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From the UK Government: The world of work has been upgraded for the 21st century, as landmark employment rights reforms kick into force.   From today, employees will receive Statutory Sick Pay from their first day of sickness...

A man has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure and police are appealing for witnesses as part of their investigation.  At around 1pm on Tuesday 31 March police were called with a report that a man was exposing his penis in the Lord High Constable of...

Following an incredibly heartbreaking and complex sixteen-month investigation into what began as concern for care of the deceased at a funeral directors in Hull, Robert Bush has today pleaded guilty to the remaining 31 offences that he was charged with, taking the...

Two men have been jailed after deliberately starting a fire at a block of flats in Gloucester last year (2025). Kenneth Moore, aged 50 and formerly of Bedford Street, Gloucester, and John Johnstone, aged 57 and of no fixed abode, were imprisoned for a total of 12...

Birmingham Airport (BHX) is preparing for a busy Easter with over 750,000 passengers expected to travel through over the two-week break, a 10.2% increase in customers year-on-year. Dublin, Malaga, Alicante, Amsterdam and Dubai are the top five destinations of choice...

Police are appealing for witnesses after a male attempted to rob a child's mobile phone in Gloucester last month. It was reported that an unknown male who was riding a Surron e-bike approached an 11-year-old girl before attempting to steal her mobile phone and...

Bristol Airport is preparing for another busy Easter weekend with 150,000 customers passing through the terminal to meet family and friends or enjoy a spring break. The Airport will also see visitors coming into the country to explore the South West and South Wales as...

Hot Cross Buns remain a firm Easter favourite and following popular demand, Morrisons is going even bigger with the launch of its brand-new Hot Cross Bun Loaf, a supersized twist on the seasonal classic that’s perfect for sharing.  Behind every loaf is an early...

Increased rates of the National Minimum Wage, including the National Living wage came into force from 1 April 2026. These rates bring into effect recommendations made by the Low Pay Commission last autumn. The new rates are set out in the table below. NMW Rate...

A woman has died following a serious collision near Stonehouse in Gloucestershire this afternoon (Monday 30 March). Emergency services were called at 12.55pm with a report of a collision involving a green Nissan Micra and grey Vauxhall Astra on the B4008...

From Gloucestershire Constabulary: We're saddened to report that a body has been found during searches for a man who had been reported missing from the Forest of Dean earlier this month. Searches had been taking place to find 77-year-old Graham, and the Severn Area...

Morrisons is helping families start the day the right way this Easter, with its popular Kellogg’s ‘Breakfast Clubs’ returning to its Cafés nationwide to offer a free breakfast to adults and children throughout the school holidays.    Families visiting...

A man has been arrested after multiple pedestrians were struck by a car in Derby city centre. From Derbyshire Constabulary:  The incident involved a black Suzuki Swift and happened in Friar Gate at about 9.30pm tonight. A number of people were injured, some of...

The search for missing 77-year-old Graham is continuing this weekend. From Gloucestershire Constabulary: Specialist police search officers have been joined by our Drones Unit, who have been out the last few days to look for Graham. We are also being joined again by...

Aurin Makepeace from Tan Y Don, Prestatyn was found guilty of murder on Wednesday 25 March 2026 following a trial which began at Chester Crown Court on Monday 3 March 2026. The 43-year-old will be sentenced at Chester Crown Court on Friday 10 April 2026. The court...

A key member of an international people smuggling network involved in illegal migrant crossings to the UK has been jailed for more than 10 years. Messages on his phone showed he and another gang member, known as ‘Kevin’, had discussed the movement of ‘chickens’ or...

A man who was involved in recruiting lorry drivers for people smugglers has been jailed for six years today (27 March), following an investigation by the National Crime Agency. Romanian national Nicusor Lacatus, 53, worked on behalf of a UK-based criminal network to...

Detectives investigating the 1993 murder of Carol Clark have issued a renewed appeal for information as they continue to piece together the evidence they need to finally bring those responsible for her death to justice. Carol was 32 when her body was found by a dog...

A man who raped a 12-year-old girl last year has been jailed for 15 years. The rape, which took place near Nuneaton town centre on 22 July, caused shock and concern in the communities of Nuneaton, with the force acting swiftly to gather evidence, bringing the man...

Asda has confirmed that pay rates for retail colleagues will rise to £13.10 per hour from 5 July 2026. All 110,000 hourly‑paid colleagues in Asda Retail and Asda Express will receive a 4% above‑inflation pay rise, delivered across two dates: 1 April 2026 – base rate...

Royal Navy warship HMS Dragon has arrived in the Eastern Mediterranean to begin operational integration into Cyprus’s defences alongside allies. The Portsmouth-based Type 45 destroyer has spent the last two weeks undergoing critical training and assessment to ensure...