Community
Brother tells of moment he discovered 'horrific truth' about sister's Tamworth murder
Christina Alexander, 60, was stabbed at least 77 times by husband Robert Alexander in Dosthill, Tamworth, in June 2025. Her brother Neil Murphy speaks of 'utter shock and disbelief' after the killer was jailed for life with a minimum term of 20 years.
Business
MPs slam banks for 'decimation' of rural Devon services
Devon MPs condemn banks for closing rural branches despite billions in profits, urging government action to protect face-to-face banking services.
Culture
Ariana Grande fights back tears in final speech before break
Ariana Grande held back tears thanking fans at her final Eternal Sunshine Tour show in London before taking a break from public life, confirmed by her reps.
Politics
Inspector grants 80 homes in Hockley Heath after Solihull refusal
A planning inspector has granted permission for 80 homes in Hockley Heath, overturning Solihull Council's refusal and ordering the council to pay costs for unreasonable behaviour.
Sport
Health
Dementia diagnosis waits: 45% in West Midlands face six-month delay
Nearly half of West Midlands dementia patients wait over six months for diagnosis, new survey shows. Alzheimer's Society urges 18-week national standard.
HMRC writes to 1m workers over pension tax relief
HMRC is writing to around one million low-paid workers, mainly women, who may have missed out on pension tax relief due to the net pay anomaly, with payments starting soon.
Lloyds warns impersonation scam losses rise 10% to £3,516
Lloyds Bank reports impersonation scam victims lose £3,516 on average, a 10% rise from £3,200. HMRC scams average £2,288, broadband £1,169.
DWP £300 Winter Fuel Payment for Pensioners Confirmed
State pensioners get £300 Winter Fuel Payment from DWP in 2026, with £200 for under-80s and £300 for over-80s, paid in November or December.
Xylitol sweetener linked to heart attacks and strokes
Xylitol, a sweetener in gum, toothpaste, jam, yoghurts and ice cream, is linked to higher risks of strokes, heart attacks and death, per new research presented at the ESC congress.
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.
