Three Midlands families have triumphed in a UK-wide doorstep carol competition, helping raise £50,000 for Strathcarron Hospice. Watch their winning performances and see the festive spirit in action.
Young drivers aged 17-24 could face stricter rules like night curfews. A new safety campaign demands Graduated Driving Licences to cut fatal crashes. Read the latest.
Swansea Community Farm launches a Crowdfunder to upgrade its kitchen and offer free cooking classes. Every public donation is tripled by Swansea Mortgage Advice Bureau, turning £10 into £30. Support mental health and wellbeing in Wales' only city farm.
Taylor Wimpey Manchester has donated 321 winter essentials to Lifeshare charity for the homeless. The homebuilder's national Wrap Up Warm campaign has provided over 14,000 items. Learn more about this vital community support.
A man has died and a woman is in hospital after a hit-and-run on Soho Road, Handsworth. Police are hunting the driver of a Vauxhall Corsa. Call 101 with information.
Birmingham and Solihull's Ring and Ride service has merged into the West Midlands Bus On Demand network. Find out about the new operator, vehicles, and what stays the same.
West Mercia Police launch their festive crackdown, warning drivers there's no safe way to calculate alcohol limits. Those caught risk jail, unlimited fines, and a driving ban.
Miley Cyrus joked her engagement ring from Maxx Morando was a Black Friday bargain on Jimmy Kimmel Live! The singer also revealed her unusual paper phobia. Read the full story.
Ring and Ride services in Birmingham, Solihull, and Coventry have merged into West Midlands Bus On Demand, operated by Via. The change promises improved efficiency and accessibility for vulnerable passengers.
A 13-year-old's solo Christmas campaign for Feeding Families yielded an astonishing mountain of food donations, set to help hundreds. Discover how one young person sparked community action.
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.
Discover Hope Rings' bestselling, personalised jewellery pieces, like the Hug from Heaven ring, offering comfort and connection as heartfelt Christmas gifts. Shop now for meaningful presents.
Morrisons supermarkets launch new 'Talking Tills' nationwide, allowing pensioners to chat with staff to combat loneliness. Part of GMB's 1 Million Minutes campaign.
Two Birmingham men feature in a powerful new portrait series unveiled for White Ribbon Day 2025, urging men to speak up against violence towards women and girls.
Witham MP Priti Patel visited Vaycay Luxury Travel to donate toys for Home-Start Essex's Christmas campaign, supporting local families in need. Find out how you can contribute.
A Leicestershire pet care business launches its annual Santa Paws Christmas collection for RSPCA Woodside, a vital animal centre that receives no government funding. Donate supplies or funds to help.
Birmingham Museums Trust launches urgent £2m public appeal. Half its costs are unfunded, putting the city's world-class cultural heritage at a 'critical crossroads'. Your help is needed.
Tesco launches its 'Gifting for Good' Christmas initiative, allowing customers to buy gifts that support multiple charities, including Stand Out Socks and March Muses. The supermarket is also running food and toy collections.
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.
Birmingham Museums Trust launches a vital £2 million public fundraising campaign to save the city's cultural heritage. Your support is needed to keep our museums open.
Peter Crouch, Judi Love and Olivia Attwood transform a sleepy street in Debenhams' Christmas advert. The campaign brings festive magic with a star-studded parade. Discover the joy!
Stockland Green residents campaign against a five-bedroom HMO conversion on Victoria Road, citing community safety fears. Sign the petition before the December 1 deadline.
Nationwide Building Society partners with Mail Metro Media on an omnichannel campaign, sponsoring a new podcast and TikTok content to engage younger audiences on spending habits.
A woman in her 70s has died after a hit-and-run on Wentworth Road in Harborne. A 39-year-old man has been arrested. Join BirminghamLive for breaking news.
The Labour government has launched its first major crackdown on drug driving in over 10 years. A new THINK! campaign targets young men via social media and police operations. #RoadSafety
Amazon's Ring Indoor Camera is now just £19.99, a rare 50% Black Friday saving. Get this smart home essential for pet monitoring and security before the deal ends.
UK drivers brace for vehicle-specific taxes as campaigners warn SUVs endanger pedestrians. Six in ten motorists support tripling parking charges for larger vehicles.
Amazon slashes 60% off the Ring Battery Video Doorbell for Black Friday. Get HD video, colour night vision, and two-way talk for just £39.99 to feel safer this winter.
Strictly's Shirley Ballas shares a heartbreaking update on her mother Audrey's COPD, revealing the condition is progressive and urging others to seek proper care.
Over 100 new billboards across Birmingham celebrate the city's unique character, featuring stars like Steven Knight. Discover the campaign championing Brum's people and creative future.