Staffordshire households earning under £36,000 could qualify for free heating upgrades worth up to £30,000 this winter under the Warm Homes: Local Grant scheme. Apply now to improve your home's energy efficiency.
Residents in sought-after Water Orton endure a persistent 'fishy' odour linked to HS2 tunnel work, with complaints of dust, traffic, and a declining community. Read the full story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces the Help to Save scheme is now permanent, offering Universal Credit claimants a 50% bonus on savings, up to £1,200. Learn how to apply.
Asda urges shoppers aged 60+ to spend just £1 for soup, bread & unlimited hot drinks in its cafes. The initiative runs until end of February to combat winter financial pressures.
A Warwickshire village is being 'destroyed' by HS2 construction, with a refugee saying the noise is louder than Kyiv bombs. The primary school is shrinking as families move away. Read the full story.
Struggling with post-Christmas debt? Citizens Advice offers a vital 5-step plan for UK households to regain financial control, from budgeting to the Breathing Space scheme. Get help now.
Water Orton Primary School is set to reduce its yearly intake from 45 to 30 pupils by 2027. Local MP Rachel Taylor blames HS2 disruption for families leaving the area. Read the full story.
Millions of UK households are seeing a £150 discount on energy bills this winter via the expanded Warm Home Discount scheme. Find out if you qualify and what to do.
A savvy homeowner reveals how they slashed annual bills by £1,200 using Martin Lewis's strategies, including switching energy and installing a water meter. Discover how to cut your living costs.
UK households are asked to leave cranberries off their Christmas plates to help garden birds survive the frosty winter. Experts reveal festive foods to share and avoid.
Sainsbury's is giving away free surplus fruit and vegetables on Christmas Eve to support families and cut food waste. Find out how to get involved.
RAF veteran Barrie Griffiths urges Hertfordshire residents to post messages of support for veterans this Christmas via Help for Heroes. Small gestures can combat loneliness.
For the third consecutive year, Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water staff have donated hundreds of toys and gifts to charities supporting families across Wales, ensuring children have a special Christmas.
Two men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty following a joint raid by Warwickshire Police and the RSPCA in Water Orton. One man was injured. Read the latest.
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.
The Great North Swim returns to Lake Windermere in June 2026. Join 7,500+ swimmers in the UK's premier open water event. Distances from 250m to 10k. Secure your place now.
Tottenham Hotspur releases a powerful film with Samaritans to encourage fans to seek help. New research reveals 58% of those struggling are reluctant to ask for support.
NHS Midlands urges public to use 111 for urgent medical help as junior doctors begin a five-day strike. Health Secretary's offer rejected. Key festive period impacted.
Paul Doyle sentenced to 21 years for driving into Liverpool FC title parade crowd, injuring over 100. Hero bystander Daniel Barr stopped the vehicle. Full details of the shocking incident.
Over three million more UK households now qualify for a £150 winter energy bill discount under expanded government rules. Find out if you're eligible for the vital cost-of-living support.
Wessex Water must pay £11m after regulator Ofwat found it failed to properly operate and maintain its wastewater network. The money will fund storm overflow improvements.
Avian flu confirmed at Kingsbury Water Park. Public urged not to touch birds, keep dogs on leads, and follow hygiene advice. Park remains open.
A Lloyds Banking Group volunteer from Wrexham discussed the power of employee volunteering with King Charles at Windsor Castle. The event previewed a major UK volunteering weekend in June 2025.
Durham-based water retailer Wave reports revenue growth to £555m, driven by public sector contracts and the acquisition of tech firm Infersens. Read the full financial results.
Over 260,000 households save £325 on average via WaterSure. See if you qualify for the bill cap on Universal Credit, Pension Credit & other benefits.
Amazon has discounted the trending STANLEY Quencher H2.0 water bottle by 15%. Shoppers confirm it 'lives up to the hype' with superb insulation. Grab the deal now!
Martin Lewis highlights the government's Help to Save scheme, offering a £600 tax-free bonus for low-income savers. Find out if you're eligible and how it works.
After Shane Walsh drowned in the River Severn in 2017, his wife Kirsty champions water safety. She now volunteers with rescue teams to prevent similar tragedies and create a legacy for their children.
UK households can slash energy bills by £200 a year by timing showers to two short pop songs. Get the playlist and see how to cut costs as bills rise in January.
A small plumbing leak can quickly escalate into major water damage. Learn why acting fast is crucial and how to connect with vetted local plumbers for a free, no-obligation quote.