James Milner

InYourArea Community

Village raises £300K to buy pub and pledges to turn it into community hub

'The fact that they've raised this incredible amount of money, to more than match the money coming from the government, is a real testament to the pride in their community'

Christmas

VIP switches on Waltham Abbey care home lights

'It was a wonderful afternoon for all and really started December off with a bang'

InYourArea Community

Manchester’s homeless can access seven-day support this Christmas

'Homelessness is a problem that is not going away, and this is why we’ve supported Lifeshare throughout the year again'

InYourArea Community

Dandelion Time recognises 'exceptional' team of Kent volunteers

'Our 60-strong team of volunteers are on site 365 days a year'

InYourArea Community

Witham school librarian helps young people with their reading

'Giving students a safe space to read when they find it hard has really made an impact on their confidence'

InYourArea Community

Supporting Minds provides therapy to Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue

'This partnership allows LFR servicemen and women to get treatment for their problems, however big or small'

Christmas

Foodbanks receive early Christmas presents from Cambridgeshire Freemasons

'I’m very pleased we’ve been able to help foodbanks across the county with their hugely important work over the festive season'

InYourArea Community

Fire and Rescue Service issues plea to take extra care after spate of road traffic collisions

'Please take extra care, both to stay safe and avoid putting yourselves, the fire service or other emergency services in unnecessary danger'

Christmas

'I felt like a big kid again' says 91-year-old care home resident after pantomime trip

'I didn’t go to pantos as a child because I was brought up during the war and we didn’t have anything like that'

InYourArea Community

West Langdon church sells for just over £100k at auction

'It is now vacant and might lend itself to conversion if the necessary consents are obtainable'

InYourArea Community

Walk for Justin raises over £42k for Motor Neurone Disease Association

'A group of Justin’s colleagues walked 35 miles from Liverpool to Sale – Justin’s daily commute'

InYourArea Community

Dazzling damselflies and disappearing dormice – nature reserves' changing wildlife populations

'This year has been hugely significant for BBOWT and for local wildlife'