Sad sign of the times as evicted Nicola and her mate mark 2026 in Hanley doorwayThe pair are struggling to find supportView Image Pictured (L-R) - homeless Nicola Bond and Laura DicksonTwo freezing rough sleepers welcomed in 2026 - in a Hanley shop doorway. Nicola Bond and Laura Dickson were left exposed to the elements after failing to secure a spot in a women’s shelter. ‌It is now almost a year since Universal Credit claimant Nicola was evicted from her home - and she can no longer afford to rent. ‌“I was freezing cold,” Nicola recalled. She added: “In the last 18 years, I’ve lived in two properties.

Source: The Times January 03, 2026 09:35 UTC