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The Scarborough running club that helped Ellie find her feet again
When Ellie Freer returned to her Scarborough running club after heart surgery, she cried. The Christmas fancy-dress run marked an emotional return to a group she had joined in…
At 86, Alan can read the cards marking 65 years of marriage
Alan Hannay can now read his and his wife's anniversary cards for the first time in 65 years of marriage. The 86-year-old from Southampton credits adult literacy charity Read Easy…
Woodseats grocery gives families a cheaper way to fill the cupboard
Fourteen people visited a new community grocery in Woodseats, Sheffield, during its first hour, looking for affordable food and a place to connect. Among them was Sara Ody, whose…
Hull Fair’s first-aid team brings care closer to the crowds
At Hull Fair, getting help can mean a short walk to a treatment post instead of an immediate journey to hospital. St John Ambulance volunteers worked from two posts at this year’s…
A spare room gives Ava a safe place to start again
After a relationship breakdown left her living in hostels, 22-year-old Ava now has a home where she feels safe, shares meals and has people to talk to. Beth and Mike Edwards…
Hindley’s station garden helps neighbours connect and travel
A few bulbs beside a railway platform have grown into a community project helping people feel more connected in Hindley, Wigan. Sheila and Sandy Davidson have spent almost 20…
Felixstowe’s morning dancefloor brings neighbours together
At nine in the morning, a Felixstowe café has been making room for dancing, conversation and a cup of coffee. Vanessa Fullerton-Batten and her husband Ben Kay started Coffee &…
Twins Trust home visits help parents build everyday confidence
Getting out of the house can feel daunting when you are caring for twins or triplets and facing other pressures. Twins Trust’s home support team helps families practise the small…
Flourish in Nature helps more adults join conservation work
For a volunteer from Sway, joining Flourish in Nature means exploring another part of the New Forest, getting exercise and helping nature thrive. Their account appears in new…
Clydebank tenancy support helps residents feel heard and stay settled
A community support service in Clydebank has helped 692 tenants over its latest reporting year, according to a new account from three local housing associations. Residents…
Norfolk cholesterol service finds patients through proactive contact
Nearly 60 people with an inherited cholesterol condition have been identified by a Norfolk service since January, according to a newly published account from the nurse who runs…
A north London repair café keeps fixing after its start-up grant
At Bowes and Bounds Green Repair Café, a start-up grant has become an ongoing place to mend belongings and meet neighbours. Organisers say volunteers and donations have kept…
Salisbury campaign secures a replacement for a valued footbridge
A Salisbury footbridge used by schoolchildren and commuters is set to be replaced after residents persuaded National Highways to rethink plans to remove it. The 58-year-old…
Rebellion Brewery passes to a trust for its workers
For retail supervisor Lauren Plumridge, Rebellion Brewery’s move to employee ownership brought relief. After hearing about uncertainty elsewhere in brewing, she welcomed the…
Cambridge’s women amputee footballers find teammates and a place to belong
For Shelbee Clarke, finding other women amputees to play football with has created friendships she describes as stronger than most. Her Cambridge City teammates are building…
Bury’s returning supporters fill the ground their community owns
Bury supporters have filled Gigg Lane for the club’s biggest crowd since its 2023 revival, bringing familiar faces back to a ground many feared losing. After expulsion from the…
Small gatherings help bereaved military families connect
Meeting people who understand a bereavement can feel daunting. Small outings in Plymouth and Edinburgh gave military families a gentler way to make those connections. In a new…
Devon repair cafés give treasured belongings another chance
A musical jewellery box had been silent for more than 30 years. At a Devon repair café, a volunteer got it working within minutes, leaving its owner visibly moved. The account…
Wolverhampton pupils turn old clothes into new skills
Some Wolverhampton pupils began with little idea how to thread a needle. A month later, they were showing their own repaired and redesigned clothes on a public catwalk. More than…
Patience helps a rescued spaniel settle into a Lichfield home
When Sprite first arrived at her new home in Lichfield, she hid behind bushes for hours. Her owners responded with patience, space and a way to retreat when she felt overwhelmed…
FC United combines football training with college study
A dozen young players were training with former Premier League striker Adam Le Fondre at FC United’s ground this week, with college study built into their football pathway. The…
The UK’s electric cars are reducing its exposure to oil shocks
The UK’s electric cars displaced an estimated $790 million worth of crude oil between March and August, according to new analysis from energy thinktank Ember. That gives the…
Shoeburyness opens a seaside playground designed for more children to share
Children visiting East Beach in Shoeburyness now have a playground designed to make shared play easier, with wheelchair-accessible equipment and features using sound, touch and…
Oxford pupils turn their school allotment into an award-winning meal
Vegetables grown at school became an award-winning meal for three Oxford pupils, giving their lessons about food a result they could share. Davide, Roxanne and Angelina, from St…