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Mum suspects second person was in son's flat before he died, coroner hears
The 24-year-old died at hospital after a cardiac arrest
Cadbury investigating Flakes after ice cream van complaints
Ice cream van owners have raised complaints after a number of Cadbury 99 Flakes were delivered with a white discolouration, making them look unsellable
Drivers of older petrol and diesel cars to face new VAT rates
HMRC introduced new VAT road fuel scale charges for drivers of petrol and diesel cars on 1 May 2026, with the rates due to remain in place until April 2027
Woman killed in crash on Cambridgeshire road
The 61-year-old woman died at the scene
Family pays tribute to 'loving' man killed in M11 crash
Gary Porritt was pronounced dead at the scene
Government to restrict new sales of towel rails and underfloor heating
The Government is working on new energy-efficiency rules that would ban new sales of or restrict more than a third of 'space heating systems' - including many towel rails, gas fires and under-floor heating systems
Police officer demoted after making 'snide remarks' about female colleague
A misconduct hearing heard that the police officer had insinuated a female colleague was 'sleeping with' a Chief Inspector
UK social media ban for under-16s announced but which platforms are affected and when?
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced a full ban on social media for under-16s in the UK, which is expected to come into force in Spring 2027
Family turn Cambridgeshire home into Airbnb and move to shack in Bali
Lucy and Paul had everything in the UK with a cushy life - but say life in Bali is so much better they will never come back
Elderly woman 'lives in fear' as passing lorries mounting pavement shake cottage 'at its roots'
"Every day we get maybe 30 lorries and sometimes they are really big - it’s scary, you never know what might happen"
Fatal crash sparks calls for lower speed limits and improved safety on Peterborough road
Some residents believe the speed limit should be reduced and other safety measures implemented
Full list of 8 metabolic conditions that could qualify for £114 weekly
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the full list of eight metabolic conditions that could qualify PIP claimants for the enhanced rate of the Personal Independence Payment disability benefit














