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Children struck in Belfast school hit-and-run

Two children were injured after being struck by a black SUV in a hit-and-run outside St Bernard's Primary School in North Belfast. Police are appealing for information.

Ulmarra hit-and-run: Mother's plea for justice

Exclusive: A quiet Australian town is rocked by a devastating hit-and-run that left a young woman with life-threatening injuries as her distraught mother makes an emotional appeal for witnesses to come forward.

Met Museum discovers hidden Van Gogh self-portrait

Groundbreaking discovery at New York's Metropolitan Museum as advanced imaging uncovers hidden self-portrait beneath Vincent van Gogh's 1886 painting 'The Potato Peeler', rewriting art history.

Gran loses £12k in Lamborghini project collapse

An elderly grandmother's dream investment in a luxury car restoration scheme has left her facing devastating losses as the company behind the ambitious project goes into administration.

Children overtake pensioners in UK poverty crisis

New analysis reveals a dramatic reversal in UK poverty trends, with children overtaking pensioners as the age group most likely to live in poverty. The triple lock's success for retirees contrasts sharply with growing child deprivation.

UK tradespeople hit by tool theft epidemic

Britain's tradespeople are facing a devastating crime wave as organised thieves target work vans, stealing essential tools worth thousands and crippling small businesses across the nation.

Syrian pensioner wins UK immigration appeal

A 76-year-old Syrian man has won his appeal to stay in Britain after immigration judges recognised his integration and the care he's received from the NHS and British public.

Timeshare sharks steal £28M from pensioners

Elderly Britons targeted by ruthless timeshare fraudsters in elaborate £28 million scam - how criminals preyed on vulnerable pensioners and what you need to know to protect yourself.

Carer jailed for fleecing £300k from pensioner

A so-called carer who systematically drained an elderly woman's life savings of £300,000 while pretending to be her friend has been sentenced to prison in a shocking case of elder abuse.

Winter Fuel Payment Scam Targets UK Pensioners

UK pensioners are being warned about sophisticated text message scams impersonating DWP and HMRC, attempting to steal personal and financial information through fake Winter Fuel Payment offers.

Pensioner 'sucker punched' in Poundbury smell dispute

An 83-year-old man was violently assaulted by his neighbour in an upmarket Poundbury village over a long-running smell complaint, with the court hearing how the victim was 'sucker punched' while his husband pointed a walking stick like a rifle.

Van Der Beek's son turns 4 amid cancer battle

Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek shares heartfelt family moments as youngest son Jeremiah turns four, while opening up about his ongoing stage 3 cancer fight and previous baby loss.

Winter Fuel Payment 2024: Claim Up to £600

Essential guide to the Winter Fuel Payment and Cold Weather Payment schemes - discover if you're eligible for up to £600 to help with heating bills this winter.

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