A pioneering Australian programme integrates playgroups into aged care facilities, tackling social isolation for both young families and elderly residents. Discover how this intergenerational model is fostering community connections.
The cricket world is in mourning after the death of former England batsman and ECB chief executive Hugh Morris MBE, aged 62. Read tributes to the Glamorgan legend.
Brigitte Bardot, the French film siren who ignited a sexual revolution before dedicating her life to animal rights, has died at 91. Explore her legacy and controversial life.
A Sky News investigation reveals kinship carers are sacrificing beds and jobs to keep children out of care. New support laws are pending. Read the full story.
From a puffin-view barn in Northumberland to a London infill house. Explore 10 unique dream homes currently on the market across Great Britain, with prices from £460,000.
Nottingham Forest mourn the passing of European Cup hero John Robertson, who died peacefully on Christmas Day aged 72. A true club legend.
Leaah Deans, 41, leaves her own family each Christmas to care for terminally ill patients at a Marie Curie hospice, ensuring their final festive season is filled with dignity and magic.
Derbyshire County Council's plan to shut eight residential care homes after a failed sale has been called a 'betrayal', putting over 200 jobs in jeopardy. Read the full story.
British music legend Chris Rea, famed for his hit 'Driving Home for Christmas', has died at 74. His family confirmed the news following a short illness. Read the full tribute.
From a converted chapel in Gloucestershire to a London flat with a roof terrace, explore five unique properties perfect for entertaining. Discover their history, features, and price tags.
Barchester Healthcare launches a national '12 Ways to Care This Christmas' campaign, highlighting simple acts of kindness and encouraging career consideration in care. Read the full story.
Lambwood Heights care home in Chigwell swapped Santa for roulette and drag queens at its festive 'Lamb-Vegas' party, delighting over 70 residents with casino games and a swing band.
Ofsted warns of a crisis as children's homes surge in cheap areas, not where needed. Vulnerable teens face unsafe, unregistered placements costing up to £30k a week. Urgent reform demanded.
Ofsted warns children's home providers are prioritising profit, creating a 'national scandal'. Costs soar to £30,000 a week in unregistered homes, while placements fail to match regional need.
Is your central heating killing your houseplants? Discover a simple seasonal reset to prevent dehydration and keep your indoor greenery thriving all winter. Act now to save your plants!
A damning report reveals over half of those needing palliative care in the UK miss out. As assisted dying bills advance, experts demand politicians fix the funding crisis first. Read the full analysis.
Senior citizens reveal the difficulty of finding flats with separate living spaces when downsizing. Discover the property market challenges facing older homeowners.
Milton Keynes council battles developers to preserve The Point, the UK's first US-style multiplex cinema. Historic 1980s landmark faces demolition threat despite community campaigns.
Exclusive analysis reveals 26,500 properties sold for over £2m face new 'mansion tax' surcharge from 2028. Discover which London boroughs will be hardest hit.
Salford unveils a major 20-year plan to build 67,000 new homes, driving regeneration and tackling housing demand amid rapid gentrification and soaring prices.
Disney's first Storyliving community welcomes residents to Cotino in Rancho Mirage. Luxury homes from £1m, artificial lagoon and exclusive club - but no Mickey Mouse.
Explore stunning downsizing properties across England, from London to Kent. Perfect for those considering moving to a smaller home with luxury amenities and community features.
A major £10bn plan to build thousands of new homes in West London's Earl's Court has cleared its first hurdle. Discover how this new district will transform a 40-acre brownfield site.
A major £10bn regeneration of Earl's Court gets planning permission, promising 4,000 homes, a cinema, and a live music venue for West London. Discover the details.
The percentage of non-decent homes managed by City of London Corporation has surged from 9.6% to 17.6% in just one year. Discover the causes and £110m improvement plan.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms the DLR extension to Thamesmead, featuring two new stations and a Thames tunnel. The £1.7bn project aims to unlock 25,000 homes and 10,000 jobs by 2030.
Wandsworth Council submits plans for 81 new council homes on Roehampton's Lennox Estate. Priority given to overcrowded families and those on the housing waiting list. Read the latest.
A massive £2.5 billion development with over 5,000 homes is coming to the Royal Docks, transforming London's riverside. Discover the new green spaces and affordable housing.
Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan transform their Essex mansion into Christmas wonderland for daughter Palma's first festive season. See their stunning decor and family milestones.
A £1bn film and TV studio complex, the Camden Film Quarter, is planned for Kentish Town. The project promises world-class facilities and 500 affordable homes, sparking local debate.