£90 DWP Vouchers Arrive for Kent Households
Eligible households in Kent can now apply for £90 vouchers for supermarket and energy costs via the DWP's Household Support Fund. Support varies across UK councils.
Eligible households in Kent can now apply for £90 vouchers for supermarket and energy costs via the DWP's Household Support Fund. Support varies across UK councils.
North Park Care Home in Darlington launches a weekly veterans' drop-in every Thursday from 5th February 2026. Open to all, it offers camaraderie, support and homemade cakes. Join them!
Essex County Council invites residents to share views on the new Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2026-2029. Consultation focuses on jobs, housing, and community health. Have your say by February 3.
Down Lane in Frant will close to through traffic for up to 18 months for South East Water works from January 13, 2026. Access for residents maintained. Plan alternative routes.
The long-vacant Beales department store in Lowestoft is on the market for £895,000, years after closure and a council flats plan stalled. Read the full story.
Kent households can apply for a new £90 cost of living payment from Thursday. Check eligibility for energy or food vouchers from the Household Support Fund.
East Sussex County Council announces short-term road closures in Ticehurst and Wadhurst for South East Water, BT Openreach, and Network Rail works in January 2026. Check dates and diversion routes.
County Durham's Kromek lands a £6m funding deal with HSBC UK to scale production and fuel R&D in its medical imaging and security detection sectors. Discover the growth plans.
Dozens of schools across Staffordshire are closed on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, due to dangerous snow and ice. Check the full list of closures and the council's safety criteria here.
Millions of UK households will get a two-month council tax break in 2026 ahead of new property bands. Find out if you're eligible and how the new high-value surcharge will work.
Eligible Surrey households can claim £300 e-vouchers for nine major supermarkets from January 1. Learn how to apply for this Government-funded cost-of-living support.
Leicestershire County Council is providing weekly supermarket vouchers of up to £140 to families facing hardship. Find out if you're eligible and how to apply.
Mair Wilson, a Powys foster carer for 18 years, receives an MBE. She and her husband have cared for 13 long-term children. Discover how to become a foster carer in Powys.
A 51-year-old man from Kettering died after getting into difficulty during a New Year's Day swim near Brighton Palace Pier. Emergency services were unable to save him.
Dr Tanya Moore, Essex County Council's Principal Social Worker for Adult Social Care, receives an MBE for services to UK social work. Discover her three-decade career impact.
The government and police are intensifying enforcement against drink and drug driving this Christmas. Ministers warn the message is simple: never drive under the influence.
Derby County have secured defender Dion Sanderson from Birmingham City on a permanent transfer for an undisclosed six-figure fee. The centre-back has been a key player on loan this season.
Identical twin sisters from Sussex share joy after unexpectedly giving birth to their baby boys on the same day, just hours apart. Read their incredible story.
Reform UK seized minority control of Worcestershire County Council in 2025, ending two decades of Conservative rule. Discover the key events, financial crises, and political defections that reshaped the Midlands.
Diagrama Foundation reintroduces working ponies to its 100-acre West Sussex care farm, blending historical practices with modern support for adults with learning disabilities and autism.
A controversial red card for Birmingham City's Christoph Klarer has been slammed by pundits. Get the full analysis of the feisty Championship draw and the sending-offs that marred the match.
County Durham's MGL Group reports strong growth with turnover reaching £171.3m and operating profit hitting £27m. The firm is investing in green tech and positioning for future success.
Over 12,000 people oppose Vinnie Jones's plan for a luxury shooting retreat on his West Sussex farm. Campaigners say it threatens wildlife in the South Downs National Park.
Warwickshire County Council approves higher on-street parking tariffs for Leamington, Warwick, Stratford, and Kenilworth from April 2026. Find out the new costs and the debate behind them.
Councillor Jerry Roodhouse uses his personal cancer journey to champion a new health partnership for Rugby, aiming for local, compassionate care. The motion won unanimous support.
Residents in Kidsgrove battle persistent flooding for over eight years, forcing schoolchildren into the road and damaging homes. Authorities promise action.
Staffordshire County Council's Reform UK-led efficiency review identifies £2.67 million in savings, impacting mobile libraries, voluntary sector contracts, and concessionary fares. Details of the financial strategy to be published in January.
Jason Revill, 28, was caught with drugs worth £50,000 in Norwich. He asked officers for 'one last line' before being detained. Read the full court report.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's chief communications officer, Meredith Maines, has left her role after under a year. The couple have also parted ways with their PR agency. Discover the latest developments.
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.