Southport funeral director celebrates 40 years of service
Michael Rushton, of M Rushton Funeral Directors, celebrates 40 years in the profession, having supported thousands of families in Southport since 1986.
Category : Health
DWP confirms 32 heart conditions for PIP ahead of reforms
The DWP confirms 32 heart and vascular conditions qualify for PIP, with the Timms Review set to recommend reforms to Andy Burnham.
HMRC £200 Child Benefit rule for £60k+ earners
HMRC confirms Child Benefit charge for individuals earning over £60,000. The charge is 1% of benefit per £200 above threshold, with full repayment at £80,000.
State Pension age rise to 68 for post-1977 births
People born after 5 April 1977 may see their State Pension age rise to 68 under current legislation, with the timetable for the increase from 67 to 68 potentially changing due to future reviews.
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1p Over £35,000 Loses Entire Winter Fuel Payment
State pensioners earning 1p over £35,000 lose their entire Winter Fuel Allowance under DWP cliff-edge rules, Martin Lewis warns. Payments up to £300.
HMRC confirms £180 Child Benefit payments in August
HMRC will issue Child Benefit payments up to £180 before end of August. Parents receive £27.05 weekly for eldest child, £17.90 for each extra child.
Council tax discount rule for dementia carers underpublicised
A man with vascular dementia received a 100% council tax discount and £5,989.30 backdated refund after Martin Lewis highlighted a little-known rule on BBC Sounds.
Sensory room opens at Chelmsford and Essex Centre for neurodiverse patients
A new sensory-adapted room at the Chelmsford and Essex Centre offers neurodiverse patients a calm space to wait, meet clinicians, or regulate emotions, improving engagement with mental health care.
New bench at South Pembrokeshire Hospital for rest and reflection
A new bench, funded by Hywel Dda Health Charities, has been installed in the communal garden at South Pembrokeshire Hospital, offering patients, staff, and visitors a peaceful spot for rest and reflection.
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Teens Unite in Co-op's £3bn National Lottery campaign
Broxbourne charity Teens Unite Fighting Cancer features in a national campaign marking £3 billion raised for good causes through Co-op stores, highlighting its £231,000 funding since 2017.
Tributes to 'rare diamond' mum killed in Neath crash
Lynne Trump, 45, died in a motorcycle crash on the A4109 near Cefn Coed Colliery on August 16. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Three in hospital after Solihull two-car crash
Three people were taken to Heartlands Hospital after a serious two-car crash on Ashleigh Road in Solihull on Thursday, August 20, at around 12.40pm.
Teen Drowned After Cold Water Shock at Lake District Tarn
Absi Ahmed Mohammad, 17, died from cold water shock while swimming at High Dam near Windermere. Coroner recorded a verdict of death by misadventure.
NHS confirms flu jab rules for over-65s for winter 2026
The NHS has confirmed the flu vaccine rollout for over-65s starts October 1, 2026, with no changes to eligible cohorts for the 2026-2027 programme.
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Iceland Benefits Boost for pensioners born before 1960
Iceland's new Benefits Boost service helps loyalty members aged 66+ claim unclaimed DWP benefits. Aiming to unlock £37m for 7,500 customers.
EDF Energy sends free heatwave packs with fans, towels and curtains
EDF Energy's £1 million Heatwave Relief initiative provides free packs containing fans, cooling towels, blackout curtains and insulated water bottles to vulnerable customers, with 92% of requests from those on the Priority Services Register.
Chester Zoo Snake Gets Human Cancer Treatment in World First
A 20-year-old female boa constrictor at Chester Zoo has become the first snake believed to benefit from a human cancer treatment, receiving radiotherapy for a rare tumour.
Michael Owen's son James opens up about Stargardt disease
James Owen, 20, son of former footballer Michael Owen, has spoken about the heartbreak of abandoning his football dreams after being diagnosed with Stargardt disease, a rare inherited eye disorder that left him clinically blind.
Leamington Distiller Runs Ironman for Cancer Research After Mother's Death
David Blick, owner of Warwickshire Gin Company, will tackle a 140-mile Ironman in Tenby, Wales, on September 13 to raise funds for Breast Cancer Research after losing his mother Maggie to breast cancer on April 11.
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Newcastle Building Society gives £50,000 to cancer institute
Newcastle Building Society has pledged £50,000 towards the new £30m Sir Bobby Robson Institute at the Freeman Hospital, which will boost clinical trial activity by 50% and benefit 3.5 million people in the North East.
New specialist chairs funded by community at Glangwili Hospital
Four tilt-in-space chairs worth over £10,000, funded by Hywel Dda Health Charities, have been delivered to Towy ward at Glangwili Hospital to enhance patient comfort and recovery.
Walk As One 2026: Sheffield Cancer Fundraiser Opens
Registrations are open for Walk As One 2026, a Sheffield fundraiser for Weston Park Cancer Charity. Routes in Endcliffe Park on September 13, 2026, support cancer research and patient care. Double Olympian Joslyn Hoyte-Smith MBE will walk in memory of pat
Wolverhampton approves defibrillator cabinet at Nationwide branch
City of Wolverhampton Council has approved a combined defibrillator and bleed kit cabinet at the Nationwide Building Society on Dudley Street, enabling 24/7 access to emergency equipment.
NHS sick note trial change confirmed for 2027
The NHS has confirmed a year-long trial starting July 2026 to reduce sick note numbers, with GPs in four areas stopping issuance, as 11 million fit notes were issued last year.
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Woman Hospitalised After Birmingham Hilton Hotel Room Fire
A woman was taken to hospital after a fire broke out in a room at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole hotel, with emergency services responding to the incident.
100-Year-Old Tortoise Moves Again After Leg Amputation
A tortoise over 100 years old can now move again after a life-changing leg amputation, according to BirminghamWorld.
Broad Street hotel evacuated after fire alarm, guests in pyjamas
Hampton by Hilton on Birmingham's Broad Street was evacuated around 8am today, August 20, after a fire alarm. Three fire engines attended, and dozens of guests, including children, waited outside in pyjamas.
Llandeilo Mart Raises £12,600 for Chemotherapy Unit
Llandeilo mart raised £12,600 for the Chemotherapy Day Unit at Glangwili Hospital, with Huw Evans Auctioneers hosting a packed fundraising event that brought the community together.
150-year-old Cheltenham pharmacy saved from administration
Spa Pharmacy in Cheltenham, which entered administration in June, has been acquired by Medicine Clinic Pharmacies, securing all jobs and reopening quickly.
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Cradley woman sells belongings on Vinted for breast reduction
Sian Jesson, 27, from Cradley, West Midlands, is selling her belongings on Vinted and has a GoFundMe to raise £9,500 for a private breast reduction after nine years on an NHS waiting list.
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