NHS warns: order repeat prescriptions before bank holiday
The NHS has urged patients with repeat prescriptions to order their medication in advance to avoid disruption during the upcoming May bank holiday.
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Children's Foot Health at Risk as UK Shoe Shops Close
Experts warn parents against DIY shoe fittings as over 1,000 shoe shops close in Britain since 2020, leading to more children with painful foot conditions.
DWP £114 Weekly Payment for Glaucoma in May
The DWP lists 177 conditions qualifying for PIP, including glaucoma. The daily living component at enhanced rate is £114.60 weekly.
Base 51's Outburst Colour Run Returns for Fourth Year
Base 51's Outburst Colour Run returns on June 7 at Nottingham Girls' High School, raising funds for youth mental health support. Tickets from £8.
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Woman loses 14 stone without jabs or surgery using app
Karen Heffernan shed 14.5 stone through intermittent fasting and the Simple app, now 80% off. No surgery or weight loss jabs needed.
DWP Sending £779 Monthly PIP for Psychiatric Disorders
DWP figures show psychiatric disorders top PIP claims at 42% of highest rate. Maximum PIP is £194.60 weekly, £779 monthly. Autism is not an illness but a disability.
DWP Warns: Missing NI Gaps Could Cut Pension by £330
State pensioners warned to fill NI gaps before deadline. Each missing year could reduce pension by up to £330 annually, costing £6,000 over 20 years.
Tottenham hit by Xavi Simons ACL injury before Aston Villa match
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed Xavi Simons ruptured his ACL, ending his season and World Cup hopes. The news comes ahead of their crucial Premier League clash against Aston Villa.
Motorcyclist Rushed to Hospital After Tividale Crash
A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a collision involving multiple cars on Dudley Road East in Tividale. He was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
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DWP Sending £1,453 Payments to Pensioner Couples in May
State pensioner couples can receive £1,453 in May due to Pension Credit hike. DWP increases weekly income to £363.25 for couples, up from previous rates.
Energy firms' £23.1bn profit as UK bills soar
Energy firms posted £23.1 billion profit in 2025 while UK households face rising bills. Critics slam system as millions struggle with fuel poverty.
Easy rust removal for bathroom radiators revealed
Bathroom radiator rust is common due to moisture. Expert James Chapman suggests using limescale spray and a stainless steel scourer, plus lacquer to prevent recurrence.
DWP Paying PIP Claimants £28 Extra Monthly in May
Personal Independence Payment claimants will see a £28 monthly increase in May 2026, with weekly rates rising to £194.60, following inflation-linked benefit uplifts.
HMRC Sends £4,500 Bills to Unaware Pensioners
HMRC is issuing tax demands of up to £4,500 to state pensioners who didn't know their pension is taxable, as the full state pension nears the tax-free limit.
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DWP Sends Extra £543 Yearly to State Pensioners from May
The DWP is increasing the maximum additional pension rate to £230.54 per week from April, giving eligible pensioners an extra £543 a year starting in May payments.
Easyjet Refuses £4,000 Refund After Child's Brain Tumour
Easyjet has been criticised for refusing a £4,000 refund to passengers after a two-year-old was diagnosed with a brain tumour, sparking outrage in a letter to The Guardian.
Drivers over 70 may face driving ban under new eye test rules
Drivers over 70 may have to stop driving under new DVLA eye test rules. A conference on supporting older drivers explores the social impact of giving up driving.
DWP sends extra £440 to state pensioners in May
The DWP is issuing state pensioners an extra £440 annually, with payments rising by £37 monthly from May due to the Triple Lock increase.
DWP Urged to Halt Mental Health Payments for 1.6 Million
Iain Duncan Smith criticizes DWP for 'absurd' policies, calling for tighter mental health benefit rules to save £7 billion and reduce dependency.
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DWP Extra £100 for Pensioners Living Alone
The DWP is increasing Winter Fuel Payments by £100 for state pensioners living alone. Eligible individuals born before 28 June 1960 could receive between £100 and £300 for winter 2026-2027.
Best 10 Midlands GP Surgeries Named by Patients
Patients have rated their GP surgeries in the 2026 GP Patient Survey. The top 10 practices in the West Midlands received near-perfect scores, with Hampton Surgery leading at 98%.
Man arrested for arson after Pink Punters LGBT+ club fire
A 51-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a major fire at the Pink Punters LGBT+ nightclub in Milton Keynes.
DWP PIP Payments Up to £778 for Musculoskeletal Conditions
DWP issues PIP payments up to £778 for musculoskeletal conditions in May, following April rate rises. Nearly 4 million claim PIP in England and Wales.
Smoking Ban for Future Generations: A Landmark Health Move
The UK introduces a lifelong ban on cigarette sales to those born after 2009, aiming to create a smoke-free generation and reduce health costs.
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US politician dies in fiery plane crash in Minnesota park
North Dakota state legislator Liz Conmy and a pilot died when their plane crashed in a park shortly after takeoff, bursting into flames.
Sister-in-Law Breastfeeds Newborn After Mom's Hernia Surgery
Abbi Warden, 30, developed a hernia after a C-section and couldn't breastfeed. Her sister-in-law Rebecca stepped in as a wet nurse, breastfeeding and co-sleeping with the baby for three days.
Nationwide Publishes Access Guides for All Branches
Nationwide becomes first major UK bank to publish detailed access guides for all 605 branches, calling on other businesses to follow suit to improve accessibility for disabled customers.
Three Arrested After Injured Man Dropped at Hospital
Three men aged 41, 40, and 23 have been arrested after a man in his 30s was dropped off seriously injured at Midland Metropolitan Hospital in Smethwick. Police believe the victim was injured in Winson Green.
Pension Check Urged for High Earners Over £50,270
People earning £50,270 are urged to check pension salary sacrifice to reduce tax and NI, as 5 million face higher rate band.
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Unquenchable Thirst Sign of Brain Tumour
A 46-year-old man's unquenchable thirst and other symptoms led to a brain tumour diagnosis after a seizure on holiday in Greece. He has since raised over £100,000 for research.
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