Community
St Helens Council to Debate 3,000-Home Bold Forest Garden Village Plan
St Helens councillors will debate the ambitious masterplan for Bold Forest Garden Village, a 3,000-home sustainable development. The plan includes a new school and healthcare centre. Read the latest.
Business
Egger UK Reports Profit Dip But Remains 'Well Placed' for Future
Northumberland wood panel manufacturer Egger UK sees turnover and profit fall but directors express confidence in long-term strategy and market position. Read the full financial report.
Culture
Isle of Thanet Photographic Society Thrives with Record 2025/26 Season
The Isle of Thanet Photographic Society reports a record-breaking start to its 2025/26 season, with popular competitions and talks. Discover their favourite images and plans.
Politics
Halton Council to vacate landmark Widnes HQ in major cost-cutting property shake-up
Halton Council plans to leave its iconic Municipal Building in Widnes after a review found it has double the office space needed. The move aims to save millions from a £10m property bill.
Sport
Health
Boots halves price of 'brilliant' Oral-B electric toothbrush
Boots has cut the price of the Oral-B iO2 Night Black Electric Toothbrush Gift Set by 55%, now £45. Shoppers praise its fresh, clean feel. Discover the deal and reviews.
Veterans' Arctic Ultra for Mental Health on Channel 4
A new Channel 4 documentary follows four military veterans tackling a brutal 500km Arctic Ultra for charity, while openly discussing mental health, trauma, and suicide. Airs January 19.
DWP stops paying two benefits after Scotland transfer
The DWP confirms it will stop paying Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance for pensioners in Scotland. Claimants who move from England or Wales must act now.
Dad killed by police car on 999 call, inquest hears
Roger Bagnall, 40, died after being hit by a police car on Yardley Road. The inquest examines if the response was within policy. A devoted father is mourned.
Met Office warns of 33-inch snow and 12-hour power cuts
The Met Office warns of a major 'snow bomb' and 12-hour power cuts across 18 areas. Plus, a new GP rule, a Birmingham supermarket fined, and a council road rage row.