Health benefits claims increased by 38% over four years, IFS report finds
In 2019/20, there were 2.8 million people in England and Wales claiming health benefits, this has now risen to 3.9 million in 2023/24.
UK News|Sep 18
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Rory Burns reaches milestone as leaders Surrey take charge against Durham
Captain Burns moved beyond 1,000 Championship runs for the season.
UK & international sports|Sep 17
UK & international sports
New bus routes to serve state-of-the-art hospital
Dedicated bus service routes will be in place to serve the region’s newest healthcare facility – The Midland Metropolitan University Hospital.
Your World|Sep 17
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Ladies Probus group hear of RAF women who made a difference
An enlightening afternoon entertained Members of Cannock and District Ladies Probus at Chase Golf Club. Jess Boydon-Jukes, from RAF Cosford Museum, shared stories of ladies as aviators, long before the first woman pilot was recognised by RAF. The speaker followed a two-course meal; a trio of sausages, yorkshire pudding, veg or a vegetarian option, goats cheese or fish with chunky chips.
Your World|Sep 17
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Gary Shaw was the shy superstar who shone so brightly at Aston Villa
For Gary Shaw to die on the eve of Villa’s return to the top table of European football feels immeasurably cruel.
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Aston Villa|Sep 17
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Walsall 2 Bradford 1 - George Bennett's player ratings
George Bennett gives his Walsall player ratings following the win over Bradford.
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Walsall FC|Sep 16
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Ireland earn first women’s T20 win over England in dramatic finish
Orla Prendergast hit a brilliant 80 before the winning runs came from an overthrow.
UK & international sports|Sep 15
UK & international sports
Efforts to give drivers ‘peace of mind’ about EV touring amid staycation worries
Amid concerns about the availability of roadside infrastructure, apps are attempting to reassure drivers that all routes are open with some planning.
UK News|Sep 15
UK News
Kidderminster Harriers 2 Leek Town 1 - Report
Kidderminster Harriers made nervy progress in the FA Cup after Amari Morgan-Smith scored both goals in his side’s hard-earned 2-1 second qualifying round win over Northern Premier League Leek Town at Aggborough.
Kidderminster Harriers|Sep 14
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Walsall 2 Bradford 1 - Report
Danny Johnson scored a dramatic 88th minute winner to inspire Walsall to a 2-1 victory over Bradford City at Bescot.
Walsall FC|Sep 14
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Tiger Woods undergoes back surgery after injury-hit 2024
The 48-year-old has played five tournaments in 2024 and made the cut only once.
UK & international sports|Sep 13
UK & international sports
Testing on live animals fell by 3% last year, data suggests
The figure is the lowest since 2001, Home Office data suggests.
UK News|Sep 11
UK News
Scale and severity of student mental health casework in colleges rises – report
Nearly a third of colleges reported at least one student death by suicide within the last year, a poll suggests.
UK News|Sep 9
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Calls for meeting with Home Secretary over undercover policing inquiry ‘crisis’
Campaigners want the planned end date for the Undercover Policing Inquiry in December 2026 to be lifted.
UK News|Sep 9
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MK Dons 1 Walsall 0 - Player Ratings
George Bennett gives his Walsall player ratings.
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Walsall FC|Sep 9
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