Community
Volunteers Raise Over £14,600 for Rowcroft Hospice at Alanis Morissette Concert
Volunteers and staff raised over £14,600 for Rowcroft Hospice during a concert at Powderham Castle. The funds will support end-of-life care for 2,500 people annually in South Devon.
Business
UK Workers Urged to Check Payslip Code for Potential £689 Refund
Nearly one third of UK adults who checked their tax code were wrong, overpaying HMRC by an average of £689, or £5.8 billion nationally. Workers urged to verify code.
Culture
Disability Arts Heritage Project Seeks North West Memories
A new national heritage project, Cripping Culture, is collecting memories of the Disability Arts movement from across the North West to create a digital archive, timeline, and podcast series.
Politics
Plans to Move Migrants into Shropshire New-Build Homes Put on Hold
The Home Office has paused plans to house up to 83 asylum seekers in new-build homes in Stoke Heath, Shropshire, after strong local opposition and MP pressure. Asylum seekers already there have been relocated.
Sport
Health
State Pensioners Aged 66-78 Get Extra £44 in July
State pensioners aged 66 to 78 receive an extra £44 in July from the DWP, thanks to a 4.8% Triple Lock increase, boosting annual payments by up to £575.
Extra £114 weekly for state pensioners from DWP
Attendance Allowance rates have increased to £114 per week for state pensioners, providing extra financial support on top of regular DWP payments, with no means-testing.
HMRC Changes Child Benefit Payment Dates for July 2026
Child Benefit payments in Northern Ireland will be issued on July 14 instead of July 13 due to a bank holiday, HMRC confirms. Rates also set to rise in April 2026.
Dr Sam Bunting's moisturiser hailed 'game-changer' for blemish-prone skin
Harley Street dermatologist Dr Sam Bunting launches Flawless Moisturiser Balance for oily, combination and blemish-prone skin, with shoppers calling it a 'game changer'.
New Chair Boosts Comfort for Brain Tests at Glangwili Hospital
Hywel Dda Health Charities has funded a £3,472 high-tech reclining chair for EEG tests at Glangwili Hospital, improving patient comfort and diagnostic accuracy.
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?
