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Nan found dead in home after 'blunt force head injury' with man arrested on suspicion of murder

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after Rose Johnston was found at her home having been assaulted and suffered a blunt force head injury

Working parents urged to claim up to £2,000 back from HMRC

An official Government alert was issued on Tuesday

Teenage boy punched in face and told 'empty your pockets'

It happened in Warwickshire last month

Government offers working parents £2,000 boosts

Families are being reminded about the scheme, which could save them thousands of pounds

Nuisance off-road bike plagues North Staffordshire town

Police have been called in

Family tributes to man 'who made the world brighter just by being in it'

Eugen Matta died after being hit by a car

HMRC confirms new inheritance tax rule costing households £34,000 under Andy Burnham

Unused pension funds could become subject to inheritance tax (IHT) from April 2027.

Three Green Party councillors abstain from vote on free travel for Sheffield children - and reveal why

The cost of the council pilot is estimated at £7.6m, £2 million of which will come from SYMCA and the rest from council reserves

HMRC confirms 38,500 households will pay more than they used to under Andy Burnham

Mr Burnham inherits inheritance tax reforms from former Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Donegal man pleads not guilty to 17 child cruelty charges dating back to 1997

Park Hill Flats: Latest phase of new homes to hit the market in historic Sheffield development

“This is a building that has played a huge part in Sheffield and we can’t wait to show customers this next stage”

Lorry stolen from Stoke-on-Trent tip as raiders cut through gates

It was dumped nearby

Bus drivers issued new 35 minute shift rule in major move

The new rules apply in both cold weather and during heatwaves, although no specific maximum or minimum temperatures have been set.

Glasgow residents can get reduced council tax - how to check your eligibility

Glaswegians have been advised to seek help, should they need it, as new figures show that nearly half a million households across Scotland receive discounts on their bills.

New multi-storey car park for Bridlington marks major investment in the town

'A transformative moment for Bridlington'

Meet the two newest pups receiving care at Tynemouth Seal Hospital

Kraken and Xana were both rescued at Redcar before being transferred to Tynemouth Seal Hospital in August

Birmingham flags court showdown begins with the beat of Bhangra drums

Supported gathered outside Priory Courts

When does Bake Off start? Everything you need to know about the Great British Bake Off 2026 - judges, presenters, contestants, release date

There have been some new additions ahead of the Great British Bake Off’s return later this month.

Funtington alpaca walking business to close after more than 20 years

The owners of a pioneering alpaca walking business near Chichester have announced they will retire and close their business after more than 20 years.

Simple way to tell if your prawns have gone bad – and why you shouldn't always bin them

Loads of perfectly edible prawns are thrown away every year. Scientists have now explained exactly what causes it — and how to genuinely tell when prawns have gone off

'I'm a bin man – rubbish won't be collected properly if you make common mistake'

A refuse worker has shared details about a common mistake households make when putting out their rubbish that could mean your bin is only partially emptied - and it's not the fault of binmen

Grieving pensioner, 83, who didn't know to tax dead husband's car convicted after pleading guilty

The 83-year-old didn't know she was meant to tax her dead husband's car

Claim up to £520 if your flight was delayed this summer

You could be entitled to up to £520 if your flight was delayed this summer

“Damaging” Eyre Street trees saved from felling amid concerns over street shade

“We need to be thinking about ensuring there are places with shade in every neighbourhood”