On This Day
8 positive stories published on this day
A partnership spanning more than ten years between Watford Pirtek franchise operator Andy Williams and local racing driver Aaron Cooke has culminated in Cooke securing two race wins, a second-place finish and Driver of the Weekend honours in the GT Cup Championship.
People living with Parkinson's and other neurological conditions in Sandwell and the wider West Midlands can join free weekly seated yoga sessions at Murray Hall Community Trust in Tipton, starting Thursday 22 October and delivered by Body Mind Collective with support from a Parkinson's UK Physical Activity grant.
People living with Parkinson's in Smethwick, Birmingham and surrounding areas of the West Midlands are invited to try Rhythm for the Brain, a new drumming and rhythmic percussion programme delivered by Beat It Percussion at Dorothy Parkes Community Centre from Monday 9 November.
International soprano and songwriter Lola Ganzarolli, who studied in London and launched her Mums in Music campaign at St James's Church in Piccadilly, is highlighting new UK Omnibus Group research showing that only 7% of women surveyed feel the music sector supports mothers returning to work.
James McLeod, 26, from Gateshead, launched the 52 for 52 challenge to run an average of 52 miles every week throughout 2026 in memory of his dad Jimmy, raising funds and awareness for North East charity If U Care Share Foundation.
The Dark Skies Festival in England celebrates the beauty of the night sky and promotes awareness of light pollution. The festival has gained popularity, attracting stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts to designated dark sky areas for clearer views of celestial features. This annual event serves as a focal point for growing interest in astronomy and encourages the preservation of dark sky conditions.
Chris Gatrell from Newcastle is running 1,000 miles across the UK in 17 days this winter, travelling from Land's End to John O'Groats and back down to Newcastle on Saturday 28 November to raise £20,000 for Cash for Kids North East.
BirdLife International and UK-based B Corp Content With Purpose have launched Global Flyways for World Migratory Bird Day, a free digital series of 68 films across 19 countries spotlighting the scientists, communities and conservationists protecting migratory bird routes.