To mark International Women’s Day 2026, we spoke to Joanna Judge, Community Hub Officer in Norwich about how she supports and empowers women in her community and about three inspiring women who truly embody this year’s theme, “Give to Gain.”

It all started with Barrett - a guide dog who quickly won hearts at Queensway Court and inspired residents to take action for a cause that matters.

In December, we launched our neighbour of the year competition, a chance to celebrate the everyday kindness happening across our communities. Residents were invited to nominate someone who goes above and beyond to make their neighbourhood a better place.

We’ve teamed up with our partners at Citizens Advice Mid Merica (CAMM) to help you feel more confident about managing your energy bills this winter.

Sometimes it can feel easier to keep things to yourself. You might be worrying about something or feel like everyone else is managing better than you are. But the truth is, how we’re feeling can change from day to day – and many people go through tough times.