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.
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.
Eleanor 'Ellie' Hague, 16, died in a collision between a minibus and a car in Tadcaster. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage after the fatal crash.
A teenage girl has died after a minibus carrying nine teenagers collided with a car in Tadcaster. Police have arrested a 40-year-old woman and are appealing for witnesses.
Yorkshire Air Ambulance's inaugural 'Flat Cap and Feathers Ball' raised £52,649, a vital boost for its life-saving service. Discover how the community came together in Leeds to mark the charity's 25th year.
A major new police watchdog report heavily criticises West Midlands Police's Hillsborough disaster probe as 'inexplicably narrow'. Read the damning findings.
STV's Laura Boyd and mum Megan Campbell launch Glasgow Cathedral carol concert for Cancer Research UK. Tickets on sale for festive fundraiser on December 4.
Gladiators and Strictly star Jodie 'Fury' Ounsley pays emotional tribute after her father Phil, 56, suffers a fatal heart attack while hiking Pen-y-Ghent. Read her moving words.
A former North Yorkshire police officer has been barred for life after an unwanted sexual advance on a male colleague during a night out. Read the full misconduct hearing details.
The family of Adam Afsar, killed by a drink driver in 2018, urge motorists not to drive under the influence this Christmas. Police warn of lifelong consequences.
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.
Dance students from Rooftop Studios in Stone and Leek have raised an impressive £1,364 for BBC Children in Need through a vibrant two-week fundraiser featuring a Tapathon and a visit from Pudsey Bear.
Asda reopens its Harrogate store after a £2 million upgrade, featuring wider aisles and clearer signage just in time for Christmas. Discover the changes making shopping easier.
Savills predicts a 22.2% house price jump over five years, adding £80,000 to the average UK home. Discover the regional hotspots set for the biggest growth.
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.
National Timber Group, the UK's largest independent timber distributor, enters administration with 561 redundancies and 13 site closures. Administrators launch urgent sale process.
Sheffield software firm IntelliAM AI secures £250,000 in new contracts with major building product manufacturers, marking strategic expansion from FMCG sector.
Queenscourt Hospice launches a Christmas campaign to raise £80,000 for its 'at Home' service. All donations from Dec 2-9 will be doubled, helping more patients receive end-of-life care at home.
Ali Hussain transported 20 kilos of heroin from Birmingham to Leeds. Police are now hunting two more men in connection with the drug dealing operation.
East Yorkshire's Premier Modular has been appointed to a £1bn NHS framework, positioning it to deliver vital modular buildings for healthcare and public services across the UK.
Discover the Royal Family's strict Sunday roast traditions, from giant Yorkshire puddings to forbidden food pairings, as revealed by their former chef. Learn more about their dining preferences.
Hull & East Yorkshire Business Awards celebrated 25 years with multiple winners including Peter Brown's Lifetime Achievement honour. Discover the region's business champions.
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!
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.
Aroob Haroon, 15, from Sheffield, triumphs at Youth Awards despite personal adversity. Her powerful question about wheelchair representation inspires change. Read her incredible story.
Young conservationists in Erewash receive awards for creating wildlife-friendly gardens. Discover how local children are transforming urban spaces into biodiversity havens.
HMRC urges 18-23 year olds to claim unclaimed Child Trust Funds averaging £2,200. Search 'find my Child Trust Fund' on GOV.UK today.
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.
The DVSA is making permanent changes to the UK driving test from 24 November 2025. The updates aim to create safer, more competent drivers by making the test more reflective of real-world driving.
Aron Lloyd, 10, raised £1,100 for Wales Air Ambulance by walking, cycling and running 106 miles after the charity helped him twice. Read his inspiring story of recovery and fundraising.