Community News

Rail and bus passengers across Wales and the Borders are being advised to check before they travel as ‘Yellow’ weather warnings for snow and ice remains in place.

Families and rail enthusiasts across the North West will have another chance to hop aboard the one-of-a-kind Railway 200 Inspiration train this January, as it returns for its second visit.

The ‘Hope in Every Beat’ fundraiser was held at Crib in Southampton, in the UK.

City of Wolverhampton Council paid tribute to its incredible foster parents and the vital role they play in caring for vulnerable children and young people, at the annual For the Love of Fostering Awards, recently.

London's annual New Year's Day Parade brought a burst of colour and music to the capital as marching bands, dance troupes and pearly kings and queens were among the thousands of participants celebrating the new year.

Snow and ice blanketing the UK could last into the weekend and beyond as the Met Office extends weather warnings.

This was awkward: Jason Perry, the politician who promised to clawback money from the massive golden handshake paid to the previous council CEO, in October found himself overseeing a pay-off to Katherine Kerswell, as she resigned after five years as chief exec.

Record-Breaking Diamonds, the latest in the Natural Diamond Council's (NDC) Diamond Reports series, explains how advances in technology are fuelling an unprecedented run of spectacular diamond discoveries.

Millions of people across the UK rang in the new year, gathering at firework events and parties all over the country.

Artistic Director & CEO of Birmingham Hippodrome, Jon Gilchrist, has been awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours list 2026 for his services to British theatre.

Two current Network Rail employees and one former employee have been named in the King's 2026 New Year's Honours List.

Actor Idris Elba is knighted and England women's football coach Sarina Wiegman is made an honorary dame in the New Year Honours, as figure skating duo Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean are given a damehood and knighthood respectively, while there is also recognition of the Red Roses winning the women's rugby union World Cup.

Collini Rooms introduces a new way to spend December 31st: a serene escape from city chaos for dogs… and an unforgettable celebration for their humans.

Hundreds of parents have talked about their struggles with getting support for adopted children - as charities call for a government review.

Rail passengers and motorists have been urged to plan their journeys ahead of a major railway bridge replacement which begins in just 48 hours.

For families across the UK, a festive Christmas Day walk is a much-loved part of the celebrations.