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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.