Denise Wilkinson and Dave Taylor share how Lancashire County Council's Sensory Impairment Team provided priceless support, including long cane training, after sight loss. Discover the life-changing service.
Oxfordshire County Council consults on extending South Hinksey's 20mph zone to improve safety and encourage walking. Have your say via Let's Talk Oxfordshire.
Devon County Council proposes new waiting and vehicle prohibitions on Queen Street and Paul Street in Exeter. Residents have until 29 January 2026 to submit their views on the plans.
Year 7 girls and Year 8 boys from Haslingden High School have won their borough athletics competitions and will represent Rossendale in the county finals in Blackpool this March. Read their inspiring stories.
Watch the 'inspirational' footage of a burglar's clumsy escape, falling six times during a petrol station raid. He's now been jailed for 12 months.
An 18-year-old student has died at Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College in Darlington. Police confirm the death is not being treated as suspicious. Read the latest updates.
Devon Council proposes new waiting and vehicle bans on central Exeter streets. No road markings will change. Public must submit views by 29 Jan 2026.
Church Wilne Rotary Club has donated £1,000 to a Parkinson's walking football team, supporting their trip to a national tournament in Glasgow. Discover how this initiative improves lives.
Over 60 golfers raised £4,100 at the Julia Cracknell Golf Day for a new garden at Lincoln County Hospital's Oncology Department. The event has now raised over £30,000 in total.
Hertfordshire County Council announces temporary road, bridleway and footpath closures across the county from January 8. Check local signage and diversion routes.
County Durham appliance maker Ebac reports mounting losses after closing a production line but insists a turnaround is underway, with profitability expected from 2026. Read the full story.
Gail Wood, 54, was told she'd won £144,000 in the People's Postcode Lottery while recovering from a hysterectomy. The life-changing prize will be paid in monthly instalments of £12,000. Read her incredible story.
A devastating fire at former glamour model Jodie Marsh's Essex animal sanctuary resulted in the deaths of two marmosets. The accidental blaze, caused by an electrical item, broke out on Saturday. Read the full story.
Ringleaders of a county lines gang that exploited children to deal heroin and crack cocaine across the Midlands have been sentenced. The 'Trooper Line' was run from prison. Report drug dealing in your area.
Worcestershire County Council plans to introduce car park charges at beauty spots like Worcester Woods to bridge a £72m funding gap, sparking anger from residents and visitors. Read the full story.
Staffordshire County Council, led by Reform UK, proposes a 3.99% council tax rise for 2026/27, below the 4.99% cap. Plan includes £21.5m savings and £5.5m investment in children's services.
A controversial plan to pay senior Worcestershire council officers bonuses to stay ahead of a 2028 reorganisation remains undecided. Critics call the proposal 'divisive and hurtful'.
Worcestershire County Council plans to introduce parking fees at popular country parks to help fill a £70 million budget shortfall. Find out which sites are affected and the local reaction.
Eligible households in Kent can now apply for £90 vouchers for supermarket and energy costs via the DWP's Household Support Fund. Support varies across UK councils.
North Park Care Home in Darlington launches a weekly veterans' drop-in every Thursday from 5th February 2026. Open to all, it offers camaraderie, support and homemade cakes. Join them!
Essex County Council invites residents to share views on the new Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2026-2029. Consultation focuses on jobs, housing, and community health. Have your say by February 3.
Down Lane in Frant will close to through traffic for up to 18 months for South East Water works from January 13, 2026. Access for residents maintained. Plan alternative routes.
Eight officers from Durham Constabulary suspended pending investigation into alleged misconduct during off-duty holiday in Spain. The force's professional standards department is leading the probe.
Kent households can apply for a new £90 cost of living payment from Thursday. Check eligibility for energy or food vouchers from the Household Support Fund.
County Durham's Kromek lands a £6m funding deal with HSBC UK to scale production and fuel R&D in its medical imaging and security detection sectors. Discover the growth plans.
Dozens of schools across Staffordshire are closed on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, due to dangerous snow and ice. Check the full list of closures and the council's safety criteria here.
Emma Corbin, 18, receives a £2,700 educational award from the Oddfellows friendly society to support her Geography degree at Durham University. Discover how the funding helps.
Eligible Surrey households can claim £300 e-vouchers for nine major supermarkets from January 1. Learn how to apply for this Government-funded cost-of-living support.
Leicestershire County Council is providing weekly supermarket vouchers of up to £140 to families facing hardship. Find out if you're eligible and how to apply.
Mair Wilson, a Powys foster carer for 18 years, receives an MBE. She and her husband have cared for 13 long-term children. Discover how to become a foster carer in Powys.