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More than 300 children enchanted with Santa Run

More than 300 children enchanted with Santa Run

23 December 2022

Father Christmas has spread festive joy to families across two villages.

How you can help someone change their life

How you can help someone change their life

22 December 2022

Two organisations have teamed up to share the stories of those at risk of sleeping rough, and show how you can help them.

Vital help for little girl who had two strokes

Vital help for little girl who had two strokes

21 December 2022

A little girl is getting help to walk and boost her mobility after two strokes before she was a week old left her with severe disabilities.

100 stockings for families in need

100 stockings for families in need

20 December 2022

Volunteers at a food bank have put together 100 gift stockings so kids won't go without.

Hospice opens fourth charity shop

Hospice opens fourth charity shop

16 December 2022

A veteran volunteer has cut the ribbon on a charity shop to help boost funds for a hospice.

Whistling postman delivers festive cheer to charities

Whistling postman delivers festive cheer to charities

16 December 2022

An avid fundraiser is sharing thousands of pounds between dozens of worthy causes

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Football shirt is coming home

Football shirt is coming home

15 December 2022

An England top with "huge sentimental value" sold by mistake at a charity shop has been tracked down thanks to our appeal.

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Twins, 5, youngest participants in Christmas charity walk

Twins, 5, youngest participants in Christmas charity walk

14 December 2022

Two youngsters raised money for military veterans with a walking challenge through London.

'I have never met anyone with a kinder heart'

'I have never met anyone with a kinder heart'

13 December 2022

A friend of an NHS worker is appealing for help to fund his funeral after he lost his battle with throat cancer.

Pub landlords and pals to swim equivalent of Channel

Pub landlords and pals to swim equivalent of Channel

12 December 2022

The bosses of a town centre pub and their friends are to swim the equivalent of the distance between France and Dover.

Teen cycling marathon in memory of great-grandad

Teen cycling marathon in memory of great-grandad

08 December 2022

A teenager is cycling a marathon on a static bike to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society in honour of close family and friends with the disease.

£1 charity shop shuts for good due to ‘health and safety issues’

£1 charity shop shuts for good due to ‘health and safety issues’

08 December 2022

A town centre charity shop is to remain closed due to "health and safety issues" – months after launching a permanent sale.

All rough sleepers offered safe place to stay

All rough sleepers offered safe place to stay

07 December 2022

A borough council says all rough sleepers known to its staff have been offered a safe place to stay this winter and the same will apply for newcomers.

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‘I can’t afford to buy food this week and my boy’s got cancer’

‘I can’t afford to buy food this week and my boy’s got cancer’

06 December 2022

A mum says rising energy bills coupled with the cost of getting her son to London for cancer treatment have left her unable to afford to eat.

'He is lucky to be alive after three brain tumours'

'He is lucky to be alive after three brain tumours'

04 December 2022

A domestic abuse worker is taking on a World Cup challenge with her children after being inspired by her brother.

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'They are called to the most difficult and challenging of situations'

'They are called to the most difficult and challenging of situations'

30 November 2022

An MP has presented air ambulance staff with the Queen's Platinum Jubilee medals for their incredible emergency work.

Charity hits the £1m mark

Charity hits the £1m mark

25 November 2022

A charity set up to help children and their families suffering serious illnesses has hit an epic milestone.

Singer and actor next to join charity football match

Singer and actor next to join charity football match

25 November 2022

More celebrities have joined a football fundraiser for a seriously-ill tot.

'I might not be able to run 26 miles but I can take a punch'

'I might not be able to run 26 miles but I can take a punch'

21 November 2022

A TikTok comedian is defying stereotypes over his weight and age to take part in a boxing match all for charity.

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Second charity shop to open at outlet centre

Second charity shop to open at outlet centre

18 November 2022

A new store is set to take over a unit at Hempstead Valley next spring.

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