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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
DWP £456 Payment for Asthma: Andy Burnham's Cost of Living Plan
New PM Andy Burnham promises a cost-of-living government. DWP offers £456 monthly Attendance Allowance for asthma, affecting 7 million people. Find out eligibility.
Guilty: couple murdered vulnerable man in care
A West Midlands couple has been found guilty of murdering a vulnerable man they were paid to care for, following a campaign of abuse and neglect over several months.
Rugby girl, 11, has rare cancer after symptoms ignored
A Rugby girl who 'never visited the GP' was diagnosed with aggressive Burkitt lymphoma after early signs were repeatedly dismissed. She now undergoes chemotherapy at Birmingham Children's Hospital.
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Birmingham Patient Shortlisted for National Award
A Birmingham patient who defied medical expectations has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award, celebrating remarkable recovery and resilience.
Tamworth woman urges mammograms after surprise cancer
Katie Warren, 70, was diagnosed with lobular breast cancer after a routine mammogram with no symptoms. She and her friends have raised £1,735 for Breast Cancer Now to support life-saving treatment.
Birmingham Dad Shows Recovery Sign After Brain Injury
Ethan Lacey, 20, nodded in response to a question, a 'massive step forward' say family, but he faces resistant infection and further surgery.
Mum Runs Great North Run for Sick Children's Trust
A Cleethorpes mother will run the Great North Run to raise funds for The Sick Children's Trust, which supported her family after her daughter Myla was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour and died four days after her tenth birthday.
Woman in Court Over Narrowboat Dog Starvation Death
A 35-year-old woman has appeared in court charged with animal cruelty after her dog starved to death on a narrowboat in Birmingham, with the RSPCA calling it extreme neglect.
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Birmingham Team Boosts Childhood Cancer Charity
A Birmingham creative team has launched a fundraising campaign for a childhood cancer charity, aiming to raise £50,000 through art sales and workshops.
Burnham Urged to Ease Pension Rules for Terminally Ill
Campaigners demand Andy Burnham scrap punitive 55% tax on early pension withdrawals for terminally ill, citing outdated 12-month life expectancy rule.
DWP Names Anxiety and Depression in PIP Shake-Up
An interim review says PIP is 'not fit for purpose' as anxiety and depression claims surge. New rules may scrap or scale back cash payments for some conditions.
Cygnet Manor Wins National Charity Award
Cygnet Manor in Shirebrook won the New Corporate Partnership award at Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity Awards 2026 for raising £12,300 through events like a fun day and skydive.
No burp syndrome woman cured by Botox injection
A mother who spent years making croaking noises like a frog because she could not burp has finally found relief after a £925 Botox treatment for a rare condition called RCPD.
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Couple Dies at Cider Festival from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Christopher and Kayleigh Coll died from carbon monoxide poisoning at a cider festival after using a gas heater in their camper van. The inquest ruled their deaths as misadventure.
Heinz mayonnaise recipe change angers fans
Heinz has quietly changed its Seriously Good Mayonnaise recipe, swapping free-range eggs for cage-free eggs due to avian flu outbreaks, leaving fans disappointed.
BRM and Macmillan Offer Free Will Writing in Sheffield
Sheffield-based BRM law firm teams up with Macmillan Cancer Support to offer free Will writing in August-September, with voluntary donations funding local cancer care.
Maesteg Father Walks Daughter Down Aisle After Sarcoma Surgery
A Maesteg father had a six-hour sarcoma operation, welcomed a grandchild, and walked his daughter down the aisle within two weeks. He urges others to get lumps checked.
Hospice Patient Derek Kelly Discharged Home After Six Weeks
Derek Kelly, a bile duct cancer patient, was discharged from Moya Cole Hospice after six weeks of treatment, returning home with converted facilities. He credits hospice staff for his recovery.
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Toddler's teething signs were hidden neuroblastoma cancer
Teddy Sloman, 3, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma after teething symptoms. He needs £250,000 for life-saving treatment not available on NHS.
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