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DWP names two PIP conditions behind 'significant' in claims ahead of reforms

Interim Timms Review report has concluded PIP, which is paid to over four million people, is "not fit for purpose".

Former Worthing council secretary celebrates 100th birthday with a family party

A Lancing woman who has lived an active life, including dancing in competitions, has celebrated her 100th birthday with a family party.

Extraordinary council meeting to consider recent crime statistics in Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough councillors will meet in four weeks to consider the town's ranking as the most crime-ridden place outside of London

Woman, 22, tragically dies after sister spots bruises on her body

Roxanne Archer was diagnosed with aplastic anaemia where bone marrow fails to produce enough new blood cells

Young woman got out of bath 'covered in bruises' leading to heart-breaking diagnosis

Roxanne Archer was diagnosed with aplastic anaemia where bone marrow fails to produce enough new blood cells

Dr Zoe Williams says September 'natural time' to make 'simple checks'

The TV doctor has outlined a five-step plan

Plans to transform former Kimberworth pub into restaurant and shop to get green light

Plans to transform a long-vacant Rotherham pub into a restaurant and convenience store are set to be approved despite concerns about parking, congestion and nearby businesses.

RNLI 'security review' after 'wholly unacceptable’ abuse of volunteers

This follows protests at the weekend

Georgia Harrison warns about explicit images leading children to suicide

British farmers shouldn’t have to shoulder the risks of changing climate - Angela Eagle

I know that the past year has been incredibly difficult for many farmers. You’ve had rising input costs, water supplies drained by back-to-back heat waves and climate-driven outbreaks of disease, and most notably blueto…

New rule for hotel and Airbnb stays in England to be confirmed under Andy Burnham

The Labour Party government is planning to hand mayors new powers to introduce a nightly levy on staycations.

Reform leader slams councillor for 'lettting down residents' as he quits Walsall group

Councillor Rollinson will now serve residents independently

Climate change connects Sheffield with Nepalese flash flood

A monstrous black wave of rock, ice, mud, and debris struck the Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading districts along the Nepal-Tibet border last month. Over 50,000 people were affected by the flash flooding resulting from a glac…

Major news announced for 800-year-old Dick Turpin pub near Nuneaton

Campaigners have been battling to get the historic pub re-opened

Full list of cancelled and delayed flights from Manchester Airport

Several flights have been cancelled or delayed as the airport recovers from the issues earlier this week

Weston-super-Mare councillor calls for arrest of seafront flaggers

Activists have attached flags to lampposts on the seafront three times this summer

NHS scheme change to treat migraines, acne, scabies, ear infections and allergic rhinitis

The scheme allows people to get care for certain common illnesses from qualified pharmacists without needing to see a GP first

CCTV clue as staff member assaulted at Nottingham Railway Station

British Transport Police would like to speak to the man pictured

Trafford hairdresser smashed glass tumbler in boyfriend's face after complaining he 'wasn't a good listener'

'I didn't mean for this to happen. I threw the glass out of frustration. Allen often does not listen to what I have to say'

Wigan hairdresser smashed glass tumbler in boyfriend's face after complaining he 'wasn't a good listener'

'I didn't mean for this to happen. I threw the glass out of frustration. Allen often does not listen to what I have to say.'

Yorkshire documentary maker Paul Berriff: 'I was caught up in September 11 terror attack - it made me appreciate how precious life is'

Paul Berriff was in New York when the twin towers were struck in a terror attack 25 years ago. He speaks to Laura Reid about the events of that day and how they have shaped him.

Fire-hit large truck carrying toilet rolls keeps Staffordshire road shut

Residents have been told to keep their windows shut - and motorists urged to stay away

Critical incident at University Hospital Coventry enters second day

The critical incident was declared yesterday amid mounting pressure on A&E and hospital beds

Andy Burnham could be forced to break promise to 12 million state pensioners

Promise to increase state pension payments by at least 2.5 per cent a year was already costing taxpayers £16bn more every year compared to a simple earnings link.