Julie Prince, a civil servant from Somerset, reveals 80% of her salary goes on bills. She can't afford heating and is ineligible for Universal Credit due to her mortgage. Read her story.
New figures reveal a £1,865 annual gap in state pension payments. Discover how the Triple Lock protects retirees and why the pension still falls short of a basic living standard.
Local Conservatives promise to scrap parking charges and establish a trust to restore Birmingham's Sutton Park ahead of the 2026 elections. Read their full plan.
A Prestatyn shop owner bags a £10,000 reward after selling a £2 million winning scratchcard. The National Lottery's 'Share the Win' initiative spreads the joy.
A man in his 50s has died after a hit-and-run on Birmingham's Soho Road. A woman was also injured. Police hunt for the Vauxhall Corsa driver. Call 101 with info.
The body of Jana Bahvalova, 29, was recovered from Bridgewater Canal in Altrincham. The devoted mother had failed to collect her two daughters, prompting a missing person search.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged after a 17-year-old was stabbed at Merry Hill Shopping Centre in Brierley Hill. Police continue their investigation. Contact 101 with information.
Police are increasingly concerned for Elizabeth, 16, missing from Birmingham since December 9. She was last seen wearing grey joggers and a black puffer jacket. Call 999 with info.
A nine-year-old girl has been found dead at a property in Lime Close, Weston-super-Mare. A teenage boy is in custody on suspicion of murder. Police urge the public not to speculate.
Sheree Aldridge, 37, describes the moment her baby son was thrown from his pram when a driver ploughed into Liverpool FC crowds. Read her emotional story and the 21-year sentence.
West Midlands Police seized 200 boxes of nitrous oxide cannisters in a raid on a Small Heath factory. The Class-C drug haul is valued at around £30,000. Read more.
Walsall Council seized counterfeit Apple AirPods and other goods worth £150,000 from three stalls at Bescot Market. The operation highlights the ongoing fight against dangerous fake products.
Dyfed-Powys Police arrest an 18-year-old man after a woman was allegedly raped in a nightclub toilet in Saundersfoot. Witnesses urged to come forward.
A man has died and a woman is in hospital after a hit-and-run on Soho Road, Handsworth. Police are hunting the driver of a Vauxhall Corsa. Call 101 with information.
Police confirm human remains discovered in Leicester scrubland are those of Malgorzata Wnuczek, missing for 19 years. Investigation remains open as family is informed.
Human remains discovered in Leicester scrubland have been formally identified as Malgorzata Wnuczek, who vanished in 2006. Police confirm the investigation remains open.
West Midlands Police install knife arches at Birmingham New Street as part of Operation Active. The crackdown follows 12 stabbings in the city centre this year. Read the latest on the safety measures.
Treforest Litter Pickers named Rhondda Cynon Taf's most active community group for 2025 by Keep Wales Tidy. The volunteers collected 529 bags of litter. Discover how to get involved.
Barratt Homes Northampton has donated £1,500 to the Baby Basics charity, providing Moses basket starter packs for vulnerable families. Discover how this gift ensures safe sleep for newborns.
Two pedestrians were injured, one seriously, in a hit-and-run on Soho Road, Birmingham. The road is closed as police search for the grey Corsa driver. Follow live updates.
Harry Roberts, one of Britain's longest-serving prisoners for the 1966 Shepherd's Bush murders of three police officers, has died. Read the full story of the crime that shocked a nation.
Carlo Reid, 23, of Handsworth, appears at Birmingham Magistrates' Court charged with firearm possession and related offences after police discovery. Follow for breaking updates.
Daniel Barr, an ex-Army labourer, is commended for his 'outstandingly brave' act of stopping a car that drove into a Liverpool victory parade crowd, injuring over 100. Read his incredible story.
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.
A Somerset charity supporting families with rare genetic condition PCD receives a vital £1,500 boost from David Wilson Redrow South West. Discover how the donation will help.
Eight people arrested over a violent disorder in Birmingham that left two men stabbed and a £200,000 Lamborghini destroyed have been released on bail. Police continue CCTV trawl.
Acorns Children's Hospice unveils its first retail park superstore at Bescot Retail Park, Walsall. The 10,000 sq ft shop sells furniture, clothes, toys and more, raising vital funds for life-limited children. Discover opening times and how to donate or vo
Paul Doyle sentenced to 21 years for driving into Liverpool FC title parade crowd, injuring over 100. Hero bystander Daniel Barr stopped the vehicle. Full details of the shocking incident.
Mohammed Azim, 41, is charged with murdering 19-year-old Lily Whitehouse in Oldbury. The case has been adjourned for a plea hearing in January 2026. Read the latest court updates.
Sutton Park in Birmingham has been ranked among the UK's top 10 parks for a Christmas Day walk. Discover why this stunning National Nature Reserve is the perfect festive escape.