Channel Rotary in Folkestone launches 'Friends of Rotary' model, attracting over 70 supporters at inaugural event. New flexible approach boosts community projects and sets national example for modern volunteering.
A Border Collie named Walter outsmarts his phone-obsessed owner during a canal walk, gathering a flock of ducks, chickens, and squirrels before a swan causes chaos.
Hannah Ahmed called dozens of Birmingham youth centres, finding many closed but some reopened. From 59 in 2011 to 16 in 2024, the decline is stark, yet new hubs offer hope.
21st Ilkeston Scout Group marked St George's Day with games, barbecue, and a parade to church, renewing promises and celebrating Chief Scout's Awards.
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All 14 Erewash Cub Scout packs took part in a competitive district quiz, with White Six winning after a tie-breaker. The event highlighted the benefits of scouting and the need for volunteers.
New research reveals nearly half of UK adults have never had tea with neighbours, with one in 10 not knowing anyone on their street. Experts warn of rising loneliness.
Freedom of Information data reveals Councillor Simran Cheema and Suky Samra handled over a quarter of all enquiries among Walsall's 60 councillors from Feb 2025 to Feb 2026.
Solihull Women's Stride Squad (SWSS) is a female-only walking group meeting twice weekly at Malvern & Brueton Park. No fees or membership required. Over 3,000 women participate, offering support for mental health, grief, and loneliness.
Keeley Skelding and Vicky Evans founded Solihull Women's Stride Squad after 100 women turned up for a park walk. Now with 3,000 members, the group boosts mental health.
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A Salvation Army craft group in Cardiff is bringing people together through knitting, crochet, and nattering, providing friendship and support to over 20 members weekly.
Rossendale Rotarians and Friends of Lumb Millennium Green held a clean-up, applying preservative to fences and benches, planting bushes, and preparing for a Fitness and Fun event on July 5.
Rossendale Ramblers faced wind and tough terrain on walks in Yorkshire and Lancashire, enjoying magnificent views and wildlife sightings.
Friends of Church Lane Gardens launch campaign to upgrade playground, raising £3,300. Plans include inclusive equipment, accessible picnic bench, and wheelchair roundabout.
Water Plus volunteers helped create a sensory garden at Co-op Academy Grove, providing an outdoor classroom for the Eco Club and promoting sustainability.
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Andrew Behan, who fatally attacked his friend at an HMO in Aston and went drinking afterwards, has died at HMP Stoke Heath. An investigation is ongoing.
Anti-racist groups and faith communities urge Shirley St George's Parade organisers to cut ties with Raise the Colours, calling it a divisive far-right organisation.
Weekly church news: St Mary's women's breakfast, Holy Trinity youth theatre costumes for sale, St Chad's concerts, and more from Rochdale churches.
Mariglen Malaj, 26, was jailed for two years and nine months after being caught running a cocaine supply line in Rugeley, Staffordshire, despite claiming he was unable to work.
Lancashire Army Cadets, aged 12-18, restored gravestones in Bacup after a break-in at a storage facility, boosting community spirits.
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Eastwood Volunteer Bureau seeks more drivers to help elderly and vulnerable residents access medical appointments, shopping, and social activities across North Broxtowe.
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.
Raise the Colours and leader Ryan Bridge hit back at a BirminghamLive opinion article, denying the flagging operation is politically motivated or divisive.
Jami'ah Khadijatul Kubra madrasa in Small Heath faces closure due to financial struggles, but its main school, Hazrat Khadijatul Kubra Girls School, remains open with a 'good' Ofsted rating.
Rossendale Ramblers enjoyed 31 miles across four walks with varied weather. Upcoming walks include a hidden valley route and a scenic 10-mile trek.
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A new campaign group, Keep Reedswood Green, has formed in Walsall to oppose a £50 million school development that would destroy over 13 acres of woodland at Reedswood Park.
Sean Egan, sacked after 29 years at Morrisons for confronting a shoplifter who spat at him, will attend a peaceful protest in Aldridge on Saturday.
The North Wales and Chester Oddfellows friendship group is launching a new season of spring activities, including scenic walks, day trips, and social gatherings, to help residents meet new people and explore the local area.
Rossendale Ramblers reported a successful week with 47 participants covering 20 miles across three scenic walks, including routes near Ogden Reservoir, Haslingden, and the Irwell Sculpture Trail.
Residents in Heddington celebrate after purchasing The Ivy Inn, a 17th-century pub closed since 2024, planning to reopen it as a community-owned café and hub.
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St Ann's community group Hope Hut launches Warm Welcome Week from Jan 19-25, offering free, warm spaces and activities to combat isolation and cold this winter.
