Rossendale Rotary: four generations of army service
Rossendale Rotary member Major Bob Smethurst shared a story of four generations of his family serving in the British Army, with over half a century of combined service.
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Pride of Essex Awards 2026 Nominations Open
The 2026 Pride of Essex Awards are now accepting nominations across six categories, honoring ordinary people doing extraordinary things in their communities.
Birmingham Florist Wins UK's Favourite Family Business
Birmingham-based florist has been voted the UK's favourite family business at the Family Business Awards. The award recognises outstanding family-run enterprises across the country.
Essex Awards Nominations Open for Local Heroes
Nominations are now open for the Essex regional awards, honoring extraordinary individuals who make a real difference in their communities across six categories.
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Poem Reveals True Cost of Buying a Puppy This Summer
A touching anonymous poem highlights the harsh reality of impulse puppy buying. Dog trainer Vic Barlow urges families to read it before making a decision.
Bellingham and Rogers Get Freedom of Dudley Borough
England stars Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers are awarded Freedom of Dudley Borough ahead of World Cup semi-final against Argentina, honoring their achievements.
Hero dad Wayne Taylor dies saving children at beach
Wayne Taylor died after entering the sea at Seaton Carew beach in Hartlepool on July 12 to rescue his two children. A second man also perished. Tributes and a GoFundMe appeal have raised over £31,000.
Ann Widdecombe Dies at 78
Ann Widdecombe, former Conservative MP and Strictly Come Dancing star, has died aged 78. Her management confirmed the news, praising her Christian values and public service.
Clive Rothel Matched Bellingham's Azteca Double
Romiley pensioner Clive Rothel, 69, scored a double at Mexico's Azteca Stadium for Cheadle Town in 1986, mirroring Jude Bellingham's feat for England nearly 40 years later.
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88-Year-Old Wins National Social Award
Richard West, 88, from Reading, received a 2026 Making a Difference Award for his volunteer work with Reading Oddfellows, enriching lives socially through singing groups, exercise classes, and day trips.
Bonnie Tyler Dies at 75 After Health Complications
Bonnie Tyler, the iconic singer of 'Total Eclipse of the Heart', has passed away at 75 in Portugal following ongoing health issues, her family confirmed.
Youth Leader and Nurse Get University of Derby Honorary Awards
Gillian Sewell of YMCA Derbyshire and Jackie Brocklehurst, a former NHS leader, are among five individuals and a primary school receiving honorary awards from the University of Derby for transformative community work.
Kaleb Cooper's Life Away from Clarkson's Farm with Family
Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper, 26, balances farming at Diddly Squat with raising two children and expecting a third with fiancée Kaya.
UK's oldest identical twins, 82, still dress alike
Bill and John Bowdler, 82, are the UK's oldest identical twins, sharing a home, identical outfits, and even the same cataract surgeries. The lifelong bachelors from Birmingham credit their close bond for their remarkable health.
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Tina Townsend to Receive British Citizen's Award
Tina Townsend, founder of The Witham Hub, will receive a British Citizen's Award for her work helping vulnerable people, including installing 18 defibrillators.
Pride in Lancashire Awards Honour Community Heroes
Lancashire County Council launches Pride in Lancashire Awards to recognise individuals and groups making a difference. Nominations open until ceremony on November 27, hosted by Paralympic gold medallist Gregg Stevenson.
Michelle O'Dwyer named Merseyside Woman of the Year 2026
Michelle O'Dwyer, founder of Bay Tree Cookery CIC, was crowned Merseyside Woman of the Year 2026 at a ceremony in Liverpool, recognized for her work fighting hunger and social isolation.
Sarah Wain Wins Carer of the Year at Chesterfield Awards
Sarah Wain was awarded Carer of the Year at the Chesterfield FC Community Awards, sponsored by Graysons Solicitors, for her dedication and compassion in supporting others.
Derbyshire Nurse Wins National British Forces Award
Hayley Lawrence, senior clinical nurse educator at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS FT, won a national British Forces in Business Award for her work in clinician education and leading the Armed Forces Staff Network.
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Jude Bellingham's Girlfriend Ashlyn Castro: Age, Career, Ex
England football star Jude Bellingham is dating American influencer Ashlyn Castro. Learn about her age, career, and previous high-profile links to Michael B. Jordan and LaMelo Ball.
Didsbury carers praised by King Charles at palace garden party
Two carers from Didsbury were praised by King Charles III at a Buckingham Palace garden party for their work at Belong Morris Feinmann, a dementia care village supporting Manchester's Jewish community.
Clingy Kitten Found Abandoned Seeks Forever Home
A clingy kitten named Maple, found abandoned in the West Midlands, is now looking for a forever home through the RSPCA Birmingham Animal Centre.
Joy Haythorne Wins Heart's Make Me A Millionaire 2026
Retired hairdresser Joy Haythorne wins Heart's Make Me A Millionaire 2026, taking home £1 million. Amanda Holden and Jamie Theakston present the life-changing prize.
Blackwood PCSO Susan Falconer Awarded King's Honour
Susan Falconer, a former Police Community Support Officer in Blackwood, has been awarded the British Empire Medal by King Charles for her 17 years of dedicated service to the community.
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Windrush pioneer Roy Wilks, 87, reflects on his journey
Roy Wilks, 87, a Windrush generation pioneer, shares his extraordinary journey from Jamaica to England in 1959, his hard work, family legacy, and receiving a Windrush Award.
Manilow fan banned from meet-and-greet over wig row
A Barry Manilow superfan from Stourbridge was barred from meeting his idol after staff deemed his wig and sparkly jacket 'disrespectful'.
England's Strongest Couple: Joe and Rosie's Power Love Story
Joe Brown, crowned England's Strongest Man, and Rosie Abercrombie, two-time England's Strongest Woman, share their love story and intense training regime in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Former Lipson Headteacher Honoured with National Award
Martin Brook, former headteacher of Lipson Co-operative Academy, receives a Silver Pearson National Teaching Award for his outstanding 40-year contribution to education in Plymouth.
Grantham Woman Tackles Peak District Ultra Challenge After Chemo
Emily Allsop, 31, from Grantham, will run 50km in the Peak District Ultra Challenge to raise funds for UCLH Cancer Centre after six months of chemotherapy for Rosai-Dorfman Disease.
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