Leicestershire Households Get £170 Supermarket Vouchers
Struggling families in Leicestershire can claim up to £170 in free supermarket vouchers via the DWP's Household Support Fund. Find out if you're eligible and how to apply.
Struggling families in Leicestershire can claim up to £170 in free supermarket vouchers via the DWP's Household Support Fund. Find out if you're eligible and how to apply.
Mansfield Town FC players and staff, including manager Nigel Clough, visited the children's ward at King's Mill Hospital with gifts. The annual tradition aims to bring Christmas joy to young patients. Read more about this heartwarming community story.
The RAF Red Arrows team brought festive joy to Lincoln County Hospital, delivering teddy bears and gifts funded by a £1,000 fitness fundraising challenge. Read about the heartwarming visit.
Derby County are ready to make Dion Sanderson's loan move permanent in January. The defender, once written off, has revived his career under John Eustace. Read the latest transfer news.
Staffordshire County Council deployed extra guards after a Reform UK-led meeting was disrupted by protesters demanding resignations over alleged racist social media posts. Read the latest.
The DWP's Household Support Fund will pause on 19th December, with payments not restarting until 5th January 2026. Leicestershire residents are urged to check eligibility for food and fuel vouchers.
Teams from Lincolnshire & Fens reservoir projects have donated 316 gifts for children at Boston Pilgrim Hospital this Christmas. Read how this act of kindness will brighten the festive period.
A 49-year-old man had a substance thrown in his face and a 44-year-old man was stabbed in a targeted morning assault in Ferryhill, County Durham. Police are appealing for witnesses.
The jury has been discharged after failing to reach a verdict in the case of a 14-year-old girl accused of murdering a mother-of-three. A retrial is set for May 2026.
Derby County are closing in on a permanent £350,000 transfer for Birmingham City defender Dion Sanderson. Get the latest on the January move and what it means for both clubs.
County Durham's Filtronic announces a £7m order for high-performance components, boosting its position in the defence sector. The deal is expected to be worth £11m over two years.
A fundraising team conquered three Welsh peaks in 24 hours, raising over £6,000 for Glangwili Hospital's Cilgerran Children's Ward. The funds will enhance care for young patients across three counties.
Worcestershire County Council is investigating AI to ease social workers' admin burden, but councillors warn professional judgement must be preserved. Read the latest.
A vulnerable woman on 24-hour watch died after being left alone in a toilet at a Grimsby mental health facility. The inquest heard of multiple failings in her care.
Staffordshire County Council filled 15.1% fewer potholes this year. Opposition blames Reform UK's roadworks ban, while the council promises long-term improvements.
A former Birmingham doctor faces 45 charges, including sexual assault of a child, linked to his work at two NHS hospitals. Dedicated helplines are now open for concerned patients.
County Durham's Filtronic awarded £1.2m to build a high-power Ka-band amplifier, boosting next-gen satellite communications for in-flight WiFi and 5G. Read the full story.
New enforcement cameras in Exeter and Barnstaple caught thousands breaching bus lanes and gates. Drivers get warnings first, then fines. Read the latest traffic updates.
UK households urged to check electric blankets after Oxfordshire safety tests reveal over a third are dangerous. Learn how to stay safe this winter.
County Durham's Tekmar Group secures an €8m contract for a major UK offshore wind farm, boosting its order backlog to £29m. CEO Richard Turner says the firm is on a much stronger footing than a year ago. Read the full update.
Staffordshire County Council leader Ian Cooper is under urgent investigation by Reform UK after allegations of racist and bigoted social media comments. Anti-racism group Hope Not Hate published the claims.
Plans for a £340m second phase at Integra 61 in Durham, adding 3m sq ft of space, could create over 3,000 jobs and boost the regional economy by £2bn. Read the latest.
A premature baby died after being left unfed for four hours on cold, wet bedding at an understaffed Welsh neonatal unit. Coroner cites 'gross understaffing' and systemic failures.
A 70-year-old grandmother has spent over £125,000 in legal fees battling to save her self-built eco-cabin from council bulldozers. Discover her fight for a sustainable home.
Stafford town centre is set for a major transformation with plans for 100 new homes and a 100-bedroom hotel in the Eastgate area. The £30m project aims to boost the local economy and create new jobs.
A mass shooting at a children's birthday party in California leaves four dead and 14 wounded. Police are hunting the suspects in this targeted attack. Share any information.
A policy change in Devon automatically enrols eligible children for free school meals, helping over 1,300 more pupils. Discover how this initiative supports families.
Alan Shearer predicts Wolves could challenge Derby County's lowest-ever Premier League points tally as they face Aston Villa. Read the full analysis.
Surrey County Council launches £300 e-voucher scheme for state pensioners to spend in nine major supermarkets. Apply now for essential cost of living support.
The NHS issues a plea to avoid hospitals if experiencing vomiting or diarrhoea as a norovirus variant spreads. Learn the symptoms and how to protect yourself.