Community
10-Year-Old Dribbles Football 10 Miles for Team Fundraiser
Eden Ashworth, 10, dribbled a football 10 miles over Easter, raising £500 for her football team's equipment. The Mayor of Rochdale awarded her a Mayoral Appreciation Award.
Business
DWP Slammed for 'Ridiculous' Perks for Universal Credit Claimants
DWP faces backlash over discounted golf, spa days, and drinks for Universal Credit claimants, with critics calling it a 'massive disincentive to work'.
Culture
Annie Sloan Launches Chalk Paint Range at Sobell House Hospice Shop
Renowned paint expert Annie Sloan unveiled a new Chalk Paint range at Sobell House Hospice's Bicester superstore, marking the charity's 50th anniversary. The partnership supports hospice care.
Politics
Hyndburn Planning Applications: April 20-26, Blacklaw Farm Development
Hyndburn Borough Council registered planning applications including conversion of barns to homes at Blacklaw Farm, extensions, dormers, and tree works.
Sport
Health
Woman loses 14 stone without jabs or surgery using app
Karen Heffernan shed 14.5 stone through intermittent fasting and the Simple app, now 80% off. No surgery or weight loss jabs needed.
DWP Sending £779 Monthly PIP for Psychiatric Disorders
DWP figures show psychiatric disorders top PIP claims at 42% of highest rate. Maximum PIP is £194.60 weekly, £779 monthly. Autism is not an illness but a disability.
DWP Warns: Missing NI Gaps Could Cut Pension by £330
State pensioners warned to fill NI gaps before deadline. Each missing year could reduce pension by up to £330 annually, costing £6,000 over 20 years.
Tottenham hit by Xavi Simons ACL injury before Aston Villa match
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed Xavi Simons ruptured his ACL, ending his season and World Cup hopes. The news comes ahead of their crucial Premier League clash against Aston Villa.
Motorcyclist Rushed to Hospital After Tividale Crash
A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a collision involving multiple cars on Dudley Road East in Tividale. He was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
