33+ min ago   (470+ words) There is only so much strawberry jam, crumble and fruit salad you can make when your garden is producing fruit faster than you can eat it. Plus, with food prices rocketing, it's important to make the most of every bite....

47+ min ago   (370+ words) The DWP has put out a fresh warning for anyone who receives Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit, PIP and other benefits ahead of changes due to the August bank holidays later this month. Monday, August 31, is a bank holiday…...

46+ min ago   (431+ words) Ryanair passengers are being urged not to bring a common toiletry in their hand luggage when flying. With it being deep into the summer holidays, many families will be jetting off abroad. Before being able to enjoy your holiday, you…...

44+ min ago   (357+ words) The DWP is refunding benefit claimants after admitting 197 administrative fraud penalties were wrongly issued following a review of its procedures. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has handed back, or is handing back, money paid by claimants who accepted…...

9+ hour, 36+ min ago   (1046+ words) Smoke rising from a fire in the Stourbridge area (Jacob King/PA) Fire crews are making progress tackling huge blazes in the West Midlands that led to thousands of 999 calls and caused “extensive” devastation, a fire chief said. Chief fire…...

4+ hour, 31+ min ago   (1095+ words) Shoppers are being urged to check their cupboards and fridges after a series of food safety alerts triggered multiple product recalls at major UK supermarkets. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued several “do not eat” warnings covering products sold…...

3+ hour, 19+ min ago   (302+ words) A 2017 Benjamin Bunny 50p coin said to feature a rare alignment error has been listed for sale online for £27,000. The circulated coin is part of the popular Beatrix Potter 50p collection, released by The Royal Mint, and its seller claims the Queen’s…...

7+ hour, 22+ min ago   (303+ words) A community archaeology project is set to uncover hidden history in Cumbria. A £98,552 grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund has been awarded to the Appleby Archaeology Group to explore Iron Age and Romano-British sites around Appleby-in-Westmorland as part of…...

5+ hour, 33+ min ago   (624+ words) A "major battery flaw" could trap drivers inside their vehicles. The fault affects hybrid Toyota and Lexus models and has left some drivers unable to open their car doors due to a loss of power in the 12-volt battery, which…...

10+ hour, 38+ min ago   (362+ words) A mixed-use property in the heart of a bustling market town has been put up for sale. Located at 62 Stramongate in Kendal, the Grade II listed property is being marketed by H&H Land & Estates with a guide price of…...