Leicester Christmas Market in UK Top 20
The Independent ranks Leicester's festive market 12th in the UK. Discover its dates, stalls, and the West Midlands favourites also on the list.
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Glasgow veteran honoured for 15 years of SSAFA fundraising
Glasgow veteran Terry McCourt, who has raised nearly £120,000 for SSAFA, receives a Regional Recognition Award ahead of his MBE. Discover how he supports the Armed Forces community.
XL Bully kills toy poodle in Leicester street attack
A family's pet poodle was killed by an unleashed XL Bully in Aylestone. The dog attack has left the community living in fear. Read the full story.
Leicester Charity's Christmas Appeal for 2000 Children
LCH Charity launches its 'Give the Gift of Hope' appeal to support 2,000 disadvantaged children in Leicester this Christmas with gifts, warm clothes, and festive experiences.
Family Santa's Grotto Returns in Cwmbran for Charity
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.
Midlands 'Croc Line' drug dealers jailed
Five drug dealers who ran the 'Croc line' in Leicester, selling crack cocaine and heroin via bulk text messages, have been sentenced to a total of over 17 years in prison. Police urge the public to report drug dealing.
Tesco's Christmas campaign helps shoppers give back to charity
Tesco launches its 'Gifting for Good' Christmas initiative, allowing customers to buy gifts that support multiple charities, including Stand Out Socks and March Muses. The supermarket is also running food and toy collections.
Stockport Pyramid gala raises £25k for Stepping Hill Hospital
A lavish charity dinner at Stockport's Royal Nawaab Pyramid raised over £25,000 for Stepping Hill Hospital's NHS charity. The funds will support neonatal care and hospital gardens.
Body found in Leicester's Maris Play Park
Leicestershire Police are investigating after a woman's body was discovered in Maris Play Park, Leicester. The death is not being treated as suspicious. Read the latest updates.
Birmingham's Rudy's gives free pizza for charity toys
Rudy's pizzerias in Birmingham are swapping any pizza for a new toy to support Cash for Kids this Christmas. Donate between Dec 1-4, 2025. Get your free slice for a great cause!
Hospital staff abseil for charity, raising £36,000
Over 130 people abseiled from King's Mill Hospital, raising more than £36,000 for Sherwood Forest Hospitals Charity. The event was a poignant tribute to fundraiser Ken Godber.
Fundraisers abseil 100ft at Anfield for cerebral palsy charity
Five courageous supporters abseiled 100ft down Liverpool's Anfield Stadium, raising over £1,200 for Stick ‘n’ Step. Discover how you can support their vital work for cerebral palsy.
New Tree Trails Launch in Leicester Parks
Discover Leicester's two new tree trails in Aylestone Hall Gardens and Knighton Park. Download free guides to explore native and exotic species during National Tree Week.
Santa Experience at Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
Book your tickets for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity's Santa Experience on 13th-14th December. Meet Santa, enjoy festive fun and support lifesaving work.
Leicester driver jailed for car ramming at party
Gurwinder Singh sentenced to seven years and six months for driving into a crowd in Leicester, leaving six injured. Read the full story of the shocking incident and police investigation.
Bristol home's 235,000 Christmas lights for veterans
Richard Iles from Winterbourne Down is creating one of Britain's largest domestic Christmas light displays with 235,000 lights, raising funds for military veterans. Support this incredible spectacle from November 29.
Wolverhampton double murder accused in court
Maneer Khan, 38, appears at Wolverhampton Crown Court charged with the murders of Duaine Mills and Syed Zain Ali following a September shooting. A second man is charged with assisting an offender.
LOROS Hospice Light Up a Life 2025
Join LOROS Hospice's 40th anniversary Light Up a Life event on Dec 7. Remember loved ones at this free festive service featuring carols, remembrance stars & mince pies.
HMP Leicester violence and drug use 'too high'
Watchdog report reveals HMP Leicester has highest assault rate among comparable prisons with 29% positive drug tests. Urgent action needed on violence and substance abuse.
Scope closes two more charity shops in UK
Scope charity shop chain shuts Stourbridge and Folkestone stores after closing 77 others. Read how this impacts the community and the charity's future.
Drug dealer jailed after pleading for lottery cash back
Sam Cox, 27, sentenced to 31 months for drug dealing. Police seized cocaine, cannabis and £4,599 cash during raid on his grandmother's Ashby home. Read the full story.
Leicester Bach Choir's 98th Season Opening Concert
Leicester Bach Choir celebrates its 98th season with Benjamin Britten's Ceremony of Carols featuring harpist Jean Kelly and organist Simon Hogan. Join the celebration on November 29.
Scope closes two more shops after 77 closures
Scope charity confirms closure of Stourbridge and Folkestone shops this week, following 77 other store shutdowns. Discover how this impacts the high street.
School staff raise £1000+ for Menphys in half marathon
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.
Man charged with double Wolverhampton murder
Mohammed Maneer Khan, 38, faces murder charges for the deaths of Duaine Mills and Syed Zain Ali in a Wolverhampton shooting. Police continue to appeal for information.
Zink Wins 'Charity Oscars' for Microjobs Poverty Fight
Derbyshire charity Zink wins a top CSJ Award for its microjobs scheme, helping 75% of participants into sustainable work. Discover how they're transforming lives.
2025 ProCon Leicestershire Awards winners revealed
Discover the winners of the 2025 ProCon Leicestershire Awards, celebrating the best construction projects and a rising star architect in the region. Find out which projects took top honours.
How Your Donations Help North East Disabled Children
Discover how The Sunshine Fund uses donations for specialist equipment like sensory bundles, communication aids and the revolutionary Exopulse Suit to directly improve lives of disabled children in the North East.
Arrest in Wolverhampton double murder investigation
Police make a significant arrest in the Leicester Street double shooting that killed two men. A 38-year-old is held on suspicion of murder. Call 101 with information.
Shark Dive Raises £2,500+ for Cerebral Palsy Charity
Six daring supporters swam with sharks at Blue Planet aquarium, raising over £2,500 for Stick 'n' Step charity supporting children with cerebral palsy. Support their vital work today!
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