A grieving family has spoken out about what they describe as years of torment caused by a “nightmare neighbour” while a mother battled terminal cancer and struggled to raise her children under extreme emotional pressure. According to relatives, the mother spent years trying to shield her children from ongoing complaints and confrontations while also enduring cancer treatment and the devastating reality of her illness. Family members allege that repeated complaints were made to both the...

The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has come under criticism following a complaint about its handling of Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) fees, with claims that key information about refunds is unclear or missing from its website. The issue centres on a case where an individual submitted two LPA applications on behalf of a family member, one covering Property and Financial Affairs and the other Health and Welfare. The total cost for both applications came to £184, in line with the standard...

In the early hours of 23 April 2026, our world changed forever. My beloved sister, Shona Travis, sadly passed away at the age of 40 after a courageous battle with cancer. There are moments in life when words never feel enough, and this is one of them. The loss of Shona has left a space in our hearts that can never truly be filled. Shona was more than a sister. She was a loving mother, a treasured daughter, a loyal friend, and a caring soul who touched so many lives. She had a kindness that...