Community
Birmingham Paedophile Jailed for 16 Years for Grooming Girls on Snapchat
Luke Edmonds, 25, from Rubery, used Snapchat to groom and sexually abuse girls aged 13-15 across the UK. He was jailed for 15 years and 7 months at Birmingham Crown Court.
Business
All 37 Quiz Stores Closing Permanently Including Black Country Locations
Quiz is shutting all 37 remaining stores by June after administration. Locations include Merry Hill in the Black Country. Phased closures underway.
Culture
Iconic London Skin Prep Bundle Now Available Online
The iconic London Skin Prep Bundle, a must-have for skincare enthusiasts, is now available for purchase online. Get glowing skin with this curated set.
Politics
Hyndburn Planning Applications: May 18-24, 2025
Planning applications registered with Hyndburn Borough Council from May 18 to May 24, including agricultural, householder, and commercial developments.
Sport
Health
Met Officer Avoids Jail for Fraud and Coercive Control
Metropolitan Police officer Lewis Rollins, 29, avoided prison for fraud and coercive control after lying to women and taking their money to fund his gambling habit.
Knitted Memory Boxes Aid Dementia Patients
A community knitting group creates intricate knitted vegetables for memory boxes used by therapists to help dementia patients reminisce and improve well-being.
Woman's menopause symptoms were incurable lung cancer
Kim Oakhill, 51, was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer after doctors mistook her symptoms for perimenopause. She now needs £150,000 for private treatment.
Martin Lewis Sun Cream Tip: Check PAO Number to Save Cash
Martin Lewis advises checking the PAO number on sun cream bottles to determine if leftover sunscreen is still effective, helping shoppers save money by not discarding valid products.
MHRA Issues Heatwave Warning for Common Medications
The MHRA warns that antibiotics, diuretics, and antidepressants can cause sun sensitivity during the UK heatwave, urging proper storage and hydration.
