A series of festive events in Cambridgeshire, including a Christmas market and a cathedral fayre, have collectively raised nearly £6,000 for East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH). The funds will support vital care for children and families.
Two Midlands mothers share their journey from isolation to optimism after completing a work academy with East Midlands Railway. Discover how sector-based programmes are creating pathways to jobs.
East Bristol Bakery has ceased trading and entered liquidation, citing a severe rat infestation, plummeting trade, and soaring costs. The sudden closure affects all locations.
The Sunshine Fund's free Santa Grotto Bus is back in Newcastle city centre, visiting SEND schools and offering festive joy. Donations to the charity's Big Give campaign are doubled, funding life-changing equipment for North East children.
Investment groups NVM and eComplete back a £31m management buyout of Durham-based scent company Noted Aromas, marking a major step for the direct-to-consumer brand's international expansion plans.
North East IT firm Aspire Technology Solutions secures fresh investment, valuing the business at around £200m. Funding from LDC and Federated Hermes to fuel expansion and a £100m revenue target by 2030.
Ed Sheeran donates personal items like trainers and mugs for an eBay auction raising vital funds for East Anglia's Children's Hospices. The 7-day sale starts December 7.
Jet2 has withdrawn flights to Costa de Almeria and Split from its East Midlands Airport summer 2026 schedule. Affected customers are being offered full refunds.
The Independent ranks Leicester's festive market 12th in the UK. Discover its dates, stalls, and the West Midlands favourites also on the list.
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.
Exclusive data reveals Birmingham's most dangerous postcodes for violent and sexual offences. See the full list and police response to the city's crime wave.
A person has died after being found on the tracks at Sileby Railway Station in Leicestershire. Major disruption affected East Midlands Railway services. Police are not treating the death as suspicious.
Metrocentre Partnership reveals plans for The Crescent, a new independent retail destination following a £70m refinance deal. Transformation begins early 2026.
A revolutionary road project on the A47 in East Anglia, using 90% recycled materials and hydrogen-powered machinery, is slashing carbon emissions. Discover how this paves the way for greener UK infrastructure.
Royal Mail issues urgent warning of significant postal delays affecting 25 locations including Derby and Nottingham. The service apologises and pledges targeted support.
Azets announces 19 promotions in Newcastle, part of a wave of key appointments across the North East's professional services and trades sectors, signalling strong regional growth.
Bespak's pharmaceutical plant in Holmes Chapel is set for approval for a major expansion, creating 150 jobs and producing next-generation, environmentally friendly inhalers.
Sam Spoors, founder of Morpeth-based Talentheads, shares her journey from corporate recruitment to building a 10-strong team. Discover her insights on sector evolution, work-life balance, and why the North East business community is second to none.
Construction work is now underway on the £50m Freshney Place redevelopment in Grimsby, set to deliver a cinema, leisure facilities and food hall by 2027.
North East business leaders deliver a mixed verdict on Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Winter Budget, with concerns over tax freezes but optimism for regional investment.
Distinguished business leader Clare Hayward MBE DL becomes the new President of East Cheshire Hospice, pledging to support its vital community care and fundraising mission.
AJP Recruitment has been named the North East's Fastest Growing Small Business of the Year. Discover how their steady, sustainable approach powered their remarkable rise.
A charity coffee morning in Prestbury, organised by Mary Hindle, has raised over £1,700 for East Cheshire Hospice. Discover how this annual event has generated nearly £20,000 for charity over two decades.
Teesside logistics firm LV Shipping expands its North East footprint to 25,000sqft at Infinity Park, supporting new contracts and regional economic growth. Discover the details.
Join the University of East London's Winter Festival & Community Health Day on November 26. Enjoy creative workshops, live performances, and free health checks at the Stratford Campus.
East Worldham village beats 2000+ applicants for a free Penguin book exchange. Discover the new community hub promoting a love of reading for all.
Somerset Council is selling East Farm, a 79-acre site, to fund essential services. The move follows a financial emergency and government-approved asset sales.
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.
Struggling East Riding households could get a £250 Cost of Living payment. Check if you meet the three key conditions for this vital DWP-funded support.
Hull & East Yorkshire Business Awards celebrated 25 years with multiple winners including Peter Brown's Lifetime Achievement honour. Discover the region's business champions.