Flora, a nine-week-old Labrador cross, is the first guide dog puppy to arrive in the North East for 2026. She'll live with a volunteer raiser in Teesside for 14 months. Could you foster a future guide dog?
Challenge yourself with our Monday quiz! Questions range from James Bond and royal history to word origins and maths puzzles. See how many answers you know and check the solutions.
Join historian Brian Fare for a talk on the Melton Navigation canal's history, from its 1791 Act of Parliament to its 1877 demise. Event at Hoby Village Hall, Jan 21. Details inside.
Police disrupt a New Year's Eve street race organised via TikTok in Small Heath. A 21-year-old woman is arrested as part of Operation Hercules. Learn more about the High Court ban.
Robbie Williams made a 94-year-old superfan's dream come true with a surprise video call from Miami, all thanks to a viral video spotted by his daughter. Read the heartwarming story.
A new government report reveals the most deprived area in England. Discover the shocking findings and what it means for the local community. Read the full story.
UK drivers using illegal number plates to evade speed cameras face tougher penalties, including £1,000 fines and penalty points. Learn the rules to stay legal.
HMRC is developing plans to protect state pensioners from income tax as the Triple Lock pushes payments closer to the personal allowance threshold. Find out what this means for you.
The fallout from a banned Europa League fixture has shattered trust in West Midlands Police, with a chief's resignation and accusations of fabricated evidence. Discover the full story.
Tandridge District Council launches a Winter Support Scheme offering £225 payments to eligible households. Applications are open now for residents struggling with essentials.
Struggling households in England can apply for £300 payments from the DWP's Household Support Fund from early February. Check eligibility and how to claim for essential food and toiletries.
Two women made a horrifying discovery in Victoria Park, Smethwick, finding cats and kittens zipped in a bag. The animals are now safe with Raven's Rescue. Read the full story and learn how to help.
A mum on benefits faces a DWP probe after a TikTok video where she bragged about using 'taxpayers' money' to go out drinking went viral, sparking widespread outrage.
A US citizen, whose asylum claim was refused, continues to receive state support in London. Read how the case highlights complexities in the UK immigration system.
A Birmingham gang has been sentenced for a premeditated shotgun attack on a father during the school run in Darlaston. Discover the full story of the planned retribution.
Exclusive data reveals Birmingham's most dangerous neighbourhoods, with Lozells and Aston recording over 2,000 violent and sexual offences in a year. See the full list of high-crime postcodes.
Former Atomic Kitten star Jenny Frost shares the incredible survival story of her cat Zig, who has beaten cancer twice, resulting in the loss of his ears and an eye. Read his inspiring journey.
Lloyds Bank and Orbit Group have agreed a £195 million finance package to upgrade thousands of social homes across England, targeting warmer, safer, and more energy-efficient living conditions by 2030.
A man and woman have been arrested following a targeted knife attack on a driver in Crudington, Telford. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
A Bury family lost everything in a suspected targeted petrol bomb attack. The mother believes the assailants intended to kill her and her children. Read the full story.
Police renew appeal for 'Jane' in the unsolved 1976 disappearance of Birmingham University student Sarjit Kaur Mann in Antibes, France. Can you help?
Gary Smith, 52, has been sentenced to 22 months in prison for a public sex act near a children's play area in Peterborough, breaching a criminal behaviour order. Read the full report.
A Bulwell man who made his neighbour's life a misery with threats to kill and aggressive behaviour has been jailed for five months. Read the full story.
Planning a loft conversion? Expert advice on budget, regulations, and design to maximise space and avoid costly mistakes. Essential reading before you start work.
HMRC admits 71% of suspected Child Benefit fraud cases last year were legitimate, stripping thousands of vital payments. Read how automation errors are harming UK families.
Princess Eugenie is reportedly not speaking to her father, the disgraced Prince Andrew, in a major family rift. The former Duke of York is said to be 'devastated' by the estrangement. Read the full story here.
Bodycam footage shows PC Matt Sandford's breathless pursuit of a suspect in Southend-on-Sea. Read the full story of the chase and the court's verdict.
Zoe Ball breaks her silence on her mystery 'lodger', confirming he is her new boyfriend. The ex-BBC Radio 2 host also shares the 'weird' thing she finds 'sexy'. Read the full interview details.
West Midlands Police urgently seek Jan Lacko, 23, from Birmingham, wanted for assault with intent to rob. Public urged to call 999 if seen.
Police release CCTV images after a gang assaulted a security guard and stole alcohol from a supermarket near Solihull. Can you help identify these four?