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Fresh controversy surrounds the former site of Hurst Show where developers want to build homes.

Father Christmas finished his month of sleigh riding to help charities by calling at Hurst homes to collect donations on Sunday, December 17.

The annual 'meet Santa' event helped to raise much needed funds for the charity.

Friends, As we approach Christmas, our world seems so full of darkness. The darkness of the brutality of violence and war in the Holy Land, Israel and Palestine; the desperate...

I love Christmas. I take a child-like delight in the lights, the decorations, the presents and the Christmas cake. I want Christmas to be a special time for every family...

Christmas is a time of joy for many but please spare a thought for those on their own this year.  Loneliness can be a problem, notably for older people, so...

As your mayor, I have seen so many ways you share the spirit of Christmas – not just in December, but throughout the year. It has been my privilege to...

I don't think I'm the only one who believes, in defiance of all scientific fact, that time moves faster once December begins.   It seems only a short while ago that...

As Leader of Woodley Town Council it never ceases to amaze me how much compassion, caring and goodwill there is in our community. When times are incredibly stressful and families...

Like many of us, Christmas for me is a time for family. It is also a chance to remember happy times with those who are no longer here. Christmas gives...