Community
Student admits murder of sex worker in Dexter-inspired Airbnb kill
Benjamin Day, 20, pleaded guilty to murdering sex worker Maria Saceanu in a Dexter-inspired Airbnb 'kill room', stabbing her 78 times.
Business
Wetherspoon confirms two new pubs opening before Christmas 2026
JD Wetherspoon will open two new pubs before Christmas 2026, in London and Amersham, with further venues planned for Edinburgh and London in early 2027.
Culture
Classy wireless lamp with 'cosy feels' for autumn is £35 at Dusk
Dusk's Lucille Ornate LED Rechargeable Wireless Lamp, priced £35, earns praise for its classy look and cosy feel, with a 4.7-star rating.
Politics
DWP ends Universal Credit and Housing Benefit cliff edge from Monday
New DWP rules from Monday end the cliff edge loss of income for supported housing and temporary accommodation residents, benefiting over 325,000 people.
Sport
Health
DWP confirms October date for Winter Fuel Payment claims
DWP confirms state pensioners born on or before June 27, 1960, can claim Winter Fuel Payments from October 19, 2026, worth £100-£300, with deadline March 31, 2027.
DWP Basic Pensioners: Extra £230.54 Weekly Possible
Basic State Pensioners may receive up to £230.54 weekly via Additional Pension schemes like SERPS. Eligibility depends on birth date, NI years, earnings, and contracting out.
Sutton Coldfield 'superhero' Sam, 6, defies rare heart condition
Six-year-old Sam Cross from Sutton Coldfield, born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, has defied odds and is inspiring Acorns Children's Hospice's Be a Kid Week.
DWP confirms £965 October payout for new state pension
The DWP is paying £965 this month to full new state pension claimants born after 1951, working out at £241 a week. Here's who qualifies.
Momcozy Smart Sound Machine: £32 gadget helps baby sleep through
The Momcozy Smart Baby Sound Machine, usually £42.99, is now £32.25 with code AFLB25. Parents say it helped their baby sleep through after months of nightly wake-ups.
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