An Oxfordshire IT manager saved a 70-year-old family oak tree, transforming it with beer caps and resin into a stunning table. His DIY project, using tools under £65, created a new centrepiece. Read the inspiring story of upcycling and family legacy.
A Mercedes driver deliberately ploughed into students outside a Birmingham nightclub, a court hears. One victim suffered catastrophic injuries. Read the full trial details.
Discover if your surname hints at royal ancestry. DNA testing is revealing surprising links to historic dynasties for thousands. Could you be related to the Royal Family?
The Lane family's 15-year tradition of collecting Christmas trees for East Cheshire Hospice continues on January 10-11, raising vital funds. Learn how to register your tree or donate.
Sue Ryder invites Leeds to a 'Celebrate a Life' event on Dec 7. Find a supportive space for grief during Grief Awareness Week. Dedicate, reflect, and connect.
The NHS marks Grief Awareness Week, urging the public to be kind and seek support. Discover the symptoms of grief and where to find help during this difficult season.
Amazon is offering a limited-time deal on a 72-piece set of Christmas baubles and ornaments, reduced to £12.74. Available in red-white or red-green, the lightweight, non-glass decorations are perfect for filling your tree.
The DWP's annual £10 Christmas Bonus is being paid automatically to eligible claimants, including those on PIP, DLA and ESA. Find out if you qualify and what to do if you don't receive it.
Campaigners call for four-day school week trials in England and Wales to address teacher workload and retention crisis. Could a shorter week boost wellbeing and results?
Strictly Come Dancing confirms a brand new high-stakes challenge for the Musicals Week quarter-final after the Instant Dance's success. Find out what's next for the five remaining couples!
A brazen thief was caught on camera stealing a 6ft Christmas tree from a mum's doorstep in Loughborough. Discover the full story and see how the community helped.
Millions of benefit claimants in the UK will receive a £10 Christmas bonus from the DWP. Find out if you are eligible and when to expect the payment.
HMRC urges Britons to check their State Pension forecast using its improved app during Talk Money Week. Discover your pension age and how to increase your entitlement.
A former florist reveals the simple sequence for decorating your Christmas tree like a professional, avoiding common mistakes with lights, garlands, and baubles. Transform your tree this festive season!
St Clare Hospice's Amanda Orange provides expert guidance on supporting bereaved children in CBeebies Parenting podcast during Children's Grief Awareness Week.
The DWP urges state pensioners to claim Pension Credit, worth £83 weekly. A postcode lottery exists, with uptake as low as 50% in some regions. Check your eligibility now.
Discover the best places to buy a high-quality real Christmas tree across Birmingham and the West Midlands. Get festive with wreaths and mistletoe. Open daily 9am-8pm.
Discover the top spots to buy a high-quality real Christmas tree across Birmingham and the West Midlands. Open daily from 9am to 8pm. Find your festive centrepiece today!
RAF Valley servicemen complete 80-mile fundraising trek through storms to Broughton House Veteran Care Village, raising £1,500+ for veterans during Remembrance Week.
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.
Discover if you qualify for the DWP's tax-free £10 Christmas Bonus. This one-off payment is automatic for those on certain benefits. Check the full list of qualifying benefits now.
Birmingham will host Life Sciences Week 2026 from Sept 21-25. The event unites biotech, pharma, and academia leaders. Book your place now to join the UK's premier life sciences gathering.
Your real Christmas tree could harbour more spiders this year. Discover an expert's 5-step checklist to keep your festive season pest-free. Read the full guide now.
Diagrama Community Services plants 105 native broadleaf saplings at Duckyls Farm, creating a wildlife-friendly habitat and empowering people with disabilities. Discover how this project boosts biodiversity.
Loughborough's popular Community Christmas Tree Festival is back, featuring 80 dazzling trees at All Saints Church. Free entry from Nov 29-Dec 20. Donations support church roof repairs.
Strictly Come Dancing sees La Voix quit series 23 due to a training injury, forcing major schedule changes including the scrapping of the dance-off. Discover all the latest exits.
Labour Minister Steve Reed questions a council's four-day week trial, citing performance declines. Over 100 business leaders defend the shorter week, sparking a major national debate.
A family has hailed Dunelm's Charles Bentley 6ft Faux Christmas Tree as the best they've ever owned. Priced at £119, this realistic tree is making a statement in homes across the UK. Discover why it's so popular.
Fashion designer Paul Costelloe, who dressed Princess Diana for 14 years, has died aged 80 after a short illness. Discover his remarkable career and legacy.
Dunelm slashes £10 off the 'stunning' Spode Christmas Tree mug set. Get this 4-pack with candy cane handles for just £40. Perfect for festive drinks!