Torvill and Dean's Net Worth Revealed
Discover the impressive net worth of ice skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, from Olympic gold to Dancing On Ice fame. Find out their fortunes here.
Category : Local Heroes
Gloucester's 'Mr Athletics' Terry Haines Dies Aged 82
Tributes pour in for former Gloucester Mayor and Sheriff Terry Haines, a Labour stalwart and founding force in the city's athletics scene, who died suddenly aged 82.
A Guide to the UK Honours System and Nominations
Discover how the UK honours system works, who can be nominated, and the rigorous 12-18 month selection process. Learn how you can put forward a deserving candidate for recognition.
Prince William's 2025 interview signals Royal Family revival
Prince William's candid 2025 chat with Eugene Levy reveals hope after a 'brutal' year for the royals, marked by King Charles and Kate's cancer battles. Discover the future King's vision for change.
Boy, 12, saves mum's life as she faints driving to Birmingham
A quick-thinking 12-year-old boy from Wales averted disaster when his mother fainted while driving on the A40. Read his incredible story of bravery and calm under pressure.
Starmer's festive thanks to NHS, military and volunteers
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer uses his Christmas message to thank NHS staff, emergency services and volunteers working over the festive period, as new figures reveal 1.2 million will be on duty.
Cops save Christmas for boy with no presents
Solihull Police officers rallied to buy gifts for a five-year-old boy who faced having no presents. Read this heartwarming story of community spirit.
95-Year-Old's 87-Year Carol Tradition in Abergavenny
For 87 Christmases, Eric Davies has played carols on Abergavenny's High Street. At 95, he continues a family Salvation Army tradition started in the 1890s, raising vital funds for local causes.
Welsh Beekeeper Crowned BBC Countryfile Young Champion
Dafydd Pett from Bridgend has won the BBC Countryfile Young Countryside Champion 2025 award for his beekeeping, youth work, and pollinator advocacy. Discover his inspiring story.
Win a Tassimo MyWay Machine & 100 Pods in UK Giveaway
Enter to win one of 5 'Mug-nificent' bundles featuring a Tassimo MyWay coffee machine, 100 pods, and limited-edition Sass & Belle mugs. New research reveals Britain's deep bond with their favourite mug. Closes 25th January 2026.
Cadbury's Chocolate Trophy for Strictly Winner Karen Carney
Cadbury celebrates Brummie legend Karen Carney's Strictly Come Dancing 2025 win with a hand-crafted chocolate glitterball, displayed at Cadbury World. Discover the sweet tribute.
Birmingham's Karen Carney lifts Strictly Glitterball trophy
Former Birmingham City footballer Karen Carney makes history by winning Strictly Come Dancing 2025. Discover her inspiring journey and why Birmingham should honour her. Read more.
Tributes to 'fearless' police dog Stark after short illness
Heartfelt tributes are paid to PD Stark, the heroic police dog who survived a brutal 20-blade machete attack in 2020. Read his incredible story of bravery and service.
WW2 Codebreaker Ruth Bourne from Birmingham Dies Aged 99
Ruth Bourne, a Birmingham-born Bletchley Park veteran who helped crack Nazi Enigma codes, has died aged 99. Read about her life and historic Legion d'honneur award.
Mechanic's Top 3 Most Reliable SUVs for UK Drivers
A leading London mechanic reveals the three most dependable SUV models on UK roads, with Volkswagen, Toyota, and Nissan taking the top spots. Discover which vehicles made the cut and why.
Binman's 'Walking Christmas Tree' uniform brings festive cheer
Lenny Edwards, a refuse collector in Cambridgeshire, lights up his rounds with a hi-vis jacket covered in 700 LEDs and 500 jingle bells. Discover how his 12-year tradition is spreading Christmas cheer.
Adorable Dog Nativity Scene Captures Hearts in Failsworth
A Failsworth dog daycare staged a festive canine Nativity with adorable photos. Spaniels played Mary and Joseph, while a Yorkie was baby Jesus. See the heartwarming scene.
West Bromwich shopkeeper wins £2k National Lottery prize
Ashish Patel, owner of Milus Supermarket in West Bromwich, scooped a £2,000 reward from Allwyn after selling a winning Set For Life ticket. Discover how the 'Share the Win' initiative rewards retailers.
Shopkeeper wins £10k after customer's £2m scratchcard
A Prestatyn shop owner bags a £10,000 reward after selling a £2 million winning scratchcard. The National Lottery's 'Share the Win' initiative spreads the joy.
Hero ex-soldier stops car attack at Liverpool FC parade
Daniel Barr, an ex-Army labourer, is commended for his 'outstandingly brave' act of stopping a car that drove into a Liverpool victory parade crowd, injuring over 100. Read his incredible story.
Kelly Osbourne's defiant Birmingham mission after Ozzy's death
Kelly Osbourne reveals the Osbourne family's ongoing commitment to Birmingham, accepting a civic honour and pledging to elevate the city. Discover their heartfelt connection.
Georgia Harrison's 'wrong' curtsy made Prince William laugh
Love Island's Georgia Harrison reveals her 'surreal' MBE ceremony at Windsor Castle, where a curtsy gone wrong made Prince William laugh. Discover her advocacy work.
Birmingham dad creates free Santa's grotto for families
Darren Mackenzie transforms his Yardley home into a free Winter Wonderland and Santa's grotto, offering festive joy to Birmingham families facing cost-of-living pressures.
Police officers win hero award for disarming protestors
PCs Bethany Cottrell and Natalie Millward showed 'unwavering courage' disarming individuals with weapons during a volatile city centre protest. Discover their heroic story.
Osbourne Family Accepts Posthumous Award for Ozzy in Birmingham
Ozzy Osbourne's family visited Birmingham on his 77th birthday to accept a posthumous Lord Mayor's Award, honouring the rock legend's lifelong connection to his Brummie roots. Read the full story.
Hero student stops horrific rape attempt in Sunderland
Hamzah Albar intervened as Ian Hudson attacked a woman. The hero passerby has been formally commended by a judge. Read the full story of courage in Sunderland.
Osbourne Family in Birmingham for Ozzy's Posthumous Award
On what would have been Ozzy Osbourne's 77th birthday, his family returns to his Birmingham birthplace to receive the Lord Mayor's Award and Books of Condolence. Read the touching tribute.
Pro gift picker's fail-safe Christmas formula
Discover the professional gift selector's formula for perfect presents that focuses on meaning over quantity. Learn what to avoid and how to create memorable gifts.
Nurse Geminick Siriban wins QEH Outstanding Achievement Award
Geminick Siriban, a nurse at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, receives the Outstanding Achievement Award for his compassionate end-of-life care, as nominated by a patient's grateful family.
Richard Branson's wife Joan Templeman dies
Sir Richard Branson is heartbroken as his wife and 'guiding light' Joan Templeman passes away. Read their incredible 50-year love story and tribute.
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