67% Say Marriage Not Outdated, YouGov Data Shows
Despite modern trends, 67% of adults believe marriage is not outdated, with only 21% disagreeing. Couples are reimagining weddings with personal touches, not abandoning commitment.
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Birmingham mum: 'I thought I was acting in son's best interests'
Tamara Thomas, 46, was sentenced to three years and nine months for gross negligence manslaughter after her son Joshua, 12, died from untreated diabetes. She told the court she believed she was acting in his best interests.
HMRC Warns UK Households Over AI VAT Penalty Risk
HMRC warns relying on AI summaries for VAT deadlines can lead to penalties. VAT returns must be filed by the statutory due date, even on weekends or bank holidays.
Top 30 Most Misspelled Words in the UK Revealed
New data from Unscrambler.com reveals the most misspelled words in the UK, with 'colour' leading at 132,000 searches. Silent letters and tricky spellings cause confusion nationwide.
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Baby's Body Found in Rowley Regis Warehouse; Police Search for Mum
A newborn baby girl's body was discovered in a waste pile at a Rowley Regis warehouse. Police urgently seek the mother, who they believe needs help.
NatWest Warns 18-45 Year Olds: Top Summer Scams
NatWest warns young adults aged 18-45 are most vulnerable to purchase scams this summer, with investment scams causing nearly half of all losses. The bank's Scam Safe Summer campaign offers tips to stay safe.
Two British Teens Arrested in Thailand
Two 17-year-old boys from Cardiff have been arrested in Thailand. South Wales Police confirm limited information, expressing concern for families and investigating circumstances.
Influencer denied Lufthansa flight over revealing outfit
Edda Pilz, 25, was denied boarding a Lufthansa flight during a heatwave for wearing shorts and a crop top, which staff deemed too revealing, sparking debate on airline dress codes.
Police Appeal for Mother of Baby Found Dead
Police are urgently appealing for the mother of a newborn baby found dead in Rowley Regis to come forward for medical and welfare support.
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Missing girl, 13, prompts urgent police appeal
Police have issued an urgent appeal to find Nevaeh, 13, who vanished from Great Barr and has links to Birmingham city centre. Call 999 immediately if seen.
Man blocks 80-year-old woman on Tube stairs, says 'I'm relaxing'
A viral video shows a man refusing to move for an 80-year-old woman on stairs at Harrow and Wealdstone station, saying 'I'm relaxing', sparking outrage and a TfL response.
Teens Squared Up to Helpers During Brutal Attack on Girl in Dudley
A 14-year-old girl suffered black eyes and concussion in a brutal Dudley town centre attack; teens squared up to those who tried to help.
Mum smirked as she avoided prison for £120k DWP scam
Casey Webb, 45, fraudulently claimed £120,175 in Housing Benefit and Universal Credit over 13 years, spending on cinema and takeaways. She received a suspended sentence, smirking as she avoided jail.
Teenager Convicted of Birmingham Stabbing Murder
A 17-year-old boy has been found guilty of murdering 18-year-old Hamza Ali in a fatal stabbing in Birmingham. The verdict was reached after a two-week trial at the city's crown court.
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Boy Cleared of Murder in Aria Thorpe Stabbing
A 16-year-old boy has been found not guilty of murder and manslaughter for the fatal stabbing of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare, with the jury accepting his claim of accident.
Father of two set on fire over cigarettes, jury told
A father of two was tortured and set alight in a Birmingham flat after his attackers wrongly believed he had seized their cigarettes, a murder trial has heard.
Human Remains Found in Search for Teen Taylor Charlton
Human remains have been discovered in the River Taw during the search for missing teenager Taylor Charlton, who vanished 48 days ago in Barnstaple.
Trivia Answers: Anne Frank's Diary, BMW HQ, and More
June 24 trivia answers revealed: capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, BMW HQ in Munich, sitar played with mizraab, and more. Plus, on this day in 1947, Anne Frank's diary was published.
Dad Dies After Being Restrained on Jet2 Flight to Manchester Airport
Callum Kerr, a father and bareknuckle boxer from Warrington, died after being restrained on a Jet2 flight from Larnaca to Manchester Airport on June 21.
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Jailed: West Midlands teacher who sexually assaulted two children
A former West Midlands teacher has been jailed for 12 years after being convicted of sexually assaulting two children, police confirm.
HMRC Inheritance Tax Warning After Parents Give Money
A HMRC inheritance tax warning has been issued after the taxman started to pursue UK households. Gary Rycroft from BBC One programmes Rip Off Britain and Morning Live has spoken out in reply to a concerned taxpayer.
Gen Z Worry More About Aging Than Boomers, Study Reveals
A new study shows Gen Z adults aged 18-25 worry more about aging than baby boomers, with 41% fearing physical decline compared to 37% of those over 60.
Bishop Oakley Charged with Two Counts of Child Rape
Bishop David James Oakley, 70, has been charged with two counts of rape of a female under 16 following a Staffordshire Police investigation. He will appear in court on August 14.
Relatives Sought for Man with Birmingham Links
Authorities are appealing for help tracing relatives of a man with ties to Birmingham and the Black Country who has died.
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Born before 1946? £110 DWP top-up available
State pensioners born before 1946 can get a £110.75 weekly top-up from DWP if they receive less basic State Pension or none at all.
Mum fears daughter's social media withdrawal symptoms from ban
A mother from Tamworth fears her 10-year-old daughter will suffer withdrawal symptoms from a five-hour-a-day social media habit when the government's under-16 ban takes effect in spring 2027.
One in Six Adults Say Summer Fails Expectations
A new survey reveals that 1 in 6 UK adults feel summer never meets expectations, with bad weather and high costs cited as top reasons.
Murder probe after body of missing girl, 14, found
A murder investigation has been launched after the body of missing 14-year-old Lilly was discovered in Duffryn Park, Blaina, Gwent Police confirmed.
Guinea pigs dumped on Shropshire layby
A shocking discovery of dumped guinea pigs on a Shropshire layby has sparked an RSPCA investigation, with the animals found in a distressed state.
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Britain First Rally Sparks Personal Reflection on Immigration
A Britain First march in Birmingham on June 20, 2026, with chants of 'send them back,' prompts a British-Pakistani reporter to reflect on her family's contributions and challenge far-right rhetoric.
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