Community
Daughter Steals £40K from Mother with Motor Neurone Disease, Avoids Jail Term
A woman with Motor Neurone Disease was defrauded of over £40,000 by her daughter, who served as her carer. The daughter avoided jail despite leaving her mother penniless and facing eviction, causing a family rift.
Business
Under-65 Savers Face Final £20k ISA Year Before Allowance Cut
The new tax year brings a final opportunity for savers under 65 to use the full £20,000 cash ISA allowance before it drops to £12,000 next April, while over-65s retain the higher limit.
Culture
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Viral Film Sparks 'Vanity Vandal' Trend Among Beauty Fans
A viral documentary-style film by e.l.f. Cosmetics has beauty fans embracing the term 'vanity vandals' as they indulge in affordable, high-quality makeup products, highlighting obsession and excess in beauty collections.
Politics
Lichfield to Get Region's First Pet Crematorium at Former Vet Clinic
A planning application has been submitted to convert a former veterinary clinic in Lichfield into a pet cremation facility, which would be the only such service in the local area. The proposal includes operating hours from 8am to 6pm and aims to create at
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Health
Blue Light Glasses Improve Sleep and Reduce Headaches
Shoppers report better sleep quality and fewer headaches after using blue light blocking glasses in the evening. The eyewear filters harmful light to support natural melatonin production.
Watchdogs Ban Misleading Menopause and PCOS Supplement Ads
The Advertising Standards Authority has banned five major supplement campaigns for making false health claims about menopause and PCOS, urging women to seek evidence-based guidance.
14 Birmingham Restaurants Get Zero Hygiene Rating
A total of 14 Birmingham restaurants and takeaways have been issued the lowest possible hygiene rating of zero, indicating urgent improvement is necessary. The list includes establishments inspected in February 2026.
Cancer Survivor Becomes Children's Nurse to Help Others
Dan Laird, diagnosed with leukaemia at age six, has become a children's nurse after beating cancer. Now 33, he works on a Midlands ward, using his experience to support sick kids and their families.
PIP Payments Increase from Today as DWP Implements Uprating
Personal Independence Payment claimants will see higher weekly rates from next week, with the maximum annual increase reaching £364. The DWP's annual adjustment aligns with inflation figures.
