Aldi to open four new UK stores in September
Aldi will open four new UK stores in September, creating up to 120 jobs, with sites in Balsall Common, Telford, Rayleigh and Hoxton.
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Le Parc du Petit Prince: A cheaper alternative to Disneyland Paris
Le Parc du Petit Prince in Alsace, France, is a cheaper, charming theme park for under-11s, with short queues and a mini farm.
New landlord at Old Boat House pub in Astley village
The Old Boat House in Astley, Wigan, has a new landlord, Chris Hughes, who plans to build on its five-decade popularity with community events and great food.
£32 Dunelm Rug 'Looks Like New' After Wash, Ideal for Kitchens
Dunelm's £32 Marvel Printed Arts and Crafts Floral Washable Runner earns 4.8-star rating for its stylish print, easy machine-washing, and non-slip backing.
Crisis warning as over-50s struggle to find work
More than one in five people aged 50 to state pension age are not in education, employment, training or retirement, the Centre for Ageing Better warns.
Liverpool City Region public notices: parking, roadworks, licensing
Councils across the Liverpool City Region issue public notices on planning, roadworks, and licensing. Recent orders cover Mann Island parking, Speke Hall Road U-turns, Heswall and Wallasey closures, and goods vehicle licences.
Claudia Winkleman's Traitors Red Gloves Under £30 on Amazon
Claudia Winkleman's signature red fingerless gloves from Celebrity Traitors cost £29.99 on Amazon, with shoppers praising their quality and fit.
LEGO Duplo up to 25% off at Very in pre-Black Friday sale
Very has cut prices by up to 25% on LEGO Duplo toddler sets featuring Bluey, Peppa Pig, Disney and Marvel characters. The pre-Black Friday sale ends on September 16.
Roman £29 shacket 'perfect for autumn' fans race to buy
Roman's Faux Suede Cut Out Shacket costs £38, but new customers can get it for £28.50 with code AFRPLC25Q226. Available in sizes 10-20 in light pink, stone or khaki.
Ukraine seeks to seize water firm owned by billionaire family
Ukraine is seeking to seize a water company jointly owned by the Patarkatsishvili family and a Russian oligarch, amid legal and bureaucratic obstacles.
Genk boss vows to protect £30m Liverpool signing Brughmans
Genk head coach Jess Thorup has vowed to protect new Liverpool goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans, admitting the "spotlight is on" the teenager because of the £30m fee.
Liverpool: Ward eyed as sporting director, Gakpo set for new role
Liverpool won 2-0 at Ipswich for their first Premier League win, with Isak scoring twice. Julian Ward is among candidates to replace Richard Hughes as sporting director, and Jason McAteer sees a key role for Cody Gakpo.
Brewers Fayre closes all 89 UK restaurants today
All 89 Brewers Fayre restaurants shut today, September 7, as Whitbread winds down the chain. Beefeater's 106 sites close September 10, with about 30,000 staff affected.
Amazon £17 umbrella withstands strong winds and rain
The Bodyguard Inverted Umbrella, on sale at Amazon for £17.99, has over 400 five-star reviews and is praised for surviving 30mph gusts and torrential downpours.
£2 bus fare cap launches across Strathclyde, nationwide calls grow
A £2 single-journey bus fare cap takes effect across Strathclyde, covering Glasgow and the west coast, with no date yet fixed for a nationwide Scottish roll-out.
Swinney: SNP puts more money in Scots' pockets amid cost of living
First Minister John Swinney says the SNP is putting more money in Scots' pockets amid the cost of living crisis, with a £2 bus fare cap rolling out across Scotland and a food price cap proposed.
Bathla stands down 213 workers as administrators seek funds
Bathla Group has stood down 213 employees, about 60% of its workforce, as administrators seek emergency funding to prevent a company-wide collapse.
Woolton named best village in Merseyside by ECHO readers
Woolton has been crowned the best village in Merseyside by ECHO readers, edging out Little Crosby and Port Sunlight, praised as a 'hidden gem' and 'reflection of old Liverpool'.
Dunelm's £24 reversible duvet set wins over shoppers with 'timeless' style
Dunelm's Yard Hebden Reversible 100% Cotton Duvet Cover & Pillowcase Set, from £24, has a 4.6-star rating, with shoppers praising its 'snug' and 'timeless' design.
Salt is the secret to crispy baked potatoes, says cook
Coating baked potatoes in salt before roasting draws out moisture, preventing soggy skins and boosting flavour, according to a food writer's simple kitchen tip.
North East road closures and roadworks: full list for week
Full list of planned roadworks and closures across the North East for the week beginning Monday, September 7, including Newcastle, Gateshead, and more.
North Tyneside 18,000-home plan faces Reform scrutiny
North Tyneside's draft Local Plan, targeting around 18,000 homes by 2042/43, heads to committee this week as Reform UK vows to ensure residents' voices are heard.
John Healey unveils £150m North growth fund
Chancellor John Healey will unveil a £150m fund for fast-growing Northern firms, declaring a 'fundamental shift' in UK power ahead of next month's Budget.
Healey: UK economy can 'turn corner' despite bond turmoil
Chancellor John Healey will argue fiscal discipline is 'indivisible' from growth, unveiling plans to boost regional economies amid bond market pressure ahead of the October budget.
Over-75s can get £9,740 a year on top of state pension
State pensioners aged over 75 can get £9,740 a year on top of their DWP payments by buying an annuity with their private pension pot, according to current rates.
Potatoes stay fresh three times longer if stored with apples
Storing potatoes with apples can slow sprouting and keep them fresh up to three times longer, thanks to ethylene gas, waste experts say.
Winter Fuel Payment 2026/27: Birth Date Eligibility List
Winter Fuel Payment amounts for 2026/27 depend on birth date. Payments range from £100 to £300, with claims opening 21 September 2026.
Princess Beatrice's £1.5m Queen Gift Never Used
Queen Elizabeth II bought Grade II-listed Birch Hall for Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, but the family never moved in. The Surrey property, now worth £4.2m, was sold in 1999.
Timberland Stone Street Platform Boots Impress Shoppers
Timberland Stone Street Platform 6-Inch Waterproof Boots (£170) get rave reviews for comfort, style, and durability. Fans praise the sporty-chic design and versatile colour.
Nine Greater Manchester firms entered administration in August
Nine Greater Manchester businesses, including a real estate agency, construction firm and student admissions company, appointed administrators in August 2026. More than 100 regional companies have called in administrators so far this year, with insolvenci
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