Community
Stockport Grandad's Journey from Addiction to Award-Winning Volunteer
Les Wyatt, 68, turned his life around with help from Stockport's drug and alcohol service, now sober for three years and an award-winning volunteer.
Business
Octopus Energy Announces Biggest Ever Energy Tech Summit for UK Customers
Octopus Energy brings back its flagship Energy Tech Summit, bigger than ever, gathering 4,000 leaders, innovators, and customers in London to kick off Climate Action Week.
Culture
Etwall Well Dressing Festival Returns with Record 11 Displays and RAF Flypast
Etwall's Well Dressing Festival returns May 16-18, 2026, with a record 11 displays, RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flypast, and family fun.
Politics
DWP Excludes Two Groups of State Pensioners from Fraud Review
The DWP confirms two groups of state pensioners are excluded from fraud reviews, including those living overseas and those with non-GB addresses.
Sport
Health
British Gas to Pay £20m and Write Off £70m Debt Over Meters
British Gas agrees to £20m payout and £70m debt write-off after Ofgem investigation finds prepayment meters wrongly installed in vulnerable customers' homes without consent.
DVLA Lists 14 Prescriptions That Could Lead to Driving Bans
The DVLA has confirmed 14 common prescription drugs that could result in driving bans if they impair ability. Drivers are urged to check with a doctor or pharmacist.
Waitrose First to Sell Nitrite-Free Ham in UK
Waitrose becomes the first UK supermarket to sell ham made without nitrites, launching a new range in Birmingham and Solihull stores. The move aims to offer healthier, cleaner-label options.
DWP Lists 5 Benefits Targeted in Fraud Crackdown
The DWP has confirmed five benefits under review to combat fraud and error, with overpayments totalling £9.9bn in the last financial year.
DWP Confirms 71 Neurological Conditions for £496 Benefit
The DWP has confirmed 71 neurological conditions that qualify for Attendance Allowance up to £496 per month. See the full list and eligibility criteria.
