Community
Rose West 'on her last legs' as health declines in prison
Serial killer Rose West, 72, is reportedly 'on her last legs' with deteriorating health at HMP New Hall, where she is on a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan.
Business
Lloyds Bank trials 10% cashback for independent shops in two English regions
Lloyds Bank has launched a trial offering 10% cashback to customers shopping at independent businesses in Exeter and Yorkshire, with potential rollout to 28 million customers.
Culture
Yorkshire Wildlife Park reopens after fatal tiger attack, thanks visitors
Yorkshire Wildlife Park reopened to the public for the first time since William Chapman was killed by a tiger, thanking visitors for their support in a social media post that gained over 5,000 likes.
Politics
DWP state pension warning for 7 million adults born before 1979
Seven million adults aged 45-54 are in the dark about their DWP state pension, HMRC warns. One in eight have never checked their forecast.
Sport
Health
Sandwell Couch Potatoes climb Snowdon for sailing trip
The Sandwell Couch Potatoes will climb Snowdon on October 17 to fund a 2027 sailing voyage for people recovering from psychosis, supporting Black Country Brighter Lives' 30 ways campaign.
Burnham and Healey won't extend energy VAT cut as bills rise
Andy Burnham and John Healey won't commit to extending the energy VAT cut beyond March, with Cornwall Insight predicting a £276 rise in typical annual bills from January.
£2m fake weight loss drugs seized in Birmingham raid
West Midlands Police and MHRA seized £2m of fake weight loss pens, including 12,000 Retatrutide and Tirzepatide pens, at a filthy Nechells industrial unit.
Burnham and NHS announce 4 brain cancer changes
Andy Burnham's government and the NHS confirm four changes for brain cancer patients, including an expert review within three months and a national action plan.
DWP repays £342 to carers; 230,900 cases await review
DWP's Carer's Allowance redress scheme has reviewed only 2,400 of 230,900 cases in five months, repaying £342 on average to 100 carers. Campaigners warn it could take 40 years at current pace.
The Royal Family Quiz: Crowns & Castles
Test your knowledge of the British monarchy, from Buckingham Palace and the Crown Jewels to coronations and royal residences. How regal is your trivia?