Midland Family’s Christmas Lights Draw Thousands, Switched On by Torvill and Dean Sunday, November 23, 2025 christmas charity lights nottingham torvilldean fundraising community haywardhouse tradition winterwonderland Every holiday season for the past 22 years, Tony and Wendy Swift have transformed their Nuthall, Nottinghamshire, home into a dazzling Christmas spectacle that attracts visitors from miles around. Featuring half a million … Read More
Solihull Mum Honours 'Selfless' Carer Supporting Son with Rare Dravet Syndrome Sunday, November 23, 2025 solihull dravet epilepsy care support disability resilience charity health community A Solihull mother has expressed deep gratitude for a devoted support worker who has been an indispensable part of her family for over ten years. Meggie Feeney’s sons, Mason, 14, and Jake, 24, both live with Dravet Syndrome, a … Read More
Popular charity shop chain Scope to close Black Country and Folkestone stores amid ongoing closures Sunday, November 23, 2025 scope charity storeclosures blackcountry folkestone disability equality retail volunteers highstreet Scope, a well-known charity shop chain, is set to close two more locations just weeks after shutting down over 70 branches nationwide. Once boasting 138 stores across England and Wales, Scope has dramatically reduced its … Read More
Birmingham Dogs Home's Long-Term Resident Awaits Forever Home This Christmas Saturday, November 22, 2025 dogs adoption charity christmas rescue donation shelter germanshepherd fundraising birmingham At Birmingham Dogs Home, one special resident is nearing his fourth Christmas without a forever family. O’Malley, a German Shepherd cross, has captured hearts at the shelter as a loyal and affectionate companion. Despite his … Read More
Midland Millionaire Trades Up From Pen to Home to Help Homeless Veteran Thursday, November 20, 2025 veterans homelessness charity property trading fundraising awareness philanthropy community sacrifice Millionaire property developer Rick Gannon, 54, has embarked on an extraordinary journey to raise a home for a homeless veteran—starting with something as simple as a ballpoint pen. Two weeks into his challenge, Rick has … Read More
Charity Representatives Highlight Mental Health Impact of Being Ignored on City Streets Wednesday, November 12, 2025 mentalhealth homelessness bigissue socialisolation birmingham vendors charity wellbeing interaction poverty Big Issue vendors in Birmingham and other UK cities are experiencing a troubling rise in social isolation, according to new research. A survey of more than 2,500 people revealed that two in five reported having no meaningful … Read More