Police seize £3.9m from criminals, reinvest in community
West Midlands Police seized nearly £4 million from criminals in 2025, proving crime doesn't pay. Discover how £330,000 was reinvested into local groups.
West Midlands Police seized nearly £4 million from criminals in 2025, proving crime doesn't pay. Discover how £330,000 was reinvested into local groups.
Former soldier Dan Vaughan, who struggled after leaving the army, is rebuilding his life thanks to a veteran-specific HMO scheme in Solihull. Discover how the project offers housing and support.
Proposed new Clean Air Act powers could let councils ban all petrol and diesel vehicles, including classics, from 2035. Find out what it means for UK drivers.
Understand your legal rights for returning faulty or unwanted Christmas gifts in the UK. Know the 30-day and 14-day rules, and when shops can refuse.
Vulnerable Blackpool residents can apply for up to £300 in energy bill support. The scheme, funded by the DWP, runs until 31 March 2026. Find out if you qualify and how to apply.
Lloyds Bank reveals 90% of Oasis ticket fraud starts on social media, with average losses of £436. Learn how to protect yourself from scams in 2026.
Joanne Lewis, 57, gives up her Christmas to answer calls on Marie Curie's free support line, offering vital emotional support to those facing death and bereavement during the festive season.
Discover John Fadare, the 17-year-old from Kent who turned down a musical to join Simon Cowell's new Netflix boy band, December 10. Learn his age, hometown and Instagram.
Discover the ages of all seven members of Simon Cowell's new Netflix boy band December 10, from youngest to oldest. Find out who is 16 and who is the 'big brother' at 19.
Bereavement counsellor Sharon Jenkins from Marie Curie offers practical guidance for managing grief during the festive season, including creating a 'Plan B' and establishing new traditions.
London will trial autonomous taxis from Uber, Lyft and Waymo from 2026 under new UK law. Discover the tech, safety concerns and industry reaction.
Scottish officials are weighing a historic change to the 2005 smoking ban to allow supervised crack cocaine smoking in Glasgow and Edinburgh facilities. Read the full story.
The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has commissioned a review to examine future sustainability. Learn what this means for you.
Shirebrook Town Council left unable to function after 11 councillors quit. Bolsover District Council appoints temporary members to restore operations. Read the full story.
The US Department of Justice has released a trove of long-awaited files on Jeffrey Epstein. The move follows a new transparency law, but Democrats accuse the Trump administration of failing to comply fully. Read the latest.
RAF veteran Barrie Griffiths urges Hertfordshire residents to post messages of support for veterans this Christmas via Help for Heroes. Small gestures can combat loneliness.
Redrow South Midlands' Community Fund has awarded £2,600 to three Cambridgeshire organisations, supporting youth sports and adult disability services. Discover how the donations are making a difference.
Struggling families in Leicestershire can claim up to £170 in free supermarket vouchers via the DWP's Household Support Fund. Find out if you're eligible and how to apply.
Minister Jess Phillips gives a sarcastic response as Pornhub sees a huge drop in UK visitors following the Online Safety Act's age verification rules. Read the latest.
The DWP's Household Support Fund will pause on 19th December, with payments not restarting until 5th January 2026. Leicestershire residents are urged to check eligibility for food and fuel vouchers.
Discover everything about Danny, the 16-year-old singer from Chorley who won a spot in Simon Cowell's new Netflix boy band December 10. Learn his story and where to follow him.
Matej Ciroka has been sentenced to 18 months in prison and banned from keeping animals for life after fatally stabbing his seven-month-old sharpei, Aki, with a kitchen knife in Stoke-on-Trent.
Rosie Slater, 32, admitted conning fans with fake Oasis concert tickets. She will be sentenced in April 2026. Police urge the public to buy only from reputable sellers.
The Labour government begins repealing the Minimum Service Levels Act, calling it 'unworkable'. Unions hail the move as a victory for workers' rights. Read the full update.
Discover everything about Josh, the 17-year-old fan favourite from Simon Cowell's new boyband December 10. Learn his age, hometown, and how he became a star.
Barchester Healthcare launches a national campaign with 12 practical tips to support vulnerable people this festive season, highlighting the vital work of carers.
Simon Cowell's new boyband December 10 are set for a second Netflix documentary series after the success of 'The Next Act'. Discover their rapid rise and fan reaction.
Ramsdale Park Golf Centre celebrates a year of community fundraising, donating £32,000 to Emmanuel House and Cystic Fibrosis support. Discover how members made a difference.
Simon Cowell details the devastating moment he learned of Liam Payne's death while filming his Netflix show 'The Next Act', forcing a two-week filming halt. Read the emotional story.
Simon Cowell's new boy band, December 10, break their silence on working with the music mogul, revealing a humble mentor far from his TV persona. Discover their story.