Community
By Community Correspondent The Roman Baths has been recognised as one of the world’s best visitor attractions after being ranked in the top one per cent globally in the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards for 2026. The historic attraction was also named the fourth best visitor
Community
By Community Correspondent A community scheme helping tackle loneliness through conversation, tea and laughter is proving a big hit in Weston-super-Mare. The Chatter and Natter group at Café@The Campus in Locking Castle behind Morrisons is welcoming people of all ages every Friday, offering a friendly space where residents can
Charities
By Charities Correspondent Aspire Community Works has been awarded the King’s Award for Enterprise for Promoting Opportunity, recognising its work to improve pay, conditions and access to employment across London’s everyday economy through its BetterforUscampaign. The organisation, which holds the Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard at
Community
By Community Correspondent A therapeutic fostering agency based in Essex has once again received top marks across all areas in its latest Ofsted inspection, marking its third consecutive set of Outstanding ratings and reinforcing its standing as a leading provider in the sector. Mosaic Foster Care was rated Outstanding in
Community
By Community Correspondent Slough’s High Street and Salt Hill Park were transformed into lively stages, as more than 300 residents gathered for a vibrant flash mob supporting the town’s bid for UK Town of Culture 2028. The event featured over 100 dancers across three performances, each led by
Community
By Community Correspondent A former horse box has been given a new lease of life — and it’s now saving lives. Thanks to materials donated by Ariel Plastics, the humble trailer has been transformed into a fully functioning ambulance that can be hitched up to a ‘blue light’ tractor and
News
By Charities Correspondent Young people in Weston-super-Mare are set to benefit from a renewed partnership between Sanctuary Supported Living and the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust. The supported housing provider, which runs the Weston Foyer for 16 to 25-year-olds who have experienced homelessness, is offering the Trust’s Get on Track
Health,
By Health Correspondent Warwick Medical School (WMS) has officially launched its Community First Responder (CFR) scheme, part of the wider regional scheme led by West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust (WMAS). Uniformed volunteer WMS students, professionally trained and supervised, are choosing to give their time to care for
Health,
By Community Correspondent A dedicated fundraiser and breast cancer survivor has donated a specially designed garden to the Nottingham Breast Cancer Research Centre (NBCRC). Alice Greaves, 27, from Leicestershire, who was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer aged just 24, has already raised £60,000 to fund vital research in
People
By Community Correspondent A message of love and hope is on full display in Newtown this week as members of a local motorcycle group joined forces with the town’s rugby club to collect food parcels for The Salvation Army. At Christmas, The Salvation Army is there for thousands of
Community
By Community Correspondent Bristol Airport has awarded £12,000 to Wrington Community Minibus, helping the charity replace its ageing vehicle with a new, fully accessible minibus. The volunteer-run group, which marks its 50th anniversary next year, provides transport for shopping trips, social outings and Wrington’s weekly Lunch Club. Last
People
By Community Correspondent A Scarborough Salvation Army project teaching cooking and budgeting skills has transformed lives, with 150 people completing the free six-week Victory Programme. Led by Lindsey Barker, the courses—one on batch cooking and one on baking—are inspired by Second World War resourcefulness and show participants how
News
By Sports Correspondent The Street Soccer Foundation has announced a major national tournament to mark its 10th anniversary. The National Street Soccer Legacy Cup 2025 will take place on Friday 12 December at Derby Racecourse, bringing together around 150 young people from its programmes across the country. All those taking
People
By Community Correspondent A wave of laughter and fiddle music rolled through Wynwood House in Centre Hall on Thursday morning, where residents traded their chairs for a spot on the dance floor. With cowboy hats, tambourines, and bright smiles, they joined a Halloween-themed square dance called by Cory Geishauser, proving
Community
By Community Correspondent Momentum is building across North Yorkshire as more residents take simple steps to tackle light pollution and protect the region’s night skies. Three more villages have now achieved Dark Skies Friendly Community status, with several others awaiting accreditation across the North York Moors National Park and
People
By Community Correspondent Lifeboat Operations Manager Mike Picknett received his 40 years long service award in front of fellow volunteer crew members recently. Mike fist started helping at the lifeboat station as an 11-year-old. He officially joined the crew in 1985, aged 17 and progressed quickly to become a Helm