A devoted father-of-four from Blackburn has been named as the victim of a fatal head-on crash in Bolton. Tributes pour in for Masrob Ali, 54, after his taxi was hit by a car on the wrong side of the road. Read the full story.
Thousands of UK households can apply for free energy-efficient appliances like air fryers and slow cookers to cut bills. Learn about the Household Support Fund and council schemes.
A volunteer-led Sands group funded a £16,000+ pull-down bed for the bereavement suite at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, creating a vital family space for grieving parents.
A 45-year-old man was detained by police on Penns Lane this morning on suspicion of shop theft and possessing a bladed article. Read the full details.
Thousands of state pensioners will see £17 monthly deductions from their payments after new income-based Winter Fuel Payment rules. Find out who is affected and how the HMRC clawback works.
The Night of Ascension, Isra and Miraj, falls on Friday 16 January 2026. Discover the significance, traditions, and how British Muslims mark this sacred event.
Luke Davis, 31, from Kidderminster, has been sentenced to four years and six months for inflicting grievous bodily harm after failing to disclose his HIV status. Read the full story.
After 22 years in the British Army, Ian Rees found his perfect fit in funeralcare. Discover how his military discipline helps families in Bridgend during their toughest times.
Immanuel Feniscowles Scout Group in Blackburn receives a £1,000 donation for groundwork. The funds will rebuild a wall and create a base for a new hut, benefiting 50 young people and the wider community.
Hundreds of exiled Iranians in Birmingham rallied for regime change, voicing terror for loved ones back home and fear of regime spies within their own community. Read their powerful stories.
The body of Andrew Phillips, 66, missing since September, has been found in Stoke Prior. Police confirm his death is not suspicious. Read the latest update.
Police in Wolverhampton have arrested two people after a raid uncovered a stash of class A and B drugs hidden in a garden shed on Latch Place. Read the latest on this drugs bust.
A damning report reveals 'dreary' and run-down conditions at HMP Featherstone in Staffordshire, with inspectors criticising shabby cells and bleak facilities. Read the full findings.
Luke Davis, 31, has been sentenced to four years and six months for inflicting grievous bodily harm after failing to disclose his HIV status and stopping medication. Read the full court report.
Mehmet Ogur, 27, convicted of raping an 18-year-old in a park. The Kurdish-born asylum seeker was living in a Tamworth hotel. Read the full court details.
Over 300,000 UK state pensioners are being sent tax demands of at least £1,000. Experts warn the frozen personal allowance is creating a 'retirement tax' crisis. Read the full analysis.
Yorkshire charity Candlelighters has given more than £500,000 to Eckersley House, providing vital accommodation for families with seriously ill children at Leeds Children's Hospital since 1994.
The story of Olive Coulson, whose 1913 dismissal sparked an eight-week strike at an Enderby boot factory, is now a film. Its world premiere is at the Enderby Civic Centre on 28 February 2026.
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity celebrates four decades of providing unique, family-led care for those facing childhood illness. Find out how you can support their vital work as demand grows.
A Birmingham gang has been sentenced to over 65 years for a plot that saw a father shot on his doorstep in Darlaston. Read the full court details and sentences here.
Kind-hearted Esme, 10, from Ivybridge, has donated 30cm of her hair and raised over £700 for The Little Princess Trust to help children with hair loss. Read her inspiring story.
The Earl Shilton Scout Group urgently needs volunteers to support Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts. Help young people build confidence and life skills through adventure. Get involved today!
Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice urges West Surrey & NE Hants gardeners to join its Open Gardens fundraiser. Help raise vital funds for palliative care by sharing your green space.
Tsvetka Todorova, convicted in the UK's biggest DWP fraud, is receiving benefits again after early release. She vows to fight deportation. Read the full story.
Caerphilly Council's 2025 Operation Santa and Festive Foodbank Appeals raised more than £40,000, supporting local families. Discover how businesses and residents showed incredible generosity.
Swansea Building Society Arena announces a major 2026 charity partnership with the Wales Air Ambulance to mark its 25th year. The venue will host fundraising events and bucket collections to support the vital £13m service.
Gail Wood, 54, was told she'd won £144,000 in the People's Postcode Lottery while recovering from a hysterectomy. The life-changing prize will be paid in monthly instalments of £12,000. Read her incredible story.
Anthony Brayson, 38, from Birmingham, has won a life-changing £250,000 on a National Lottery Silver Scratchcard. The retail manager also landed a new job and enjoyed his first Christmas off work.
A Birmingham mother and her daughter were evacuated from Hamstead House after a fire. Police discovered a cannabis farm in a separate flat. Read the full story.
Ofsted rates Solihull's children's services 'good' for the first time, marking a major transformation since the Arthur Labinjo-Hughes tragedy. Read the full report on the council's progress.