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A30 crash leaves tractor driver in hospital with 'life-threatening' injures

His next of kin are being supported

No arrests yet over "appalling" shooting at family home in Sheffield

A bullet was fired into a house while a young woman was inside

NHS consultants to stage two-day strike over pay dispute

Senior doctors in England plan to stage a 48-hour walkout in a dispute over pay and working conditions

Pedestrian seriously hurt after BMW crashes into Tavistock Road bus stop

It happened during Storm Austen

How to claim Winter Fuel Payment 2026 as DWP announces major change

Most payments are made automatically in November or December

The hidden gem Whitley Bay pub that's stood the test of time celebrates 130 years since opening

The Rockcliffe Arms has stood the test of time as a coastal institution welcoming regular customers over the years

Met Office verdict on more stormy weather this week as wind warnings remain in force

What weather is in store for the UK this week?

Women’s springboard diving club makes waves at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre

A wellness initiative founded by a Sheffield medical student to help young women connect has introduced scores of beginners to the sport.

Rother planning round-up: Refurbishment of East Sussex village pub among latest planning applications

A range of planning applications have been submitted to Rother District Council, including proposals for property alterations and the refurbishment of a village pub building.

Nicki Minaj backs Trump at Michigan rally amid tight midterm elections battle

Burnham rules out pushing UK to join EU free movement without referendum

The Prime Minister has insisted he will 'never move ahead of the British public when it comes to Brexit'

Plans back on the table for controversial Leicestershire village housing estate after hundreds object

Villagers, parish councillors and campaigners have fought fiercely against the plans

State Pension personal tax allowance £12,570 change 'on Wednesday'

BBC Breakfast financial expert Dan Whitworth has explained a key update ahead of Wednesday's Budget on a State Pension triple lock change affecting one million pensioners

Road near Uckfield blocked and slow traffic after report of fallen tree

A road near Uckfield is blocked this morning (Monday, October 26) following a report of a fallen tree.

Mum of Barnsley teen who took own life starts podcast to "give those who are grieving a place to go"

“Everyone deserves a safe place to grieve and to be heard”

Widowed Birmingham retirees fall in love again at 88 after meeting in the gym

Widowed Barbara Thompson, 89, and Fred Jenkins, 88, met at the gym in New Oscott Retirement Village in Birmingham and have since fallen in love, proving it's never too late for a second chance at happiness.

Horsham’s Capitol theatre ‘days away’ from reopening following major redevelopment

Horsham’s Capitol theatre is set to reopen – the countdown is on.

This City is Ours season 2 explained: Is Banksey still alive?

This City is Ours season 2 saw Michael Kavanagh dragged back into the criminal underworld.

Storm Boelo runner rescued in 'brutal' nine-hour mission as marathon organisers slammed for failing to cancel event

Galloway Mountain Rescue Team faced challenging terrain and Storm Boelo's high winds as they rescued an injured runner from the hillside on Saturday.

'Like stepping into a fairytale' — a self-serve cheesecake bar in Nottinghamshire could be the UK's favourite local business

The owner describes it as a cheesecake 'Barbie House'

Two people taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash in Co Tyrone

Emergency services attended the scene on Sunday afternoon

Chilling moment wing of plane almost scrapes runway during Storm Boelo

A passenger plane appeared to come perilously close to scraping its wing on the runway while landing in powerful Storm Boelo winds

DWP November payments being increased £100 for some state pensioners

If you were born on or before 27 June 1960 you could get between £100 and £300 to help you pay your heating bills for winter 2026 to 2027.

DWP confirms 4 changes to Work Capability Assessments with claimants affected

DWP minister Sir Stephen Timms, who is part of the Labour Party cabinet, made the confirmation in the Commons.