Blood Bikes Get £1,500 Donation for Medical Deliveries

A vital volunteer charity, Nottinghamshire Blood Bikes, has received a £1,500 donation from Barratt and David Wilson Homes to cover maintenance and fuel costs for its fleet of motorcycles delivering urgent medical supplies across the county.

Cancer Research UK Closing 88 Charity Shops by May 2026

Cancer Research UK announces the closure of 88 high street charity shops across the UK by May 2026, citing financial pressures and a strategic shift to focus resources on cancer research and new 'superstore' concepts.

1840 Auction Shaped Lancashire's Land and Society

The pivotal 1840 auction of 1,415 acres and coal seams in West Lancashire led to the Earl of Derby's land acquisition, development of communities, and the creation of the famous Eastham Ferry Hotel in 1854.

Balsall Common Housing Plan Gets Final Approval

Detailed plans for 17 new homes at Catchems Corner in Balsall Common have been approved by Solihull Council, despite villagers warning it sets a worrying precedent for piecemeal development.

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