Community
Gleeson Homes Donates £1,000 to Lindsey Lodge Hospice in Scunthorpe
Gleeson Homes has donated £1,000 to Lindsey Lodge Hospice in Scunthorpe, supporting its palliative and end-of-life care services for North Lincolnshire families.
Business
Martin Lewis Fans Reveal Returning Shop Items as Cheap as 25p
Frugal shoppers inspired by Martin Lewis admit returning products costing as little as 25p, with carrier bags and discounted goods among popular returns.
Culture
Tolkien Society Seeks Daily Entertainment License for Birmingham's Sarehole Recreation Ground
The Tolkien Society has submitted a premises license application to Birmingham City Council for regulated entertainment at Sarehole Recreation Ground daily from 10am to 5pm, covering performances, screenings, and music events.
Politics
DWP Bank Account Checks to Affect 1.4 Million State Pensioners
New DWP powers under the Fraud, Error and Recovery Act 2025 will allow bank account checks for 1.4 million Pension Credit claimants, alongside Universal Credit and ESA recipients.
Sport
Health
Alan Osmond of The Osmonds Dies at 76
Alan Osmond, lead singer of The Osmonds, has passed away at age 76 following a decades-long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. The musician was surrounded by family at his Utah home.
Mother 'Knew' Son Would Die in Forest Bank Prison
A grieving mother told an inquest she knew her 22-year-old son would die after he was transferred to Forest Bank prison in Salford, where he was found hanging in his cell.
Four Injured in Hagley Road Crash, Major Route Shut
A serious collision on Hagley Road in Edgbaston resulted in four people being taken to hospital, with the major Birmingham route closed in both directions for over an hour.
Hospice Baptism Shows Spiritual Care's Importance in End-of-Life Support
A recent baptism ceremony at St Clare Hospice for patient Duncan demonstrates how spiritual care complements clinical support, providing peace and comfort during life-limiting illness.
Teacher Runs London Marathon for Brain Injury After Stroke
A primary school teacher from Lincolnshire, who survived two open heart surgeries and a stroke, is running the London Marathon to raise funds and awareness for Headway UK, a brain injury charity. Rob Belt shares his journey of recovery and daily challenge
