Community
Convicted pervert jailed for messaging children on Instagram and Kik
Neil Fillingham, 45, admitted breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and failing to comply with sex offender notification requirements. He was jailed for two years and eight months.
Business
New HMRC Tax Adviser Registration Rules Begin May 18, 2026
HMRC announces mandatory tax adviser registration from May 18, 2026, aiming to protect customers and raise standards. Rollout continues until March 2027.
Culture
Beloved Birmingham cafe owner Julia Pallister of Ju Ju's Cafe dies at 18
Julia Pallister, co-owner of Ju Ju's Cafe on Birmingham's canalside, has died. Known for warm welcomes and Sunday roasts, she built a beloved community hub over 18 years.
Politics
Wes Streeting Resigns: Full List of Government Officials Who Quit
Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigns, joining Jess Phillips and others in leaving Keir Starmer's government. Full list of resignations here.
Sport
Health
Motability Scraps Black Box Rule After Backlash
Motability has scrapped the compulsory black box rule for DWP claimants after criticism from drivers. The scheme had made telematics mandatory for new leaseholders and under-30s in April.
Council Chair Raises £1,365 for Mental Health Charity
Councillor Angela Archer, chair of South Derbyshire District Council, raised £1,365.94 for Derbyshire Mind during her year in office, supporting mental health services.
Unhealthy Coping Widespread in Scotland, New Data Shows
A new poll for Mental Health Awareness Week reveals 68% of Scottish adults used harmful coping mechanisms like isolation or bed-rotting in the past month, while 82% also took positive actions.
Positive Mental Health Actions Across Northern Ireland
New polling shows 82% of adults in Northern Ireland have taken steps to support mental health, with spending time outdoors and relaxing activities most common.
Unhealthy Coping Rife in Wales, Survey Reveals
New data reveals 69% of adults in Wales used harmful coping mechanisms for poor mental health, while 84% took positive actions like accessing nature.
