Burnham Promises 10-Year Mission to Raise Living Standards
Andy Burnham pledges a decade-long mission to raise living standards through reindustrialisation, housing, infrastructure, and utility reform in a major speech ahead of becoming PM.
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Burnham Must Not Dodge Scrutiny, Badenoch Warns
Kemi Badenoch warns Andy Burnham must not dodge scrutiny over his radical plans, as millions remain in the dark about his priorities ahead of a likely premiership.
200 Runners Race Through Tesco Aisles in Supermarket Marathon
Hundreds of runners in fancy dress completed laps through a Tesco Extra in Bridgend, raising funds for Help for Heroes in a unique six-hour event.
£12.50 Notebook Valued at Up to £250 on Antiques Roadshow
A woman's £12.50 notebook bought at a London second-hand bookshop in 2018 was valued at £150-£250 on BBC's Antiques Roadshow by expert Justin Croft, who called it a 'tremendous buy.'
Dusk Sofa Bed Discounted by £97: Perfect for Small Spaces
The Seattle Double Click Clack Sofa Bed from Dusk is reduced to £292, down from £389. Shoppers praise its neat design, comfort, and ease of use in small guest bedrooms.
Dad Names Cremo Razor 'The Very Best' Over Gillette
A dad who ran a barbershop in the 80s says Cremo's Tortoiseshell Razor is 'the very best,' with shoppers praising its smooth shave and ditching Gillette.
Grandma Finds Long-Lost Brother on LinkedIn After 73 Years
A 73-year-old grandmother discovered she had a brother and met him for the first time after tracking him down on LinkedIn, recognizing him by their 'family nose.'
Yan Diomande Snubs Liverpool for PSG Transfer
Yan Diomande has decided to join Paris Saint-Germain instead of Liverpool, dealing a devastating blow to the Reds' transfer plans for the winger.
Dusk's £50 Summer Bedding Set Reduced to £30: No Ironing Needed
Dusk's Peach Embroidery Cotton Muslin Duvet Cover & Pillowcase Set, originally £50, is now £30. Made from breathable cotton muslin, it regulates temperature and requires no ironing. Customers praise its softness and design.
Sunderland Furious Over Chelsea's £8m Xhaka Bid
Sunderland have rejected Chelsea's £8m bid for captain Granit Xhaka, calling the fee insulting and insisting the midfielder is not for sale at any price this summer.
Diomande Prefers PSG to Liverpool Transfer
Yan Diomande wants to join PSG over Liverpool this summer, dealing a blow to the Reds' search for a Mohamed Salah successor. The RB Leipzig star is valued at €130m.
£1M Royal Deeside Home with Holiday Let Hits Market
Balgonie House, a seven-bedroom country house in Royal Deeside with a holiday let coach house, is on sale for £1,250,000, offering luxury living and income potential.
Xhaka Agrees Chelsea Terms After Sunderland Reject £8m Bid
Granit Xhaka has agreed personal terms with Chelsea weeks after insisting he was happy at Sunderland, who rejected an £8m bid for the midfielder.
Lichfield: 150 Independent Shops, Cathedral, Park
Lichfield, a cathedral city in Staffordshire, is often overlooked by tourists despite having 150 independent shops, a 1300-year-old cathedral, and Beacon Park. Named the 'most English place,' it's an underrated summer day trip from London.
Free Solar Charging Station Transforms Life in Central Cuba
A free solar-powered charging station in Santa Clara, Cuba, eases life amid blackouts and fuel shortages, allowing residents to charge vehicles and appliances.
Kate Completes Three Peaks Challenge for Cancer Charity
Princess of Wales completed the National Three Peaks Challenge solo in 24 hours, raising funds for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and highlighting holistic cancer care.
Dad Denied Boarding on £4k Holiday Over Passport Tear
Jimmy Gould was denied boarding on a £4k TUI holiday due to a 10mm tear in his passport, allegedly caused by airport staff.
Aldi UK Customers Apologise After Supermarket's Playful Facebook Post Goes Viral
Aldi UK's playful Facebook post about a customer shopping without kids goes viral, sparking humorous apologies from shoppers.
Ellison Overtakes Musk as World's Second Richest Person
Larry Ellison briefly overtook Elon Musk as the world's richest person after Oracle shares surged, but Musk regained the top spot by market close.
HS2 Begins Digging Euston Tunnel Despite Station Funding Doubts
HS2 starts digging Euston tunnel with machine Madeleine, despite funding doubts for Euston station. Old Oak Common to be initial London terminus.
Line of Duty Stars Film Car Crash for Series 7
Martin Compston and Vicky McClure have been spotted filming dramatic car crash scenes for Line of Duty series 7 in Belfast, after production faced disruptions from riots and weather.
Builder Wins £76.3m EuroMillions Jackpot After Six-Week Delay
Self-employed builder Andrew Clark, 51, wins £76.3m EuroMillions jackpot after forgetting to check ticket for six weeks.
United Airlines Passenger Blames Undercooked Burger for Biohazard Diarrhoea That Cancelled Flight
United Airlines passenger Meghan Reinertsen says an undercooked burger caused severe diarrhoea that led to a flight cancellation in July 2024.
City Minister Urges NatWest Chairman to Stay Amid Coutts Row
City minister Andrew Griffith says NatWest chairman Sir Howard Davies should not resign over the Coutts row involving Nigel Farage.
Citroen Expands Urgent Stop Drive Warning to 10,000 More UK Motorists
Citroen expands urgent 'stop drive' recall to 10,000 more UK cars due to airbag fault, affecting C3, C4, DS3, DS4, DS5 models.
New Mini Labubu Range Sells Out in Seconds, Restock Expected Next Week
Mini Labubu range sells out in seconds on Pop Mart via AliExpress; restock expected next week. Pop Mart profits up 350%.
German Father Feared Dead in Lisbon Funicular Crash Found Alive
German father feared dead in Lisbon funicular crash found alive in hospital; toddler son rescued, mother critical.
Sunderland Reject Chelsea's £8m Xhaka Bid, Insist Captain Not for Sale
Sunderland have rejected an £8million offer from Chelsea for Granit Xhaka, insisting their captain is not for sale at any price despite Xabi Alonso's interest.
Aldi Butter Beats Lurpak in Blind Taste Test
Blind taste test finds Aldi butter beats Lurpak, with shoppers turning to cheaper alternatives amid rising prices.
State Pension Age Rise: 66 to 67 for 1961-1977 Births
State Pension age increases from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028 for those born March 6, 1961, to April 5, 1977. Further rise to 68 under review.
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