£85 Cost of Living Vouchers for Shropshire Households
Telford & Wrekin Council announces £85 supermarket vouchers for eligible pensioners and extended food voucher scheme for children, funded by DWP's extended Household Support Fund.
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New driving licence assessments for over-70s proposed
Older drivers may need to pass vision and cognitive tests to renew their licence from age 70. Learn about the proposed road safety overhaul and what it means for you.
Unplug These 5 Appliances to Prevent House Fires
UK fire chiefs urge households to unplug common devices like hair tools and air fryers before leaving home. This simple safety routine can prevent devastating fires, as one family's story shows.
Birmingham teens grit icy streets after council misses treatment
Two Bartley Green teenagers took community safety into their own hands, gritting icy roads with a wheelie bin after snowfall. Read their inspiring story.
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Urgent call for Pension Credit, ESA claimants to get £10 bonus
Households on benefits like Pension Credit and ESA urged to contact DWP if they missed the £10 Christmas Bonus. Full list of qualifying benefits and how to claim this January.
1 Million Missing Out on £5,741 DWP Benefit
Around one million people are failing to claim a vital DWP benefit worth up to £5,741 a year. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. Check your eligibility now.
DWP Confirms £25 Cold Weather Payments for Eligible Households
Over 670,000 UK households on benefits like Pension Credit and Universal Credit are receiving £25 Cold Weather Payments. Find out if you qualify and how the scheme works.
Birmingham mum fears for life after abuser released
A Birmingham domestic abuse survivor says she fears becoming a 'statistic' after her violent ex was released from prison. She is urgently calling on the council to rehouse her.
FOMO Connect 2025: Malayali Diaspora Arts Event in Derby
FOMO Connect 2025, a community arts programme for the UK's Malayali diaspora, concluded in Derby. Explore how music, storytelling, and food fostered connection and cultural identity.
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Derbyshire Pensioners Get £110 Cost of Living Vouchers
Derbyshire council is distributing £110 Post Office vouchers to eligible pensioners and low-income adults. Find out if you qualify and how to apply for the Household Support Fund.
Bellway staff raise £60k+ for cancer research and local causes
Employees at Bellway Thames Gateway raised over £57,000 for Cancer Research UK and £3,300 for local charities in 2025 through golf days, hikes, and other events. Discover their inspiring community efforts.
St John Ambulance Calls for East Riding & Humber Volunteers
St John Ambulance launches a winter recruitment drive for Emergency Responders and Community Volunteers across East Riding and South Humber. No experience needed, full training provided. Make a difference in 2024.
Attempted murder charge after Mansfield New Year's Eve attack
A 25-year-old man faces an attempted murder charge following a serious assault in Mansfield town centre on New Year's Eve. The victim remains in hospital in a serious condition.
Leicestershire Council Issues £20 Per Adult Vouchers
Leicestershire County Council is providing weekly supermarket vouchers of up to £140 to families facing hardship. Find out if you're eligible and how to apply.
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Amazon deal: Aribio dehumidifier now £89.99
Homeowners battling condensation can save 31% on a top-rated Aribio dehumidifier in a limited Amazon Prime deal. The device extracts 12L of moisture daily and has a quiet sleep mode.
120 New Homes Proposed for Solihull Green Belt in Shirley
Taylor Wimpey has submitted plans to build 120 homes, half affordable, on green belt land off Stratford Road in Shirley. The public consultation is open until January 27.
Homeless women face sub-zero New Year in Midlands
Two women slept rough in freezing West Midlands temperatures after being turned away from a shelter. They share their story of eviction, loss, and the struggle to find housing on Universal Credit.
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing Leicester Man Ivan Finney
Leicestershire Police launch urgent appeal to find Ivan Finney, 53, missing since New Year's Eve. Last seen heading to Morrisons in Leicester. Public urged to call 101 with information.
State pensioners get £25 DWP cold weather bonus
Thousands of state pensioners are receiving surprise £25 DWP payments as the first Cold Weather Payments of winter are triggered. Find out if you're eligible.
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State Pensioners to Get £218 Extra from DWP in 2026
The DWP has announced benefit upratings for 2026/27, including a £218 yearly rise for Attendance Allowance and a key increase for Carer's Allowance. Read the full details.
Five-bed HMO plan recommended for approval in Oldbury
A plan to extend an Oldbury HMO from three to five bedrooms is recommended for approval by council officers, despite a petition from neighbours. The original seven-bed proposal was scaled down.
Travellers return to Birmingham park after eviction
Unauthorised encampment is back at Daisy Farm Recreation Ground, causing resident frustration and council action. Read the latest on the ongoing situation.
Six arrested after teen found with serious injuries
Police have arrested six people aged 17 to 25 after a 16-year-old girl was found with serious wounds in a Midlands town. She is in a stable but serious condition in hospital.
Cold Weather Payments: 670,000 households get £25
Over 670,000 UK households receive £25 Cold Weather Payments as freeze continues. Find out if you're eligible and what happens next with the DWP scheme.
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Universal Credit health payment cut for new claimants
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces controversial Universal Credit changes, halving the health top-up for most new claimants from April 2026. Find out who is affected.
Rare Glimpses of Macclesfield's Past Unearthed
A nostalgic journey through Macclesfield's history with rare archive photos from the 1900s to 1960s, showing Mill Street, Gawsworth Hall, and more. Discover the stories behind the images.
Birmingham 1960: Photos show a city in transformation
Step back 65 years to 1960 Birmingham. See the new Nechells flats, the Onion Fair, Longbridge works & a city on the cusp of change. Explore 30 nostalgic images.
Jane McDonald sells home after heartbreaking losses
Singer and TV star Jane McDonald reveals why she sold her £1m Wakefield bungalow after losing her mother and fiancé. Discover her journey of grief and new beginnings.
Birmingham's shocking 2025 court cases revealed
A round-up of the most disturbing and unusual criminal cases to hit Birmingham's courts in 2025, including a US 'assassin', a child snatcher, and a schoolgirl stabbing. Read the full details here.
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Dudley's Raven's Rescue seeks homes for five pets
Raven's Rescue in Dudley has five adorable dogs and cats needing loving forever homes for Christmas. Meet Ben, Mali, Bailey, Draco, and Flynn.
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