Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer uses his Christmas message to thank NHS staff, emergency services and volunteers working over the festive period, as new figures reveal 1.2 million will be on duty.
Stockport MP Navendu Mishra highlights staff efforts and volunteer concerns this Christmas. He addresses Post Office queues, foodbank shortages, and seeks public views on a £20m Brinnington fund.
Major changes to Chelmsford's Chelmer Valley Park and Ride, including reduced hours and new fares, will start in 2026 to improve value for money. Read the full details.
Over 14,000 spring bulbs planted by volunteers in Stockport to re-wild the town centre. The project boosts biodiversity and community wellbeing. Find out how to get involved.
As 2025 ends, MP Marie Goldman reflects on the irreplaceable human spirit in Chelmsford's charities, from litter-picking to supporting veterans, proving community action beats any algorithm.
A mother speaks out after her daughter's manipulative abuser, Charles Benson-Clark, is jailed for 6.5 years. Read her powerful message and learn how to get support.
Santa's sleigh will visit more homes than ever across Kinver this Christmas thanks to 60+ volunteers supporting Rotary Club's expanded routes. Find dates and locations.
Discover the inspiring winners of the 2025 Fylde Community Sports Awards, celebrating local heroes and clubs after a record 330 nominations.
Meet Alex Hall and Councillor Darius Sandhu, the volunteers cleaning up Oscott and Great Barr through their community Facebook page. Discover how local residents are joining their mission.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust celebrates over 150 years of volunteer service and 2,720 years of staff dedication in special awards ceremonies. Read more about the local heroes.
Kings of Leon, Neil Young and The Coral lead the line-up for the brand new State Fayre music festival in Chelmsford. Get your tickets from 28th November.
Chelmsford's Christmas lights switch-on brought festive cheer as local MP Marie Goldman reflects on a busy week covering healthcare, SEND support, and community safety.
Eight Merseyside voluntary organisations have received The King's Award for Voluntary Service, the highest honour for volunteer groups. Discover the inspiring winners and learn how to nominate for 2026.
Discover the inspiring winners of the Sport Caerphilly Sport Awards 2025, celebrating grassroots sport heroes and Steve Fenwick's Wall of Fame induction. Read their stories now!
A pre-loved clothes sale in Chelmsford this Saturday raises money to buy new underwear for patients in acute mental health wards. Support the Community Clothes Cycle project!
Hundreds of Santas and elves will descend on Chelmsford's Central Park on December 7 for the annual 5km Santa Fun Run, raising crucial funds for Farleigh Hospice. Sign up now!
Discover how Robert Fletcher and the Friends of Ingatestone Station have spent a decade preserving local history and beautifying this Essex station. Listen to the full interview on Phoenix FM!
Hythe in Bloom volunteers create vibrant winter displays on the High Street with new plants. Discover how community spirit and sponsors are keeping the town colourful all year.
Discover how dedicated volunteers across Essex are breathing new life into railway stations, creating vibrant community hubs through remarkable transformation projects.
Chelmsford residents rejoice as the beloved Gloucester Avenue Post Office announces plans to reopen just next door to its former location, restoring vital community services to the area.
The vital Wales Air Ambulance service faces a critical shortage of volunteers in Ceredigion and is appealing for local heroes to step forward and support their life-saving missions across rural Wales.
Discover how dedicated volunteers from Northern have transformed Wigan Wallgate station into a floral paradise, creating a beautiful welcome for commuters and boosting community spirit.
Penarth's RNLI station celebrates three remarkable volunteers who've collectively dedicated over 60 years to saving lives at sea. Discover their inspiring stories of commitment to maritime safety.
Dedicated volunteers across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire have been honoured for their outstanding contributions to local wildlife conservation in a heartwarming ceremony organised by BBOWT.
Discover how Hertfordshire's most dedicated volunteers and community champions are being recognised for their extraordinary contributions to local life in a special awards ceremony.
Volunteers are desperately needed to support Tesco's major food collection initiative aiming to provide 20 tonnes of essential supplies to food banks and charities across local communities.
A Cardiff-based charity is calling for volunteers to help deliver Christmas gifts and companionship to vulnerable residents across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan this festive season.
Join Marie Curie's heartwarming Christmas campaign in Merthyr Tydfil. Volunteers needed to bring joy and companionship to those facing terminal illness during the festive season.
Marie Curie seeks compassionate volunteers across Rhondda Valleys to bring festive joy to terminally ill people this Christmas season. Join their meaningful campaign.