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The Community shop in Knottingley will receive more than 150 meals each, allowing members to come together at this festive time of year.

Aldi donates thousands of Christmas lunches to those in need in Knottingley

Asda sells 60k of its £1 winter warmer deal - where you can get it and end date (Photo: Alan - stock.adobe.com)

Asda relaunches £1 winter warmer deal for over 60s

CCTV captures a tractor driving fast through floodwater in Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire.

Watch: Man arrested after driving tractor through flooded town

Shares range from as little as £25 to £70 and investors can buy up to £10,000 worth of shares.

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New podcast, 'Wise Words', caters exclusively for retirees - presented by David Hamilton

Over-65 spends less than an hour a day talking to other people

Gareth chose a mushroom pasta dish for one of his four meals

I've just ordered four meal kits for £3 and I can't wait to try them

Great-grandfather Vin Wardman has turned his mobility scooter into a real-life Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, inspired by the 1968 film.

Watch: Man, 92, converts mobility scooter into Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

A cannabis farm with an estimated street value of around £2.7million was discovered on Friday 8 November in Telford.

Watch the moment chainsaw-wielding police smash £2.7m cannabis factory

Leon Marseglia (left), Co-founder and CEO of Youth Group UK, and Jack Parsons (right), Co-founder and Group CEO of Youth Group.

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Cutting the ribbon to formally open “The Whispering Woodland” library at Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy is local businessman John Stringer, second from left, and carpenter and parent Joe Wilkinson. Looking on is chair of governors Kathryn Bratt, left, headteacher Ben Greene and pupils.

Community helps build 'amazing' school library

As an Official Partner, the brands will gain global visibility throughout the Premier League season at all home matches, including 19 Premier league matches and domestic cup games

Ad Feature Nottingham Forest FC lands another sponsorship deal

‘Seeds of Change’ has been launched by HMPPS as part of a new recruitment drive that encourages people to combine their passion with their career for something more fulfilling

Community Payback roles are open to outdoorsy and garden-loving people

Molly Bulmer and Alicia Richards have been given official commendations for their bravery in stopping an intruder at Birley Academy, preventing 'what could have been the most unimaginable tragedy'. Photo: South Yorkshire Police / PA

Teacher tackled glass-wielding school intruder to prevent tragedy

Dr Pinball Mark Squires at his home in Swavesey, Cambridgeshire where he fixes and restores pinball machines.

I've fixed over 500 retro gaming machines...I get called 'Dr Pinball'

Blend until you have a paste, before adding EEVO and water.

I attempted to recreate the vegan pesto I had at an Italian restaurant

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How small businesses can combat shoplifting and anti-social behaviour
Protect your business, and your bottom line 🛡️
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Vandalism's toll: how damaged property affects local funds and taxes

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The UK areas with the worst bank branch access revealed by Which?

According to Carers UK, an estimated 12,000 people across the UK become carers every day, often without realising it

Are you a carer? Try this new tool to find out

Margaret Lees with her cows as they cross the road from Park Farm in Ramsbottom.

Watch: Farmer stunned after driver complains about cows crossing road

Manette Baillie, from Benhall in Suffolk, does a tandem skydive at the age of 102.

Watch: Woman, 102, becomes Britain's oldest skydiver

Paul Spiers, who was denied a crowdfunded trip by his employer, enjoys a free holiday to Portugal.

Watch: Cleaner denied crowdfunded trip enjoys free holiday to Portugal

Road sweeper Paul Spiers, with Lisa Knight who organised the holiday fundraiser.

Watch: Cleaner denied crowdfunded trip “over the moon” to win holiday

Family-run business Royal Phoenix, 48-50 Union Road, Accrington, was hit by a red Ford Fiesta car at around 2:34am on Tuesday morning.

CCTV shows the terrifying moment a car ploughs through takeaway window

A police tent in West Park in Wolverhampton following a stabbing.

Watch: Region records highest rate of knife crime offences

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School uniform grants - the help available to cover UK uniform costs
🎒 Families across the UK can access vital financial support amidst the cost-of-living crisis
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Grunge legends Pearl Jam have announced they’ve cancelled their upcoming London show due to illness in the band (Credit: Getty Images)

Pearl Jam cancels London show at the 11th hour due to 'illness'

The Red Arrows fly alongside a Yellow Jack

Watch: Behind the scenes with the Red Arrows this Armed Forces Day

Protestor Simmo Burgess outside Walley's Quarry Landfill Site.

Video: Residents of UK’s smelliest town can’t go in their gardens

Many UK small businesses expect little growth over the next two years

Many UK small businesses expect little growth over the next two years

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CCTV footage of an armed attack on a shop in Eltham

Video: Shopkeeper with gun pointed at his head fights off armed robber

Newcastle teenager Kai Leighton tells his story of mental health issues that led him to setting up The Mental Shift

Watch: I'm improving mental health in my community with Muay Thai

One of the Kitchen of Hope chefs preparing some food

Asylum seekers and refugees cook for the homeless and the hungry

Mary Shirt

Wakefield care home invites you to Marie Curie bake sale

National Football Museum in Manchester Credit: Google

English Tourism Week: Video explores UK's top visitor attractions

Psychologist shares tips to overcome loneliness

Chinese New Year 2024: Year of the Dragon, traditions and celebrations

Ronan Kanda

Watch: TV documentary highlights reality of Black Country knife crime

Howdens Game Changer Programme ambassadors Chris Kamara MBE and Jill Scott MBE in a grassroots football club kitchen

Ad Feature Howden's £3 million game changer campaign reopens for applications

Fran Lomax (left) hands over the "My Family Were Miners" art project to Rebecca Hudson, watched by members of The Urban Commune plus volunteers and service users from Sustain

New 6ft sculpture unveiled at the National Coal Mining Museum

Barbie is voted as the best movie of 2023 for challenging stereotypes

Winners have been announced for the 12th annual WDH "Love Where You Live" awards

Here are the winners at the Wakefield 'Love Where You Live' Awards 2023

Firefighters work on the site of a bus accident on 3 October in Mestre, near Venice (Photo: MARCO SABADIN/AFP via Getty Images)

Bus crash in Venice kills 21 and leaves dozens injured

Nazra Alam co-managed to Sanquhar Post Office since 2015 (SWNS)

World's oldest Post Office is saved

Hannah Lumley, 42, moved into her detached three-bedroom redbrick town house, in Northstowe, Cambs eight months ago and is the town's only child minder.

Why mum in UK’s most soulless town ‘wouldn’t live anywhere else’

Penny Appeal held a day-long event to watch the Women's World Cup Final and celebrate The Lionesses.

Penny Appeal holds Women's World Cup community event

Being a part of a team can improve your mental health

UK LGBTQ+ community share the top 25 ways they feel accepted by loved ones

The top 25 ways the LGBTQ+ community have felt accepted by loved ones

Tewkesbury school stabbing: Victim locally named as student arrested

Desantis Peaky Blinders: Cillian Murphy & BBC cast denounce ‘homophobic’ video shared by Republican candidate

Cillian Murphy & Peaky Blinders hit out at ‘homophobic’ video

Tourists in Castle Combe, Wiltshire.

Inside UK beauty spot being ‘ruined’ by drones and Airbnbs

Mariko Aoki phenomenon: TikTok revives incredible Japanese urban legend about pooping in bookshops

Mariko Aoki phenomenon: Why does shopping induce the urge to poo?

Blue Light Card holders will be able to get exclusive offers this weekend

Blue Light Weekend launches with huge offers - how to claim