Birmingham's Sock Choc Appeal for Homeless This Christmas
Shirley's Yasmin Paulson relaunches the Sock Choc campaign, asking for socks and chocolate donations to help Birmingham's homeless community over the festive period.
Shirley's Yasmin Paulson relaunches the Sock Choc campaign, asking for socks and chocolate donations to help Birmingham's homeless community over the festive period.
Pupils and staff at Our Lady of Pity RC Primary in Greasby have rallied to support the Shoebox Full of Love Christmas appeal for the second year, donating gifts for vulnerable people and pets across Merseyside.
Freshfields Animal Rescue launches its vital Christmas appeal. Your donation, doubled until Dec 8, provides safety, medical care & hope for homeless UK pets. Help save lives.
Midlands Langar Seva Society serves a three-course festive meal to hundreds of vulnerable people at Birmingham New Street Station on December 24. DJ, carols and Santa add magic.
Salt 'n Pepper in Walsall is offering a free festive meal on December 25 for anyone who is homeless, struggling or lonely. No bookings or questions asked.
A free Santa's grotto for dogs is opening at the Bullring in Birmingham on December 6th. Get festive treats, photos, and freebies for your furry friend. No booking required.
Two unwell pet rats were abandoned in a Birmingham park. One was euthanised, highlighting a 23% national rise in animal abandonments. The RSPCA is appealing for information.
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.
A former City trader retrained as a counsellor, dedicating over 600 hours to support homeless people in Bournemouth. Discover his inspiring journey from finance to counselling.
Pets at Home reports 33.5% profit drop as retail business struggles. Bosses announce urgent action plan including £20 million cost-cutting programme to revive the 34-year-old chain.
Pets at Home warns urgent measures are needed to revive its retail division after profits fell by 33.5%. The group is returning to its retailing roots with a new turnaround plan.
A homeless man, Sajmir Beca, 30, died after being crushed in a bin lorry in Northampton. The inquest has been opened. Our thoughts are with his family.
Emmaus Dover launches its Blessing Bag appeal, calling for essential item donations to support people sleeping rough in Kent this winter. Drop off until Dec 17.
TV presenter Alison Hammond joins Shelter's winter appeal after meeting a homeless mother living in temporary accommodation for over five years. Discover how you can help.
Hundreds will sleep out in Birmingham on November 28 for St Basils' 35th annual Big Sleepout, raising vital funds to combat youth homelessness. Join the cause.
Property mogul Rick Gannon is trading up from a biro to secure a home for a homeless veteran. Discover his inspiring journey and how you can support the cause.
Tragic death of Sajmir Beca, 30, after being crushed in a refuse lorry in Northampton. The inquest reveals details as charities call for action on rough sleeping.
Strictly Come Dancing champion Hamza Yassin reveals he secretly lived in his car for nine months before finding fame. Discover his inspiring journey from homelessness to BBC stardom.
Discover the most popular and fastest-rising dog names in Birmingham for 2025. Find out if your pet's name made the list and see the full trends.
Around 200 supporters, including Lt Col Andrew Tuggey, will sleep out at Stonehenge to raise £45,000 for ALABARÉ's vital work breaking the cycle of veterans' homelessness. Support the cause now.
The fresh dog food brand Years celebrated its launch in all Just for Pets stores with a vibrant event in Tamworth, featuring chef demos and free samples. Discover their restaurant-quality meals now available in-store.
A team of veterans and civilians in Barnsley are pulling a 9-tonne truck 2.2 miles to raise funds for the Royal British Legion and Help 4 Homeless Veterans. Support their incredible challenge!
Staff from Premier Opticians in Hertfordshire are swapping their warm beds for sleeping bags to support local homelessness charities through a community sleepout event this November.
New research reveals the double-edged sword of sharing your bed with furry friends - from stress relief to sleep disruption. Discover the science behind the cuddles.
The RSPCA reveals the hidden trauma fireworks cause animals across Britain. Discover practical tips to protect your pets and support wildlife during celebrations.
As fireworks light up November skies, animal shelters report alarming surge in lost dogs. Veterinary experts reveal essential strategies to keep your pets safe and calm during the noisy celebrations.
Discover how the innovative 19 diffuser is helping anxious pets across the UK cope with fireworks and thunderstorms using natural, drug-free technology.
New research reveals Britain's growing pet parent culture as over a quarter of owners use annual leave to bond with their new furry family members, with millennials leading this heartwarming trend.
A Coventry family has been made homeless after a catastrophic firework blaze ripped through their Willenhall home, destroying everything they owned just weeks before Christmas.