Glasgow to trial car-free 'People First Zone' in 2026
Glasgow City Council will launch an 18-month trial of a 'People First Zone' in early 2026, restricting private vehicles to prioritise pedestrians. Share your views in the consultation.
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Man's 'migraines' were incurable brain cancer
Andi Peel's headaches were dismissed as stress. He died from glioblastoma. His mum has raised over £53,000 for Brain Tumour Research, backing a new £2.6m AI research centre in Nottingham.
Mum backs £2.6m brain tumour research centre after son's death
A Leicestershire mum supports a new £2.6m brain tumour research centre in Nottingham, three years after losing her son to glioblastoma. The centre aims to find a cure for the aggressive cancer.
MP demands probe into Dudley health centre closure row
Dudley MP Sonia Kumar calls for an external audit, alleging the council planned to close Ladies Walk Centre. Council leader Patrick Harley denies the claims. Read the full story.
M&S confirms no plans for Sutton Coldfield town centre return
Marks & Spencer has responded to calls for a town centre comeback, stating it has 'no plans' to return to Sutton Coldfield. Discover why and what's next for the Gracechurch Centre.
Sign Up for Leicestershire's Race for Life with 30% Off
Cancer Research UK's Race for Life events return to Leicestershire & Rutland in 2026. Sign up in January for 30% off entry. Join the fight against cancer.
£100k Grant to Predict Cancer from Harmless Lumps
A Cambridge researcher is using a £99,965 grant to analyse genetic clues in benign growths, aiming to save lives by distinguishing harmless lumps from deadly cancers. Read about the breakthrough.
Traitors Star Urges West Midlands to Join Race for Life
Traitors winner Leanne Quigley urges public to sign up for Cancer Research UK's Race for Life events across the West Midlands. Use code RFL26NY for 30% off entry in January.
£98 Energy Vouchers for Nottingham - Apply by Sunday
Nottingham City Council offers 1,000 £98 energy vouchers via the DWP Household Support Fund. Apply before midnight Sunday, 11 January 2026. Details inside.
UK Funeral Costs Vary by £4,000 in Postcode Lottery
A shocking new study finds the price of a traditional funeral varies by nearly £4,000 across Britain, with London burial costs soaring to over £9,000. Discover the regional disparities and hidden fees.
Ex-Tiswas star drums for cancer research at 82
Peter Tomlinson, 82, a former Tiswas presenter and prostate cancer survivor, is drumming to raise another £1 million for Cancer Research UK after benefiting from a groundbreaking radiotherapy trial. Discover his inspiring story.
Lack of Grade A Space Holds Back Welsh Industrial Investment
New Knight Frank research reveals a sharp drop in large industrial take-up in Wales for 2025, driven by a critical shortage of modern Grade A space. Discover the market trends and future developments.
Woman's year-long half marathon challenge for brain tumours
Rebecca John, 37, from Gloucester, will run a half marathon every month in 2026 to fundraise for Brain Tumour Research, inspired by her brother and friend's diagnoses.
Bellway staff raise £60k+ for cancer research and local causes
Employees at Bellway Thames Gateway raised over £57,000 for Cancer Research UK and £3,300 for local charities in 2025 through golf days, hikes, and other events. Discover their inspiring community efforts.
Nottingham hospital A&E evacuated after fire
A fire at Queen's Medical Centre's Emergency Department forced an evacuation on Friday night. The department was fully operational by Saturday afternoon with no casualties.
Big Band's £400 Donation Boosts Brain Injury Support
Belvoir Big Band presents £400 to Headway Nottingham, aiding brain injury recovery. The charity offers vital support at QMC. Discover how music helps the community.
UK First-Time Buyer Mortgage Hits Record £210,800
First-time buyers in the UK borrowed a record average of £210,800 in the year to September 2025, accounting for 20% of all housing market spending. Discover the driving factors behind this surge.
Surgeon awarded OBE for pioneering kidney transplant
Professor Michael Nicholson receives OBE for normothermic machine perfusion, a technique he pioneered in Leicester, transforming transplant medicine and saving lives.
70% of sole traders unprepared for HMRC's MTD shake-up
From April 2026, sole traders earning over £50,000 must adopt HMRC's Making Tax Digital. Research reveals 70% are unprepared, risking compliance issues. Learn how to adapt.
Trafford Centre car park chaos traps shoppers for hours
Furious shoppers were trapped in gridlocked car parks at the Trafford Centre for over two hours. Read about the traffic hell that caused major delays and a public safety outcry.
Trafford Centre car park chaos strands shoppers for hours
Shoppers faced 'gridlock hell' at the Trafford Centre as car park chaos left them stuck for hours. One woman had to direct traffic. Read the full story of the post-Christmas sales nightmare.
Cost of raising a child in UK soars to £249,000
New research shows the cost of raising a child to 18 has surged to £249,000, with childcare and teen years being the most expensive. Discover the full breakdown and expert analysis.
Diabetes Drug Trial for Aneurysms in UK
A major UK trial is investigating if metformin, a cheap diabetes medication, can stop the growth of deadly abdominal aortic aneurysms, offering new hope to thousands of patients.
Tamworth completes £21.6m town centre regeneration
Tamworth's £21.65m regeneration project is finished, linking historic sites and creating new spaces for business to boost footfall. See the transformation.
Five areas of Walsall town centre transformation revealed
Walsall Council unveils a 15-year framework to regenerate five key areas, including new homes, a relocated arena, and canal kayaking. Discover the full vision for 2026-2040.
Boy survives brain tumour after acid reflux misdiagnosis
Reggie Davison, 4, from West Yorkshire, beat a life-threatening medulloblastoma after initial symptoms were dismissed. Read his family's incredible story of survival and hope.
Police Save Man Found Unconscious in Car in Nottingham
Quick-thinking Nottinghamshire Police officers performed CPR on a man in his 30s found slumped in his car on Woodhouse Way. Read how their decisive actions saved a life.
Norwich man's 20.26-hour run for brain tumour research
Jack Syder-Mills from Norwich will run six consecutive half marathons starting New Year's Eve to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research, inspired by his sister's diagnosis. Support his challenge.
Five arrested after Nottingham city centre street brawl
Five men arrested after a violent street fight in Nottingham city centre shocked Christmas shoppers. Police seek witnesses to the Wollaton Street affray.
Teen's life with rare achromatopsia in shades of grey
Avi Krishnan, 13 from Pinner, sees the world in shades of grey due to achromatopsia. His family supports Fight for Sight's Christmas appeal to fund sight loss research and gene therapy trials.
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