A long-serving National Trust volunteer was banned after pointing out thousands of website errors. Discover the full story behind the 400-hour review and the clash over organisational values.
A long-serving National Trust volunteer was banned after highlighting thousands of website errors. Discover the full story behind the values clash and the 400-hour proofreading effort.
Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade issues urgent warning as big waves and dangerous rip currents are forecast. Public urged to exercise extreme caution after near-drownings.
At least seven people have died after a bus carrying teachers on a charity mission overturned in northern Vietnam. Rescue efforts continue in the remote area.
Blind and partially sighted people in the UK face waits of up to two years for a guide dog as charity Guide Dogs battles soaring costs and volunteer shortages. The cost to breed and train one dog has reached £102,000.
A volunteer pilot group, Seuk's Army, airlifted 117 shelter pets in a memorial flight marking the anniversary of a member's fatal crash. See the story of this remarkable animal rescue mission.
Talks to avert a catastrophic winter strike by Scotland's resident doctors have collapsed. A four-day walkout is now scheduled for January 13th, threatening major NHS disruption. Read the latest.
Nearly 900 people in the UK are waiting for a guide dog due to a critical shortage of volunteer puppy raisers. The charity is appealing for help, especially in Scotland and the North West.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the NHS is managing the strike but warns of a tough recovery period over the busy Christmas holidays. Read the latest on the pay dispute.
Two in five Brits plan to volunteer this Christmas, but the Royal Voluntary Service warns of a 44% drop in applications come January. Discover unique roles and how to help close the gap all year.
Resident doctors in England have begun a five-day walkout over pay and conditions, with Health Secretary Wes Streeting warning of major disruption during an NHS flu crisis. Read the latest.
Hospital bosses warn 70,000 appointments could be axed as junior doctors strike for 14th time in 33-month dispute. Read the latest on the bitter pay row.
Up to 70,000 operations and appointments face cancellation as resident doctors in England begin a five-day walkout over pay. Health leaders warn of a 'worst case scenario' amid a record flu outbreak.
As junior doctors in England enter a critical phase of industrial action, analysis of past NHS pay disputes suggests this conflict may be protracted. Discover the historical parallels and what it means for the health service.
Marika Pogany, 82, a cherished volunteer killed in the Bondi terror attack, is remembered for her decades of quiet kindness and community service. Read her story.
A resident doctor explains why NHS medics are walking out despite a severe winter flu crisis, detailing burnout, pay disputes, and a battle for public support. Read her powerful first-hand account.
A retired police sergeant was tragically killed while directing traffic at a festive Christmas parade in Cumming, Georgia. Read the full story on the community's loss.
Resident doctors will strike for five days before Christmas after rejecting a government offer. Health Secretary Wes Streeting calls the timing 'irresponsible' as flu hospitalisations soar. Read the full details.
Letty McMaster's one-month volunteering trip turned into a lifetime commitment when she became legal guardian to nine abandoned children. Discover her incredible journey and the charity she built.
Resident doctors in England will stage a five-day walkout from 17-22 December in an ongoing dispute over pay and job security. The BMA warns the government must act to prevent further industrial action.
Resident doctors in England will walk out from 17-22 December after accusing the government of failing to make progress on pay and jobs. The strike threatens major NHS disruption.
Resident doctors in England will stage a five-day walkout from December 17-22 in an ongoing pay dispute, the BMA has announced. Follow for the latest on NHS strikes.
An 80-year-old cancer survivor had her car stolen while volunteering at a Portland church. Thieves used her cards, charging $600. A GoFundMe aims to help her recover. Read her story.
Emmanuel Macron unveils a 10-month volunteer military service for 18-19 year olds, aiming to bolster national defence. Paid €800/month, it starts in 2026. Read the full details.
President Macron announces a new volunteer military service for young French nationals, citing 'accelerating threats' from Russia. The scheme will launch in mid-2026.
English resident doctors will vote on extending their strike mandate for six months. A successful ballot could see industrial action continue until August 2026 amid disputes over pay and job security.
The community mourns the sudden loss of Poppy Johnson, an 18-year-old Bangor University student and passionate animal lover. Read the touching tributes.
Shirley Mease, 73, prepares a free community Thanksgiving feast for 700 people in Missouri, responding to food insecurity worsened by the federal government shutdown.
The future of Matlock's beloved Boxing Day RNLI charity raft race is in jeopardy after marshals faced verbal abuse from spectators. Organisers urgently need volunteers to save the event that has raised over £150,000. Help save this tradition!
A record 4,880 overseas-trained doctors left the UK in 2024, a 26% rise, with NHS leaders blaming anti-migrant sentiment. Read the full analysis of this crisis.