Community
Machete Attack in Bolton Shop Sends Children Fleeing as Thug Jailed
Dale Dean, 26, has been sentenced to six years for a violent machete attack in a Bolton corner shop that left victims injured and children scrambling for safety.
Business
Lloyds Banking Group to Shut 168 Branches Across UK in Major High Street Shake-Up
Lloyds Banking Group confirms 168 branch closures over the next two years, impacting Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland. Experts highlight alternatives like shared banking hubs and community bankers.
Culture
Cardiff Celebrates St David's Day with Citywide Music Sessions and Market Nights
Cardiff marks St David's Day with special music sessions across grassroots venues and Market Nights at the historic central market, celebrating Welsh culture and local talent.
Politics
Chancellor Rachel Reeves Confirms £117 Energy Bill Cut for All UK Households
Millions of UK households will see energy bills fall by £117 on average from April 1, as Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms the new Energy Price Cap. The reduction, though lower than initial targets, offers relief amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Sport
Health
Model Crowdfunds After Breast Implant Complication
Samantha Grant, 39, from Sheffield, is raising funds for £15,000 surgery after her left breast implant 'bottomed out', causing unevenness and distress.
BBL Victim's Family React to 'Lip King' Jordan Parke's Death
The family of Alice Webb, who died from a Brazilian Butt Lift procedure, share mixed emotions as Jordan Parke, arrested over her death, passes away before trial. Two new arrests made in connection with Parke's death.
Emergency crews find no incident after major West Bromwich alert
A major emergency response was scrambled to Charlemont Road in West Bromwich after a 999 call, but firefighters and ambulance crews arrived to find no patients or signs of an incident.
Moondance Cancer Awards 2026: Nominations Open for NHS Wales
Nominations are now open for the biennial Moondance Cancer Awards, honouring individuals and teams across NHS Wales for exceptional cancer care. The 2026 ceremony will be held in Cardiff.
Dementia Matron Runs 10K for Hospital Care After Mum's Diagnosis
Jenine Kelly, a dementia matron at Wirral University Teaching Hospital, is tackling the Mersey Tunnel 10K to raise funds for dementia care, motivated by her mother's young-onset diagnosis at age 59.