Mary Prytherch, a 55-year-old carer from Wrexham, is tackling her first-ever 5k race in a full elf costume. The festive fun run on December 7 raises funds for Alzheimer's Society and Children with Cancer UK.
Jane Hill, 57, received a suspended sentence for killing Jean Bentley, 85, in a hit-and-run collision in Bridgwater. The victim's family speaks of their devastating loss.
A lift carrying airline crew at Birmingham Airport dropped several floors, causing a staff member to feel unwell and delaying a flight to Lanzarote. An investigation is underway.
A family-run Christmas grotto in Cwmbran is back, aiming to beat last year's £1,400 fundraising total. This year's proceeds support the Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity. Book now via their Facebook page.
Danny Francis sentenced to 7 years for killing Benjamin Worrall, 17, in a hit-and-run after consuming 11 pints of cider. Read the full tragic story.
Family-run florist Bunches unveils its 2025 Christmas wreath collection. Five stunning designs, all priced at £26.50, are set to add festive cheer to UK homes. Discover the perfect wreath for your decor.
Lace up your trainers for the festive Run MediaCity Christmas 5k and 10k in Salford. Support Moya Cole Hospice, enjoy a flat course, and get a themed medal. Register now!
Grime artist Ghetts faces two additional dangerous driving charges following the alleged hit-and-run death of student Yubin Tamang in Ilford. Read the latest court developments.
A woman in her 70s has died after a hit-and-run on Wentworth Road in Harborne. A 39-year-old man has been arrested. Join BirminghamLive for breaking news.
CC Balloons Wedding and Occasions, a family-run business from Rubery, has been crowned West Bromwich Albion's local winner in Sage's 'Behind the Badge' competition, winning match tickets and business software.
Police are hunting a hit-and-run driver after a crash on the M6 left a girl with serious injuries. Witnesses are urged to come forward with dashcam footage.
Amazon's Sutton Coldfield site hosted a special fun day for its Reliability & Maintenance Engineering team and their families. Discover how the event celebrated their essential work.
A man has died and 10 are injured after a vehicle ploughed into a crowd in Tokyo. The driver was arrested after a foot chase. Police are investigating a potential link to a car theft.
A male pedestrian suffered serious injuries in a hit-and-run on Radnor Road, Handsworth. Police confirm a man has now come forward. Call 101 with information.
Shoppers hail Dunelm's 2 Tier Heated Airer, now £45, as a 'must-have' for drying laundry efficiently and cheaply indoors. Discover this winter essential.
Police are hunting a hit-and-run driver after a pedestrian suffered serious injuries on Radnor Road in Handsworth. The man is in a stable condition in hospital.
Two Loughborough Schools Foundation staff ran the Run Leicester Half Marathon, raising over £1,000 for disability charity Menphys. Discover how they smashed their fundraising goals.
Three Loughborough Grammar School students and their coach won five medals representing GB at the European Laser Run Championships in Turkey. Discover their phenomenal success story.
Thousands of participants at the McCain Yorkshire Coast Festival 2025 in Scarborough have raised a fantastic £2,500 for The Rainbow Centre, a local charity supporting the homeless and vulnerable.
The Fun Walk Trust's 2024 event raised a record-breaking £121,000 for local causes, the highest in its 23-year history. Discover how this community triumph benefits Essex.
BBC's Sara Cox breaks down recalling her brother's death, which inspired her to run 135 miles and raise over £7.6 million for BBC Children in Need. Read her moving story.
easyJet announces two new summer routes from Birmingham Airport for 2026, connecting the Midlands to the Scottish Highlands and French Riviera. Book your flights now!
Join hundreds of Santas at Queenscourt Hospice's festive Santa Sprint on December 7 2025. Choose 3K or 5K routes along Southport's coastline to support local hospice care.
Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who killed cyclist Israr Hussain on the A46 in Warwickshire. Nearly 500 vehicles are being checked. Contact police with information.
Discover The Bilash, Wolverhampton's family-run Indian restaurant collecting major accolades from Michelin and AA guides. Experience five-star dining that's putting the West Midlands on the foodie map.
Harry Squires, 21, is running a half marathon every day from Nov 24 to Christmas Eve to raise £1,000 for Broomfield Hospital's children's ward. Support his incredible festive challenge.
Darlington Mind's Mental Elf Festive 5k is back on November 30! Walk, jog, or run a scenic 5km in South Park to support local mental health services. Sign up now!
Kayley Hicken, 35, describes how a 2016 hit-and-run collision left her with catastrophic injuries. The driver was never caught. Read her powerful story of survival and hope.
Birmingham Dogs Home announces 'Santa Paws' Christmas fundraising events in Wolverhampton and Birmingham. Meet Santa, enjoy craft fayres, and support homeless dogs.
Homeowners are ditching expensive tumble dryers for cost-effective heated airers. Discover the Lakeland model saving money and space this winter. Read more.