Pensioners £1,280 Better Off Under Burnham Triple Lock
UK state pensioners receive £1,280 more annually thanks to the Triple Lock, with PM Burnham committed to keeping it, despite EU comparisons.
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Community Donations Fund New Hospital Activities
Patients on Sunderland Ward at South Pembrokeshire Hospital benefit from new games and crafts funded by Hywel Dda Health Charities, boosting wellbeing and recovery.
DWP confirms 62 eye and ear conditions for PIP
The DWP has confirmed 62 eye and ear conditions that qualify for PIP, with rates up to £114.80 weekly, as the Timms Review prepares reforms.
Philip Kingsley Elasticizer & Gloss: Frizz-Fighting Hair Duo
Philip Kingsley's Elasticizer and Frizz-Fighting Gloss are a powerful duo for taming frizz and boosting shine. Here's how they work and why they're worth trying.
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State Pension Rise £461 for Over 73s Next Year
State pension could rise by £461 in 2027 if 4.8% increase repeats, benefiting over-73s. Burnham and Healey to confirm in Budget.
Burnham and Healey to introduce 6 pension changes next year
Labour PM appoints John Healey as Chancellor, replacing Rachel Reeves. From April 2027, unused pension funds will be subject to inheritance tax, with changes affecting estates and beneficiaries.
Five-Year-Old Letti Cole Found Dead in Worcestershire Water
Five-year-old Letti Cole, reported missing from Badsey, Worcestershire, was found unresponsive in water and pronounced dead. Police confirm no third-party involvement, as family fundraiser exceeds £7,500.
Boy hurt in Dudley two-car crash rushed to hospital
A boy was rushed to Russells Hall Hospital with potentially serious injuries after a two-car crash on Priory Road, Dudley, at 2.45pm today.
Tate Modern attack boy returns to school after surgery
A boy thrown from the Tate Modern in 2019 has returned to school after further brain surgery. His family says he is determined and brave.
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SmilePro Advanced Whitening Kit Review: At-Home Confidence
SmilePro Advanced Whitening Kit offers professional-grade results at home. Our review covers effectiveness, ease of use, and value for money.
Marston's Pubs Raise £152k for Prostate Cancer UK
Marston's pubs raised over £152,000 for Prostate Cancer UK during England's World Cup run, funding vital research and support.
Llanelli Cancer Fundraiser Raises £10,870 for Hospital
Cerith Coates, diagnosed with incurable bowel cancer, inspired friends and family to conquer the Welsh Three Peaks, raising £10,870 for Prince Philip Hospital wards that cared for him.
Miller Homes Golf Day Raises £19k for Cancer Charity
Miller Homes West Midlands raised £19,000+ for Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust at its third annual charity golf day in Warwickshire, setting a new record total.
CHILL Cancer Support Group Transforms Care in Bridgend
CHILL, a volunteer-led cancer support group in Bridgend, offers monthly meetings, care packages, and award-winning campaigns to improve patient care and workplace support.
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Wandsworth Woman Walks 42km for Mind in Cousin's Memory
Ella Williams, 24, from Wandsworth, will walk 42km across London to raise funds for mental health charity Mind after her cousin Minnie died by suicide in 2023.
Macmillan Cancer Support Centre opens in Stockport
A new drop-in Macmillan Cancer Support Centre has opened at Stepping Hill Hospital, offering free advice, information and guidance to anyone affected by cancer.
Birmingham family raise £9k after son's two cardiac arrests
A Birmingham family has raised £9,000 for Birmingham Children's Hospital after their toddler son survived two cardiac arrests and 14 months on PICU.
McCartney Pleads as Stroke Study Reveals Treatment Gap
A heartfelt plea from Mike McCartney to save Liverpool's All Together NOW! coincides with a study revealing a third of stroke survivors skip vital medication.
North Wales Doctor Wins National Award for Headache
North Wales GP Dr Karen Simpson won second prize at a national health conference for proving specialist headache care can be delivered closer to home.
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Fire breaks out at Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World in Telford
A fire has forced Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World in Telford to close on Monday 3 August, with no animals or staff injured and firefighters tackling the blaze.
Students Urged to Get MenB Vaccine Before Return
The NHS is urging Birmingham and Black Country students to get the free MenB vaccine before autumn term, with two doses needed 28 days apart and clinics available on campus.
Six Summer Rashes: Symptoms, Triggers and Treatments
A GP explains how to tell apart six common summer rashes, including heat rash, sun allergy, insect bites and intertrigo, with practical treatments and red flags.
Birmingham Subway shut after mouse droppings found
A Subway in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, has been forced to close after mouse droppings were found throughout and a live mouse was discovered in a bin.
EDF's £1m Heatwave Packs offer free fans and energy credit
EDF has launched a £1million Heatwave Relief Packs scheme giving free fans, energy credit and cooling aids to up to 10,000 vulnerable households across the UK.
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Earthquake in Spain: 4.1 Magnitude Felt in Alicante
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Murcia region of Spain today, with tremors felt across Alicante, Benidorm and Albacete. No damage has been reported so far.
Grassland Fire in Great Barr: Crews Bring Blaze
Firefighters from West Midlands Fire Service worked for several hours to control a large grassland fire in Great Barr, Birmingham. No injuries were reported.
Three wildfires hit Birmingham as drought fuels blazes
Three large wildfires hit Birmingham on Sunday, including an eight-crew blaze at Barr Beacon nature reserve, as drought conditions fuel tinder-dry grass
NHS invites over-65s for shingles vaccine
The NHS is now inviting people born before 1961 to receive the shingles vaccine after a rule change made 65-year-olds eligible for two doses.
UK Heatwave: Met Office Forecasts 31C With Amber Alert
The Met Office forecasts 31C in London on Monday, as a UKHSA amber heat health alert comes into force for four English regions between August 3 and 5.
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Two Helicopters Collide Fighting Greece Wildfires Rescue
Two helicopters collided in Greece while battling wildfires, prompting a search and rescue operation for four crew members near Psatha, Attica.
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