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Snow Hits Some Parts of England as 27 Counties Escape Winter Weather

Met Office Warns of Disruption as Heavy Snow and Ice Hit Parts of England

The UK is bracing for severe winter weather, with snow expected to be worse than previously feared. The Met Office has upgraded its predictions and issued a rare amber alert for snow. Frequent wintry showers are expected on Thursday, which could lead to significant snow accumulations and disruption, the Met Office has warned. Road travel […]

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Schoolgirl Mauled by XL Bully-Type Dog in Unprovoked Erdington Attack

Metro / Author

The mother of a schoolgirl mauled in a horrific dog attack in Birmingham has said her daughter’s chilling words will stay with her forever. Alicia Isaura was walking home with her nine year old daughter, Eva, from a shop in Erdington when the child was attacked by an XL Bully-type dog in an unprovoked incident.

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Drug Dealer Admits Attempting to Crash Police Car on Norwich Dual Carriageway

Metro / Author

A drug dealer has admitted attempting to crash a police car on a dual carriageway. Charlie Storkey, aged twenty, of Beverley Road, Norwich, was being transported to Essex by officers when the car made a sudden stop on the A47 near Norwich on 6 October, Norfolk Police said. Storkey has pleaded guilty to attempting to

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“Healing Is a Long Road” Family Reacts as Manipulative Predator Jailed

Metro / Author

A man who repeatedly raped a child over eight years has been jailed for twenty years. Christopher Rudd, aged thirty four, of Fenland Road, Wisbech in Cambridgeshire, was sentenced at Kings Lynn Crown Court on Monday after being found guilty of twelve counts of rape, two offences of causing actual bodily harm and one charge

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Dr Arun Chopra Appointed Interim CEO of CQC Following Sir Julian Hartley’s Departure

Health / Author

Following the announcement that Sir Julian Hartley would step down as Chief Executive of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) with immediate effect, Dr Arun Chopra has been appointed Interim Chief Executive until a permanent successor is named. Dr Chopra joined CQC in March 2025 as Chief Inspector of Mental Health. He previously served as Medical

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‘I’ll Kill the Police’: Disturbing Final Moments of Birmingham Father

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A man fell to his death during a police interaction after he attacked two of his housemates, an inquest heard. Ayuub Abdi, described as a kind-hearted family man, plunged from a third-floor window at his home in Handsworth following an incident on September 6, 2023. The 34-year-old had reportedly taken or consumed something and was

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Department for Work and Pensions Employees Convicted of £86,500 Fraud

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Two Department for Work and Pensions employees in Northern Ireland have been convicted of benefits fraud, with authorities emphasising a zero tolerance approach to welfare abuse. Denisa Leboova, 31, fraudulently claimed £54,514 in Universal Credit by failing to declare her joint living arrangements to the benefits authorities. Emma Flynn, 40, illegally claimed £31,990 in Income

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Man Loses £400,000 Legal Battle After Being Disinherited Over Care Home Suggestion

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A man has lost a £400,000 legal battle after being disinherited by his great-aunt over a suggestion that she should move into a care home. Doreen Stock, who passed away aged 86, had originally intended to leave her entire estate to her 39-year-old great-nephew, Ben Chiswick, who was living in the United States. The will

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Social Care Sector Among Top Industries Supporting Employee Financial Wellbeing in 2025

Health / Author

The social care industry has been recognised as one of the leading sectors for supporting employee financial wellbeing in 2025, according to new research by Access PayWise+, part of The Access Group. The study analysed more than twenty financial wellbeing benefits advertised across thirty UK sectors, highlighting which industries go beyond salaries to support staff.

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Snow Hits Some Parts of England as 27 Counties Escape Winter Weather

Resident Stories / Author

Despite reports of up to seven centimetres of snow in some regions, 27 cities and towns across England are expected to remain largely snow free this week, according to the Met Office. Residents in the Midlands and southern England can expect clear skies and cold but dry conditions. Areas forecast to avoid snow include Birmingham,

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