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Solihull mum cooks 108 Christmas dinners for community

Amanda O'Neill, known as 'the Christmas dinner lady', is preparing over 100 festive meals for Solihull residents facing hardship. Her initiative, a tribute to a late friend, highlights incredible community spirit.

95-Year-Old's 87-Year Carol Tradition in Abergavenny

For 87 Christmases, Eric Davies has played carols on Abergavenny's High Street. At 95, he continues a family Salvation Army tradition started in the 1890s, raising vital funds for local causes.

11 chocolates axed from festive tubs over the years

From Galaxy Truffles to Time Outs, discover the 11 beloved chocolates removed from Cadbury Heroes, Roses, Quality Street and Celebrations tubs. Find out what's changed in your festive favourites.

Redrow Community Fund Donates £2,600 to Local Groups

Redrow South Midlands' Community Fund has awarded £2,600 to three Cambridgeshire organisations, supporting youth sports and adult disability services. Discover how the donations are making a difference.

Swansea Farm's Crowdfunder Triples Every Donation

Swansea Community Farm launches a Crowdfunder to upgrade its kitchen and offer free cooking classes. Every public donation is tripled by Swansea Mortgage Advice Bureau, turning £10 into £30. Support mental health and wellbeing in Wales' only city farm.

Major Step for Kingshurst Regeneration Project

Solihull Council's cabinet approves £340,000 to finalise designs for the transformative Kingshurst village centre regeneration, including a new community, health, and retail hub. Read the latest.

Wem Rotary Club gets £3,000 Persimmon Homes grant

Persimmon Homes West Midlands has donated £3,000 to Wem and District Rotary Club via its Community Champions scheme. The funds will support local people through events, youth activities, and tackling isolation.

33 Honoured at North Kesteven Community Champion Awards

33 individuals, groups and businesses were celebrated as community champions in North Kesteven for their voluntary work and community spirit. Discover the inspiring winners and learn how to nominate for 2026.

Speke project awarded £7,842 to fight food waste

A Speke community project secures a £7,842 grant to help residents reduce food waste, learn vital cooking skills, and promote sustainability through workshops and a new community fridge.

Christmas Chocolate Tubs £3.50 at Sainsbury's

Sainsbury's and Deliveroo slash prices on Celebrations, Quality Street, Cadbury Heroes & Roses to just £3.50 for a one-day Black Friday special. Get yours delivered in under 25 minutes!

Stranger Things 5 Volume 1 Deaths Explained

Complete breakdown of all character deaths in Stranger Things 5 Volume 1. Discover who survived the first four episodes and whose fate remains uncertain ahead of December's finale.

Christmas Chocolate Countdown: What's in Your Tub?

We've cracked open Celebrations, Quality Street, Heroes and Roses to reveal the exact chocolate counts and which tub offers the best value this Christmas. Discover the festive favourites inside!

M&S Half-Price Luxury Gift Set Sells Out

Shoppers are raving about the half-price Apothecary Heroes Gift Set from Marks & Spencer. This luxury wellbeing collection, down from £60 to £30, is a perfect Christmas gift. Grab this deal now!

Litter pickers transform Oscott and Great Barr

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.

Community Choir for Dementia Wins Vital Funding

The Forget-me-not Chorus in North Wales has secured a Community Resilience Grant to provide free singing sessions for those living with and alongside dementia. Discover how music builds community.

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