Brummie Muslim Youth's Major Community Giveback
Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth in the West Midlands planted hundreds of trees, visited 19 care homes, and served 500 hot meals this festive season. Discover their inspiring community work.
Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth in the West Midlands planted hundreds of trees, visited 19 care homes, and served 500 hot meals this festive season. Discover their inspiring community work.
Solihull Council outlines three key options for residents to responsibly dispose of real Christmas trees after the festive season, including garden waste collections and a recycling centre.
New research shows the cost of raising a child to 18 has surged to £249,000, with childcare and teen years being the most expensive. Discover the full breakdown and expert analysis.
A major UK trial is investigating if metformin, a cheap diabetes medication, can stop the growth of deadly abdominal aortic aneurysms, offering new hope to thousands of patients.
Birmingham Hospice's Treecycling scheme offers an eco-friendly way to dispose of your real Christmas tree in January. Register your tree for collection, make a donation, and support vital end-of-life care services.
This festive quiz explores what your surname might hint about your family history this Christmas. Discover your festive family score and the stories behind the names.
Reggie Davison, 4, from West Yorkshire, beat a life-threatening medulloblastoma after initial symptoms were dismissed. Read his family's incredible story of survival and hope.
Dean Valley Primary School pupils ran a festive Jingle Bell Jog to raise money for East Cheshire Hospice. The school community rallies around the vital local charity as it prepares for its annual Christmas tree collection.
Nightingale House Hospice's annual Christmas Tree Collection returns from 9-13 Jan 2026. Book a pickup for your real tree in selected CH, LL & SY postcodes. Your donation funds vital palliative care.
Dougie Mac hospice urges Stoke-on-Trent residents to register Christmas trees for eco-friendly collection on Jan 9 & 12. Your donation funds vital patient care. Sign up now!
Jack Syder-Mills from Norwich will run six consecutive half marathons starting New Year's Eve to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research, inspired by his sister's diagnosis. Support his challenge.
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm brings back its popular Kids Go Free offer from Dec 27 to Feb 1, helping families enjoy an affordable wildlife day out. Includes details on Christmas tree recycling.
Avi Krishnan, 13 from Pinner, sees the world in shades of grey due to achromatopsia. His family supports Fight for Sight's Christmas appeal to fund sight loss research and gene therapy trials.
Birmingham City Council announces Christmas bin collection changes for 2025. Find new dates for Christmas and Boxing Day pickups, plus rules for tree recycling and extra waste.
Comedian Jason Manford returns to host the Royal Variety. We explore his career, his first marriage's breakdown after a sexting scandal, and his life with six children in a blended family.
Analysis reveals York has the UK's priciest energy bills at £1,181 a year. Expert tips on cutting costs and improving home insulation this winter.
José Maria from Redhill honours son Chevy's memory by fundraising for the Brain Tumour Research Christmas Appeal. He aims to change the 1% funding statistic and find a cure.
Shoppers are flocking to Morrisons after real 6ft Christmas trees were spotted at 75% off. Discover the bargain details and how to find one near you before the big day.
Shoppers are urged to hurry as Morrisons slashes a popular 6ft Christmas tree from £50 to just £10. The bargain comes alongside More Card offers on festive vegetables.
Lenny Edwards, a refuse collector in Cambridgeshire, lights up his rounds with a hi-vis jacket covered in 700 LEDs and 500 jingle bells. Discover how his 12-year tradition is spreading Christmas cheer.
Francis House Children's Hospice teams up with Just Helping for a January 2026 Christmas tree collection across Greater Manchester. Register now for an eco-friendly pick-up in return for a donation.
Aldi unveils an 8ft festive topiary of its Cuthbert cake, touring Brighton before a cheeky delivery to M&S. See it in Eastbourne 18th-22nd Dec.
Harriet Trewhitt, 21, had half her tongue removed due to cancer. Rebuilt with arm skin, her forearm tattoo now sits inside her mouth. She backs Cancer Research UK's vital funding drive.
Specsavers stores in Canley and Cheylesmore are now collection points for The Giving Tree Project, run by Coventry City Mission. Donate new gifts, toys, or festive supplies to help hundreds of local children this Christmas.
The Autumn Budget's extended income tax threshold freeze until 2031 is a 'stealth tax' costing workers up to £4,420. Discover the generational split and financial impact.
Rochdale Borough Council has issued decisions on a range of planning applications, including home extensions, tree removals, and commercial changes. Discover the latest outcomes for properties across the borough.
A Birmingham mother went into labour just hours after learning her two-year-old had leukaemia. Now four, Connie is set to ring the bell ending treatment after joining a pioneering clinical trial. Read her family's inspiring story.
Varden Callaghan, 8, from Bromley, completed the Santa in the City 5km run with his family after beating a brain tumour. They raised over £2,000 for Brain Tumour Research's vital Christmas appeal.
Residents in Worcester's Pearmain Close clash with the council over a historic cedar tree. The council cites its high value, but locals claim roots are damaging property. Read the full story.
Recycle your Christmas tree in Lincolnshire for a suggested £22 donation. St Barnabas Hospice's Tree-Cycle initiative collects trees from Jan 7-12, 2026, raising crucial funds for hospice at home care.