A Cinderford mother says a tea light sparked a Christmas Day fire that left most of her home damaged and killed the family dog; neighbours and strangers raised more than £4,000 to help the family recover.
Swindon is a small South Staffordshire village located between Wombourne, Enville and Wall Heath and serves as an entry point to the local countryside. The village has a long history and active community life centred on a community centre and a cricket club.
A defibrillator was handed to The Wickets pub in Wellington after a six-year campaign that collected and sold more than 400,000 milk bottle tops to fund the equipment.
Swindon, a small village on the edge of the South Staffordshire countryside, is described by residents and local business owners as having a close-knit, welcoming community.
Daniil Medvedev defeated Jesper de Jong in the Australian Open first round, winning 7-5 6-2 7-6 (7-2) and ending a run of first-round Grand Slam losses; the win brought his season record to 6-0 after a Brisbane title earlier in January.
At Davos, Canadian prime minister Mark Carney warned that the post‑war rules‑based international order is eroding and urged middle powers to form flexible, issue‑based coalitions; he said 'compliance will not buy safety.'
Thornbury Radio held its inaugural Radio Presenters Academy Day on January 12 at Turnberries Community Centre, introducing 29 attendees to practical community broadcasting skills.
A woman trapped in an SUV that entered the water near Bubba's Restaurant in Virginia Beach was pulled free by bystanders before the vehicle submerged; police are investigating and the cause remains undetermined.
A senior barrister was arrested on return to Sydney after authorities say they found alleged sexualised messages and an image linked to minors; he was released on bail with strict conditions and will next appear in court in March.
Carlisle Golf Club announced it raised £12,626 during 2025 for the Penrith Mountain Rescue Team through charity days, raffles, coffee mornings and quizzes.
