3 h. ago Manchester council tax to rise as opposition say £18m budget savings 'dodgier than Elon Musk's DOGE'

But ruling Labour councillors said the budget will ‘help fill people with civic pride’

Economics

3 h. ago Coatbridge author Derek Anderson used battle with severe depression to pen heartfelt book of poetry

Writer hopes new release 'Hopes, Dreams and Fears' will help people suffering from mental health issues.

Culture

4 h. ago Boost for Newton Stewart unit helping people battling addiction

The town's branch of Royal British Legion Scotland has donated £100 worth of tea and coffee to the town’s specialist drugs and alcohol service, wellness and recovery hub.

Events

7 h. ago AD FEATURE: Help and support for people and businesses affected by Tata Steel changes

A former employee of Tata Steel explains how he retrained thanks to UK Government's Employment and Skills Fund and with support from Neath Port Talbot Council's Employability Team

Politics

16 h. ago Inheritance rule helping more than two million people to boost state pension

Royal London obtained figures relating to inherited state pension entitlements when someone’s spouse dies.

Economics

19 h. ago Detroit mayor says deaths of 2 kids in cold can't 'happen again,' orders more outreach

The mayor of Detroit is announcing steps to help homeless people after the recent deaths of two children who were in a van during extremely cold weather

Events

26 h. ago Strangers mock the way I dance. How can I regain confidence on the dancefloor? | Leading questions

Dancing in the dark can restore a sense of fun in your body without anyone watching, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. You’re never too awkward or sober to startRead more Leading questionsI am in my early 30s and happily married with two young children. I have never been an amazing dancer. It has always been painfully awkward. I feel mortified whenever there’s a requirement to dance, even if it’s as silly as when the grownups join in during a kid’s party! I’ve had strangers offer well-intentioned help; people try to teach me to dance while on the dancefloor (clearly they decided I needed help). I’ve had a friend comment that my dancing is “cute” and strangers mock my dancing by mimicking it in front of me.When I was in my 20s, I made up for this in the only way I knew how – by drinking a lot and losing all inhibition. I loved letting go and just losing myself on the dancefloor, enjoying the music and not caring what people thought. I’m now at a stage in my life where I’v...

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26 h. ago Strangers mock my moves. How can I regain confidence on the dancefloor? | Leading questions

Dancing in the dark can restore a sense of fun in your body without anyone watching, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. You’re never too awkward or sober to startRead more Leading questionsI am in my early 30s and happily married with two young children. I have never been an amazing dancer. It has always been painfully awkward. I feel mortified whenever there’s a requirement to dance, even if it’s as silly as when the grownups join in during a kid’s party! I’ve had strangers offer well-intentioned help; people try to teach me to dance while on the dancefloor (clearly they decided I needed help). I’ve had a friend comment that my dancing is “cute” and strangers mock my dancing by mimicking it in front of me.When I was in my 20s, I made up for this in the only way I knew how – by drinking a lot and losing all inhibition. I loved letting go and just losing myself on the dancefloor, enjoying the music and not caring what people thought. I’m now at a stage in my life where I’v...

Politics

27 h. ago QTS Group partners with SAINT PHNX to support children’s mental health

Leading rail contractor QTS Group has teamed up with acclaimed musical duo SAINT PHNX to bring their Happy Place workshops to schools across Scotland, helping young people explore mental health through music and art.

Society

32 h. ago Stop and search: Young people help the Met build new charter

Stop and search: Young people help the Met build new charter  BBC.com

Politics

34 h. ago A school helps migrants in Mauritania. Is it enough to keep them from leaving for Europe?

A school for migrant children in Mauritania is an example of what's to come after the European Union pledged more than $200 million last year to help persuade people there against coming to the continent

Events

47 h. ago Urgent winter fuel payment scam warning as fraudsters use new trick

A new scam is being used in a bid to steal money from unsuspecting shoppers. Criminals are claiming to help people cut their winter fuel bills, but it's a scam

Events

51 h. ago Doctors urge people to get medical help from these places amid 'sharp rise' in winter illnesses

Patients struggling with winter illnesses that affect their breathing can get faster, specialised medical help from these places

Science

58 h. ago Comment by Kate Nash: 'Fans of live music need to make their voices heard'

Kate Nash writes about why people need to fill in the Music Fans’ Voices survey to help tackle the industry problems that have led her to join OnlyFans: ‘selling pictures of my arse online to subsidise touring losses’

Politics

59 h. ago Losing a pet can cut deeper than many people realize. Here’s how friends can help

Even months later, the pain of losing a pet can still hit without warning

Politics

59 h. ago My big red carpet makeover: what I learned from the stylists to the stars

Stock up on wig tape, plunge your face in icy water, prepare your poses – and get ready for some really tricky interview questionsAwards season draws to a close this weekend, with the Brits on Saturday and the Oscars on Sunday. At both, stars will face the red carpet – a gauntlet of fans, photo ops and rapid-fire interviews, which involves being scrutinised from every angle.They make it look effortless, “but it’s an intimidating thing, especially if you’ve never done it before”, says Niamh Eastabrook, a publicist at Multitude Media, who helps actors prepare for red carpets. “People forget that this side of the job is not why anyone becomes an actor.” The makeup artist Lisa Eldridge agrees: “It’s such a nerve-racking experience for most actresses. A lot are quite introverted and they have to walk out and be analysed by the world.”Two of my red-carpet looks: gold gown by Edeline Lee; green dress by Self Portrait, rented from Rites. Photographs: Linda Nylind/The Guardian Continue readi...

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60 h. ago People urged to watch out for fake winter fuel bill help in new phone scam

International criminals are tricking people into handing over full access to their bank account.

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2 d. ago Doctor gives verdict on health trend as young people turn to social media for help

An alarming number of people are entrusting their wellbeing to influencers and putting more faith in online advice over speaking to a doctor or nutritionist - with some even turning to AI for help

Society

3 d. ago Plight of Dumfries charity helping young people with additional support needs raised with First Minister

Rising costs have forced The Usual Place into a restructure, which is set to see around six of the 31 staff made redundant.

Politics

3 d. ago Cheap supermarket supplement could combat dementia, experts claim

A supplement costing mere pennies per pill on the high street could help protect people from debilitating dementia and motor neurone disease, research suggests.

Politics