Man kept mother’s body in freezer for years while collecting £78k of her benefits
Christopher Phillips has been sent to prison for nearly two-and-a-half years A man has been sentenced to nearly two-and-a-half years in prison after storing his dead mother in a freezer…
Cornwall harbour overrun by thousands of giant crabs during ‘creepy’ annual event
Daniel Gilbert was heading out on his boat when he witnessed the astonishing sight Fisherman Daniel Gilbert was left stunned after finding thousands of giant spider crabs had mysteriously appeared…
August bank holiday 2026 benefit payment date changes and cost of living support
All the essential cost of living information whether claiming benefits or not The summer is usually a time when cost-of-living pressures are less intense, with energy demand low and the…
Son who kept mum’s body in dining room freezer for years ‘couldn’t let her go’
A man who kept his dead mother in a chest freezer in the living room of the family home for nearly three years has been sentenced to two years and…
1 in 4 bridesmaids consider turning down role amid soaring wedding costs
Saying ‘yes’ to being part of the wedding party now means considering whether you can afford it Traditionally a huge honour, being asked to be a bridesmaid is now seen…
Suspected arson attack kills 200,000 bees as hives torched in Birstall
Andrew Dart lost several hives and around £2,500 of beekeeping equipment A beekeeper has been left heartbroken after a suspected arson attack obliterated approximately 200,000 bees and wrecked equipment worth…
Nigel Farage admits he tried to call Rupert Lowe to discuss Reform and Restore Britain working together
The former Reform UK MP made a peace offering to Mr Farage despite a series of public rows between the pair Nigel Farage said he has “reached out” to Rupert…
Murder investigation launched after man shot dead at Traveller site in Wiltshire
The victim, who was in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene A murder investigation has been launched after a man was shot dead at a traveller site near…
NS&I incorrectly told grieving family they would get £30,000 inheritance
The family was awarded just two per cent of the payment they had requested A grieving family mistakenly told they would inherit £30,000 in Premium Bonds by National Savings and…
UK manufacturing growth picks up as Trump tariff chaos eases
UK manufacturers ramped up production last month for the fourth consecutive month and at the fastest pace in almost two years, according to a leading survey of the industry. The…