After Sam Watson was paralysed from the neck down, his father Ian Watson and Saint Cedd Lodge donated two NHS-approved wheelchairs to Terling Ward at Broomfield Hospital, ending long waits for patient mobility.
Dunky's Day Nursery in Runcorn sponsors Beechwood Tornado netball team, coached by nursery practitioner Eve Guy, connecting early years education with grassroots sport.
Identical twins in the West Midlands have been living together and wearing matching clothes for 82 years, making them the UK's oldest living twins.
Reuben Pascoe, 8, from Abertillery, walked 100 miles in June, raising £1,000 for the National Autistic Society, inspired by his uncle Sam.
Residents in Edgbaston have successfully saved a five-acre green space and pond from auction after a collective bid and village green application.
A Birmingham restaurant was immediately closed after inspectors discovered a severe cockroach infestation, with droppings and dead insects found throughout the kitchen, posing an imminent health risk.
Three arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 19-year-old was stabbed in Market Street, Oldbury. The victim remains in critical condition; police urge witnesses to come forward.
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A woman has been stabbed at a house in Staffordshire, sparking a police manhunt. Officers are searching for a suspect, and the victim is receiving medical treatment.
A woman is in hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in Norton Canes. Armed police are hunting a man known to the victim.
June Olney, a resident at OSJCT Boultham Park House in Lincoln, celebrated her 100th birthday with a surprise party and a special video message from BBC Look North presenter Peter Levy.
Peter King, 73, lured girls as young as six to his Birmingham flat with holidays and shopping trips before sexually abusing them in the 1990s and early 2000s. He was jailed for 22 years.
Birmingham Hospice opens a new charity shop in West Bromwich on July 6, following a £38,400 discovery at an Oxfam in Harborne, highlighting hidden treasures in local shops.
Ian Baylis, 49, from Aberdyfi, received a Certificate of Achievement in London after rowing 3,000 miles solo across the Atlantic in 42 days, raising nearly £30,000 for Wales Air Ambulance.
A petition backed by 450 people in Surrey calls for tougher HGV rules, including ANPR cameras and 20mph limits, to protect residents and schoolchildren.
A survey by Tiger.co.uk reveals 68% of UK adults support a nationwide ban on pavement parking, with current laws only in London and Scotland. Fines could reach £130.
A suspect arrested after a 17-year-old was stabbed near Loppy's Fish Bar in Bartley Green has been bailed with strict conditions. The victim suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Volunteers spruced up Lumb Millennium Green for a Fun & Fitness event on July 5. 13 helpers trimmed grass, treated fences, and hung bunting. The group seeks new members to sustain community work.
Clan Cancer Support's annual charity ball returns to The Chester Hotel in Aberdeen on September 25, featuring live music, auctions, and a three-course dinner to raise funds for families affected by cancer across north-east Scotland.
Reform UK councillor Stuart Chapman MBE toured Barons Court Hotel after social media rumours it housed asylum seekers, confirming it's 'just full of normal people' with no cause for concern.
Local artist Natalie Coe will paint a 150-square-metre mural on Severn's House as part of Nottingham's Broad Marsh redevelopment, incorporating community ideas for a greener city centre.
Blythe Liggins Solicitors has raised £28,000 for The Myton Hospices through 13 years of Make A Will Week, writing over 200 wills and sponsoring the Two Castles Run.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are set to marry on July 3, 2026. From guest list hints to a strict no-gifts rule and $26M charity donation, here's everything the couple has revealed about their big day.
Discover the answers to July 2 trivia questions, including Jim Morrison's death, Bond villains, and more. Test your knowledge on history, geography, and pop culture.
12,000 Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras are now operating across the UK, automatically checking vehicles for valid insurance, road tax, and MOT, with drivers facing £1,000 fines.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder and firearms offenses after a 16-year-old was shot in Birmingham, leaving him in critical condition.
James Hughes, 67, was jailed for life for murdering neighbour Harry Turner, 68, on Christmas Day after a noise dispute, recording the attack on a dictaphone.
Rossendale Ramblers tackled a 10-mile 'Seven Reservoirs' walk on the hottest day, followed by a 6-mile stroll to Jubilee Tower. Upcoming walks include Radcliffe and Yarrow Valley.
St Luke's, St Mary's, Holy Trinity, St Andrew's, and St Chad's in Rochdale announce services, events, and community activities for July 2025.
A 17-year-old boy appears in court charged with attempted murder after a 16-year-old was shot and critically injured in Alum Rock, Birmingham, on July 1.
A kitchen staple costing less than £1, ground cinnamon, can deter ants by disrupting their scent trails, according to a viral tip. Experts caution use around pets and advise early action to prevent infestations.