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DWP new powers to ban UK benefit claimants from driving from October

The DWP will be able to use new powers from October to suspend the driving licences of benefit claimants as part of a major crackdown on benefit fraud and overpayments

Two Greater Manchester Police officers in hospital after violence erupts in Piccadilly Gardens as 'arrested man punched in head'

Greater Manchester Police says two officers had been injured and the widely-shared clip 'does not show the full circumstances'

Motorcyclist taken to hospital with 'serious' injuries after crash in Comber

The two-vehicle crash happened on Saturday afternoon

Naan-stop recognition for family-run Indian takeaway in Linthorpe

Balti Hut, on Roman Road, has added yet more certificates to its list in 2026

Drugs accused's solicitor contacts PSNI about alleged prison van incident

Patrick Irwin's solicitor Ciaran Mulholland has requested arrangements be made for PSNI officers to take a statement from his client

Not the city centre - the cheapest part of Coventry to buy a flat

Figures show the cheapest and most expensive parts of Coventry to buy different types of homes - from detached houses to flats

Well-known singer among this week's Bristol funeral notices

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

CrossCountry cancels over 70 trains with Manchester to Birmingham services badly affected

CrossCountry trains said the disruption was due to 'significant constraints on train crew availability'

Urgent search for man who took 69-mile taxi trip out of Glasgow city centre

Concerns are growing for Piotr, with officers appealing to the public for information.

Judge gives cloned key car thief with more than 150 convictions ‘one very last chance’ to stay out of prison

Anglian Water could be prosecuted over ‘pollution incident’ that killed 900 fish

Around 900 fish were found following the incident in September 2024

Edinburgh pub welcomes The Chase host Bradley Walsh in 'lovely surprise'

"Look who’s here!"

Nottingham business smashed with crowbar and 'significant amount of items stolen' in late-night incident

A trio in their 40s have been arrested on suspicion of burglary

New station entrance set to open at Temple Meads in 'significant milestone'

It is expected to create a new gateway to the city

UK clocks will change earlier in 2026 as darker nights draw in

The sun will set before 5pm in a matter of weeks

Big name York city centre restaurant shuts with message issued to customers

We have brought you news of closure plans from the chain elsewhere in the region

Everyone with cash ISAs sent urgent warning over 2027 rule change

Shake-up will impact how much money savers can put into accounts

Your legal rights if neighbour has video doorbell — privacy and rules explained

Fines and legal action can be taken

True crime fans 'can't believe' they have never heard of 'hard to watch' documentary

If you are looking for your next gripping Netflix watch, a true crime documentary is being rediscovered by viewers

North West 'super prison' plans could lead to end of infamous Strangeways

An inspection report four Strangeways was in an "appalling state" and was plagued by violence and organised crime

Crocodile handler tragically dies after being brutally attacked at Papua New Guinea wildlife park

The man is said to have had his legs' inside the crocodile's mouth for over an hour before help arrived

DWP confirms state pension inheritance rules for widows after spouse dies

A claim for State Pension won't just end when someone dies, there are things you need to do.

Drink-driver suspect, 76, arrested after six-car crash outside Solihull Marks & Spencer

The pensioner was taken into custody for questioning after the six-car pile-up outside Sears Retail Park in Solihull

'Greedy' mum in Leeds claimed to have extra children to swindle £51,000 in Universal Credit

She later failed to inform authorities she was receiving student finance