6 h. ago Iran police station and mosque set on fire as revolution sees THOUSANDS demand change

Protests in Iran have hurtled toward the 14-day mark, as more than 115 people have been killed in the revolution, with streets flooded with thousands of people fighting back against the oppressive regime

Events

7 h. ago Hidden tax change that could see thousands of tax bills quadruple from April due to Labour rules

WHITE van men are facing a tax bombshell as annual bills have quadrupled under rules introduced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Thousands of tradespeople and small business owners who rely on double-cab pick-up trucks are being hammered by a little-known tax hike quietly introduced back in April 2025. Experts say a "little-known tweak" in the 2024...

Economics

3 d. ago David Bowie’s childhood home to open to the public for first time

The London house where Bowie, then David Jones, lived from 1955 to 1968 will be opened at the end of 2027On the evening of 6 July 1972, thousands of kids across the UK had their lives changed when the sight of David Bowie performing Starman on Top of the Pops was beamed into their living rooms. Come the end of 2027, Bowie fans will be able to walk the very floorboards where the young David Jones grew up, when his childhood home in Bromley, south London, is opened to the public for the first time.Ahead of the 10th anniversary of Bowie’s death this weekend (he would have turned 79 on Thursday), the Heritage of London Trust has announced that it has acquired the two-up, two-down house at 4 Plaistow Grove where Bowie lived from 1955 to 1968. Continue reading...

Society

3 d. ago David Bowie’s childhood home to open to public after 1960s restoration

South London house to feature never-before-seen archival items and creative workshops for young peopleOn the evening of 6 July 1972, thousands of young people across the UK had their lives changed when the sight of David Bowie performing Starman on Top of the Pops was beamed into their living rooms. Come the end of 2027, Bowie fans will be able to walk the very floorboards where the young David Jones grew up, when his childhood home in south London, is opened to the public for the first time.Ahead of the 10th anniversary of Bowie’s death this weekend (he would have turned 79 on Thursday), the Heritage of London Trust has announced that it has acquired the two-up, two-down house at 4 Plaistow Grove, Bromley, where Bowie lived from 1955 to 1968. Continue reading...

Society

4 d. ago Three LA wildfire victims on surviving the horror – and what happened next

After their lives were upended last year, they’re finally regaining their footing – but memories of the fires still haunt themFew among the nearly 10 million people who live in Los Angeles county were left untouched by last year’s disastrous firestorm. Driven by strong winds through parched vegetation, multiple fires exploded in quick succession last January, and devoured roughly 16,000 structures on all sides of LA.Thirty-one lives were lost and thousands more were for ever changed. For many, a new chapter of the disaster began to unfold when the flames were extinguished, while the slow road to recovery started to take shape in the year that followed. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago Double whammy benefits boost for thousands of families this year as government brings in changes

April will bring a huge financial boost to thousands of parents across the UK

Politics

9 d. ago Morrisons makes major change to thousands of products in January

Changes will help shoppers to save more during January

Politics

1 week ago Brits urged to check change now for 3 rare coins that can 'earn them thousands'

Three rare 50p coins can earn you a lot of money if you manage to find them in your stash. A coin expert is now urging Brits to check their change immediately this January

Politics

1 week ago Women pay thousands for vagina surgery after unexpected yet 'painful' fat jab effect

Women using weight-loss injections are paying thousands for cosmetic vaginal procedures after rapid fat loss caused unexpected changes to the vulva and labia

Politics

1 week ago Pensions timebomb: why Europe’s social contract is becoming unsustainable

Ageing populations and falling birthrates have left ever fewer workers to support growing number of retireesIt has played a starring role in one of the worst periods of political turmoil in France since the 1960s. In Germany, it threatens the future of the coalition government. In Spain, thousands have taken to the streets to demand change.The right to a decent state pension has been a central plank of the European social contract for decades, but people are living longer, birthrates are falling, and the continent’s pension systems are, increasingly, unsustainable. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago The dogs and cats homeless this Christmas who need to find a loving family in 2026

There are thousands of dogs and cats spending Christmas in kennels this year - change their life in 2026

Society

2 w. ago Major change to bus passes will make 'massive difference' to hundreds of thousands across region

Around 400,000 people will be impacted by the major change announced by Andy Burnham yesterday

Politics

2 w. ago The round the clock support service that changes the lives of thousands

The RCT Lifeline service provides 24/7 support for more than 4,000 elderly and vulnerable people in the county borough

Politics

2 w. ago Warning to thousands of Scots drivers over major parking rule change – starting in just DAYS

DRIVERS in a council area have been warned over the introduction of a pavement parking ban. Motorists breaching the ban face fines of up to £100 if they breach the new rules. The Scottish Government's national pavement parking ban came into effect on December 11, 2023. legislation passed under the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 gave...

Events

3 w. ago DWP Universal Credit update for claimants impacted by payments change

Thousands of claimants need to make a change

Politics

3 w. ago HMRC letters to thousands of people ahead of income tax change in April

Around 200,000 people have received the letter from HMRC.

Politics

4 w. ago Gaza amputees struggle to rebuild lives as the enclave faces shortages of prosthetic limbs

The World Health Organization says Israel’s bombardment in Gaza for the past two years has left tens of thousands of Palestinians with life-changing injuries, including at least 6,000 people with amputations

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