
CBSO Chorus celebrates its 1,000th performance as Birmingham's new season begins
The CBSO Chorus marked its 1,000th performance at Symphony Hall as Birmingham's orchestra opened a season of Beethoven, new music and family concerts.
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How we choose and source our storiesBirdLife International and UK B Corp Content With Purpose have launched Global Flyways, a free 68-film digital series filmed across 19 countries celebrating migratory bird conservation.

Newcastle runner Chris Gatrell is taking on a 1,000-mile winter run from Land's End to John O'Groats and back down to Newcastle in 17 days to raise £20,000 for Cash for Kids North East.
Gateshead runner James McLeod is tackling 52 miles a week for all 52 weeks of 2026, covering 2,704 miles in memory of his dad Jimmy to support If U Care Share Foundation.
Soprano and songwriter Lola Ganzarolli's Mums in Music initiative is calling for stronger support for mothers returning to work across the UK music and creative sectors.
Watford Pirtek franchise operator Andy Williams has backed local racing driver Aaron Cooke for over a decade, culminating in two GT Cup Championship wins and Driver of the Weekend honours.
Derby resident Dr Nesha Maqbool shares the news of completing a PhD in Law with the highest distinction, a first for their family.







The CBSO Chorus marked its 1,000th performance at Symphony Hall as Birmingham's orchestra opened a season of Beethoven, new music and family concerts.

AllClear and InsureandGo CEO Chris Rolland's classic Jaguar fundraiser supports Movember's prostate cancer research and men's mental health programmes.

Beverley author Sami Ward has launched two practical guides and a self-care journal to help parents supporting young adults through mental health crises.

London families supported Children with Cancer UK at the Westminster Mile, helping raise awareness of childhood cancer and the need for kinder treatments.

75% of Birmingham and West Midlands small businesses are working on growth plans this autumn, up from 67% a year ago, according to new Novuna Business Finance research.

The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra gave more than 20 free performances in public spaces across Birmingham over five days, ending with a full orchestra at the Bullring.

Six Godalming friends have marked 15 years of the Milky Cup, using pub games and sport to raise funds and open conversations about mental health.

London artist Tehillah Hinds has launched It's My First Day!, a fortnightly podcast of honest, upbeat stories about first days, side hustles and new starts.

Dot, a resident at Meadowcroft care home in Shoreham, celebrated her 100th birthday with a miniature Shetland pony chariot ride and a family reunion.
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