Down Lane, Frant Closure for Water Works from Jan 13
Down Lane in Frant will close to through traffic for up to 18 months for South East Water works from January 13, 2026. Access for residents maintained. Plan alternative routes.
Down Lane in Frant will close to through traffic for up to 18 months for South East Water works from January 13, 2026. Access for residents maintained. Plan alternative routes.
A beloved resident at Bramwell Care Home celebrated her 100th birthday with a magical owl visit and a card from the King and Queen. Read about this heartwarming community celebration.
Opera legend Sir Bryn Terfel launches a call for entries to find Wales's unsung social care heroes. Nominations for the 2026 Wales Care Awards close on January 31.
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.
Nominations are now open for the South Yorkshire Community Celebration Awards, honouring voluntary groups across Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, and Sheffield. Deadline: 28 February.
Sue Ryder expands palliative and end-of-life care across Berkshire West & South Oxfordshire via a new NHS partnership, offering 24/7 support to help thousands remain at home.
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.
Seven residents at Diagrama Foundation's Edensor Care Centre in Clacton-on-Sea offer profound life advice for the new year. Discover their timeless wisdom on joy, resilience, and connection.
Consultant Oncoplastic Surgeon Eleri Davies receives an MBE in the 2026 New Year Honours for her dedicated work in breast cancer care and regional risk reduction services in Wales.
Ann-Marie Riley, Chief Nurse at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, receives an OBE for exceptional nursing leadership and patient care. Discover her impact.
Ofsted warns of a 'shadow market' in children's care, with nearly 900 investigations launched into unregistered homes charging exorbitant fees. Urgent government action is demanded.
Worcester City Council approves converting a house into a children's care home on Woolhope Road, overriding neighbours' concerns about parking and neighbourhood character.
Health leaders in mid and south Essex urge residents to call NHS 111 for urgent dental appointments, avoiding busy emergency departments. New direct booking system speeds up access to care.
Health leaders in mid and south Essex advise calling NHS 111 for urgent dental issues like severe toothache. New direct booking system provides faster access to 700,000 extra appointments nationwide.
Young adults leaving care in England will receive free NHS prescriptions, dental treatment, and eye tests up to age 25. A new pilot also offers paid NHS internships and guaranteed interviews.
SSAFA volunteers have delivered 40 Christmas hampers to veterans in South East Wales, a scheme now in its third year. The initiative provides vital festive support to the Armed Forces community.
Reform Studio on Newcastle's Quayside is the first business backed by the new £35m North East Elevate Fund. The wellness centre will offer reformer pilates, yoga, and sound healing, creating jobs and boosting the local economy.
The UK faces a major snow event with up to six inches forecast for five counties. A Beast from the East could bring -11C lows around January 3. Read the full forecast.
Broughton House Veteran Care Village in Salford receives a £100,000 Army Benevolent Fund grant to enhance dementia care, activities, and quality of life for its elderly veteran residents.
Head chef Andy Pridmore and deputy Sarah Pell prepare festive feast for 31st year at Cedar Falls care home in Spalding. Read their heartwarming story of dedication.
East Cheshire Hospice reveals how donations to its Christmas @Home appeal fund vital end-of-life care. From £25 for emotional support to £595 for overnight nursing, see how you can help.
Residents of Edgbaston Manor care home welcomed Harper Bell School pupils for a day of carols and shared memories, reviving festive traditions. Discover this heartwarming intergenerational story.
Two East Cheshire Hospice employees, Laura Lamptey and Charlotte Bains, are training to trek the Great Wall of China in November 2026 to raise vital funds. Discover their inspiring reasons and how to support them.
Moya Cole Hospice partners with Molly Lou Candles to launch its first-ever scented candle. At £25, each sale donates £10 directly to patient care. Available online now.
Moya Cole Hospice held its annual Light Up a Life remembrance services at Manchester Cathedral. Families shared heartfelt stories of outstanding care, lighting candles for loved ones.
Daniel Barr, an ex-Army labourer, is commended for his 'outstandingly brave' act of stopping a car that drove into a Liverpool victory parade crowd, injuring over 100. Read his incredible story.
New research reveals a stark generational gap in readiness for dementia care, with men over 45 feeling significantly less prepared. Nationwide and Dementia UK urge those affected to seek support.
Doris Griffiths, 101, celebrated her birthday by turning on the Christmas lights at her Chingford care home, The Spinney, with special guests: two Humboldt penguins. Read about the magical winter wonderland event.
A Birmingham mother went into labour just hours after learning her two-year-old had leukaemia. Now four, Connie is set to ring the bell ending treatment after joining a pioneering clinical trial. Read her family's inspiring story.
Kelly Osbourne collected a Lord Mayor's Award for her late father, Ozzy Osbourne, in Birmingham. She spoke of his Brummie pride and the city's overwhelming support.