Grandmother's Christmas Day on Marie Curie Support Line
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.
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.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer uses his Christmas message to thank NHS staff, emergency services and volunteers working over the festive period, as new figures reveal 1.2 million will be on duty.
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.
Bereavement counsellor Sharon Jenkins from Marie Curie offers practical guidance for managing grief during the festive season, including creating a 'Plan B' and establishing new traditions.
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.
Over 14,000 spring bulbs planted by volunteers in Stockport to re-wild the town centre. The project boosts biodiversity and community wellbeing. Find out how to get involved.
As 2025 ends, MP Marie Goldman reflects on the irreplaceable human spirit in Chelmsford's charities, from litter-picking to supporting veterans, proving community action beats any algorithm.
Get the complete setlists from Capital's Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard 2025. Discover every song performed by RAYE, Ed Sheeran, Anne-Marie and more at the UK's biggest Christmas party.
Get every live update from Capital's Jingle Bell Ball 2025 with Barclaycard. See the star-studded line-up, backstage moments, and how to watch on TV. Don't miss out!
Marie Curie invites Solihull to a remembrance service and shares expert advice on managing grief during the festive season. Learn how to cope and find support.
Santa's sleigh will visit more homes than ever across Kinver this Christmas thanks to 60+ volunteers supporting Rotary Club's expanded routes. Find dates and locations.
Discover the story of Ant McPartlin's marriage to Anne-Marie Corbett, their son Wilder, and how they built a beautiful blended family away from the spotlight.
Former steelworker Joe Xerri shares how Marie Curie supported him through bereavement while volunteering. He urges more men to join the UK's leading end-of-life charity. Discover volunteering opportunities.
Discover the inspiring winners of the 2025 Fylde Community Sports Awards, celebrating local heroes and clubs after a record 330 nominations.
Meet Alex Hall and Councillor Darius Sandhu, the volunteers cleaning up Oscott and Great Barr through their community Facebook page. Discover how local residents are joining their mission.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust celebrates over 150 years of volunteer service and 2,720 years of staff dedication in special awards ceremonies. Read more about the local heroes.
Chelmsford's Christmas lights switch-on brought festive cheer as local MP Marie Goldman reflects on a busy week covering healthcare, SEND support, and community safety.
Eight Merseyside voluntary organisations have received The King's Award for Voluntary Service, the highest honour for volunteer groups. Discover the inspiring winners and learn how to nominate for 2026.
Discover the inspiring winners of the Sport Caerphilly Sport Awards 2025, celebrating grassroots sport heroes and Steve Fenwick's Wall of Fame induction. Read their stories now!
Discover how Robert Fletcher and the Friends of Ingatestone Station have spent a decade preserving local history and beautifying this Essex station. Listen to the full interview on Phoenix FM!
Hythe in Bloom volunteers create vibrant winter displays on the High Street with new plants. Discover how community spirit and sponsors are keeping the town colourful all year.
Discover how dedicated volunteers across Essex are breathing new life into railway stations, creating vibrant community hubs through remarkable transformation projects.
The vital Wales Air Ambulance service faces a critical shortage of volunteers in Ceredigion and is appealing for local heroes to step forward and support their life-saving missions across rural Wales.
Conservative MP Marie Goldman praises the Royal National Lifeboat Institution's vital community role beyond emergency rescues, highlighting education and prevention work.
Discover how dedicated volunteers from Northern have transformed Wigan Wallgate station into a floral paradise, creating a beautiful welcome for commuters and boosting community spirit.
Penarth's RNLI station celebrates three remarkable volunteers who've collectively dedicated over 60 years to saving lives at sea. Discover their inspiring stories of commitment to maritime safety.
Dedicated volunteers across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire have been honoured for their outstanding contributions to local wildlife conservation in a heartwarming ceremony organised by BBOWT.
Discover how Hertfordshire's most dedicated volunteers and community champions are being recognised for their extraordinary contributions to local life in a special awards ceremony.
Volunteers are desperately needed to support Tesco's major food collection initiative aiming to provide 20 tonnes of essential supplies to food banks and charities across local communities.