Meldreth Care Home Raises £3,300 for Alzheimer's Society
Aurora Meldreth Manor School and Orchard Manor Care Home have raised over £3,300 for the Alzheimer's Society through five years of Elf Day fundraising.
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Knitting Nannas Craft Elephants for Wildlife SOS
Residents at Hazelgrove Court Care Home in Saltburn-by-the-Sea are knitting woolly elephants to raise funds for Wildlife SOS, supporting rescued elephants in India. The group has sold a dozen so far and continues crafting.
Cambridge Team Trek Great Wall for New Hospitals
A team from Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust will trek 50km on the Great Wall of China next month, raising funds for two pioneering hospitals in Cambridge.
Woman's assisted suicide kept from dementia-stricken mother
Wendy Duffy, 56, ended her life at the Pegasos Clinic in Switzerland without telling her 87-year-old mother, who has dementia. Her family says nothing could stop her.
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Tree That Killed Girl, 12, Needed Work, Inquest Hears
An inquest heard that a beech tree branch which crushed 12-year-old Brooke Wiggins to death had a crack concealed by ivy, and recommended work was not carried out.
Urgent Search Call for Missing Monty Lewis from Shrewsbury
An urgent call has been made for intensified searches for Montgomery Lewis, 26, who vanished from Shrewsbury in December and has not been seen in five months.
Greggs Thief Caught After Large Food Theft in Tamworth
A 38-year-old man was arrested for stealing a large number of cakes and sandwiches from Greggs in Tamworth. He also faces charges for assaulting an emergency worker.
95-Year-Old Driver Kills Woman While Looking for Parking
Joan Barwick, 95, was sentenced for causing death by dangerous driving after hitting Linda Wareham, 77, at a petrol station. She was looking for a disabled parking space.
West Brom Deducted Two Points for PSR Breach
West Brom have been deducted two points for breaching EFL financial rules, dropping back into relegation danger in the Championship with two games left.
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Bronglais Staff Raise £2,505 Climbing Three Welsh Peaks
Staff from Bronglais Hospital's Hepatology Unit climbed Cadair Idris, Snowdon, and Pen Y Fan in 23 hours, raising £2,505.19 for liver health education and outreach.
Dunelm Garden Special Buys: Lighting and Picnic Mat from £10
Dunelm's special buys include rechargeable garden lighting from £10 and a water-resistant picnic mat, perfect for summer. Affordable outdoor upgrades now available.
Midlands Couple Dumps 90 Rabbits in Woods; Many Die
Kevin Lewis and Michelle Deakin dumped 90 rabbits in Chaddesley Wood, Kidderminster. 23 were found dead. Both received suspended sentences and animal ownership bans.
Candlelighters Marks 50 Years with 'Pick Your 50' Challenge
Candlelighters, a Yorkshire charity supporting children with cancer, launches a 'Pick Your 50' challenge for its 50th anniversary. Supporters can run, bake, or walk to raise funds.
Drug dealer demanded payment after mum's overdose death
Reece Webb, 27, supplied cocaine to Mandy Bond, who died of an overdose. He told her family she still owed him money, even after learning of her death.
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Missing Girl, 15, Seen on CCTV in Birmingham Asking for Phones
Aaliyah, 15, vanished from Windsor on April 16 and was spotted on CCTV in Birmingham asking strangers for phone use. Police urge public to help.
Rapist Released from Mental Unit Days Before Attacking Sikh Woman
John Ashby raped a Sikh woman in Walsall after being discharged from a mental health unit without follow-up care. He was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 14 years.
Man Arrested in Birmingham Murder Probe After Death
A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after Michael Bennett, 38, died following an attack in Reservoir Road, Erdington. Police appeal for witnesses.
Birmingham Building Vandalised with Red Paint and Smashed Entrance
Police are hunting vandals who damaged the Colmore Building in Birmingham city centre, smashing the entrance and throwing red paint in the early hours of Friday, April 24.
WalkSafe founder fears for her children's safety in Birmingham
Emma Kay, 37, founder of safety app WalkSafe, shares her fear for her children's safety in Birmingham, as the app launches with a Justice Walk.
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Birmingham pensioner threatens to empty bins on street
Residents in Balsall Heath threaten to dump rubbish on roads if bin collections don't improve, citing rodent infestation and foxes due to overflowing bins.
Army Cadets Restore Bacup Gravestones After Break-in
Lancashire Army Cadets, aged 12-18, restored gravestones in Bacup after a break-in at a storage facility, boosting community spirits.
Parkinson's Skateboarder Raises Over £1,200 for Charity
Philip Brown, 58, from Newton-le-Willows, raised £1,237 for Parkinson's UK by completing ten skateboard tricks, more than double his target.
Oddfellows Raise £3,000 for Air Ambulance and Macmillan
A Mid-Staffordshire friendship group raised nearly £3,000 for Midlands Air Ambulance and Macmillan Cancer Support through events and donations.
Volunteer Drivers Needed for North Broxtowe Transport
Eastwood Volunteer Bureau seeks more drivers to help elderly and vulnerable residents access medical appointments, shopping, and social activities across North Broxtowe.
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Ex-Dudley councillor jailed for child sex offences
Adrian Hughes, 36, was jailed for 32 months after admitting attempting to engage in sexual communication with children in a police sting operation.
Groby Man Turns Neglected Land into Floral Beauty
Martin Johnson of Groby is celebrated for turning neglected patches of land into stunning floral displays, funded and maintained by himself, bringing joy to the community.
WalkSafe App Launches in Birmingham for Women's Safety
The WalkSafe safety app, founded by Emma Kay, is now available in Birmingham. It offers journey sharing, safety maps, and venue info to help keep women safe on the streets.
Llandeilo Fire Station Car Wash Raises £1,000 for Charity
Llandeilo Fire Station hosted a charity car wash on April 18, 2026, raising £1,000 for the Fire Fighters Charity. The crew thanked the community for their support.
Leukaemia Survivor Becomes Father 30 Years Later
Josh Catford, diagnosed with leukaemia as a baby and told he would likely be infertile, has become a father 30 years later. He now runs the London Marathon for Anthony Nolan.
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Birmingham 'Smila' Drug Gang Jailed for Over 60 Years
Nine men from a £1.4m County Lines drugs gang operating in Birmingham have been jailed for more than 60 years after a complex police investigation into the 'Smila' line.
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