£229 Portable AC Review: My Honest Verdict

A journalist tested the £229 Midea portable air conditioner during a UK heatwave. The unit cooled a bedroom from 26°C to 20°C in about 71 minutes, costing 18p per hour to run, but was noisy and the window kit didn't fit standard UK windows.

22 Affordable Homes at Former Pit Pony Pub Site

A block of 22 affordable flats has been completed at the former Pit Pony Inn site in Ashton-in-Makerfield, with units available for social rent. Developer Watson handed the scheme over to Jigsaw Homes.

Gemma Atkinson's Favourite Gym Closes Liverpool Site

Ultimate Performance, a global gym chain endorsed by Gemma Atkinson, has shut its Liverpool St Paul's Square branch. A removal van was spotted removing equipment on July 7, 2026, after the site closed last week.

Sainsbury's Premium vs Standard Strawberries: Worth the Extra?

I tested Sainsbury's Taste the Difference strawberries against standard ones to see if the premium price is justified. The extra class berries were firmer and perfectly ripe, while standard were softer. A Nectar 3-for-2 offer runs until July 14.

Meaco Portable Fan Rivals Dyson for Under £70

The MeacoFan sefte 6” portable battery air circulator offers whisper-quiet operation, 26-hour battery life, and 12 speeds for just £69, rivaling Dyson at a fraction of the cost.

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