Paddy McGuinness shows off ripped abs after 75 Hard challenge
TV presenter Paddy McGuinness reveals his incredible weight loss transformation after completing the gruelling 75 Hard challenge. See his before and after photos and learn his secrets.
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Barclays' £5 Challenge Helps You Save Money Fast
Barclays recommends a simple £5 savings challenge to build your pot quickly. Discover this and other fast methods, including the 1p challenge, to boost your financial health.
Barclays' £5 Challenge to Help You Save Money Fast
Barclays recommends a simple £5 savings challenge to build your funds quickly. Discover this and other fast methods to improve your financial health in the new year.
1p Savings Challenge Could Net You £667 by Christmas 2026
Start the Monzo 1p savings challenge in January 2026 to save over £667 by next Christmas. A simple trick that builds daily, with a chance to win £10,000. Get started now!
MSE's 1p Savings Challenge to Bank £667.95 in 2026
Martin Lewis's MoneySavingExpert team details the simple 1p daily savings challenge for 2026. Start saving a penny a day and potentially accumulate £667.95 by year's end. Learn flexible methods to stay on track.
5 Characters in Every UK Community Facebook Group
From the Lost Cat Crusader to the Planning Permission Protester, we explore the quintessential personalities that define Britain's local Facebook groups. Discover who's in your neighbourhood feed.
Union wins £1bn+ for women in equal pay cases
The GMB union has won more than £1 billion for women in equal pay claims this year. Discover the ongoing fight for fair pay and what it means for 2026.
Restaurant refuses £250 prize over spoonful of gravy
A Devon steakhouse upheld its rules, denying a contestant £250 for failing to finish a 10,000-calorie bangers and mash challenge by a single spoonful of gravy. Read the full story of the valiant attempt and the social media debate.
Millions face potential local election delays until 2027
Up to 63 council areas in England may postpone May 2026 local elections to 2027 amid a government reorganisation of town halls. See the full list of affected areas.
Farage: UK a 'Banana Republic' Over Election Delays
Nigel Farage accuses Labour and Tory councils of 'colluding' to postpone local elections for millions until 2027. Read the full story on the democratic row.
Labour's funding shake-up could trigger council tax rises
Economists warn Labour's council funding raid could force tax increases across the UK, with six areas facing unlimited rises from 2027. Discover the impact on your bills.
Reform UK's turbulent first seven months in local power
After taking control of 10 councils, Reform UK's 'anti-woke' agenda faces the reality of local government in Lancashire. Helen Pidd reports on care home closures and rising complaints.
Flooding nightmare at award-winning Cotswolds estate
Residents of the Buttercross Works development in Witney face constant flooding, safety hazards, and plummeting property values due to a failed drainage system. Discover their fight for a solution.
Starmer's authority drains amid leadership challenge talk
Speculation about a challenge to Keir Starmer's leadership is mounting, undermining his authority. Analysis of the growing rift within Labour and potential successors like Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting.
Swindon Council pays £138k after own vans clamped
Swindon Borough Council has paid £138,000 in fines after its own highway maintenance vans were clamped outside its offices. Deputy leader calls it 'not our finest hour'. Read the full story.
Four Deadly Social Media Trends Parents Must Know
Experts warn parents about four dangerous social media challenges that have turned fatal. Learn the risks of chroming, surfing, blackout and Benadryl trends to keep your children safe online.
Share Tips for Organised Challenges in UK & Abroad
Got advice for taking on a charity trek or marathon? The Guardian wants your tips on training, fundraising, and logistics for organised challenges in the UK and overseas.
Foodie throws up after failing 9,000-calorie chilli challenge
A food enthusiast was left feeling 'sick as a dog' after attempting a mammoth 4kg chilli meal in a Devon steakhouse. Only three people have ever finished the £50 challenge. Read the full story.
Speed Eating Deaths: Two Choke in Food Contests
The tragic final moments of a man who choked on a giant doughnut, part of a spate of speed eating fatalities. Discover the hidden dangers of competitive eating.
2,000+ children vanish from UK care yearly
Shocking report reveals 2,400 trafficked and asylum-seeking children went missing from local authority care last year, exposing critical safeguarding failures. Urgent action needed.
Judge condemns 'astronomical' private care costs
A judge has criticised 'astronomical' costs charged by private care providers after a council agreed to pay almost £300,000 for a teenage boy's placement. Discover the urgent call for government intervention.
School Transport Costs Surge 24%, Councils Warn of Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals English councils' home-to-school transport costs have surged by 24%, leaving vulnerable families and local authorities in financial distress.
Sunderland's 5,000-Calorie Breakfast Challenge Awaits
Dare to tackle the North East's most formidable breakfast challenge featuring 15 colossal components including full English, American pancakes and loaded hash browns.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy "Probably Avoidable" Says Expert
Exclusive analysis reveals Birmingham City Council's financial collapse might have been prevented as expert questions Labour leadership's decision-making in Britain's second city.
Birmingham Mayor demands greater devolution powers
Birmingham Mayor Andy Street joins forces with Labour's Dan Jarvis in unprecedented cross-party alliance demanding Westminster devolve real power and funding to England's regions.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy: Inside Britain's Worst Council Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how accounting failures and political paralysis pushed Birmingham City Council into the biggest local government financial crisis in UK history, forcing devastating cuts to essential services.
Radio hosts' gross toilet paper challenge divides listeners
Australian radio hosts Carrie Bickmore and Tommy Little push boundaries with their revolting new challenge that's taking social media by storm. Discover the messy details that have listeners both horrified and entertained.
Surrey Labour splits over £1.2bn council debt crisis
Exclusive: Labour faces internal division in Surrey as two councils consider breaking away amid government pressure to address catastrophic local authority debt. The political earthquake threatens Starmer's authority in traditional Tory heartlands.
Woking gets £500m bailout in council shake-up
The bankrupt Woking Borough Council secures a massive government rescue package as Surrey County Council takes control of key services in a dramatic local government overhaul.
Woking Council declares bankruptcy with £1.9bn debt
Woking Borough Council faces financial collapse with a staggering £1.9bn deficit, joining a growing list of UK local authorities in crisis. Discover how risky investments and government funding cuts created this perfect storm.
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