Royal Mail bank holiday postcodes and disruption list
Royal Mail will suspend deliveries and collections across most of the UK on Monday, August 31, for the Summer Bank Holiday, with some Scottish postcodes unaffected.
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NBA 2K27 pre-order drops to £45.89 with cashback deal
NBA 2K27 pre-orders drop to £45.89 via TopCashback, ahead of a potential GTA VI crossover teased in the game's latest trailer.
B&M shoppers race to buy limited edition Mini Cheddar flavours
Mini Cheddars fans can now buy new limited edition cheeseburger and cheese pizza flavours at B&M, after they were unveiled on social media.
Maryport: historic Cumbrian seaside town with Titanic links
Maryport, a West Cumbrian seaside town on the Solway Firth, boasts Roman ruins, a World Heritage Site, and links to the Titanic and Fletcher Christian.
Landlady returns to Neston pub her parents ran 25 years ago
Julie Woolley has returned to The Harp Inn in Neston, the historic pub her parents ran around 25 years ago, now as co-landlady with partner Fran McCarthy.
Dale: Pembrokeshire village with pub, pizzas and watersports
Discover Dale, a Pembrokeshire village with an award-winning seaside pub, watersports centre, wildlife spotting and wood-fired pizzas at the yacht club.
Harry and Meghan UK return could bring £4m HMRC boost
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's return to the UK could add up to £4 million a year to HMRC coffers, according to a financial expert's estimate.
Russell & Bromley administration: £37.5m owed to creditors
Russell & Bromley entered administration on January 21, with unsecured creditors owed £37.5m. Next acquired the brand in a pre-pack deal, and all stores except three flagships have closed.
Home Bargains £8 wicker basket perfect for storage and styling
Home Bargains sells the Hinch Home Wicker Basket for £7.99, a versatile storage piece for throws, toys, or dried flowers for an autumnal look.
Postcode Lottery winners: Full list from August 23-29
Kelly Robinson, 44, won £76,923 in the Postcode Lottery and plans to return to Mexico. Five Greater Manchester postcodes also won £1,000 this week.
Lloyds Bank clarifies password rules after customer query
Lloyds Bank has clarified its password policies, confirming it does not store passwords in plain text, after a customer questioned the maximum password length.
Travel expert names safest holiday destinations she's visited
A travel expert who has visited more than 40 countries reveals the destinations where she felt safest, including North Macedonia, Seychelles and Singapore.
Paul Hollywood wins planning battle for £1m cottage extension
Bake Off star Paul Hollywood has won a three-year legal battle to build a walled kitchen garden and extend his £1million Grade II-listed farmhouse in Kent.
Chef's 2-Ingredient Trick for Juicier, Tastier Steak
A chef-approved method promises juicy, delicious steak every time. The secret is basting with garlic-thyme butter while pan-frying. Here's how to do it.
Liverpool's Barcola Signing Addresses Slot's Winger Concern
Liverpool's imminent £123m signing of Bradley Barcola addresses the key issue Arne Slot pointed out before his sacking, as the club moves to bolster its wing options.
Lefties to open at Metrocentre in former House of Fraser space
European fashion giant Lefties, sister brand of Zara, will open its third UK store at Gateshead's Metrocentre, taking over the upper floor of the former House of Fraser unit.
Mum in tears after £1,100 Jet2 holiday cancelled on arrival
Karen Cassidy and George Gale missed their Jet2 flight, later found their entire £1,100 five-day holiday cancelled at the hotel, and had to pay £1,500 to salvage it.
DWP Winter Fuel Payment opt-out deadline reminder for pensioners
The DWP has reminded pensioners about the September 20 2026 deadline to opt out of this year's Winter Fuel Payment, with eligible recipients receiving £100, £200 or £300 automatically.
First-time buyers face £1,800 bill under renters' act
First-time buyers in England face an extra £1,800 bill under the Renters' Rights Act, as two months' notice means paying rent on an empty home after moving out.
Escape to the Country star's £29k Welsh home had no roof
Escape to the Country's Jules Hudson bought a £29,000 Welsh cottage with no roof, no floors and only four walls, then restored it and sold it for £275,000.
County Durham August planning applications: cocktail bar, care home
County Durham's August planning applications include a new cocktail bar in Durham City, a care home for young people in Stanley, and 93 new dwellings in Great Lumley.
Lickety Split Durham ice cream parlour to close permanently
Lickety Split Durham, a 1950s-themed ice cream parlour inside Infinite Air at New Ferens Park, will permanently close from Wednesday 2nd September, its owners have announced.
Bank Holiday Supermarket Opening Times: Full List for August 31
Lidl, Aldi, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Asda, Co-op, Iceland, and Waitrose reveal opening hours for the Summer Bank Holiday on Monday, August 31, 2026.
Liverpool e-scooter warning after almost 50 collisions
Liverpool Council and Merseyside Police warn e-scooter users to follow the law after 49 collisions in Merseyside in 2024. Privately owned scooters remain illegal on public roads.
Live-in couple sought for Perth and Kinross estate role
A Perth and Kinross estate seeks a live-in couple for housekeeper and maintenance gardener roles, offering a competitive salary and on-site accommodation.
Holly Willoughby's YouTube earnings revealed after fans slam show
Holly Willoughby's new YouTube series Together has generated an estimated £2,500 in ad revenue so far, according to analysis by WhichBingo.
White Company adds 15% off sale for Bank Holiday weekend
The White Company's Bank Holiday offer gives shoppers an extra 15% off sale items, including luxury candles, bedding and clothing, with prices from £4.50.
Argos kitchen set for students drops to £12.50 with cashback
Students can grab the Argos Home Essentials 20-piece kitchen starter set for £12.50 via a TopCashback deal, down from the usual £30 price.
M&S Christmas range 2026: Shoppers say too much pistachio
M&S unveils 300 new Christmas products plus 400 returning favourites, but shoppers are already complaining about the heavy use of pistachio across the festive range.
Fridge magnets and energy bills: Whirlpool vs Endesa
Whirlpool warns too many fridge magnets can strain door hinges, but Endesa and LG say they have no impact on energy use. Here's what the experts say.
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