Mum Sends Daughter’s Friends Home from Sleepover After Kitchen Incident Saturday, January 17, 2026 sleepover kitchen discipline parenting children conflict respect mumsnet friendship householdrules A mother sparked debate after asking two of her 11-year-old daughter’s friends to leave her home during a sleepover over a kitchen incident. The girls were playing a game where they tried to make each other laugh while … Read More
11 Tax Changes Set to Cost UK Households Thousands in 2026 Saturday, January 17, 2026 tax uk inheritance counciltax tobacco alcohol vaping fuel dividend budget In 2026, UK households face a significant financial squeeze as multiple tax changes come into effect, threatening to cost thousands of pounds. These changes, announced as part of the Labour Party Autumn Budget and other … Read More
Driver Shortages Lead to Decline in West Midlands Ring and Ride Usage Saturday, January 17, 2026 ringandride drivershortage westmidlands publictransport demandresponsive transportpolicy rideusage escooters cyclehire serviceupdate sport A shortage of drivers has caused a noticeable drop in the usage of the Ring and Ride service across the West Midlands. Data presented to the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Transport Delivery Overview and Scrutiny … Read More
BBC Gladiators Star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey Warns Co-Star: 'Watch Out for Karen Hauer' Saturday, January 17, 2026 gladiators bbc nitro harryaikinesaryeetey karenhauer strictlycomedancing tv sports entertainment athleticism sport The beloved show Gladiators makes its much-anticipated return to BBC One tonight at 5.45pm, and one of its stars, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey—known as Nitro—is issuing a playful warning to his co-stars. At 37, Harry has made his … Read More
‘Stretchy around bum and tum’ M&S trousers ‘make legs look slimmer’ Saturday, January 17, 2026 m&s trousers comfort winter fashion stretch fitting style workwear twill As the colder months settle in, comfort and style have become a top priority for many. Marks & Spencer’s Jersey Twill Straight Leg Trousers have quickly become a favourite among shoppers seeking both. Priced at £28, these … Read More
Midlands Areas Highlighted Among England's Poorest in New Income Study Saturday, January 17, 2026 birmingham midlands income deprivation inequality sparkhill blackcountry disposableincome poverty westmidlands A recent study has unveiled that the six lowest-income neighborhoods in England are all located in Birmingham, underscoring significant economic challenges within the city. The research ranks neighborhoods based on average … Read More