, draws queues for its '24 carat burnt top cobs' and £1 sausage rolls, cheaper than Greggs. A third shop opens in Oldbury next month. Discover the secret behind their scratch-baked success.

Tributes to Denbighshire paramedic Dermot O'Leary

The Welsh Ambulance Service and emergency service partners pay tribute to dedicated paramedic Dermot O'Leary, 64, who served north Wales communities for over two decades. Read about his legacy.

Red Arrows Appoint First Female Commander

The RAF Red Arrows have appointed Wing Commander Sasha Nash as their first ever female Officer Commanding, marking a historic moment for the iconic display team. Read the full story.

Rochdale Honours 2026: Local Heroes Recognised

Rochdale celebrates its New Year Honours recipients, including Lioness Keira Walsh MBE, and looks ahead to long-term investment in the town's future. Discover the stories behind the awards.

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