Aldi UK donated over 1.5 million meals to charities this Christmas via surplus food. The supermarket partners with Neighbourly to tackle rising food bank demand. Discover how they support communities.
NEU members at Arthur Terry Learning Partnership confirm nine days of strike action in January 2026, affecting 20 schools. Parents warned of disruption and possible closures.
Wolverhampton's Pallet-Track has pledged a further £75,000 for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity after raising £88,959. The funds keep a Critical Care Car operational 24/7. Read about their award-winning partnership.
Teachers at 20 schools across the West Midlands will strike for nine days in January amid a redundancy dispute. The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership confirms disruption is expected. Read the full story.
The 15-year economic partnership between Swindon and Wiltshire has dissolved as councils pursue separate devolution deals. The Business and Growth Unit closes. Read the full analysis.
Experts urge couples to discuss finances before moving in together. Debt, joint accounts, and future goals are key to avoiding relationship strain. Get free advice from MoneyHelper.
Louisa Williams, a peer worker at EPUT, uses her own mental health journey to support patients. Discover how lived experience is reshaping care in Essex.
Councillor Jerry Roodhouse uses his personal cancer journey to champion a new health partnership for Rugby, aiming for local, compassionate care. The motion won unanimous support.
Lidl GB is giving away 100 tonnes of surplus food on Christmas Eve, creating over 238,000 meals for those in need across the UK. Read about their festive community support.
A Birmingham landlord urges locals to support their pub this Christmas as closures hit 'unprecedented rate' and business rates threaten a 15% hike. Protect your local.
Coventry City Council and E.ON's joint solar farm project is approved, set to power 5,000 homes for 40 years. A key step for the city's net-zero 2038 target.
Sir Elton John and David Furnish celebrate the 20th anniversary of their historic civil partnership and 11th wedding anniversary. See their touching Instagram tributes and journey.
Shirebrook Town Council left unable to function after 11 councillors quit. Bolsover District Council appoints temporary members to restore operations. Read the full story.
Teachers across the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership will strike for nine days in January 2026 over plans to cut more than 100 jobs. The NEU warns of damage to education.
Tesco partners with French AI start-up Mistral in a three-year deal to enhance operations and customer service. The move could save staff time and improve the shopping experience.
Hospitality tech firm Lolly launches a year-long partnership with Essex charity Kids Inspire, pledging funding, volunteering, and awareness-raising for children's mental health. Discover how you can support.
A new enterprise hub in Essex, Hope Park, is creating vital career pathways for young adults with learning difficulties, challenging the shocking 95% unemployment rate. Discover how this project is changing lives.
A Reclaim the Night Walk took place in Oldbury to unite against gender-based violence and support survivors. Join the movement for safety and respect.
British Gas launches a new fixed energy tariff for Women's Super League fans, guaranteed cheaper than the January Price Cap. Find out how to sign up and save.
Greggs launches its first-ever Christmas card collection, featuring a free sausage roll voucher. The humorous cards, available via Moonpig, aim to solve Secret Santa stress. Discover the festive treat.
Morrisons partners with The E-Cig Store to install vape kiosks in 400 supermarkets, starting in Rotherham. This major retail expansion comes ahead of a 2026 vape tax hike.
Discover how Nazila Husanovic-Gladwyn uses her lived experience to support families and improve mental health services at Essex NHS Trust. Learn about this vital role making a real difference.
Hertfordshire law firm HAB Law partners with charities Tender and Dignify, donating £50,000 for 20 educational workshops in secondary schools to prevent domestic abuse and promote healthy relationships.
Crystal Academy: Aerial Arts and Dance CIC crowned Walsall's local winner in Sage's 'Behind the Badge' competition, winning match tickets and business support tools to help them thrive.
CC Balloons Wedding and Occasions, a family-run business from Rubery, has been crowned West Bromwich Albion's local winner in Sage's 'Behind the Badge' competition, winning match tickets and business software.
Cleopatra's Kitchen in Solihull wins Sage's 'Behind the Badge' award for community support. Discover how small businesses are championed alongside their local football clubs.
Alliance Manchester Business School celebrates its 60th anniversary by launching a book calling for business schools to tackle society's biggest challenges, from climate change to inequality.
John Ward, 76, says his Stirchley greengrocer J&H Ward beats supermarkets on price and quality. He warns the community must support him now or the shop will close for good.
Tesco is ending its Evri ParcelShop service across all 1,200 Express stores by November 28. Find out how this change affects your parcel deliveries and returns.
Wiltshire Council approves plans to convert the historic Wadworth brewery in Devizes into 22 homes and commercial space, preserving heritage artefacts and creating a new public courtyard.