An Oxford college has launched an essay competition for state-educated students. Oriel College is inviting sixth-form pupils in any of its seven link regions, one of which is Dudley, to enter the 2025 ...

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Aldi has launched a donation drive to help foodbanks struggling this Christmas. The supermarket has revealed a list of the most in-demand items, including tinned food, festive treats, toiletries, and ...

Antiques expert Andrew Blackall explains the viral 'cottagecore' aesthetic trend championed by his daughter and content creator Lucy Blackall.

Three new trainee critical care paramedics have joined the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. The new recruits, George Duffin, James Cloke, and Tom Hillidge, started work with the charity between July ...

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The AA has issued a warning to drivers about the dangers of fog and icy conditions. The motoring association has advised drivers to be extra cautious as the Met Office predicts a cold and wintry spell ...

Boris Johnson has hit out at Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s “thought police” in the Daily Mail, with the paper’s headline comparing life under the Labour leader to Soviet Russia.

Iran’s UN ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani met with Mr Musk — a Trump ally named this week to advise his administration on ways to cut the federal government — on Monday in New York, according to a US ...

BBC Children In Need has raised more than £39 million following its annual fundraising show. The appeal show featured appearances from stars including Oscar-winner Gary Oldman, pop group Girls Aloud, ...

Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy has revealed TV presenter and radio host Paddy McGuinness raised more than £8 million after finishing a 300-mile charity cycle ride for BBC Children In Need.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service was called to Ketco Avenue in Ketton, Rutland, on Monday after the pregnant heifer became trapped. The team drained the pool and then lifted her to safety using ...