Mum Gets £50k in Benefits, Tells Trolls to Fund Her Lifestyle
A stay-at-home mother of three, Vicki Hancock, receives over £50,000 annually from four DWP benefits and has sparked controversy by telling critics to keep working to fund her lifestyle.
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WASPI Women Await Legal Update in £2,950 Pension Fight
Women in the WASPI campaign are preparing for a major legal meeting amid their ongoing fight for £2,950 compensation payouts from the DWP, following a 2024 Ombudsman report that identified historic injustice in state pension age communication failures.
Sunshine Fund Approves £36,000 for Disability Equipment
The Sunshine Fund has approved 25 applications totalling nearly £36,000 for specialist equipment for children with disabilities in the North East. The charity also announces upcoming fundraising events including a trek, 5k run, and Great North Run spaces.
Ian Huntley Declared Blind Following Prison Attack
Soham murderer Ian Huntley has been declared blind after a brutal prison assault left him with severe head injuries. The 52-year-old remains in serious condition in hospital.
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Man, 19, Shot in Rochdale, Police Investigation Underway
A 19-year-old man has been hospitalized with suspected life-changing leg injuries after a shooting in Rochdale. Armed police responded to Beswicke Royds Street at 3:20 pm, with road closures and a vehicle fire linked to the investigation.
Police Hunt Bikers After Sutton Coldfield Shooting
West Midlands Police are appealing for information on illegal bikers linked to a shooting in Sutton Coldfield that left a man in his 20s critically injured and a woman with minor wounds.
Two Teens Arrested in Smethwick Mosque Murder Probe
West Midlands Police have arrested two teenagers, aged 16 and 17, in connection with the fatal stabbing of 18-year-old Zeshan Afzal outside a Smethwick mosque last month.
Wanted Man with Midlands Links Sparks Police Warning
Thames Valley Police are urgently seeking Michael McDonagh, 26, wanted for prison recall and a rape investigation, with known links to Coventry and South Oxfordshire.
Man Jailed for Deleting App, Police Defend Zero-Tolerance Approach
A Midlands man has been sentenced to two years and eight months in prison for breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order by deleting a social networking app. Police state they will never apologise for their strict enforcement of such orders.
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Nottingham School Stabbing: 15-Year-Old Injured, Police Investigate
A 15-year-old boy was stabbed at Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology, sustaining serious injuries. Police have arrested another 15-year-old and confirm no link to 'School Wars' social media trend.
Man Jailed for Indecent Bus Stop Act and Church Threats
Mohammed El-Deihi has been sentenced to one year and 10 months in prison for multiple offenses including indecent exposure and making threats to kill at a church.
Spring Clean Sustainably: Donate to Age UK Lincoln
Donate unwanted items to Age UK Lincoln's charity shop this spring. Your donations reduce landfill waste, save CO2, and fund vital services for lonely older people through the charity's Telephone Friendship Service and helplines.
Ian Huntley in Serious Condition After Prison Attack (05.03.2026)
Ian Huntley, the Soham murderer, is still hospitalized in serious condition a week after being assaulted with a metal bar at HMP Frankland. Police confirm no change in his status.
Gen Z: UK Becoming a 'Nanny State'
A new survey reveals 47% of Gen Z adults think the UK government is overreaching on personal lifestyle choices, with bans on disposable vapes and calorie labelling cited as examples.
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Birmingham Rapist Jailed for 16 Years for Preying on Teens
Kassam Hussain from Handsworth Wood has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after being found guilty of nine offences including rape, sexual assault and abduction against vulnerable teenage girls.
Birmingham's World Book Day 2026: 37 Amazing Homemade Costumes
Birmingham families have impressed with 37 creative homemade costumes for World Book Day 2026, featuring characters like Elmer, Paddington Bear, and Harry Potter's Mandrake.
Sue Radford Slammed for 'Tone Deaf' Dubai Holiday Comments
Sue Radford from 22 Kids and Counting faces backlash after complaining about a cancelled Dubai holiday during the Middle East crisis, with fans calling her remarks insensitive.
UK Drug Lord: Smuggled More Cocaine Than Pablo Escobar
Andrew Pritchard, once Britain's biggest drug smuggler, reveals in his new book how he shipped hundreds of millions in narcotics using corrupt customs officers, and now warns youth against criminal life.
Britney Spears Arrested for DUI, Court Appearance Set
Pop icon Britney Spears has allegedly been arrested for driving under the influence in California, with reports indicating she was released and is due in court in May.
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Solihull's Oldest Man, WWII Hero, Dies at 105
Tributes pour in for Geoffrey Doyle, a 105-year-old World War Two veteran believed to be Solihull's oldest man, who served in the invasion of Italy and lived an extraordinary life across three continents.
Burglar's Forgotten Torch Leads to Arrest in Subway Break-in
A burglar who smashed into a Subway shop in Sutton-in-Ashfield and stole cash left behind a crucial piece of evidence—his torch—which police used to identify and arrest him within a month.
Scottish Dancers Raise £600 for Cancer Charity
A local Scottish Country Dancing group in Aylestone has raised £600 for Hope Against Cancer through a fundraising dance and festive donations in lieu of Christmas cards.
Chainsaw Used in Dudley Drugs Raid, Man Arrested
West Midlands Police executed a raid in Halesowen, using a chainsaw to cut through a door, uncovering a large haul of suspected class A and B drugs, cash, and phones. A 32-year-old man was arrested.
Rhyl Fundraiser Surprised by Child's Daffodil Donation
John Williams, an 88-year-old veteran fundraiser from Rhyl Rotary Club, was collecting for Marie Curie when eight-year-old Ivy Wilkinson gave him a mini-daffodil plant, marking the charity's 40th Great Daffodil Appeal anniversary.
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Walsall Assault: Man Charged with Five Offences After Town Centre Incident
A 59-year-old Walsall man has been charged with five offences, including possession of a knife and common assault, following an alleged attack near the Saddlers Shopping Centre. He is due in court.
Langley Streets and Park Dedicated to Fallen Soldiers
A poignant dedication service in Langley will honor Fusilier Lee Rigby, Corporal Joel Halliwell, and Lance Corporal Scott Hetherington by naming streets and a park in their memory.
Urgent Appeal for Missing 21-Year-Old Keeley in Birmingham
Birmingham Police have launched an urgent appeal to locate 21-year-old Keeley, who was last seen on Wednesday evening. Authorities are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare and are asking the public for assistance.
Universal Credit claimant loses £320 in DWP childcare row
A mother on Universal Credit claims the DWP broke a promise by reimbursing only £80 of £400 childcare costs, leaving her £320 poorer and accusing the system of misleading parents.
Lucinda and Sean Still Together After Love Island All Stars
Lucinda Strafford and Sean Stone, who finished fourth on Love Island All Stars 2026, remain a couple post-villa. Their social media posts and recent interviews confirm their ongoing romance.
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British Woman Faces Life Sentence in Dubai on Drug Charges
Antonia Bettridge, 25, from St Helens, detained in Dubai on drug charges that could lead to life imprisonment and a heavy fine, with her family expressing deep concern amid regional instability.
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