Pensioners' £2,530 December Freebies & Discounts
State pensioners can claim over £2,500 in freebies and discounts this December, from free prescriptions to help with energy bills. Check your eligibility now.
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Stockport Pyramid gala raises £25k for Stepping Hill Hospital
A lavish charity dinner at Stockport's Royal Nawaab Pyramid raised over £25,000 for Stepping Hill Hospital's NHS charity. The funds will support neonatal care and hospital gardens.
Osbourne Family in Birmingham for Ozzy's Posthumous Award
On what would have been Ozzy Osbourne's 77th birthday, his family returns to his Birmingham birthplace to receive the Lord Mayor's Award and Books of Condolence. Read the touching tribute.
Woman reveals why rapist targeted her in Midlands attack
A woman raped three times by Audrius Zukauskas has spoken out. The 55-year-old was given a 12-year sentence. Read the victim's powerful statement.
Bargain Advent Calendars Still Available in December
December is here but it's not too late to grab a cut-price advent calendar. Supermarkets like Heron Foods, Iceland, and B&M are selling popular chocolate calendars for as little as 75p.
Body found in Leicester's Maris Play Park
Leicestershire Police are investigating after a woman's body was discovered in Maris Play Park, Leicester. The death is not being treated as suspicious. Read the latest updates.
TV Host's DNA Reveals Centuries of Family History
TalkTV's Peter Cardwell used a MyHeritage DNA kit, uncovering a saga of ancient ancestry, a lost WWII great-uncle, and living relatives across the globe. Discover your own story.
Chancellor's Tax Promise for State Pensioners
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges state pension-only retirees won't pay income tax this Parliament, addressing the frozen allowance issue. Read the full details and implications.
Search for missing Loughborough student Aryan Sharma
A major search is underway for missing Loughborough University student Aryan Sharma, 20. Police and specialist divers are searching the River Soar. His family have made an emotional plea for information.
Pedestrian dies in collision outside The Bull Inn, Worcester
A woman has died after a collision with a car on Droitwich Road, Worcester. Emergency services attended but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
82% of Drivers Want Alcohol Interlocks Fitted in UK Cars
New RAC data shows overwhelming public support for alcohol interlock devices to combat repeat drink-driving. Discover the findings and what it means for road safety.
Machete attack at Merry Hill shopping centre
A 17-year-old boy was chased and stabbed at the Merry Hill shopping centre on Black Friday. Centre management reassures shoppers as police make an arrest. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Fines for pavement parking in Bilston
Police in Bilston have issued fines to two drivers for blocking the pavement. A Fiat Doblo van and a Peugeot 207 were ticketed in Dale Street as part of a local crackdown.
Deported twice, man jailed after third illegal UK entry
Emirjon Gjuta, 34, has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for illegally re-entering the UK after being deported twice. Read the full details of the case here.
Birmingham's Rudy's gives free pizza for charity toys
Rudy's pizzerias in Birmingham are swapping any pizza for a new toy to support Cash for Kids this Christmas. Donate between Dec 1-4, 2025. Get your free slice for a great cause!
Monday Quiz: TV, History, and General Knowledge
Challenge yourself with our Monday quiz! Questions range from children's TV to Roman numerals. Plus, check the answers to last week's St. Andrew's Day special. How many can you get right?
CCTV image released after Stourbridge shop robbery
West Midlands Police are appealing for help to identify a man after a robbery at a shop in Sandringham Place, Stourbridge, on September 2. Staff tried to stop him.
Bus station rapist jailed for 12-year extended sentence
Audrius Zukauskas, 55, raped and beat a woman he met at Hanley Bus Station. He received a 12-year extended sentence at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court. Read the full report.
Women named after fatal Derbyshire crash, boy injured
Amie Pearson, 26, and Chelsea Carlisle, 29, died in a collision in Pleasley. A nine-year-old boy suffered serious injuries. Police appeal for witnesses.
DWP brings forward state pension for Christmas holidays
State pension payments due on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day will arrive early. Check the new dates and learn how the Triple Lock affects you in April.
Driver jailed for 6 years after fatal crash kills girl
Veselin Dudenski killed Elsie Gascoigne in a head-on collision. The 39-year-old, now facing deportation, was sentenced at Lincoln Crown Court. Read the full story.
State pension tax freeze creates 'means-testing by proxy'
A pensions expert condemns the government's tax threshold freeze as unfair 'means-testing by proxy', creating a two-tier system for retirees. Read the full analysis.
£10 Christmas Bonus Paid to UK State Pensioners
Millions of state pensioners and people on disability benefits are receiving a £10 Christmas Bonus from the DWP. Find out who qualifies and why campaigners say it's not enough.
Migrants cancel DWP benefits over settlement fears
A low-paid carer cancels her family's benefits, including her autistic daughter's DLA, fearing new immigration rules will block her UK settlement. Experts warn of widespread discrimination.
Insulation cuts threaten jobs and leave homes cold
Experts warn cutting the £1.3bn ECO insulation scheme will plunge households into fuel poverty and cost 10,000 skilled jobs. Read why industry leaders are urging a rethink.
MPs Question Police Over Maccabi Tel Aviv Fan Ban
West Midlands Police face a parliamentary inquiry over the controversial decision to ban Israeli fans from a Villa Park match, amid claims of antisemitism and false intelligence.
Birmingham's Botanical Gardens Winter Light Trail Opens
Explore Luminate, the dazzling illuminated trail at Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Running until 1 Jan 2026, it's a glowing winter escape. See the stunning gallery.
£100 Cost of Living Vouchers for Nottingham Households
10,000 Nottingham households can apply for a £100 supermarket voucher from today to help with the cost of living. Find out if you're eligible and how to apply before the deadline.
OAPs hit with 8% interest on Labour's property levy
Cash-poor pensioners could be charged 8% interest on deferred payments for Labour's new 'high value council tax surcharge'. Experts warn of a debt trap for asset-rich retirees.
Liverpool parade attack victims share trauma after guilty plea
Exclusive accounts from survivors of the Liverpool victory parade attack reveal lasting physical and psychological trauma. Discover their stories and the road to recovery.
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