Community
Urgent appeal to find missing Birmingham teen Sara, 14, last seen at 4.30am
Police urge public to call 999 if they see missing 14-year-old Sara from Birmingham. She was last seen in the early hours of Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Business
62% Tax Trap: High-Earning Couple Slam 'Brutal' HMRC Cliff-Edge
A tech sector couple earning over £200k reveal how the UK's 62% marginal tax rate and loss of childcare support is forcing drastic financial decisions. Discover the 'brutal' reality of the £100k cliff-edge.
Culture
Vampires Rock: Gothic Valentine's Show Returns to Mansfield
Steve Steinman's cult rock musical 'Vampires Rock: Eternal Love' brings gothic romance to Mansfield Palace Theatre this Valentine's Day. Limited tickets remain for the 14 Feb show.
Politics
Millions of DWP claimants face payment delay despite April benefit rise
Millions on DWP benefits won't see their 2026 inflation-linked increase until May due to standard payment arrears. Find out how much more you'll get.
Sport
Health
GP surgeries introduce 'three appointment rule' nationwide
A new 'three strikes' rule, named Jess's Rule, is being introduced at GP surgeries across England. It mandates a clinical review if a patient has no diagnosis after three appointments, aiming to catch serious illnesses like cancer earlier.
Shirley Ballas has brain scan after scary fall at home
Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas reveals she had a 'scary' fall, hitting her head on glass furniture. Rushed to hospital for a brain scan, she was told she's 'very lucky'.
BMW driver rescued from roof after ignoring flood gauge
Firefighters rescued a stranded BMW driver from his car roof after he entered a flooded ford in Leicestershire. The service reiterates it is a rescue, not a recovery service. Read more.
Toddler dies after swallowing fridge magnets
A four-year-old boy tragically died from a bowel perforation after swallowing two small fridge magnets. His parents have spoken of their heartache. Read the full inquest details.
HeySmile Teeth Whitening Strips: 10-Shade Improvement
HeySmile Teeth Whitening Strips, priced at £19.99, are proven by research to whiten teeth by up to 10 shades. See the before and after results and shop the Amazon deal.