Christmas31 mins agoCommunity lunch hopes to tackle loneliness at ChristmasUp to 100 guests are expected at Cardrona's first community lunch on Christmas Day.31 mins ago1 hr ago'It's good to be kind': Family hosts free Christmas eventThe Bridge family recognise "things are hard for people" and want to provide an alternative to costly events.1 hr ago2 hrs agoDonations help pupils mark Christmas Jumper DayMore than 140 festive jumpers were donated after a council appeal to help students celebrate. 2 hrs ago4 hrs agoStolen Santa left by fleeing thief back at hospitalA suspect pursued by police dumped Santa at a Rowley Regis pub, whose boss later took him back home.4 hrs ago5 hrs agoRoyal thank-you carol service 'a whole other level'Charity and community groups come together for a special Royal Foundation carol service.5 hrs ago5 hrs agoChild designs Government House Christmas cardRainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers all took part in the card drawing competition.5 hrs ago7 hrs agoMan hopes to claim Christmas singathon world recordDave Purchase will have to repeat 38 songs 18 times – with breaks of just 5 minutes each hour.7 hrs ago9 hrs agoAdvent window designs brighten up communityThe initiative sees a new design revealed on a home window every evening until Christmas.9 hrs ago10 hrs agoGiving tree means 'everyone gets a Christmas'Wigan pupils take part in a Stockport project to make sure less unfortunate children will wake up with a present on Christmas morning.10 hrs ago...