Community
Pupils Raise Over £4,000 in Colourful Charity Dash at Pinxton
Hundreds of pupils from Pinxton Village Academies raised over £4,000 for Lifting Children’s Hopes through a vibrant Colour Dash event, supporting children across the East Midlands.
Business
PwC Investigated by FRC Over WH Smith Audit After £50m Scandal
The Financial Reporting Council investigates PwC's audit of WH Smith following a £50m profit overstatement in its US division, with the retailer also under FCA scrutiny.
Culture
Love Island Producers Reveal Why They Never Show Meal Scenes on ITV2
Love Island producers explain why they skip filming meals: the chat is dull because contestants are busy eating. They still film but rarely air the scenes.
Politics
Birmingham must not be overlooked in national grooming gangs inquiry
Birmingham Tory leader Robert Alden urges the new national inquiry into grooming gangs to include the city, saying victims must not be overlooked.
Sport
Health
Man Deadlifts 250,000kg in 11 Hours for Cancer Charity
Fred Watson-James completed a 250,000kg deadlift challenge in 11 hours 40 minutes at ION Gym, raising over £6,800 for the Hepatobiliary Team at University Hospital Wales in memory of his mother.
Men's Health: Pharmacy Urges Early Help Ahead of Father's Day
Brock Street Pharmacy in Lancaster promotes men's health awareness ahead of Father's Day, offering discreet services and early intervention to combat reluctance in seeking medical help.
HMRC Wrongly Chases UK Households for Tax Returns
HMRC is reportedly chasing UK households for tax returns they don't owe, with a 93-year-old terminally ill taxpayer being harassed despite having already paid.
3.8M PIP Claimants Ignore DWP Review Call for Evidence
Only 15,000 of 3.8 million PIP claimants responded to the Timms Review, as DWP explores cuts to Personal Independence Payment.
Iceland Offers Free Benefits Checks to Over-66s
Iceland launches free benefits checks for pensioners aged 66+, helping them claim unclaimed DWP entitlements. Pilot boosted incomes by £5,000 on average.
