Child seriously hurt after bus collision in Bedworth
A young boy has suffered serious injuries after being struck by a bus at a Warwickshire junction. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Read the latest updates.
A young boy has suffered serious injuries after being struck by a bus at a Warwickshire junction. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Read the latest updates.
Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton explains his 'practical' approach to tackling child poverty, defending his relationship with government ministers. Read his full Q&A.
A man and woman, both in their 70s, died at the scene of a collision on the B4380 near Much Wenlock. Police appeal for dashcam footage and witnesses.
Two women seriously injured after being hit by a blue MG ZS in a Tesco car park in Whitchurch. Police appeal for witnesses to the Saturday afternoon collision.
A woman in her 60s was seriously injured after being hit by a car on Alexandra Road, Tipton, on Christmas morning. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Shoppers are racing to snap up the popular Nobody's Child Blue V-Neck Relaxed Cardigan, now reduced to £39 in the Boxing Day sales. The 'lovely' knit has drawn rave reviews for its style and softness.
New data reveals most UK drivers are not following crucial Highway Code updates designed to protect pedestrians and cyclists. Learn the rules and watch the new safety video.
Over 100,000 UK families will no longer need to file a self-assessment tax return to pay the High Income Child Benefit Charge. The new HMRC system collects it via PAYE. Find out if you're affected.
A Nottingham mum-of-three will see her Universal Credit rise to £32,480 a year after Labour scraps the two-child benefit cap. She says the change will make her 'big family dream' a reality.
A Welsh family will see their Universal Credit rise to £2,770 a month after Labour's Budget scrapped the two-child limit. Discover how the change impacts 560,000 families.
The DWP's decision to scrap the two-child benefit cap is sparking debate. Parents on Universal Credit share their stories of receiving up to £1,590 monthly. Read the full reaction.
The Labour government abolishes the controversial two-child benefit limit, a move hailed to lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty immediately. Read the full story.
HMRC urges UK parents to check eligibility for backdated Child Benefit payments worth up to £2,500. Act before the mid-January deadline to secure this vital financial support.
A 32-year-old man has been arrested after a car crashed into a bus stop in Giessen, Germany, leaving three people injured. Police are investigating the incident.
Two women, aged 57 and 59, died after being hit by a VW Polo on Smithills Dean Road, Bolton. A 19-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Police appeal for witnesses.
A woman has died after being struck by a van on Worcester Road. Paramedics provided advanced life support but could not save her. Read the latest details.
Police are searching for a driver who fled after a collision on Goldthorn Hill, leaving a woman in her 50s in hospital. Witnesses with dash-cam footage urged to come forward.
A Ryanair flight to Faro collided with a fuel tanker while taxiing at Edinburgh Airport, forcing an emergency evacuation. No fire reported. Full details and passenger reactions.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a red Seat Ibiza hit a woman on a pavement in Wolverhampton. The driver fled the scene. Call 101 with information.
A man has died after being struck by two vehicles on the A19 in Sunderland. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following the tragic incident.
Shocking figures reveal HMRC's anti-fraud pilot wrongly stopped child benefit for 60% of targeted families. Discover the full scale of the government's admission.
West Midlands Police issue fresh appeal for information after a man in his 30s was seriously injured in a hit-and-run on Hamstead Road, Birmingham. Call 101 with dashcam footage.
Labour is set to introduce a nationwide ban on pavement parking across England in 2026, mirroring London's rules. Discover how this major change will affect drivers and pedestrians.
HMRC urges UK households earning under £80,000 to check Child Benefit eligibility. You could be missing out on over £1,300 per child. Act now.
New data reveals pavement parking incidents in Scotland have risen since the 2023 ban. Campaigners demand councils enforce the law to protect pedestrians and wheelchair users.
Two pedestrians were injured, one seriously, in a hit-and-run on Soho Road, Birmingham. The road is closed as police search for the grey Corsa driver. Follow live updates.
Police are searching for a driver who fled the scene after a collision left two pedestrians injured on Soho Road in Handsworth. One person has serious injuries. The road is closed.
Major welfare reform sees two-child benefit limit axed, lifting thousands of Birmingham children from poverty. Hundreds of pounds extra monthly for larger families from April.
Three years after a major Highway Code update, drivers are warned they're dangerously misunderstanding new pedestrian priority rules at junctions and crossings. Learn the key changes.
The UK Government has launched its most significant child poverty plan in years, aiming to lift 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030. Key measures include lifting the two-child benefit cap and tackling temporary accommodation. Read the full details.