Three-year-old Notts girl denied benefits as she ‘didn’t have cancer long enough’

Mabel’s family were initially told ‘the absolute worst could’ve happened’ Rachel pictured with Mabel(Image: submitted) A Nottinghamshire mother was told her daughter wouldn’t be able to receive benefits as the girl “didn’t... Read more »

Fans defend Amber Davies after Strictly Come Dancing announcement divides viewers

She has stepped in at the last minute to compete in this year’s series Amber Davies has been named as the final contestant(Image: BBC/PA Wire) Fans have defended the decision to add... Read more »

Frightening map shows what would happen if Putin dropped nuclear bomb on UK

A map reveals what damage could be inflicted on the UK as Vladimir Putin’s closest advisers urge him to nuke the UK If the UK was hit with a nuclear missile by... Read more »

I visited one of UK’s best Halloween events and this year’s is the scariest yet

It’s not for the faint of heart Emma is the parents editor for the Manchester Evening News. She covers news and events for families across Greater Manchester. (Image: Scare City) Twelve years... Read more »

NHS GP issues warning to anyone who owns a mobile phone

Smartphone addiction means seven in 10 people sleep next to their phone – but there are hidden health risks Charlotte Smith Senior Lifestyle Content Editor 05:00, 27 Sep 2025 Is sleeping next... Read more »

Tributes paid to Renfrew community champion Effie McGachie

Effie McGachie, who spent 38 years on the community council, including 33 at its helm, passed away last night (September 25) at the age of 95. When she stepped down from the... Read more »

Starmer faces calls to scrap two-child benefit cap as MPs head to Liverpool

The Prime Minister will be joined in the North West by delegates and activists for the event which begins at the weekend and continues until Wednesday. The annual conference is Sir Keir’s... Read more »

Welsh council leader on school transport changes, budget latest and cabinet changes

Andrew Morgan sat down to talk about the challenges facing Rhondda Cynon Taf Andrew Morgan is leader of the Welsh Local Government Association (Image: WalesOnline/ Gayle Marsh) “I hope that the public... Read more »

Should Edinburgh open its own drug consumption room?

But critics are equally vocal, and remain sceptical about the long-term benefits it may bring, while raising concerns over resources being diverted away from addiction services, drug paraphernalia littered around the centre... Read more »

Less than a third of primary school pupils ‘are getting enough exercise’

Biggest study of its kind followed 17,000 pupils wearing activity trackers and found only 30% of pupils get enough physical activity during school hours Should teachers be facilitating more time for movement... Read more »