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New TV licence fee update ahead of planned payment rise
BBC
The fee is set to increase with inflation after a two-year freeze
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Major bin collection changes to every home in England as new rules announced
Environment
The Government wants to simplify recycling
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Gym instructor, 37, died hours after coming home from football match
hospitals
Dad Paul McHugh had just bought a house with his partner
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Tributes paid to mum and daughter killed in horror Storm Babet five-vehicle smash
Midlands traffic and travel
Cheryl Wood, 61, and her daughter Sarha Smith, 40, died during the storm
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Friends on £1.5k all inclusive Turkey holiday 'told to go away when they tried to check in'
Holidays
They came home after just 48 hours abroad
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Bed bug 'hotspots' revealed in interactive map amid fears of infestation
Willenhall
Pest control firms say they have been 'inundated' with calls
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Where Shamima Begum is now as she begins legal fight over British citizenship
Courts
Shamima Begum joined ISIS when she was just 15 years old
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'Terrified' boy, 5, forced to wait one hour for ambulance after horror dog attack
Dogs
Neighbours hit and kicked the dog in an effort to save Kaiden Burn from the attack
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Courtroom breaks into applause as murderer jailed for killing daughter's ex-boyfriend and his dad
Courts
Stephen Alderton shot the two men following a family court case involving his daughter
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Royal Mint launches new 50p collectable coin featuring The Snowman
Christmas
This will be the first of the Royal Mint's World of the Snowman pieces to feature the official coinage portrait of King Charles
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Warning over 'crucial' trigger of condition affecting 2million Brits as winter approaches
UK News
Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) include lower sex drive, sleeping longer than normal and weight gain
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Why are dogs so afraid of fireworks?
Dogs
With Bonfire Night and Diwali around the corner, the crackle and bang of fireworks will be more routine
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Big recycling change to see food waste bins in England
Environment
The proposed change comes weeks after Rishi Sunak said he would not impose 'seven bins' on households
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Martin Lewis' MSE explains how some homeowners could get 50% off energy bills
Money saving tips
An energy provider is set to cut bills by 50 per cent for some customers in a boost amid the cost of living crisis
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Is it cheaper to leave the heating on low all day and how to save £100 a year
Money saving tips
An expert at the Energy Saving Trust has addressed the myth that having your heating on low all day saves money
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Reason you could be £670 worse off next year if you receive this Government benefit
Your Money
Households claiming the benefit could lose out on £670 next year as the Government has not yet confirmed further cost of living support
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Airport runway closes after plane 'skids off tarmac' amid Storm Babet chaos
Midlands weather
The plane is believed to belong to TUI
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Maxine Carr's dark relationship with child killer Ian Huntley and the lie she told to protect him
Crime
Ian Huntley murdered schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman
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Santander warns customers to 'remain on high alert to threat that could drain account'
Your Money
The bank said the number of customers targeted by fraudsters doubled over the last month
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Sir Keir Starmer rushes to Tamworth after 'made history' claim with double-election win
Labour Party
The party overturned huge Tory majorities to take seats in Tamworth and Mid-Bedfordshire
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Warning to anyone who enjoys bacon for breakfast
NHS
While red meat is a good source of protein, vitamins and minerals, it can be high in salt and saturated fat
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The 2p coin worth '£1,000' due to Royal Mint error - check your spare change
Your Money
There are currently three different 2p coins in circulation - but there's only one that you should be looking out for
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Two Married at First Sight UK contestants knew each other before the show
Showbiz
Two TV stars actually knew each other before the E4 experiment began - but didn't get coupled up
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Ryanair cabin crew 'in tears' after plane makes emergency landing as 'door left open'
Ryanair
The aircraft was forced to turn around
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Martin Lewis urges UK households to spend £82 immediately and says 'it's important'
Martin Lewis has delivered an important and poignant episode of the ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show tonight. The financial expert and consumer champion has warned UK households over the importance of a Lasting Power of Attorney.
UK households to get £130 paid directly into bank accounts for cost of living
Your Money
32,000 households will benefit with more than £4 million worth of support is on its way to thousands of eligible households in Nottinghamshire from Nottinghamshire County Council to help cover the costs of food and energy bills this winter.
UK households to get £25 paid directly into bank accounts within days
DWP
UK homes could be entitled to £25 payouts amid the Cold Weather Payment scheme, which is back from the government and Department for Work and Pensions.
State Pension 2024 increase set to be hit by new triple lock adjustment
Pension
Pensioners may not be getting the rise they were expecting next April when the Chancellor announces it in the Autumn Statement
Martin Lewis urges every driver to get '100 per cent free' winter essential
Martin Lewis
All drivers have to do is sign up for the Halfords Club, the Money Saving Expert star revealed on Tuesday as he returned to the ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show from 8pm til 9pm.
Your Money
'Significant' warning issued to 1.2 million British Gas, Ovo, Octopus, EDF energy customers
The energy regulator and watchdog will review standing charges after calls from consumer groups and experts.
Mum of teen killed in camping crash tragedy says 'nothing will make this nightmare go away'
Shrewsbury
Wilf Henderson, Jevon Hirst, Harvey Owen and Hugo Morris were found dead in a car
Millions put on alert for DWP cold weather payments to enter bank accounts as temperatures to plummet
Universal Credit
Cold blast could trigger special winter payments
ITV I'm a Celeb fans react to 'weird' statement from Marvin Humes' chat with Sam Thompson
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
The JLS singer opened up to fellow campmates Fred Sirieix and Sam Thompson
Strictly Come Dancing star announces he's engaged as dancers rush to say congrats
BBC
Tess Daly, Oti Mabuse & Neil Jones rush to say congrats
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Martin Lewis
Martin Lewis urges UK households to spend £82 immediately and says 'it's important'
Martin Lewis has delivered an important and poignant episode of the ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show tonight. The financial expert and consumer champion has warned UK households over the importance of a Lasting Power of Attorney.
UK households to get £130 paid directly into bank accounts for cost of living
Your Money
32,000 households will benefit with more than £4 million worth of support is on its way to thousands of eligible households in Nottinghamshire from Nottinghamshire County Council to help cover the costs of food and energy bills this winter.
UK households to get £25 paid directly into bank accounts within days
DWP
UK homes could be entitled to £25 payouts amid the Cold Weather Payment scheme, which is back from the government and Department for Work and Pensions.
State Pension 2024 increase set to be hit by new triple lock adjustment
Pension
Pensioners may not be getting the rise they were expecting next April when the Chancellor announces it in the Autumn Statement
DWP set to announce strict new bank account rules from Wednesday
DWP
The Telegraph reports the new law expected to be announced in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement next week, which Jeremy Hunt will deliver on Wednesday.
Your Money
'Significant' warning issued to 1.2 million British Gas, Ovo, Octopus, EDF energy customers
The energy regulator and watchdog will review standing charges after calls from consumer groups and experts.
Man fights for life after 'incident'
West Midlands Ambulance Service
Paramedics found a man with 'critical injuries' on Richards Street
The 'super hydrating' £15 eye patches that help to 'reduce puffiness and dark circles'
Money saving tips
The Nip + Fab Hyaluronic Extreme4 Jelly Eye Patches are currently reduced online
Mum of teen killed in camping crash tragedy says 'nothing will make this nightmare go away'
Shrewsbury
Wilf Henderson, Jevon Hirst, Harvey Owen and Hugo Morris were found dead in a car
Millions put on alert for DWP cold weather payments to enter bank accounts as temperatures to plummet
Universal Credit
Cold blast could trigger special winter payments