Rochdale's Mayor reflects on a busy start to 2026, highlighting visits to innovative local businesses Hanson Springs and NEMA Ltd, community events, and ongoing charity fundraising efforts.
Dave Whiteley BEM retires as Hoylake RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager after five decades of voluntary lifesaving, having helped save 92 lives at sea and received the RNLI Long Service Medal.
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.
Tskenya-Sarah Frazer from Hackney has been awarded the British Citizen Award for her decade of community work, including food bank support and advocacy.
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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.
Erewash Borough Council's Active Lives Awards celebrated inspirational residents promoting fitness and wellbeing, including brain injury survivor Susie Lambert and dedicated school staff member Lucy Haywood.
Patrick Murphy, one of the UK's oldest radio presenters, has died in Bradford aged 95. He broadcast on St Luke's Sound until he was 93. Read his inspiring story.
Market Harborough actor Posy Sterling celebrates a BAFTA Rising Star nomination after a breakthrough year. Vote for her before February 12, 2026, as she champions social issues.
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.
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PC Mark Owen, nicknamed the 'walking police national computer', has made over 1,500 arrests for West Midlands Police. Discover his community-focused approach to tackling crime in Birmingham.
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.
A Birmingham chippy boss brought back 1980s pricing with 20p chips for school kids. The nostalgic offer saw hundreds queue around the corner. Read the full story.
A Derby father-of-four earns £24,000 annually cleaning dog waste for elderly and disabled clients. Discover how his 12-hour-a-week business Pet Poo Pick is booming.
A 12-year-old boy from Wales showed incredible bravery by taking control of the car and calling 999 after his mother fainted at the wheel on the A40. Read the full story of his heroic actions.
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Hajees Original in Small Heath slashes meal prices to £1 this Sunday, joining a viral TikTok trend offering throwback prices to help the community amid cost of living pressures.
A 12-year-old boy from Ebbw Vale showed incredible bravery, steering the car to safety and calling 999 after his mother lost consciousness while driving. Read his heroic story.
Birmingham City mourns the sudden passing of club legend Robert 'Hoppy' Hopkins, aged 64. Tributes pour in for the St Andrew's warrior and true Blue.
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.
Neil Johnson, 47, will attempt to break the world record for the fastest half marathon in wellington boots at the 2026 ABP Newport Marathon Festival to raise funds for the Farm Community Network.
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Birmingham's Hot Spot fish and chip shop is selling cones of chips for just 20p today, recreating a taste of the 80s and 90s. Owner 'Uncle Nas' aims to create memories for a new generation.
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.
A beloved Birmingham fish and chip shop is rolling back prices to 20p for one afternoon, offering a taste of the past to a new generation. Find out how to get your cheap treat.
Amazon's Loowoko Heated Gilet is now just £39.99. This windproof bodywarmer heats neck, back & abdomen in seconds, lasting 7 hours on a charge. Beat the winter chill!
Chris Roberts, a church musician and former councillor in Conwy, receives the British Empire Medal for his five decades of dedication to young people, charity, and music, including founding the Conwy Classical Music Festival.
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Coroner opens inquests into deaths of Sarah Keeling, 45, and Mark Ratcliffe, 67, who died trying to save a 15-year-old girl swept to sea in Withernsea. Search for teenager continues.
Birmingham City pays tribute to former winger and Hall of Fame inductee Robert Hopkins after his death at 64. Read the club's full statement and tributes.
Birmingham chef O'Nica Kirnon is taking on ice cream giants with her unique, homemade flavours. Discover Nica's story and her plans for 2026. Contact for a taste!
A 90-year-old former firefighter was stunned at his birthday party by a surprise reunion with Carly Holden, whose life he saved from a house fire in 1986. Read this heartwarming story of a lifelong bond.
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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Angus Baskerville from Binton crowned Best Wedding Magician in the Cotswolds Awards. The magician, who credits magic with saving his life, champions neurodiversity awareness. Read his inspiring story.
