Community awards honour six hard-working volunteers
Community awards have recognised six volunteers for their hard work. The honours were announced by Ashburton District Council.
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I lost my hair to MS treatment - now my wigs are worn by Naomi Campbell and Serena Williams
After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Antonia Okonma Shittu turned her childhood love of styling hair into a wig business that now counts high-profile clients among its customers. Despite ongoing health challenges, she has built a successful company and wants to encourage other women to start.
Pupils and Families Enjoy Reading Cafes for Macmillan Fundraiser
Pupils and families enjoyed reading cafes held as a fundraiser for Macmillan.
Six National Finalists Revealed For New Local Hero 2026 Live Finale
Six national finalists have been revealed for the Local Hero 2026 live finale on East Coast FM.
Colchester fundraiser receives Pride of Essex Community Champion Award
A fundraiser in Colchester has received the Pride of Essex Community Champion Award.
Teens wow supermodel with upcycled outfits
Teenagers in Wolverhampton turned donated and pre-loved clothing into catwalk-ready outfits at a fashion show at the Mander Centre. Supermodel Erin O'Connor, who grew up in the Walsall area, judged the event and praised the students' creativity and sustainable ideas.
Exeter Samaritans volunteers trek Sahara desert for charity
Volunteers from the Exeter Samaritans have trekked across the Sahara desert to raise money for charity.
Bexhill craftspeople raise amazing sum for two local charities
Craftspeople in Bexhill have raised a sum of money for two local charities. The fundraising effort was reported by SussexWorld.
'I've had three livers, now I'm running a marathon'
Charlie Tobey, who has had three liver transplants, is training to run the London Marathon to raise awareness of organ donation. He is one of five runners aiming to raise £15,000 for Split - Children's Liver Fund, a charity he helped set up after his third transplant. Tobey says he has been able to live a happy and normal life.
Fife holiday park raises nearly £7000 for essential Scottish stroke and heart charity
A holiday park in Fife has raised nearly £7000 for a Scottish stroke and heart charity.
Community volunteers tackle New Greens’ last major litter eyesore
Community volunteers are tackling what is described as the last major litter problem at New Greens.
Festive fundraiser for Dementia support coming to Salisbury Rugby Club
A festive fundraiser supporting dementia care is coming to Salisbury Rugby Club.