AI for social workers: Council explores tech amid concerns
Worcestershire County Council is investigating AI to ease social workers' admin burden, but councillors warn professional judgement must be preserved. Read the latest.
Worcestershire County Council is investigating AI to ease social workers' admin burden, but councillors warn professional judgement must be preserved. Read the latest.
A UK mobile user discovered he was overpaying by £468 annually after his contract ended. Ofcom warns millions are in the same boat. Learn how to check your bill and switch to save.
Dudley Council faces a 300% rise in adult safeguarding cases, deploys drones against off-road bikes, and sparks a £10k spending row. Explore this week's key developments.
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.
Shanice Bennett, 26, was told a breast lump was likely a blocked milk duct. It was stage four terminal cancer. She's now living her bucket list.
Dudley Council faces a 300% surge in adult safeguarding reports over ten years, with self-neglect the top concern, while care provider market struggles. Read the full report.
A landmark former Marks & Spencer store in Walsall town centre will be converted into a new Adult Learning Centre for over 700 students, marking the 'first step' in the town's regeneration.
Walsall Council will decide this week whether to approve plans transforming the former Marks & Spencer into a new Adult Learning Centre for 750 students.
A claimant's experience reveals stark contrast between DWP's PIP and Scotland's ADP, highlighting a more humane, conversational assessment process. Discover the difference.
Upgrade your phone for Christmas without the cost. Vodafone's SIM-only plans offer unlimited data and global roaming for a faster, more reliable experience.
Vodafone's new Black Friday SIM-only deal provides unlimited 5G data and global roaming in 83 countries, solving expensive mobile costs abroad. Save up to £216 over two years.
Somers Wood Caravan Park in Meriden has been crowned the West Midlands' best caravan park and best adult-only site. Discover this award-winning retreat just 30 minutes from Birmingham.
Grandparents who provided childcare during the October half-term could be eligible for five key payments worth up to £19,151. Discover how to boost your finances.
Review of the Shine portable wind turbine, a compact device for harvesting clean energy outdoors. Discover its pros, cons, and potential for UK campers seeking reliable power.
Adults with learning disabilities or autism in Middlesbrough can discover local support services at a free event on November 18. Enjoy live music, crafts, and free refreshments.
The Jackery Explorer 500 V2 power station offers major upgrades including faster charging and safer batteries. Get this Black Friday deal for outdoor adventures.
66,000 people will get their final DWP Disability Living Allowance payment in December as benefits transfer to Scottish Adult DLA. Check your status now.
NatWest launches shared ownership mortgages and eases criteria for new builds and interest-only loans, aiming to help more customers achieve home ownership. Discover the new options.
Grandparents who provided childcare during the October half-term could boost their state pension by £6,600. Learn how to apply for Specified Adult Childcare Credits.
Discover how the Jackery Explorer 1000 portable power station with solar panels provides reliable electricity for adventures, emergencies and outdoor work across the UK.
Discover how a dedicated former teacher and care leader earned prestigious gold recognition for transforming workforce development through innovative training programmes.
Discover inclusive outdoor experiences this autumn with Woodcraft Folk's accessible camps in the beautiful Peak District. Perfect for families, young people and adults seeking adventure.
Everything you need to know about when and where to watch the next explosive episodes of Hazbin Hotel Season 2, including UK release times and what to expect from the continuing hellish drama.
A seemingly healthy young man from Birmingham receives devastating terminal cancer diagnosis after what he thought was a persistent cough, urging others to listen to their bodies.
A vulnerable Birmingham man with cerebral palsy suffered seven months of brutal attacks by a teenage gang who subjected him to horrific violence and humiliation in his own home.
A Manchester homelessness charity is urgently fundraising to transform an empty property into a sanctuary for vulnerable women facing housing crisis.
After beating cancer twice, an inspirational mother of four is chasing her lifelong ambition to become a teacher, proving that resilience and determination can overcome any obstacle.