Hoot Creative Arts Wins Kirklees Volunteering Award
Hoot Creative Arts, a Huddersfield charity, receives the Kirklees Volunteering Quality Award for its outstanding volunteer management. Discover how they support mental health through the arts.
Hoot Creative Arts, a Huddersfield charity, receives the Kirklees Volunteering Quality Award for its outstanding volunteer management. Discover how they support mental health through the arts.
A huge fire on Sunbeam Street in Wolverhampton required 80 firefighters. Thick smoke drifted for miles, prompting health warnings. No injuries reported.
Mike Redfern-Jones from Denbigh receives an MBE in the King's New Year Honours for four decades of voluntary service with IAM RoadSmart, helping drivers stay safe.
The Royal Voluntary Service has launched a new weekly community lunch club at Holmfirth Civic Hall, offering a warm social space and home-cooked meals. Contact Diane Phillips to join or volunteer.
Dougie Mac Hospice in Stoke-on-Trent relies on over 800 volunteers and needs more for 2026. No experience needed for many roles. Make a difference in your community.
A major factory fire on Sunbeam Street, Wolverhampton, has sent thick smoke across the city. Residents are urged to avoid the area and keep windows closed. Live updates.
Northorpe Hall Child and Family Trust launches a volunteer drive on January 27 to recruit mentors for young people. Find out how you can make a lasting difference.
Rossendale Hospice invites locals to join its 200-strong volunteer team. Flexible roles, full training provided. Make a difference in Bacup, Rawtenstall & Haslingden. Call 01706 393870.
The Crosby Wombles clean streets and shorelines, but offer far more. This grassroots movement builds friendships, supports mental health, and has been nominated for The King's Award for Voluntary Service.
Tony Beardsley, a founding member of the Erewash Ramblers committee, retires after 45 years. The group honours his dedication and invites new walkers to join via publicity@erewashramblers.org.uk.
The Earl Shilton Scout Group urgently needs volunteers to support Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts. Help young people build confidence and life skills through adventure. Get involved today!
Lambeth Council plans huge cashless parking hikes, with diesel drivers facing up to £27/hour in Waterloo. The move, aimed at improving air quality, will start in February 2026.
Motorists pledge to boycott areas as experts warn Clean Air Zones will become more common in 2026, bringing new daily charges for petrol and diesel vehicles.
We visited The Woodpecker pub in Birmingham after hearing negative reviews. Discover why first impressions can be misleading and what we really found inside.
Fylde Council hosts a free volunteer fair at Kirkham Community Centre on Thursday, 29 January. Meet local charities, enjoy refreshments, and discover rewarding opportunities to strengthen your community.
Eliz Hussein of Visiting Angels North Kent has been named Caregiver of the Year for the South East, celebrated for her exceptional compassion and dedication. Discover her inspiring story.
Dunelm has slashed prices on its popular Mandalay Duvet Set in the January sale, now from £25.60. Shoppers praise its hotel-quality feel and no-iron design. Discover the deal and other homeware savings.
Birmingham is a great city, but what could make it even better? From cheaper buses to year-round ice rinks, we explore 10 key improvements. Share your thoughts with us.
Cardiff Council is exploring a Workplace Parking Levy to tackle traffic and pollution. The final decision is expected in 2027. Read the latest on the proposed road user charge.
St John Ambulance launches a winter recruitment drive for Emergency Responders and Community Volunteers across East Riding and South Humber. No experience needed, full training provided. Make a difference in 2024.
The Scouts organisation reports growing demand for volunteers to support young people in developing key life skills through a vast programme of over 250 exciting activities. Find out how you can help.
A new Santander poll reveals over a third of Brits perform more random acts of kindness at Christmas, from charity donations to checking on neighbours. Discover the heartwarming data.
Birmingham has secured the 30th spot in the prestigious Europe's 100 Best Cities ranking for 2025. Discover what earned Brum its place among the continent's elite.
Naseby Medical Centre in Saltley has been suspended by the CQC for six months after inspectors uncovered severe safety and care failings, putting over 5,500 patients at risk.
Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth in the West Midlands planted hundreds of trees, visited 19 care homes, and served 500 hot meals this festive season. Discover their inspiring community work.
Nestlé has unveiled the secret Quality Street sweet: a Pineapple Creme. The limited edition is available at John Lewis and Waitrose until January. Did you guess it?
A new study reveals gas hobs emit harmful benzene, linked to blood cancers. Experts urge ventilation and safety checks to protect millions of UK families.
Marks & Spencer shoppers are clearing shelves of a £12 1.2kg Big Mix chocolate tin, claiming it's superior to Quality Street and a bargain. Discover why it's like 'gold dust'.
Morrisons supermarket has left customers stunned with a hilarious 'Quality Sprouts' Christmas tub parody. See the divided reaction to this festive social media joke.
Virgin Media O2 employees have spread festive cheer by donating over 450 presents to Action for Children centres across the UK through the Giving Trees initiative. Discover how they're making a difference.