Community
87-Year-Old Campaigner Releases New Film for Greener Communities
Thomas Black, 87, releases a short film with his granddaughter and local pupils to promote cleaner streets and greener communities, aiming to inspire intergenerational change.
Business
McDonald's UK Warns of Price Hikes Due to Middle East Conflict
McDonald's UK boss Lauren Shultz warns customers of slight price increases due to the Middle East conflict, but Meal Deal and Saver menu items will remain unchanged.
Culture
New Independent Bookshop The Book Nut Opens in South Woodham Ferrers
The Book Nut, a new independent bookshop, opens this weekend in South Woodham Ferrers. Owner Hazel Murrell brings curated books, gifts, and community events to 24 Heralds Way.
Politics
Urgent Recall: Kettles Sold at Currys, House of Fraser, and Robert Dyas
Enfinigy Water Kettles sold at Currys, House of Fraser, and Robert Dyas are urgently recalled due to risk of scalding. One second-degree burn reported.
Sport
Health
HMRC Repays £44m to Overtaxed Pensioners
HMRC has repaid over £44 million to state pensioners incorrectly taxed by an average of £3,160 each when accessing pensions early, with nearly 14,000 affected in early 2026.
Blackpool GP Runs London Marathon for Armed Forces Charity
A Blackpool GP and mother of two, Samantha Parker, is running the London Marathon to support SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, inspired by her friend and fitness instructor.
Martin Lewis warns pensioners on under £380 a month
Martin Lewis urges state pensioners born before 1960 receiving under £380 monthly from DWP to check for Pension Credit eligibility, as 900,000 eligible pensioners miss out on average £4,300 per year.
Cancer Diagnosis Every 80 Seconds in UK, Report Reveals
A new Cancer Research UK report reveals over 403,000 annual cancer diagnoses, one every 80 seconds, driven by an ageing population and rising obesity rates.
DWP to Pay Universal Credit Families £287 Extra From May or June
The DWP has scrapped the two-child benefit cap, meaning families on Universal Credit will receive an extra £287.92 per month for each additional child starting in May or June.
