Lana Wolstencroft and Todd Byrnes cancelled their Mansfield wedding due to devastating bushfires. They redirected flowers and food to emergency services, highlighting community spirit amidst the crisis.
A devastating bushfire in Harcourt, Victoria, has destroyed an estimated 50 properties. Residents return to find homes incinerated, while others defend their land through the night. Read the full story of survival and loss.
As temperatures hit 46C, a CFA volunteer's home was destroyed in the Longwood fire. Exhausted and blistered, he returned to the truck to help others. Read the full story of resilience.
A decline in volunteer trustees is compounding severe challenges for UK charities, including distorted funding priorities and a breaking point for advice services. Experts call for urgent government action.
A volunteer Met Police officer was dismissed after fitting blue lights and sirens to his own car and driving it around London. Discover the full story and the hearing's findings.
Andrew Ngeh and Kath Oliver's love story began while volunteering in the South Pacific. From a paddleboard kiss to surviving a cyclone, discover their decade-long journey to marriage and parenthood.
A 71-year-old volunteer was blacklisted by the National Trust after sending a dossier of 400 hours' worth of spelling and factual errors from the charity's website to its director-general. Read the full story.
Ukrainian intelligence staged the assassination of a pro-Kyiv Russian commander, exposing a Kremlin plot and securing the $500,000 bounty. Read the full briefing on day 1,409 of the war.
Ukrainian intelligence faked the death of Russian paramilitary leader Denis Kapustin to claim a $500,000 Kremlin bounty, funding its war effort in a major embarrassment for Moscow.
For the fifth consecutive year, mum-of-two Kar will volunteer her New Year's Eve at a Crisis shelter in London. Discover her inspiring story and the impact on guests like Eddie.
Amid the world's worst humanitarian crisis, Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms, a network of 26,000 volunteers, secretly deliver life-saving aid. They face torture and death to help millions facing famine.
Nearly 1,000 volunteer surf lifesavers stood arm-in-arm on Bondi Beach for a two-minute silence, honouring the 15 victims of the nearby park shooting. The community gathers to heal.
Marika Pogany, 82, a dedicated volunteer killed in the Bondi terror attack, is remembered for her lifelong kindness and community service. Read the full tribute.
Grassroots volunteers in Hong Kong are delivering crucial support to survivors of the devastating Wang Fuk Court fire that killed 128 people. Discover how community networks are coordinating relief efforts.
French President Emmanuel Macron announces a new 10-month volunteer military service for 18-19 year olds, citing the Russian threat. A €6.5bn defence boost also revealed.
Croydon Community Action Guardians use local knowledge and conflict resolution training to safeguard young people. Discover how this community-led initiative is making streets safer.
Former MoD official Paul O'Neill argues Britain should strengthen volunteer reserves rather than reintroduce conscription amid European security concerns. Learn why.
New documentary explores JMW Turner's potential neurodivergence while readers debate historical perspectives on mental health, volunteer plants, and thriving jazz scenes.
Santander closes all UK bank accounts of British humanitarian volunteer working in Ukraine without explanation, raising concerns about banking restrictions affecting Ukraine support efforts.
The Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal in Islington urgently needs volunteers and collection points to ensure we properly remember our fallen heroes this Remembrance season.
The British Film Institute is seeking enthusiastic volunteers for the 2024 London Film Festival. Discover how you can be part of one of the UK's most prestigious cinematic events and gain exclusive behind-the-scenes access.