Pensioners to have £17 monthly deduction from payments
Thousands of state pensioners will see £17 monthly deductions from their payments after new income-based Winter Fuel Payment rules. Find out who is affected and how the HMRC clawback works.
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Isra and Miraj 2026: Key Date and UK Observance
The Night of Ascension, Isra and Miraj, falls on Friday 16 January 2026. Discover the significance, traditions, and how British Muslims mark this sacred event.
Man jailed for infecting victim with HIV in reckless act
Luke Davis, 31, from Kidderminster, has been sentenced to four years and six months for inflicting grievous bodily harm after failing to disclose his HIV status. Read the full story.
Ex-Army funeral director finds new calling in Bridgend
After 22 years in the British Army, Ian Rees found his perfect fit in funeralcare. Discover how his military discipline helps families in Bridgend during their toughest times.
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Barratt Homes Donates £1,000 to Blackburn Scout Group
Immanuel Feniscowles Scout Group in Blackburn receives a £1,000 donation for groundwork. The funds will rebuild a wall and create a base for a new hut, benefiting 50 young people and the wider community.
Iranians in Birmingham protest regime amid spy fears
Hundreds of exiled Iranians in Birmingham rallied for regime change, voicing terror for loved ones back home and fear of regime spies within their own community. Read their powerful stories.
Missing Droitwich Man Andrew Phillips Found Dead
The body of Andrew Phillips, 66, missing since September, has been found in Stoke Prior. Police confirm his death is not suspicious. Read the latest update.
Drugs haul found in Wolverhampton garden shed, two arrested
Police in Wolverhampton have arrested two people after a raid uncovered a stash of class A and B drugs hidden in a garden shed on Latch Place. Read the latest on this drugs bust.
Prison inspectors slam 'poor' conditions at HMP Featherstone
A damning report reveals 'dreary' and run-down conditions at HMP Featherstone in Staffordshire, with inspectors criticising shabby cells and bleak facilities. Read the full findings.
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Man jailed for over 4 years for infecting victim with HIV
Luke Davis, 31, has been sentenced to four years and six months for inflicting grievous bodily harm after failing to disclose his HIV status and stopping medication. Read the full court report.
Seven-year sentence for Snapchat rapist in Tamworth
Mehmet Ogur, 27, convicted of raping an 18-year-old in a park. The Kurdish-born asylum seeker was living in a Tamworth hotel. Read the full court details.
320,000 pensioners face £1,000+ 'retirement tax' bills
Over 300,000 UK state pensioners are being sent tax demands of at least £1,000. Experts warn the frozen personal allowance is creating a 'retirement tax' crisis. Read the full analysis.
Charity's £500k Lifeline for Families at Leeds Children's Hospital
Yorkshire charity Candlelighters has given more than £500,000 to Eckersley House, providing vital accommodation for families with seriously ill children at Leeds Children's Hospital since 1994.
1913 Enderby 'One Girl Strike' Story Hits Big Screen
The story of Olive Coulson, whose 1913 dismissal sparked an eight-week strike at an Enderby boot factory, is now a film. Its world premiere is at the Enderby Civic Centre on 28 February 2026.
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Charity marks 40 years supporting families with seriously ill children
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity celebrates four decades of providing unique, family-led care for those facing childhood illness. Find out how you can support their vital work as demand grows.
Five men jailed over 65 years for Darlaston shooting plot
A Birmingham gang has been sentenced to over 65 years for a plot that saw a father shot on his doorstep in Darlaston. Read the full court details and sentences here.
Schoolgirl donates hair to charity after relative's cancer
Kind-hearted Esme, 10, from Ivybridge, has donated 30cm of her hair and raised over £700 for The Little Princess Trust to help children with hair loss. Read her inspiring story.
Earl Shilton Scout Group Calls for New Volunteers
The Earl Shilton Scout Group urgently needs volunteers to support Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts. Help young people build confidence and life skills through adventure. Get involved today!
Open Your Garden to Fund Local Hospice Care
Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice urges West Surrey & NE Hants gardeners to join its Open Gardens fundraiser. Help raise vital funds for palliative care by sharing your green space.
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Benefit Fraudster Back on Universal Credit After Prison
Tsvetka Todorova, convicted in the UK's biggest DWP fraud, is receiving benefits again after early release. She vows to fight deportation. Read the full story.
Caerphilly's Christmas appeals raise £40k for community
Caerphilly Council's 2025 Operation Santa and Festive Foodbank Appeals raised more than £40,000, supporting local families. Discover how businesses and residents showed incredible generosity.
Swansea Arena Backs Wales Air Ambulance in 2026
Swansea Building Society Arena announces a major 2026 charity partnership with the Wales Air Ambulance to mark its 25th year. The venue will host fundraising events and bucket collections to support the vital £13m service.
Mum wins £144k lottery from hospital bed
Gail Wood, 54, was told she'd won £144,000 in the People's Postcode Lottery while recovering from a hysterectomy. The life-changing prize will be paid in monthly instalments of £12,000. Read her incredible story.
Brummie scoops £250k on National Lottery scratchcard
Anthony Brayson, 38, from Birmingham, has won a life-changing £250,000 on a National Lottery Silver Scratchcard. The retail manager also landed a new job and enjoyed his first Christmas off work.
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Birmingham tower block fire leads to evacuation and cannabis farm discovery
A Birmingham mother and her daughter were evacuated from Hamstead House after a fire. Police discovered a cannabis farm in a separate flat. Read the full story.
Solihull children's services rated good after reforms
Ofsted rates Solihull's children's services 'good' for the first time, marking a major transformation since the Arthur Labinjo-Hughes tragedy. Read the full report on the council's progress.
Inquests opened for Withernsea drowning tragedy heroes
Coroner opens inquests into deaths of Sarah Keeling, 45, and Mark Ratcliffe, 67, who died trying to save a 15-year-old girl swept to sea in Withernsea. Search for teenager continues.
Mum on Universal Credit saves £2,000 in a week
A 21-year-old mum-of-four on Universal Credit reveals how she saved £2,000 in the first week of 2026, sparking a mixed reaction online. Discover her methods.
10 Woodland Escapes Near Birmingham City Centre
Discover 10 stunning woodland retreats within an hour's drive of Birmingham city centre. Perfect for peaceful walks, family outings, and reconnecting with nature.
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Daily 60-second check keeps rats and mice out for good
Experts reveal a simple daily routine to prevent winter rodent infestations. Learn the key spots to check and the permanent sealant method recommended by the British Pest Control Association.
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