Ian Waite to host Strictly St. Luke's 2026 in Brentwood
Strictly star Ian Waite will host and perform at Strictly St. Luke's 2026 on 21 March. Tickets are £25, supporting vital hospice care. Book now for a dazzling night!
Strictly star Ian Waite will host and perform at Strictly St. Luke's 2026 on 21 March. Tickets are £25, supporting vital hospice care. Book now for a dazzling night!
The BBC is opening a free immersive 'creative arena' in Digbeth, Birmingham. Young fans aged 16-24 can experience The Traitors, EastEnders & more on 5th Feb.
Join the 5th anniversary Margam Park 10k or 5k on March 15, 2026. Enjoy a stunning mixed-terrain run, help raise funds for Type-1-derful and Alzheimer's Society Cymru, and register now!
Join the Mayor of Wirral for an authentic Burns Night celebration on January 23. Enjoy Scottish food, music, and dancing at Wallasey Town Hall, all in aid of local charities. Tickets £40.
The 300-year-old former United Reform Church on Coptfold Road is being restored by Immanuel Church Brentwood. The listed building will reopen as a community hub in late spring.
Join a unique 5km walk in Chelmsford on Feb 5, blending street art with mental wellbeing. Support the Mayor's charity. Register now for this 'Time to Talk' event.
Join the chip-timed Pontypool 10k Home Run or the 2k Family Fun Run on Sunday, February 15. Scenic routes, medals for all, raising funds for St David's Hospice Care.
St David's Hospice Care announces a Dirty Dancing-themed charity dinner on 20 March 2026 at The Parkway Hotel, Cwmbran. Tickets from £60. Book now to support local hospice care.
Join the community at Whisby Nature Park on 22 Feb 2026 to plant a snowdrop in memory of a loved one. Support Child Bereavement UK. Donations from £2.
Breakspear Park in Hemel Hempstead launches a quarterly photography competition for 2026. Win £250 and choose a local charity to receive £750. Submit your Community-themed shots by Feb 8, 2026.
Discovery Educational Trust in Brentwood celebrates a milestone as all its schools achieve Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings, transforming former struggling schools. Read the inspiring turnaround story.
Traitors winner Leanne Quigley urges public to sign up for Cancer Research UK's Race for Life events across the West Midlands. Use code RFL26NY for 30% off entry in January.
Phoenix FM unveils its packed 2026 schedule with author Dan Pierce, music interviews, and expanded DAB radio coverage reaching London. Tune in for local conversation.
Anthony Trubridge, 28, from Maesteg, transformed his mental health through Ultra White Collar Boxing, raising funds for Movember. Read his inspiring journey from rock bottom to the ring.
Cold Weather Payments activated in Brentwood & Ongar postcodes. MP Alex Burghart highlights financial strain on households and signposts vital support services for those struggling.
Disability charity Scope announces closure of 77 high street shops, putting 200 staff roles and 2,000 volunteers at risk. See the full list of affected stores.
A mischievous Staffordshire Bull Terrier pup named Nova snatched Santa's beard at a festive doggy daycare event in Sunderland, sparking a hilarious 10-minute chase. Read the full story of the Christmas chaos.
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.
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.
Twenty-two brave souls in Llangadog braved freezing waters for an annual charity swim for Parkinson's UK, raising over £1,400. Read about their heart-warming community effort.
A Marie Curie charity shop in the West Midlands has been crowned the nation's best after a public vote. Discover what makes this community hub so special and where to find it.
A Marie Curie charity shop in Knowle, West Midlands, has been crowned the UK's favourite. The award, voted by the public, highlights its community spirit and dedicated volunteers.
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!
Lifting Children's Hopes (LCH Charity) has delivered over 2,400 festive gifts to disadvantaged children and teenagers across the East Midlands this Christmas, combating child poverty.
Hogarth Primary School in Brentwood brought families together with its annual Ho, Ho, Hogarth Christmas market. Read how the event fostered community trust and entrepreneurship.
Dawn Davis braved the clippers at Eastcote Park's Elf Day, raising £852 for the Alzheimer's Society. Her hair was donated to Banbury Postiche for wigs. Read her inspiring story.
Nick Reiner, son of legendary director Rob Reiner, faces two counts of first-degree murder. The 32-year-old will be arraigned in January 2026. Read the latest on this tragic Hollywood case.
Pupils at Larchwood Primary in Brentwood are shaping their school's future as junior governors, digital leaders, and eco champions. Discover how these roles build citizenship.
Birmingham Airport colleagues raised £18,680.91 for Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity in a unique runway fun run. Discover how the 1980s-themed event brought the community together.
Larchwood Primary in Brentwood invites parents to read with pupils each term, fostering a love of books and boosting vocabulary. Headteacher Steve Bowsher shares the success story.