Community
80-Year-Old Twin Sisters Inspire Swimmers With 30+ Years of Teaching
80-year-old twins Jenny and Alison have taught swimming for over 30 years in Hertfordshire. They champion an active lifestyle and prove age is just a number. Read their inspiring story.
Business
14,000+ Car Industry Jobs at Risk in 2026 Across UK and Europe
A stark report warns thousands of UK and European automotive jobs are at risk in 2026 due to falling sales, tariffs, and Chinese competition. Discover the full story and where new jobs are being created.
Culture
10 New Year's Eve Superstitions for Good Luck in 2026
Discover 10 unique New Year's Eve superstitions and traditions from around the world to try at midnight for good luck and prosperity in 2026. From polka dots to pomegranates.
Politics
New UK Passport with King Charles III's Coat of Arms Released
The first 300 new UK passports with King Charles III's coat of arms are now in circulation. Featuring enhanced security and UK landscapes, they are hailed as the most secure ever.
Sport
Health
Man dies in Staffordshire house fire on Christmas Eve
A man has died following a house fire on Suthard Way in Hednesford, Staffordshire. Emergency services were called at 8.40am on December 24. Police confirm the death is not suspicious.
Traitors' Charlotte Berman Announces Pregnancy
The Traitors star Charlotte Berman reveals she is expecting her first child after discussing IVF hopes on the BBC show. Read her emotional announcement and journey.
Cardiff Breast Surgeon Awarded MBE in New Year Honours
Consultant Oncoplastic Surgeon Eleri Davies receives an MBE in the 2026 New Year Honours for her dedicated work in breast cancer care and regional risk reduction services in Wales.
Surgeon awarded OBE for pioneering kidney transplant
Professor Michael Nicholson receives OBE for normothermic machine perfusion, a technique he pioneered in Leicester, transforming transplant medicine and saving lives.
DWP tests new online Attendance Allowance service
The DWP is piloting a new online claim system for Attendance Allowance, used by 1.7 million pensioners. Learn how to apply and what the changes mean for you.