Halfords hikes profit outlook after warm weather sales boost
Halfords upgrades annual profit forecast to £55m-£65m after unusually warm summer weather boosted demand for bikes, camping and air-con services.
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Dolly Parton Unveils Dollywood Expansion with New Attractions
Dolly Parton reveals a major Dollywood expansion featuring new rides, a water park, and a resort, set to open by 2028.
You Be the Judge: Partner Eating Off Other People's Plates
A couple's dispute over one partner eating from the other's plate is put to the public vote in The Guardian's You Be the Judge series.
Home Bargains cuts Marc Jacobs perfume set to £35.99
Home Bargains has reduced Marc Jacobs Miniatures Women's Perfume Gift Set from £49.99 to £35.99, working out at roughly £9 per 4ml bottle, plus savings on other fragrances.
Dunelm's £35 water-resistant dog bed with washable cover is a hit
As UK storms hit, Dunelm's £35 Beatrice Stripe Box Pet Bed with removable, machine-washable cover earns 4.7-star reviews from pet owners.
Halfords hikes profit outlook after warm summer sales boost
Halfords upgrades annual profit forecast after unusually warm summer weather drove higher demand for seasonal ranges, adding millions in extra profits.
State pension triple lock rise could be 4.1% next year
A finance expert predicts the state pension triple lock increase next year could be 4.1%, lifting the full new pension above the tax threshold and triggering a £98 tax bill.
Young Universal Credit claimants offered six months of paid work
Young people on Universal Credit can get six months of paid work under the Jobs Guarantee, already rolling out in Central and East Scotland and expanding later this year.
Jet2 reissues 12-hour check reminder for all passengers
Jet2 has reissued a 12-hour check reminder for passengers, advising them to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before departure and complete check-in 40 minutes prior.
UK house hunting picks up after summer slowdown, Zoopla says
UK home buyer searches rose 7% in four weeks to August 16, with activity up across every region for the first time in a year, Zoopla reports.
Le Creuset charity shop bargain shocks shoppers
A shopper found Le Creuset mugs, plates and a casserole dish for under £50, sparking envy among Reddit users.
Charlotte Tilbury launches Airbrush Flawless Blur Loose Powder
Charlotte Tilbury's Airbrush Flawless Blur Loose Powder is now available, promising 24-hour shine control and a soft-focus finish.
Mum's Jet2 holiday cancelled after oversleeping and missing flight
Karen Cassidy's £1,114 all-inclusive Jet2 holiday to Malaga was cancelled after she overslept and missed the outbound flight, leaving her to pay over £1,500 extra for alternative arrangements.
La Grande Motte: France's Retro-Futurist Seaside Town
La Grande Motte, a 1960s French seaside town near Montpellier, is being rediscovered for its bold retro-futurist architecture, drawing design enthusiasts and tourists.
Fresh plans for retirement homes on former Bromborough library site
McCarthy & Stone has submitted updated plans for 46 retirement apartments on the former Bromborough Civic Centre site, showing a redesigned three-storey block with a mixed red brick and white rendered façade.
American Gangster: Underrated Crime Drama on Film4 Tonight
Ridley Scott's 2007 biographical crime drama American Gangster, starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe, airs on Film4 at 9.10pm tonight.
M&S animal print barrel jeans reduced to £22 with TopCashback deal
Marks and Spencer's Mid Rise Animal Barrel Jeans, usually £40, can be bought for £22 thanks to a TopCashback new member bonus and cashback offer.
Welsh town Cardigan named one of UK's best seaside destinations
Cardigan, on the Ceredigion-Pembrokeshire border, ranks eighth in Time Out's 2026 list of 14 must-visit UK seaside destinations, praised for its food scene, independent shops and natural beauty.
Goodwin urges patience with Metsoko and United signings
Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin has urged patience with Idjessi Metsoko and other summer signings after the striker struggled on his first Premiership start in the derby defeat.
Burnham's £10bn housing plan 'woefully inadequate'
Andy Burnham's £10bn plan for 70,000 homes is 'woefully inadequate' and fails to address mass immigration, says Migration Watch UK chairman Alp Mehmet.
Students grab MacBook Air for under £150 ahead of new term
Students can buy a refurbished MacBook Air 13-inch for £149 on Wowcher, down from £299, with over 1,600 shoppers already snapping it up.
London buyers' purchasing power drops 9% as rates stay high
Londoners have seen the biggest drop in buying power in the UK due to higher mortgage rates, with buyers needing £35,500 more deposit to buy the same home.
Primark suitcase with removable wheels helps Ryanair passengers avoid fees
A woman avoided Ryanair bag fees using a £25 Primark suitcase with removable wheels, which fits the airline's 55cm x 40cm x 20cm cabin bag allowance perfectly.
Airdrie won't overspend to match rivals, says Gallagher
Airdrie assistant boss Declan Gallagher says the club won't spend beyond their means to compete with big-spending League One rivals Hamilton and Ross County.
£5.13bn Manga-Inspired Theme Park Set for Paris
France and Saudi Arabia unveil plans for a €6bn theme park near Paris, including a Dragon Ball Z attraction, set to rival Disneyland Paris and create 22,000 jobs.
Stagecoach Accused of Delaying £350m Stockport Regeneration
Stockport council escalates row with Stagecoach over depot costs, warning that delays could risk £41.3m of public funding for the Stockport 8 regeneration.
Dad left without front door for over a year after floor collapse
A father of three claims his hallway collapsed due to a 26-year sewage leak, leaving him without a front door for over a year. United Utilities disputes the cause, saying it is groundwater.
Ninja HyperHeat 9-in-1 Pressure Cooker £135.99 with code
The Ninja HyperHeat 6L 9-in-1 Pressure & Rice Cooker PC201UK is reduced from £179.99 to £169.99, or £135.99 with code REACH20 until September 6, 2026.
Woman 'on feet all day' smooths cracked heels with under £25 set
A woman who is on her feet all day says the Glowxie Overnight Ritual set, now £23.49, smoothed her cracked heels after the first use.
Regatta £80 waterproof jacket drops to £8 with cashback offer
Regatta's £80 Bayletta Waterproof Jacket can be bought for £7.95 via a TopCashback sign-up bonus, with shoppers praising its rain protection.
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