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.
The family of singer Chris Rea share their grief after losing three siblings in just three months. Read the full story of this tragic period for the music legend's family.
Ray Beaglehole and Nigel Hart from Channel Rotary Club Folkestone have been awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship, Rotary's highest honour, for their outstanding service. Discover their stories.
A Birmingham community centre is challenging Kingstanding's negative reputation with a packed schedule of free activities, from Tai Chi to a dementia choir, and delivering 100 Christmas dinners to those in need.
Amanda O'Neill from Solihull is preparing over 100 festive meals for locals in need this Christmas. Discover how her act of kindness honours a friend's memory.
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.
A 78-year-old woman has died after being hit by a van in an Asda car park in Shaw. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage following the tragic incident.
A pupil has tragically died after a major emergency response at St Wilfrid's RC College in Newcastle. The school is closed as the community mourns.
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.
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.
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.
The football community is in mourning after the death of former Wolves academy player Ethan McLeod, 21, in a car accident on the M1. Tributes pour in from clubs and teammates.
A 20-year-old Midlands man has been sentenced for manslaughter after throwing a brick that caused his father's fatal cardiac arrest. Read the full court details.
Ellie, 5, and Alfie, 3, are orphaned after their mum Louise died of a heart attack. Their dad died of brain cancer two years ago. Aunt Tracy is now raising them and seeking support.
Tracy Reiner shares a heartbreaking statement following the death of her father, Hollywood director Rob Reiner, and his wife Michele. Read the full story and tributes.
A sophisticated bank account scam is sweeping the UK, with fraudsters stealing tens of thousands of pounds. Learn the warning signs and how to protect your money from this urgent threat.
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.
Charlie Comer, 22, was 20 weeks pregnant when she died unexpectedly. Her family are awaiting answers as the post-mortem found no cause. A fundraiser is now live.
The families of three girls lost in the Southport tragedy received a Special Award for their courage and inspiring charities. The Guide Liverpool celebrated a decade of local media.
A person has died after being found on the tracks at Sileby Railway Station in Leicestershire. Major disruption affected East Midlands Railway services. Police are not treating the death as suspicious.
A woman was pronounced dead on the M6 southbound near Coventry, leading to a major motorway closure for several hours. Emergency services attended the tragic scene.
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.
The community mourns Joshua Travis, a 14-year-old former Nottingham Forest academy goalkeeper, who tragically died after being hit by a train in Burton Joyce. Read the heartfelt tributes.
The family of 14-year-old Joshua Travis pay tribute after he was tragically killed by a train in Burton Joyce. Read the full story and community reaction.
Lloyds Bank issues an urgent warning as jobseekers lose £1,420 on average to 'advance fee' scams promising remote work. Learn how to protect yourself.
Singer Jess Glynne explains her absence from Alex Scott's I'm A Celebrity exit due to her mother's 'life-altering' stroke and urgent brain surgery. Read the full story.
The Bradbury Foundation has awarded £4,000 in grants to four inspirational Lincolnshire charities supporting vulnerable children, mental health, disability services and domestic abuse survivors.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves ends tax relief for home workers' expenses from April. Discover how this budget change impacts you and what it means for the future.
A tax official must pay HMRC £20,000 after a tribunal ruled his work-from-home refusal was 'vexatious'. Discover the implications for remote workers across the UK.
A Birmingham family has lost everything in a devastating house fire just weeks before Christmas. A fundraiser is now underway to help them get back on their feet. Click to read their story and see how you can help.