As Christmas approaches, RSPCA Southport, Ormskirk & District Branch cares for 92 animals. The independent charity relies on community support and hosts festive events to raise vital funds. Discover how you can help.
The classic pantomime Sleeping Beauty is delighting audiences at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre with star turns from Danny Beard and Debra Stephenson. A festive must-see until 4 January.
Southport Macmillan Centre confirms its holiday opening hours and reflects on a year supporting over 80% of local cancer patients. Read their annual message and survey call.
A review of the 'utterly chaotic' Sleeping Beauty pantomime at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, running until January 4. Featuring a stellar cast including Danny Beard and Debra Stephenson.
Discover if your surname hints at royal ancestry. DNA testing is revealing surprising links to historic dynasties for thousands. Could you be related to the Royal Family?
A dazzling new production of Beauty and the Beast has opened at Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, running until 4 January 2026. The show features a professional cast, classic songs, and a magical Christmas story for all ages.
Rebel Wilson disclosed she was offered a huge sum to star in a Birmingham pantomime but had to decline due to filming a Hollywood movie. Find out the details.
Jake Bedson, the new manager of Brentwood Theatre, discusses his vision to modernise the venue and turn it into a creative hub for the whole of Essex. Listen to the full interview.
The families of three girls lost in the Southport tragedy received a Special Award for their courage and inspiring charities. The Guide Liverpool celebrated a decade of local media.
The Old Rep's festive pantomime transforms Cinderella into a Birmingham tale, featuring local humour, vibrant songs, and a stellar cast. A must-see family show running until 31 December.
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!
Local theatres across Surrey launch their Christmas pantomime productions while monitoring ticket sales and weather forecasts. Discover Beauty and the Beast, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Fawlty Towers tribute.
Southport Dramatic Club presents Jack and the Beanstalk this Christmas. With 16 performances from Dec 19 to Jan 4, plus a free open day on Nov 29. Book tickets now!
A Birmingham family has lost everything in a devastating house fire just weeks before Christmas. A fundraiser is now underway to help them get back on their feet. Click to read their story and see how you can help.
Discover Winter Wood Grotto in Rochdale - an immersive storytelling experience combining theatre, music and dance for all ages. Book tickets now for magical winter wonder!
Queenscourt Hospice launches a Christmas campaign to raise £80,000 for its 'at Home' service. All donations from Dec 2-9 will be doubled, helping more patients receive end-of-life care at home.
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.
Reverend Canon Dr Rod Garner's new book, 'Reappraisals: Lives less Ordinary', supports Liverpool Philharmonic's youth music education. Available now for £10.99.
Actress Jill Freud, the real-life inspiration for Lucy Pevensie and Love Actually star, has passed away at 98. Read her touching final words and remarkable life story.
Ex-Coronation Street star Kym Marsh is returning to the stage in 2026 for a UK theatre tour of the psychological thriller Single White Female, visiting Birmingham and other major cities. Book your tickets now.
A killer is terrorising London's West End in this festive musical mystery. Starring Humphrey Ker and David Reed, it's a must-see Christmas show at Birmingham Rep. Book tickets now!
Join hundreds of Santas at Queenscourt Hospice's festive Santa Sprint on December 7 2025. Choose 3K or 5K routes along Southport's coastline to support local hospice care.
The Kinks musical 'Sunny Afternoon' electrifies New Victoria Theatre with legendary hits and dramatic band story. Don't miss this Olivier Award-winning show!
A unique Snow White pantomime created and performed by people with learning disabilities takes the stage at Sutton Town Hall. Celebrate inclusion and community spirit.
The Theatre of Small Convenience, the world's smallest theatre housed in a former Victorian toilet in Malvern, has triumphantly reopened with a 12-seat capacity after a community-led restoration.
Discover Mirabello Bay Luxury Resort in Crete - where five-star elegance meets family-friendly amenities including water parks, kids' clubs and authentic Cretan dining.
The Theatre of Small Convenience in Malvern, the world's smallest theatre, has triumphantly reopened after a devastating fire. Discover how this 12-seat venue was saved.
Alma Cullen's new stage play 'The House of Ghosts' reimagines Inspector Morse for theatre. See this fresh take on the classic detective at New Victoria Theatre until November 15.
RSPCA Southport celebrates rehoming 30+ animals in October, but Shadow the cat still seeks a quiet home. Discover how you can adopt or support their festive fundraising events.
Southport triumphs as Britain In Bloom's Best Overall Entry for 2025, with the Queen’s Jubilee Nature Trail's native wildflowers stunning judges. Discover the award-winning coastal conservation.