People living with Parkinson's in Chester and the surrounding area are being invited to try walking tennis, a gentle and social version of the game, at new weekly sessions launched just across the border at the Wrexham Tennis & Padel Centre. The Thursday-morning sessions are free to try, with all equipment provided and carers welcome.
Alex Foley, a 31-year-old nurse from London, planned a 60-hour live-streamed DJ set from 7 to 9 August for her mum Sarah's 60th birthday and The Cinnamon Trust. As of 22 August, the public fundraiser records £2,070 from 87 donations, plus £461.25 Gift Aid; completion of all 60 planned hours is not yet directly confirmed.
London music artist and filmmaker Tehillah Hinds has launched a new fortnightly podcast, It's My First Day!, which sets out to cut through the doom and gloom with honest, funny stories about first days, from new jobs and side hustles to hobbies and new chapters of life. It launched on 10 July 2026 and is aimed at anyone making a fresh start.
The Great Big Climate Circus drew about 500 people to the Venture Community Hub in White City, Gloucester, on Saturday 18 July for the finale of its 2026 tour. The free, youth-led day featured circus, music, dance and spoken word, free meals from the Eat Well Wagon, and a sustainably-powered programme of activities for all ages.
New research from the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra finds the city is almost as proud of its orchestra as its football teams. A third of residents (32%) name orchestras and concert halls as a source of civic pride, close behind football (38%), and the study finds classical music is as popular with under-35s as with over-55s, ahead of the CBSO in the City festival from 27 to 31 August.
Schools across Powys have been recognised for their performance in a national reading programme, with the county's results drawing attention from education a...
Three England athletes are living and training together as they prepare for the Commonwealth Games, creating a shared en The arrangement allows athletes to maintain close contact, align training schedules, recovery, and competition planning This shared living model demonstrates one approach elite athletes use to manage the demands of preparing for Commonwealt
First wild beaver born in Staffordshire for centuries, confirming suitable habitats exist in the region. Natural breeding demonstrates successful reintroduction efforts and ecosystem recovery after centuries of extinction. Beaver presence restores wetland ecosystems, reduces flooding, and supports biodiversity across England.
40-year volunteer conservation project has successfully protected little terns from threats like high tides and beach di Volunteers monitor nesting sites and manage coastal access during breeding season to help the vulnerable marine bird rec Long-term grassroots effort demonstrates how sustained community action protects wildlife in heavily-used coastal spaces
A student engineering team based at the University of Exeter has won a national award recognising their contribution to engineering education and sustainabil...
The University of Cambridge has been highlighting efforts to encourage common swifts to nest within Cambridge, drawing attention to the challenges these bird...
Gillian Punt runs marathons in a polar bear costume as 'Paula the Polar Bear' to raise charity funds. She's targeting £3 million in donations through her distinctive, sustained fundraising efforts across England. Her creative approach combines physical endurance with memorable branding to boost charitable giving.
New community swimming pool opens 11 July after lengthy delay, described as a 'beautiful community hub'. Facility supports physical health and wellness for residents of all ages across the local area. Completion marks positive development for town's leisure provision and social gathering space.
People recovering from alcoholism across England are volunteering as peer supporters to help others access recovery reso Andrew Griffiths and others credit support services with saving their lives and now dedicate time to guiding others towa Peer support leverages lived experience to complement professional services, offering meaningful connection for those se
England defeated Mexico 3-2 in an exciting World Cup match to advance to the quarter-finals. The Three Lions will face Norway next, with fans celebrating nationwide and optimism building. England is now two wins away from a potential World Cup final appearance.
Charity proposes converting empty Grade II* listed building into heritage centre to house thousands of artefacts current Project addresses dual challenge: preserving vacant historic structures and providing proper storage/display space for h Initiative reflects broader effort across England to repurpose listed buildings for community and cultural benefit.
Birmingham residents keen to get active have a fresh reason to focus on their fitness as the city prepares to host a major European athletics event in 2026.
Students at the University of York have completed a record-breaking year of volunteering, with their efforts delivering a notable boost to organisations and...
England's national football team defeated Mexico at the iconic Azteca Stadium in a match fans are calling historic. Supporters nationwide celebrated enthusiastically, with many describing it as the greatest game they've ever witnessed. The victory at such a prestigious venue has generated widespread positive reaction and high morale among England fans.
Online volunteers needed to map earthquake damage in Venezuela by identifying blocked roads, damaged buildings and broke Remote volunteering allows people across England to contribute to disaster relief without travel, requiring only interne Crowdsourced damage assessment helps emergency responders and aid organisations plan effective relief efforts quickly.
Man named David runs 100 miles between castle landmarks to raise funds for a charity that supported his family during ha Personal gratitude drives the endurance challenge; David aims to raise awareness and donations for the organisation that Grassroots fundraising effort highlights how individual physical challenges support charities relying on public donation
Motorcycle group completes decade of charity rides, raising £20,000+ for neonatal intensive care unit support. Tenth and final annual ride marks end of sustained grassroots fundraising effort across England. Funds support NICU equipment, family programmes, and resources beyond standard NHS provision.
Water voles, England's rapidly declining native mammals, are successfully returning to rivers like the River Meon in Ham Trained volunteers conduct regular surveys to monitor water vole presence by identifying signs such as flattened droppin Grassroots volunteer efforts are proving essential to wildlife recovery, providing ground-level data that professional t
Dot, a much-loved resident at Meadowcroft Residential Care Home in Shoreham, turned 100 on 22 June 2026. She marked the milestone with a miniature Shetland pony chariot ride, a reunion with grandchildren who travelled from Somerset and the United States, a letter from the King, and a cream tea.
Hampshire Hawks secured their sixth consecutive T20 Blast victory, defeating table-topping Yorkshire by two wickets in a The winning streak establishes Hampshire as a standout contender in England's premier domestic Twenty20 competition. Lancashire also claimed victory over Leicestershire in the same round of fixtures.
Young mathematicians from across the South West have been recognised for their work investigating some of the universe's most pressing scientific problems, i...