Canal lost for 90 years set to be restored in months
A section of the Manchester, Bolton and Bury canal near Little Lever, breached in 1936, will be refilled with water by May 2027, alongside a new café and canoe school.
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Tefal 5-Piece Pan Set with £20 Off Praised for Non-Stick
The Tefal Comfort Max Stainless Steel 5-Piece Pots and Pans Set is now £59.99, down from £79.99 on Amazon, with shoppers praising its non-stick performance.
Jimmy Choo Blossom perfume cheaper than Boots in Amazon deal
Jimmy Choo Blossom Eau de Parfum is £23.90 on Amazon, down from £36, undercutting Boots' £45 price for a 40ml bottle.
Who can get a free or reduced BBC TV licence?
Some households qualify for a free or reduced BBC TV licence, currently costing £180 a year, potentially saving hundreds of pounds. Find out who is eligible.
AA Cars warns drivers of costly mistakes as 33% not confident
A third of drivers lack confidence assessing used cars, risking costly mistakes, new AA Cars research shows.
Cordless Ceramic Lamp Praised by Shoppers for Versatility
The Intelive 13" cordless ceramic table lamp, priced at £39.99 on Amazon, offers 10-24 hours of rechargeable light, 10 brightness levels, and a 360° rotating shade.
Notting Hill Carnival: Road and Tube Closures on Monday
Over 100 roads are closed and several Tube stations shut for Notting Hill Carnival on Monday, with Notting Hill Gate closed to motorists for the first time.
Wirral house with cannabis factory past for sale at £200k
A four-bedroom Birkenhead house on Woodchurch Lane, formerly used as a cannabis factory, is on sale for £200,000, described as 'perfect for a first-time buyer'.
Aldi £8.99 Basket vs £13 Argos and £15 B&Q Alternatives
Aldi's new Collapsible Laundry Basket costs £8.99, undercutting similar items at Argos (£12.99) and B&Q (£14.99). Available in stores now.
Heptonstall: Historic village with Sylvia Plath's grave and ruins
Heptonstall in West Yorkshire attracts visitors to Sylvia Plath's grave and the ruins of St Thomas à Becket's Church, a 13th-century site rebuilt in the 19th century.
Mum: UK childcare costs 'crippled' us, moved to Malaysia
A mum says UK childcare costs 'crippled' her family, prompting a move to Malaysia where costs are far lower and life is 'much better way of life'.
Careers expert: 'Never been more exciting time' to start career
Jimmy McLoughlin warns of a 'lost generation' risk as NEET numbers near one million, yet insists there's never been a more exciting time to start a career, urging young people to just get started.
Nike Trainers Under £50 Hailed as 'Most Comfy Shoes Ever'
Nike Revolution 8 Road Running Shoes, down to £47 from £59.99 at Sports Direct, are praised by shoppers as 'genuinely the most comfortable shoes' they've worn.
Dunelm's New Hani Bedding Set 'Excels in Class and Statement'
Dunelm's new Hani Pinsonic Quilted Duvet Cover & Pillowcase Set, priced £32-£52, earns praise for its classy look and feel, with five colours and sizes single to super king.
UK supermarket opening hours for August bank holiday 2026
UK supermarkets have published their opening times for the August bank holiday 2026. Most large stores will close early, with some chains reducing hours.
Mum denied £1,800 refund after Haven holiday park ordeal
Karmen Paige was refused a full refund after finding soiled items and hazards in her Haven caravan, despite an apology from the park.
Nobody's Child Denim Jacket Slashed to £64.60
Nobody's Child shoppers praise the Denim Funnel Neck Bomber Jacket, now £64.60 with code EXTRA15, down from £95. It has a 4.8-star rating.
Sydney developer Bathla warns it could collapse by week's end
Embattled Sydney property developer Bathla has warned it could fold by the end of the week, raising concerns for projects and creditors.
Örme reopens in Urmston with new sharing menu
Restaurant Örme in Urmston has reopened under chef Jack Fields and wine director Rachel Roberts, swapping tasting menus for sharing dishes and family-friendly dining.
Dyson teases early 2026 Black Friday sale as vacuums cut by £130
Dyson launches early sign-up page for 2026 Black Friday deals, with the Cyclone V10 Total Clean already reduced by £130 to £319.99.
Mortlake Brewery: London's housing crisis symbol
The stalled Mortlake Brewery site in south-west London, once planned for over 1,000 homes, remains mothballed after no buyer emerged, highlighting the gap between government housing ambitions and market realities.
Dunelm's T. rex Skull Lamp is quirky but tasteful
Dunelm's Tyrannosaurus Skull Table Lamp, created with the Natural History Museum, costs £45 and has a 4.9-star rating from shoppers.
Crickhowell high street 'dying on its a**e' despite 2018 award
Crickhowell's award-winning high street faces a decline in trade, with business owners citing parking issues, roadworks, and a new Co-op store as key challenges.
B&M's £15 Teddy Ottoman Adds Rich Style to Your Home
B&M sells the Wave Lid Teddy Ottoman for £15, a cosy brown storage piece with a wavy lid and ultra-soft teddy fleece material.
Credit card catch that could put directors' finances at risk
A little-known catch means small business directors can be personally liable for company credit card debts if their firm hits financial trouble, experts have warned.
UK households face financial hit from Iran war and wage stagnation
UK households face a financial hit from the Iran war and wage stagnation, with inflation rising and pay growth slowing, according to a new report.
Liverpool's frantic deadline: Sarr, Barcola, Gakpo deals
Liverpool are set for a frantic final 48 hours of the transfer window, with Bradley Barcola closing in on a £123m move from PSG and Ismaila Sarr pushing for a switch from Crystal Palace.
Washing Up Liquid Trick Stops Window Condensation for Two Weeks
A homeowner tested three condensation hacks and found washing up liquid on a microfibre cloth prevents window misting for about two weeks. The cheap method was rated 100% effective in her tests.
Garden shed transformed into authentic pub after four-year project
Sharon Rivers spent four years turning her garden shed into The Staying Inn, a fully-fledged pub in Michaelston-super-Ely, now shortlisted for Shed of the Year 2026.
Self-service laundrette review: Birkenhead Wash.Me trial
A reporter tried the Wash.Me self-service washing machine at Asda Express Greenlane Petrol Station in Birkenhead, finding the 20kg drum ideal for bulkier items but the cost too high for regular use.
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