Charity shops in and around Birmingham in 15 photos
A photo gallery highlights 15 charity shops in and around Birmingham, including Acorns Children's Hospice Superstore in Harborne and Reloved Brum.
2026/01/13
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Erosion-hit Thorpeness holds crisis meetings as fourth home is demolished
Crisis meetings are taking place in Thorpeness after rapid coastal erosion prompted the demolition of a fourth home; council officers say eight more properties have been flagged as at risk and some homeowners have been put on notice.
2026/01/13
Higham Ferrers Tourism's tree project brings festive lights to town.
The Higham Ferrers Tourism project placed 74 illuminated trees across the town and raised £27,000, with 10% of funds donated to the Northants 4x4 Emergency Response Team.
2026/01/13
All-women team reinvents abortion advice for the TikTok age
Jacarandas, a Colombian all-women hotline set up after abortion was decriminalised in 2022, uses colourful branding and social media to provide legal information, emotional support and clinic referrals; it is now a leading Spanish-language account on TikTok and Instagram.
2026/01/13
California inmates are using VR to prepare for life after prison.
California prisons are offering virtual reality sessions from nonprofit Creative Acts, using 100 Meta-donated headsets to let inmates rehearse job interviews and experience outside environments.
2026/01/13
Rustington choir welcomes new members after Christmas concert
The Friendship Singers held a free December concert at Rustington Methodist Church and collected donations for Southern Hospice; rehearsals begin Wednesday 21 January at St Andrew's Church and new members are welcome.
2026/01/13
Hailsham Town hosts community events and volunteering this month.
Hailsham Lions, in partnership with UK Fire Walk, are inviting registrations for an evening charity fire-walk at the Cattle Market; the Hailsham Community Groups Forum will stage a 'What Can I Join in Hailsham?' fair on 31 January to showcase local clubs and activities.
2026/01/13
Heathfield Town News: January community events and notices
A round-up of Heathfield listings: a children's storytelling session on 17 January, a horticultural talk on 19 January, a farmers' market at the Heathfield Show on 22 May, and local charities seeking donations and volunteer drivers.
2026/01/13
BBC Winterwatch presenters say a daily digital detox could help wellbeing
Presenters Michaela Strachan, Chris Packham and Iolo Williams highlighted the show's silent 'mindfulness moments' and urged daily screen-free time; the four-night Winterwatch series is set at Mount Stewart and begins on 20 January.
2026/01/13
Zohran Mamdani moves into Gracie Mansion with his wife
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife, Rama Duwaji, moved into Gracie Mansion, the city’s official mayoral residence, and he said the relocation was partly to meet new security requirements.
2026/01/13
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