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Amber Davies Addresses Strictly Trolls: 'Be Kind'
Strictly's Amber Davies urges online trolls to 'be kind' after facing abuse over her dance experience. The West End star stepped in with just a day's notice.
Coventry cyclist, 21, hurt in life-changing crash
A 21-year-old man has sustained potentially life-changing injuries after a collision with a car on Charter Avenue in Coventry. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Warning as thousands of pensioners die with mortgage debt
A stark warning is issued as thousands of state pensioners die with outstanding mortgage debt, leaving families to foot the bill. Discover the scale of the crisis and the call for new lending solutions.
Woman, 53, 'forgot' to have children, feels festive loneliness
Nadiya Bekar, 53, admits career and partying meant she 'forgot' to start a family. She shares her story of festive loneliness and the response from women who feel the same.
Walsall ranked fifth worst UK place to live in 2025
Walsall in the West Midlands has been ranked the fifth least happy place in the UK in Rightmove's 2025 'Happy at Home' index. Discover the full list and local reaction.
Ed Sheeran Announces Final Major Tour Before Settling Down
Ed Sheeran reveals plans for one last global tour before focusing on his daughters' school years and a potential Ipswich residency. Read the singer's family-first strategy.
Santander £100 cashback offer for life insurance
Santander is offering customers £100 cashback to take out a new life insurance policy. The offer comes as Nationwide announces significant mortgage rate cuts.
Stacey Solomon's new hair ignored by Joe Swash
Stacey Solomon reveals her dramatic brunette transformation, feeling 'like a whole new woman', but husband Joe Swash hasn't said a word. Discover her reaction and fan responses.
Andrea McLean's life-threatening illness sparks Spain move
Former Loose Women star Andrea McLean tearfully reveals how a near-fatal health battle led her to sell everything and start a new life in Spain with her husband. Read her emotional story.
Light Up a Life: Remember Loved Ones in Barnstaple
Join Lauren Eddie in remembering her nannie through North Devon Hospice's Light Up a Life appeal. Dedicate a star, attend a free concert on Dec 18, and support vital hospice care.
Hospice funding crisis leaves 380 beds empty
Hospice UK warns of unsustainable funding as bed closures rise. The government's new palliative care framework offers hope, but immediate financial support is missing from the budget.
DWP: No State Pension for Terminally Ill Under 66
DWP minister Stephen Timms has ruled out a state pension-level income for terminally ill people under 66, but outlined existing fast-track benefit support. Learn about the Special Rules for End of Life.
Leeds Grief Support Event This December by Sue Ryder
Sue Ryder invites Leeds to a 'Celebrate a Life' event on Dec 7. Find a supportive space for grief during Grief Awareness Week. Dedicate, reflect, and connect.
YAA's First Fundraising Ball Raises Over £52k
Yorkshire Air Ambulance's inaugural 'Flat Cap and Feathers Ball' raised £52,649, a vital boost for its life-saving service. Discover how the community came together in Leeds to mark the charity's 25th year.
McDonald's UK bottled water shortage hits Happy Meals
McDonald's UK customers report a shortage of bottled water for Happy Meals, sparking anger. The chain confirms a temporary supply issue, offering tap water as an alternative. Read the full story.
Vote for the Top 100 Musical Showstoppers on Heart
Heart Musicals is counting down the Top 100 greatest showstoppers of all time in December. Cast your vote now for your favourite songs from shows like Wicked and Les Misérables. Voting closes 14th December.
Met Office Amber Warning for Heavy Rain and Flooding
The Met Office issues an amber weather warning for heavy rain across the UK, forecasting a month's rainfall in 24 hours and a potential 'danger to life'. Stay informed on flood alerts and safety advice.
Tŷ Hafan Baby Loss Appeal Smashes £430k Target
Tŷ Hafan's Every Precious Life Appeal raised an incredible £430,860 in just 60 hours, smashing its target to support families experiencing baby loss. Help continue this vital work.
How a rickshaw ride inspired prisoner rehabilitation
Discover how Kirit Thakore's journey from a chaotic rickshaw ride in India to his work with ex-offenders in the East Midlands is changing lives through peer mentoring and his new book.
Sutton Coldfield 102-year-old's secret to long life
Joyce McCliskie, 102, from a Sutton Coldfield care home, shares her secret to a long and happy life. Discover her inspiring story and birthday celebrations.
Wicked London Theatre Break from £99
Grab a magical Wicked theatre break in London from just £99 per person. Includes stylish hotel stay and tickets to the Apollo Victoria Theatre. Book now!
Joe Xerri praises Marie Curie volunteering support
Former steelworker Joe Xerri shares how Marie Curie supported him through bereavement while volunteering. He urges more men to join the UK's leading end-of-life charity. Discover volunteering opportunities.
Rainbow Hope on Parents' 165-Mile Tŷ Hafan Trek
After losing their son Emrys, Gwenno and Luke walked 165 miles for Tŷ Hafan hospice. A symbolic rainbow appeared, bringing comfort and raising over £10,000. Support their appeal.
Nurse Geminick Siriban wins QEH Outstanding Achievement Award
Geminick Siriban, a nurse at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, receives the Outstanding Achievement Award for his compassionate end-of-life care, as nominated by a patient's grateful family.
The Horrors Bring Night Life Tour to Sold-Out Birmingham
The Horrors celebrated their new album 'Night Life' with a magnificent sold-out show in Birmingham. Read our full review of their genre-bending performance.
Francis House Christmas Appeal: Love and Life
Francis House Children's Hospice launches its Christmas Appeal with a powerful film featuring a Dukinfield family. Support vital services for families with seriously ill children.
Life Sciences Week 2026 Dates Announced
Birmingham will host Life Sciences Week 2026 from Sept 21-25. The event unites biotech, pharma, and academia leaders. Book your place now to join the UK's premier life sciences gathering.
Stourbridge students perform Madness medley in West End
Stagecoach Stourbridge students aged 11-16 wowed a packed Shaftesbury Theatre with a Madness medley after just eight rehearsals. Discover their journey and book a trial.
Free Christmas Concert in Barnstaple Pannier Market
Join North Devon Hospice for a free community Christmas concert on Dec 18. Enjoy local choirs, festive food, and a stunning light show at Barnstaple Pannier Market.
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