Community
£1,000 Boost for Blackburn Scouts' Hut Renovation from Barratt Homes
Immanuel Feniscowles Scout Group in Blackburn receives a £1,000 donation for groundwork. The funds will rebuild a wall and create a base for a new hut, benefiting 50 young people and the wider community.
Business
Chancellor Reeves urged to scrap inheritance tax change hitting family firms
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces calls to reverse a rule change raising the inheritance tax threshold for family businesses, which critics warn could cost jobs and Treasury revenue. Read the full story.
Culture
25 Nostalgic Photos of 1970s Birmingham: A Trip Down Memory Lane
Step back in time with 25 evocative photos of Birmingham in the 1970s. See the Bull Ring, Rotunda, and more, recalling the city's prosperous era before the economic shift.
Politics
Universal Credit Overhaul 2026: Six Major Changes Including Benefits Axed
The government has announced sweeping changes to Universal Credit and DWP benefits for 2026, including the end of legacy benefits and key payment adjustments. Discover how the new rules will affect you.
Sport
Health
24-Hour Liveathon for St Neots Mental Health Support
The Citizen Hub in St Neots hosts a 24-hour community Liveathon on January 19 to fund a full year of Wellbeing Wednesdays, countering Blue Monday with local action.
Chelmsford Art & Wellness Walk for Mental Health
Join a unique 5km walk in Chelmsford on Feb 5, blending street art with mental wellbeing. Support the Mayor's charity. Register now for this 'Time to Talk' event.
Disability benefits to rise 3.8% from April
Millions of claimants will see a 3.8% increase in PIP, DLA, Attendance Allowance and Carer's Allowance from April. The DWP will send letters outlining new rates - here are the key figures.
Birmingham NHS Training Scheme Scrapped Over Pay Dispute
A multi-million pound NHS scheme training international doctors in Birmingham has been shut down after a review found unfair pay and governance failures. Plus, Birmingham was the UK's top moving destination in 2025.
Derby's Dandelions Bereavement Support Group Expands
Derby's longest-established family funeral directors, Wathall's, invites people to join its free, award-winning Dandelions Bereavement Support group. Four monthly meetings offer peer support in Derby and Ashbourne.