Community
Crocs-Wearing Motorcyclist Leads to Three Arrests in Nottinghamshire
A motorcyclist wearing Crocs caught police attention, leading to three arrests after stolen bikes and a linked car were found in Worksop.
Business
Government Confirms New Car Tax Rates for Post-2001 Vehicles in Finance Bill 2025-26
The government has confirmed new Vehicle Excise Duty rates for cars registered after 2001, with increases of £5 to £30 from April 2026, and an expensive car supplement threshold change for zero-emission vehicles.
Culture
Telford Zookeepers Hand-Rearing Adorable Baby Armadillo After Rare Birth
Telford zookeepers are hand-rearing a baby armadillo after a rare birth at the zoo, with the pup requiring round-the-clock care to survive.
Politics
Birmingham Police Make Record World Cup Arrests Including 200 in 24 Hours
West Midlands Police made a record number of arrests during the World Cup, including more than 200 in a single 24-hour period, as officers cracked down on football-related disorder.
Transport
Sport
Health
DWP: £456 monthly for pensioners with 4 conditions
Attendance Allowance offers £456 monthly for state pensioners aged 66+ with conditions like Parkinson's, dementia, physical disabilities, or terminal illness. Tax-free and not means-tested.
Jesy Nelson Celebrates SMA Testing Victory After Twins
Jesy Nelson announces SMA newborn screening will roll out across England from October, calling it a 'victory for every family' after her twins' diagnosis.
HMRC Reminds State Pensioners of Tax Rules
HMRC has confirmed tax rules for state pensioners, reminding them that the State Pension is taxable income and income tax continues in retirement. A new Tax Confident webpage offers guidance.
Girl Misdiagnosed with Bug Has Life-Threatening Blood Disorder
Emilia MacKay, 5, was told she had a sickness bug but tests revealed aplastic anaemia. A stem cell donor from Germany saved her life.
DNV Healthcare Renews ISQua Accreditation
Birmingham-based DNV Healthcare has renewed its ISQua accreditation, reinforcing its commitment to international healthcare quality standards and patient safety.
UK Geography Quiz: How Well Do You Know Britain?
Rivers, mountains, capitals and landmarks across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Test your knowledge of UK geography from Land's End to Ben Nevis.
