Sian Welby on past struggles after three job rejections
TV presenter Sian Welby has revealed she once struggled to make ends meet after being rejected from three drama school auditions and working part-time at New Look.
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Everton Transfer Deadline: Friedkin Group Under Pressure
With the transfer window closing Tuesday, Everton's Friedkin Group faces pressure to strengthen a squad that may lose a key player, with CEO Angus Kinnear setting Europe as a target.
Liverpool close on Barcola deal as Wirtz opens up on role
Liverpool agree £120m deal for PSG's Bradley Barcola, who is left out of the squad for Friday's Lille clash. Florian Wirtz opens up on his new No. 10 role under Andoni Iraola.
Man City's £2.5m windfall and Kabore's £4.75m move revealed
Manchester City could earn up to £2.5m from Taylor Harwood-Bellis's potential £30m exit and up to £4.75m from Issa Kabore's Wrexham move, with sell-on clauses inserted.
Boots Shoppers Save £400 on Liz Earle Advent Calendar
The Liz Earle 24 Days of Liz Earle Advent Calendar is £175 at Boots, with a stated value of £576.50 — a saving of £401.50 on 24 beauty products.
Fortnum & Mason 2026 Beauty Advent Calendar: £1,225 value for £275
Fortnum & Mason’s 2026 Beauty Advent Calendar costs £275 but holds £1,225 of luxury beauty products, with three items alone covering the price.
5 hot and sunny European destinations for October getaway
October still offers hot and sunny weather across Europe, with temperatures around 25C. Here are five destinations worth having on your radar for a last-minute holiday.
Europe's sunniest city Cartagena hits 24C in October
Cartagena, tipped as Europe's sunniest city, averages 283 sunshine hours monthly and 24C in October, just a three-hour flight from the UK.
Afternoon tea cruise in London: scones steal the show
A 90-minute afternoon tea cruise in London impressed with scenic views and standout scones, with tickets from £46.
Emma Sleep Bank Holiday Sale: Up to 35% Off Mattresses
Emma Sleep's bank holiday sale offers up to 35% off mattresses, including the Original Pro from £375.20 and the Elite from £421.85.
Buckwud wins maple syrup taste test against supermarket brands
Buckwud Organic Intense Canadian Maple Syrup beat own-label syrups from Sainsbury's, Aldi, and Co-op in a five-product taste test.
Drivers told to remove items from car before MOT test
Tyre experts warn that common items like clutter, overfilled boots, and blocked seatbelts can cause MOT failures, with one in five cars failing annually.
Tesco, Iceland, Amazon, Home Bargains and More Issue Urgent Recalls
Tesco, Iceland, Amazon, Home Bargains and Boots have issued urgent recalls for E. coli-contaminated salads and wraps, asbestos-tainted sand art kits and contaminated micellar water.
Tesco, Iceland, Amazon and More Issue Urgent Product Recalls
Tesco, Iceland, Amazon and other retailers have issued urgent product recalls this week, including E. coli contamination in salads and wraps, asbestos in a sand art kit, and contaminated micellar water.
Tesco predicts Bank Holiday lunchbox sales surge
Tesco forecasts a Bank Holiday surge in lunchbox staples, with kids' yoghurt and drink sales up 42% and berries up 14% year-on-year.
Trump announces new US oil agreement with Venezuela
President Donald Trump announced Friday a new US oil agreement with Venezuela, saying the US will have “majority” control of 65bn barrels of proven oil reserves.
North East Postcode Lottery: 18 Areas Win £1,000 This Week
18 North East postcodes won £1,000 in the People's Postcode Lottery between August 22-28, with winners in County Durham, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, and North Yorkshire.
Morpeth family home with stunning garden on sale for £599,999
A detached family home on Aspen Lane in Morpeth, with open views over a golf course and parkland, is on the market for £599,999 via Purple Bricks.
Shark carpet cleaner that makes grubby carpets look 'brand new' is £70 off
Amazon has cut the price of the Shark CarpetXpert Deep Clean Carpet Cleaner by £70, now £179.99 instead of £249.99, with buyers calling it 'fantastic'.
Liverpool housing firm still running despite shutdown plan
Liverpool Foundation Homes remains operational and owes millions to the council, four years after Cabinet voted to close it down.
Bereavement Support Allowance: £3,500 lump sum and monthly pay
Bereavement Support Allowance offers up to £3,500 lump sum plus £350 monthly for 18 months. Eligibility, rates, and how to claim explained.
Rashford rejects Fenerbahce as Man Utd eye sale
Marcus Rashford has no interest in joining Fenerbahce, despite the Turkish club's approach, as Manchester United consider selling the 28-year-old before the transfer deadline.
Clarks launches 'walking on pillows' trainers at affordable price
Clarks' new Solevana Tie trainers from the Dreamsteppers range feature the brand's softest-ever soles and cost £55, with shoppers calling them the most comfortable shoes they've ever bought.
Vicky Pattison's husband 'could face fine' over new business
Ercan Ramadan, husband of Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison, could face a fine after reportedly failing to file accounts for his new business, more than a month past the deadline.
UK lorry firm collapses after plunging into administration
Chambers and Cook (Eastern) Limited, a Lincolnshire haulier, has collapsed after entering administration on August 13, with its licence for 20 HGVs now considered for surrender.
State pensioners urged to delay pension to avoid HMRC tax bills
State pensioners can avoid an HMRC tax bill by delaying their state pension, with deferrals boosting payments by nearly 5.8% per year.
Southport food shop applies for alcohol licence
The Baltic Food Store in Southport has applied to Sefton Council to vary its premises licence for alcohol off-sales from 6am to midnight daily. Representations must be lodged by September 15, 2026.
Pensioners urged to claim £3,900 a year despite income
State pensioners on higher incomes can still claim Pension Credit, worth £3,900 on average, thanks to unassessed benefits and additions.
John Healey shelves defence spending pledge in U-turn
Chancellor John Healey has shelved plans for a defence spending uplift, weeks after resigning over the issue and helping oust Sir Keir Starmer.
Rashford to reject Fenerbahce as Man United seek late window solution
Marcus Rashford is set to turn down a transfer to Fenerbahce, according to reports, despite Manchester United still being open to him leaving this summer.
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