Entertainment
Penny Lancaster's scathing four-word response to first meeting with Rod Stewart
Penny Lancaster wasn't a fan of Rod Stewart when they first met at the Dorchester Hotel bar. She recalled the moment to Saga in 2025.
Crime
Man jailed for hiding body had prior manslaughter conviction
Steven Wales, jailed for hiding Paul Smith's body in a wheelie bin, was previously convicted of manslaughter over the 2009 killing of Pauline Beattie.
Business
HMRC gives parents 2-day deadline to extend Child Benefit or lose £1,400
Parents have until Monday, August 31 to tell HMRC their teen is continuing education or training, or Child Benefit payments of up to £1,406.60 a year will stop.
Sports
Southport Air Show 2026: Saturday schedule, lineup and flight times revealed
Southport Air Show 2026 runs August 29-30. Saturday's lineup includes The Red Arrows, The Starlings, Tutor, Gazelle Squadron and more. Tickets cost £13.
Environment
Health
NHS boards facing axe after series of scandals
The SNP Government is considering axing NHS boards after scandals at NHSGGC, Tayside, Fife and Lothian, including deaths, financial crises and safety failures.
Murad Retinal Body Cream Praised for Firmer Skin
Mature shoppers praise Murad's Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment, saying it restores elasticity, firms skin, and boosts confidence in sleeveless tops.
69p Lemon Juice in Tea or Coffee Gives Health Boost
Adding a splash of lemon juice to morning tea or coffee provides vitamin C, supporting cells, skin, blood vessels, bones, and wound healing, per NHS guidance.
Vet's urgent advice to dog owners ahead of September change
A vet has urged dog owners to watch for seven key signs of stress as children return to school, and Dogs Trust offers free behaviour support.
Thousands at Reading and Leeds festivals to get toxic behaviour advice
Home Office-backed teams are at Reading and Leeds festivals to speak to thousands of fans about tackling violence against women and girls as part of the Enough campaign.
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The Big British Arts Quiz: Literature to Pop
From Dickens and Tolkien to Oasis and Wimbledon, our culture quiz roams across British arts and entertainment. Ten mixed questions for curious minds and superfans alike. Take your seat and see how cultured you really are.



