Universal Credit: Millions Miss £446 April Boost
Millions on Universal Credit will not receive a £446 inflation-busting boost in April 2026 as new rates take effect, with most payments delayed until May due to DWP payment cycles.
Category : Community
Police Appeal After Teenager Assaulted on Tipton Canal
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a teenager was sexually assaulted along a canal in Tipton on Monday morning. Officers have released an image of a man they wish to speak to.
Life Sentence for Nottingham Man Who Murdered Ex-Partner
Adedapo Adegbola, 40, has been sentenced to life with a minimum 25-year term for the brutal murder of Stephanie Irons, 23, in her Mapperley flat. The court heard he was 'obsessed' and 'bitter' after their relationship ended.
Essex Freemasons Win High Sheriff's Award for Community Work
The Essex Freemasons have received the esteemed Essex High Sheriff's Award, recognising their extensive and lasting contributions to communities across the county through various charitable initiatives.
AI Voice Cloning Scams Target UK Elderly
Criminals are using AI to clone voices during fake surveys, then authorise fraudulent direct debits. National Trading Standards warns older people are particularly vulnerable.
Universal Credit: £608 Monthly Boost for Families
Major changes to Universal Credit rules will see larger families receive up to £608 extra per month as the two-child benefit cap is abolished, impacting over 1.6 million children.
Dudley Man Charged with Terrorism Offences
A 20-year-old man from Lye, Dudley, has been charged with disseminating terrorism materials and possession of an article for terrorist purposes following a counter-terror police operation.
Liberty Poole Reveals Being Followed to Car by Predator
Birmingham reality TV star Liberty Poole has opened up about a frightening experience where she was followed to her car, confirming her fears about being a woman alone in public.
Welsh Walker's 11,000 Daily Steps for Prostate Cancer UK
Luke, 23 from South Wales, is walking 11,000 steps daily in March for Prostate Cancer UK's virtual fundraiser, aiming to raise £300 in memory of his grandfather.
Teen Admits Murdering Mother in Prestatyn
An 18-year-old from Prestatyn has pleaded guilty to murdering his mother, Angela Shellis, whose body was found near a nature reserve footpath last October.
AI Voice-Cloning Scam Targets UK Bank Accounts
National Trading Standards issues urgent warning about sophisticated AI voice-cloning scams targeting vulnerable UK residents through fake lifestyle survey calls.
Garden of Light: Newark's Free Spring Illumination Event
A new large-scale event, Garden of Light, will transform Newark town centre on 7 March with illuminated art, live performances, and interactive activities for all ages.
West Midlands Police Get New 10-Shot Taser First
West Midlands Police have become one of the first UK forces to deploy the new Axon Taser 10, featuring 10-shot capacity and double the effective range of previous models to enhance officer and public safety.
Police Stop Motorbike Ride-Out with Tactical Contact in Leeds
West Yorkshire Police arrested a suspect after a dramatic chase through Leeds streets, using tactical contact to knock a rider from his motorbike during a dangerous group ride-out.
Paul Potts Heartbroken Over Sudden Death of Dog Hunter
Opera singer Paul Potts announces the sudden passing of his chocolate labrador Hunter while performing abroad, sharing emotional tribute on social media.
Valentine's Day Romance Scam Warning for UK
UK consumers warned about sophisticated Valentine's Day romance scams and fake shopping sites. Experts reveal fraudsters use AI, fake profiles, and delivery texts to steal money and data.
Police Appeal After Major Tool Haul Seized in Smethwick
West Midlands Police are urgently seeking the rightful owners of a large quantity of power tools recovered from a Smethwick address, with a man arrested and bailed in connection.
State Pension Rise: £575 vs £400 Increase for Retirees
New state pension rates for 2026/27 confirmed: four million on new full pension get £575 rise while others on basic pension receive £400 increase, widening the gap between pension types.
£35k Illegal Cigarettes Seized in Shirley Shop Raid
Police and Trading Standards officers have confiscated illegal cigarettes and tobacco worth £35,000 from a shop on Stratford Road in Shirley, following community concerns.
Electric Pruners Make Winter Gardening Easier
Monty Don recommends late winter pruning for stronger spring growth. Electric secateurs from Amazon, Bosch and Vonhaus receive positive reviews from gardeners with mobility issues.
Braintree Youth Club Gets £10k Grant for Safety
The Third Space Youth CIC in Braintree receives £10,346 from Essex's Violence and Vulnerability Unit to expand its Friday night youth club, offering safe activities for 50 young people.
Teen Mum's Street Attack Causes Permanent Eye Damage
A young mother from the Midlands has received a suspended sentence after a violent street assault left a man with permanent vision loss following a nightclub altercation.
Historic Home Becomes Safe Haven for Homeless Veterans
South Yorkshire charity Help 4 Homeless Veterans purchases its first property, a historic five-bedroom home in Rotherham, to provide transitional housing and support for veterans facing homelessness.
Princess of Wales Surprises Tŷ Hafan Shop in Lampeter
The Princess of Wales made an unexpected visit to a Tŷ Hafan children's hospice charity shop in Lampeter, engaging warmly with staff and volunteers during a brief but memorable stop.
Derby Man Jailed After Gun Found in Freezer
Daniel Davenport, 45, has been sentenced to five years in prison after police discovered a converted firearm and ammunition-making kit in his freezer following a street altercation in Chellaston.
RSPCA Rehomes 343 Pets in 2025, Seeks Foster Help
RSPCA Southport, Ormskirk and District Branch reports a successful 2025 with 343 cats and dogs rehomed, highlighting the transformative power of fostering and appealing for carers for larger breed dogs.
Rapist Captured After Seven Months on Run in Ireland
Flauberd Njumbe, 31, has been sentenced to six years after being extradited from Ireland for rape and sexual assault offences in the Midlands.
Three More Midlands Men Charged Over Dissident Plot
Three additional men from the Midlands have been charged in connection with alleged plots to attack Pakistani dissidents at their UK homes in Cambridgeshire and Buckinghamshire.
Leicester Student Recalls Scream Before Fatal Stabbing
A student working near Oxford Street in Leicester describes hearing a scream moments before a man in his 20s was fatally stabbed. Police have arrested an 18-year-old on suspicion of murder.
DMU Student Named in Tributes After Leicester Stabbing
A De Montfort University student has been named in floral tributes after a fatal stabbing near the Leicester campus. An 18-year-old man remains in custody on suspicion of murder.
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