Squishy dumpling toys recalled over ‘serious’ toxic chemical risk
The squishy dumpling toys have been described as the ‘latest viral trend for kids’ but imitation versions could be harmful A recall has been issued for a version of a…
August bank holiday 2026 benefit payment date changes as millions affected
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…
Man and woman die after being pulled from sea
A man and a woman have died after getting into trouble in the sea off a popular beach. The two people were pulled from the water off Fistral Beach in…
Andy Burnham explains why rescue dog Axel won’t be joining him at No 10
Axel the Bichon-Poo was adopted by Andy Burnham and his wife nearly 10 years ago Andy Burnham has confirmed his pet dog, Axel, will not be relocating to Downing Street,…
Two people die after being pulled from sea at popular Cornish beach
Emergency services, including the police, coastguard and ambulance, responded to the incident Two people have died after being pulled from the water at a beach in Cornwall. Emergency services were…
UK preparing for wildfires similar to those that have torn through France and Spain, minister confirms
Fires have wrought destruction in mainland Europe this week, with 220,000 forced out of their homes in south-west France and 116,000 evacuated in Spain The government is preparing for wildfires…
Jaxon, 5, praised for calling 999 for injured mum
When five-year-old Jaxon’s mum fell down the stairs, hitting her head and falling unconscious, he knew exactly what to do. At home in Dudley with his three-year-old brother, he called…
Another heatwave to hit within days after weekend of cooler temperatures
Temperatures will rapidly spike to highs of 32 or 33C on Wednesday The fourth heatwave of the summer is set to hit the UK in the next few days following…
Palestine Action activists who ransacked a Barclays bank could be jailed as terrorists
Five activists were convicted of criminal damage after causing £200,000 worth of damage to a Barclays branch A group of Palestine Action activists who caused more than £200,000 of damage…
Study shows the pricey postcodes to look near if you want to save money
People searching for a property could save significant money by looking next door to pricey postcodes – according to a new study. Lloyds banks compared higher value postcodes in different…