Community
Rapist jailed for attacks at Stoke-on-Trent property and park
Shaun Daniels, 38, jailed for 10.5 years for raping and assaulting a victim in Stoke-on-Trent and Fenton Park. Sentenced at Stoke Crown Court.
Business
Savers Urged to Act as 5.25% Fixed-Rate Deals Hit Multiyear Highs
Moneyfacts experts advise savers to spread cash as top five-year bonds pay 5.25%, with inflation forecast at 3.2% in Q4 2026.
Culture
Tony Iommi: Black Sabbath farewell film is 'emotional' and hard to watch
Tony Iommi says the Black Sabbath farewell concert film is 'emotional' and 'difficult to watch'. The movie screens in October 2026 following Ozzy Osbourne's death.
Politics
Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi to receive MBE at Windsor Castle
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi will receive his MBE from the Princess Royal at Windsor Castle today, recognising his services to music and charity.
Sport
Health
NHS confirms shingles vaccine rule for ages 65 to 80
NHS confirms free double shingles vaccine for adults aged 65-80. Eligibility starts at 65 if you turned 65 on or after September 1, 2023.
DWP Attendance Allowance: 7 conditions qualify for £76.70 a week
Attendance Allowance pays up to £114.60 weekly. Seven conditions, including arthritis and dementia, top the claimant list. No means test applies.
NatWest trials UK-first generative AI spending tool
NatWest Group becomes first UK bank to trial a fully generative audio-visual AI Spending Insights tool, powered by Small Language Models, to help customers manage money and receive fraud support.
FCA issues debt help red flags alert for households
The FCA warns households seeking debt help to watch for red flags, including pressure tactics, coaching on forms, and unclear caller details. Free impartial advice is urged.
Star Wars Ball Raises £15k for Dudley Children's MRI Scanner
A Dudley charity ball raised over £15,000 to fund an interactive MRI rocket scanner for children, making hospital visits less frightening for young patients.
General Knowledge Quiz: Test Yourself
A mixed bag of brain-teasers covering science, literature, maths and famous Britons. From Shakespeare to Brunel, see how many of these general knowledge questions you can crack.