Young Performers Wanted for Eisteddfod y Felinheli 2026
Young performers across Wales are invited to compete at Eisteddfod y Felinheli 2026 on February 7. A perfect warm-up for the Urdd National Eisteddfod on Anglesey. Apply now!
Young performers across Wales are invited to compete at Eisteddfod y Felinheli 2026 on February 7. A perfect warm-up for the Urdd National Eisteddfod on Anglesey. Apply now!
Join award-winning explorer Charlie Walker and acclaimed Scottish quartet RANT for an unforgettable evening of adventure and music at The Hub in Lichfield. Tickets £18.
A new Essex project connecting West African costume traditions with local communities receives £224,010 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Explore exhibitions, workshops, and a digital archive.
The UK government has launched a search for the first-ever UK Town of Culture 2028. Find out which West Midlands towns are top contenders for the £3 million prize.
Archaeologists have discovered a uniquely preserved Roman villa in Margam, South Wales, promising unparalleled insights into the region's first-millennium history. Find out more and book for the open day.
Two students from St John Payne Catholic School in Chelmsford secured top spots in a national Bible project, beating 10,000 entrants. Read about their remarkable achievement and prizes.
Bristol councillors will decide on a bid to become UK City of Culture 2029, aiming to use culture to tackle inequality and boost the local economy. A decision is due on 20 January.
Discover Jules Verne's five top escorted tours for 2026, featuring Egypt, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Uzbekistan & India. Book now for cultural depth and expert planning.
Sarah Cooke appointed as Good Food Project Lead at Dorothy Parkes Centre, Walsall, to expand access to affordable, nutritious food and tackle local food poverty from January 2026.
Birmingham City Council's troubled Oracle IT system faces another major setback, pushing its launch to summer 2026. The project, now four years late, has cost £171m. Read the exclusive details.
The multi-billion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade reports strong 2025 progress, with key works at Huddersfield station and over 5,000 people now on the project. Discover how it will transform northern rail.
A new project in Leeds will create eight wildlife havens for pollinators and people, backed by community grants and volunteer power. Get involved to help reverse the 80% butterfly decline.
HS2 officials admit the 2029-2033 target for trains between London and Birmingham is unachievable. Read the latest on the project reset, costs, and local reaction.
FOMO Connect 2025, a community arts programme for the UK's Malayali diaspora, concluded in Derby. Explore how music, storytelling, and food fostered connection and cultural identity.
Students at Cranbrook Education Campus have planted more than 90 trees, boosting biodiversity and wellbeing. This eco-project is part of a wider trust goal to plant a tree for every pupil. #CommunityAction #Exeter
Explore Chicago through the lens of its iconic film legacy, from Ferris Bueller's haunts to secret magic lounges. Discover why this underestimated city deserves a top spot on your travel list.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves commits over £3 billion in public funds to the Lower Thames Crossing in the Autumn Budget, aiming to boost the economy by £40bn. Read the full details.
A wife in California created a homemade Godzilla-themed rage room for her husband's 57th birthday, letting him smash a miniature Tokyo to relieve a year of stress. Discover this unique stress-relief story.
A cross-party group of 27 MPs and peers warns the Church of England's £100m slavery reparations plan sets a 'worrying precedent'. Read their full appeal to the incoming Archbishop.
A detailed look at the major projects across Walsall, from town centre regeneration to new railway stations, as the borough's £1.5bn transformation programme advances into 2026.
China greenlights the 76-mile Bohai Strait Tunnel, slashing travel between Dalian and Yantai from 6 hours to 40 minutes. Discover the £23bn project's impact and challenges.
The rollout of contactless payments on UK railways has led to higher peak-time fares and reduced off-peak options, sparking criticism from MPs and passenger groups. Find out how the changes affect your journey.
The Treasury will insure the historic Bayeux Tapestry for £800m during its UK loan. Discover how the Government Indemnity Scheme makes this cultural exchange possible.
Year 12 students at Derby Cathedral School organised the school's inaugural Christmas market, raising over £2,000 for local charities. The event featured 35 stalls and was part of the Archbishop's Young Leaders Award.
Malvern Theatres is set for a landmark £20 million redevelopment in 2026, funded by the government's Levelling Up Fund. The project will deliver a new studio theatre, improved accessibility, and a community amphitheatre. Read more about this exciting cult
Dobbies Garden Centre in Southport hosts a free Little Seedlings workshop on January 4, teaching children creative ways to recycle Christmas trees and build wildlife habitats. Book now!
Redrow Midlands donates £1,930 to Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind for a pizza oven, transforming an allotment into a sensory garden for community mental health support. Discover how this initiative fosters connection.
Gardeners' World host Monty Don reveals why his iconic Longmeadow garden is a perpetual work in progress. Discover the story behind the two-acre Herefordshire haven he created with his wife since 1991.
Residents on Canada Road in Cardiff have raised over £700 for Cardiff Foodbank by turning their street into a walk-through Advent calendar. Discover how the community came together for this festive fundraiser.
The government's lead commissioner warns a 'that'll do' attitude must be broken for Birmingham City Council to recover. Key financial deadlines are set for early 2025.