Police seize £3.9m from criminals, reinvest in community
West Midlands Police seized nearly £4 million from criminals in 2025, proving crime doesn't pay. Discover how £330,000 was reinvested into local groups.
West Midlands Police seized nearly £4 million from criminals in 2025, proving crime doesn't pay. Discover how £330,000 was reinvested into local groups.
Proposed new Clean Air Act powers could let councils ban all petrol and diesel vehicles, including classics, from 2035. Find out what it means for UK drivers.
Understand your legal rights for returning faulty or unwanted Christmas gifts in the UK. Know the 30-day and 14-day rules, and when shops can refuse.
Discover John Fadare, the 17-year-old from Kent who turned down a musical to join Simon Cowell's new Netflix boy band, December 10. Learn his age, hometown and Instagram.
Discover the ages of all seven members of Simon Cowell's new Netflix boy band December 10, from youngest to oldest. Find out who is 16 and who is the 'big brother' at 19.
Kitchen specialists reveal simple, no-cost tweaks to transform your Christmas roast. Learn how to avoid dry meat and ensure juicy, flavourful results every time.
London will trial autonomous taxis from Uber, Lyft and Waymo from 2026 under new UK law. Discover the tech, safety concerns and industry reaction.
As the big day approaches, journalist Susan Lee explores the unique 'language' of a British Christmas, decoding the true meaning behind common festive phrases. Are you ready yet?
Scottish officials are weighing a historic change to the 2005 smoking ban to allow supervised crack cocaine smoking in Glasgow and Edinburgh facilities. Read the full story.
The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has commissioned a review to examine future sustainability. Learn what this means for you.
Appliance experts reveal essential pre-holiday checks to save energy and prevent damage. Learn how to use 'holiday mode' and protect your home this festive season.
Shirebrook Town Council left unable to function after 11 councillors quit. Bolsover District Council appoints temporary members to restore operations. Read the full story.
The US Department of Justice has released a trove of long-awaited files on Jeffrey Epstein. The move follows a new transparency law, but Democrats accuse the Trump administration of failing to comply fully. Read the latest.
Minister Jess Phillips gives a sarcastic response as Pornhub sees a huge drop in UK visitors following the Online Safety Act's age verification rules. Read the latest.
Discover everything about Danny, the 16-year-old singer from Chorley who won a spot in Simon Cowell's new Netflix boy band December 10. Learn his story and where to follow him.
Matej Ciroka has been sentenced to 18 months in prison and banned from keeping animals for life after fatally stabbing his seven-month-old sharpei, Aki, with a kitchen knife in Stoke-on-Trent.
The Labour government begins repealing the Minimum Service Levels Act, calling it 'unworkable'. Unions hail the move as a victory for workers' rights. Read the full update.
Discover everything about Josh, the 17-year-old fan favourite from Simon Cowell's new boyband December 10. Learn his age, hometown, and how he became a star.
Simon Cowell's new boyband December 10 are set for a second Netflix documentary series after the success of 'The Next Act'. Discover their rapid rise and fan reaction.
Simon Cowell details the devastating moment he learned of Liam Payne's death while filming his Netflix show 'The Next Act', forcing a two-week filming halt. Read the emotional story.
Simon Cowell's new boy band, December 10, break their silence on working with the music mogul, revealing a humble mentor far from his TV persona. Discover their story.
Simon Cowell's new boy band December 10, formed via Netflix, release their debut music video covering NSYNC's 'Bye Bye Bye'. Discover the band members and their journey.
UK parents are turning to controlled SIMs like ParentShield for children's first phones, balancing independence with safety amid new online laws and peer pressure. Discover the smart alternative.
A federal judge has approved the release of grand jury files from the 2005 and 2007 investigations into Jeffrey Epstein. Discover the details and implications of this major transparency move.
Justin Baren, founding member of Chicago rock band The Redwalls, has died at 40. The band supported Oasis on tour in 2005. Read the full tribute and career details.
Employment tribunal dismisses engineer's claims over transgender toilet policy. Maria Kelly plans to appeal, arguing the ruling misunderstands the law. Full story here.
New laws grant the DWP powers to reclaim cash directly from bank accounts of benefit cheats and check financial data to verify claims. Find out how the crackdown works.
New DWP powers to check bank accounts for benefit fraud receive royal assent. Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit are the first targets. Find out the consequences for fraudsters.
New anti-fraud legislation grants the DWP powers to directly deduct funds from bank accounts and check eligibility for Universal Credit, Pension Credit, and ESA. Learn the conditions.
Northamptonshire Police urge shoppers to check codeine products after a box was tampered with in Northampton. A 43-year-old man has been arrested.