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Carers in Bedfordshire expands independent support after major service change
The Bedfordshire charity says it is continuing and developing its support for unpaid carers despite the end of a long-running local authority contract.
Council cake sale combines fundraising with a potentially life-saving lesson about sepsis
A Three Rivers charity cake sale will raise money for the UK Sepsis Trust while helping residents learn the warning signs of the condition.
NHS must plan for heat and wildfires, says expert
Health services should be "preparing in advance rather than reacting" to events, including heatwaves and wildfires, an academic has said. Firefighters have been tackling rural blazes across the East ...
Norfolk to receive NHS mental health hubs and crisis unit
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£300k pledged to create 'lasting legacy for nature'
Hundreds of thousands of pounds have been pledged to two community projects to help create a "lasting legacy for nature that is truly unique". The East Suffolk Trust has awarded more than £300,000 to ...
New GCSE league table sees four Hertfordshire schools in top 100
Four Hertfordshire independent schools have been included in the top 100 of a new league table based on 2026 GCSE results.
Four new mental health facilities promised across Cambridgeshire will be 'lifeline'
Four new mental health facilities will be built in Cambridgeshire, including two emergency departments. The developments are part of a £343 million national initiative that marks the biggest redesign ...
University of Hertfordshire supports Luton's A-level students
A university has been praised for its support of students as they take their next steps after A-levels. The University of Hertfordshire joined students at Luton Sixth Form College on Thursday, August ...
GCSE results day 2026 LIVE: Cambridgeshire schools, grades, pass rates and updates as students get their results
Students are receiving GCSE grades and technical awards to help them progress on to sixth form, college or training.
Norfolk Wildlife Trust invites public for fundraiser in 2026
Norfolk Wildlife Trust (NWT) is inviting the public to take part in a sponsored walk at Broadland Country Park on Sunday, October 4, to raise funds for its work protecting the county’s wildlife. Eliot ...
Suffolk students celebrate academic success
Schools across Suffolk are reporting positive GCSE outcomes as pupils collect their results today.
Proposal for new energy facility in Cambridgeshire
Plans for an anaerobic digestion plant on the outskirts of a Cambridgeshire village are currently being considered.
NHS to introduce at-home HPV cervical screening in Essex
Eligible residents in Essex will soon be invited to participate in a free, at-home HPV self-testing programme.
Hertford’s free castle music festival puts family-support charity centre stage
Rock at the Castle returned with three stages, an inclusive SEND area and fundraising for Home-Start Hertfordshire, which supports families with young children.
Arctic-to-Africa fundraiser sets sights on a 114-mile loop around the M25
Hertfordshire athlete Matthew Hollingham raised almost £30,000 for children’s charities during a 61-day Arctic-to-Africa challenge and is already planning his next fundraiser.
Sudanese refugee passes English and maths GCSEs in Ipswich while chasing a World Cup refereeing dream
Nasser Hamid, who fled Sudan in 2023, has passed GCSE English and maths at Suffolk New College and is building a refereeing career alongside engineering studies.
Renewable-energy funds help Norfolk teenagers reconnect with learning and nature
Community funding generated by renewable-energy projects is supporting Norfolk programmes combining nature, practical learning and wellbeing.
Round Norfolk Relay runners aim to fund an entire air-ambulance lifesaving mission
The 2026 Round Norfolk Relay has chosen East Anglian Air Ambulance as its charity partner, with a £4,250 target matching the median cost of a lifesaving mission.
12-hour walking football marathon raises almost £5,000 for Prostate Cancer UK
More than 70 players took part in a 12-hour walking football event in Shoebury, raising close to £5,000 for Prostate Cancer UK.
Hertfordshire hospice charity asks supporters to put the kettle on this October
Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care is inviting people to host tea parties, coffee mornings and workplace get-togethers throughout October to raise money for local hospice and bereavement care.
Essex volunteer prepares another aid run to Ukraine and says donations still make a real difference
Kelvedon businessman Phil Billingham is preparing to drive another donated vehicle to Ukraine with Drive 2 Save Lives after seeing first-hand how aid reaches communities.
Norfolk Wildlife Trust marks its 100th year with sponsored walk for nature
Norfolk Wildlife Trust is inviting people to walk 5km or 12.5km through Broadland Country Park on 4 October to raise money for wildlife during its centenary year.
Peterborough mechanic spends his spare time answering calls as a volunteer firefighter
Twenty-year-old Tyrell Cambridge works as a vehicle technician by day and volunteers with one of the UK’s few operational volunteer fire brigades in his spare time.
Cromer RNLI volunteer shows there is more than one way to help save lives at sea
Kate Roberts now holds five volunteer roles at Cromer RNLI and is encouraging people with different skills and interests to find a place in the station team.