Community
DfT Urged to Reject Mandatory Eye Tests for Drivers Over 70
A petition urges the DfT not to introduce compulsory eye tests for drivers over 70, calling the proposals discriminatory. However, some older drivers support the move for safety.
Business
Amazon Shoppers Hail 'Absolute Bargain' Rattan Garden Furniture Set Under £150
Amazon shoppers are praising the EVRE Black Rattan Garden Furniture Set, priced under £150, as an 'absolute bargain' perfect for bank holiday barbecues and entertaining guests.
Culture
Horizons Festival 2026 Returns to HOME for Refugee Week Celebrations
Horizons Festival returns to HOME on June 12-13, 2026, as part of Refugee Week. A free global arts festival celebrating creativity, community, and migration stories through performances, film, workshops, and more.
Politics
Parents could face prison if children commit crimes under new UK youth justice plans
UK government proposes stronger parenting orders, including potential prison sentences for parents who fail to prevent children from offending. New youth intervention courts and £15.4m funding also announced.
Sport
Health
Martin Lewis tip helps couple get £4,000 energy refund
Martin Lewis's advice led a couple to discover they were overpaying on energy bills for three years, securing a £4,000 refund. Energy bills are set to rise in July.
Morrisons First UK Supermarket to Install Sanitary Bins in Men's Toilets
Morrisons becomes the first UK supermarket to install sanitary bins in men's toilets, improving accessibility and dignity for men with incontinence.
Drivers Could Face New Cat Collision Reporting Law
A petition with over 38,000 signatures calls for UK drivers to stop and report collisions with cats, closing a legal loophole that leaves injured cats suffering.
York Woman Raises £15,000 for Breast Unit in One Night
Sarah Dargue, a breast cancer survivor, raised over £15,000 at her Pink Tie Ball for York Hospital's Breast Unit, bringing her total to more than £35,000.
Uber Eats Driver Gets 20-Year Ban for Fatal Crash
Harinderpal Athwal, 41, killed Jatinder Verma after falling asleep at the wheel. Despite a history of driving offences, he avoided a life ban but received a 20-year disqualification.
