Birkenhead bus driver retires after 60 years behind wheel
Jimmy Kewley, 78, from Birkenhead, has retired from Arriva after 60 years as a bus driver, a career he said he was 'born to do'.
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Welsh castle ruins to become £17.7m visitor attraction
Haverfordwest Castle in Pembrokeshire is undergoing a £17.7m restoration, set to reopen in 2028 as a top-quality visitor attraction with events, exhibitions, and free entry to the grounds.
La Nucía: Spanish Town British Expats Love, Near Benidorm
La Nucía, a tranquil Spanish town in Alicante, offers authentic charm, mountain views, and is just 9–10 km from the coast, far less crowded than Benidorm.
7m new King Charles 10p coins enter circulation today
Seven million new 10p coins featuring King Charles III's portrait enter circulation today, the first time the denomination bears his image. The Royal Mint says they represent just 1% of coins in circulation.
7m King Charles 10p coins enter UK circulation
Over seven million 10p coins bearing King Charles III's portrait enter circulation for the first time, appearing in pockets from August 25.
Family tree find sparks retro gelato business revival
A North Tyneside mother launched Bastianelli Gelato Italiano after discovering her great-great-grandparents sold ice cream in Newcastle over 100 years ago.
Millions of King Charles 10p coins enter circulation for first time
More than seven million 10p coins bearing King Charles's portrait are entering circulation across the UK for the first time, the Royal Mint has announced.
Costa cappuccino caffeine matches four Red Bulls, Which? finds
Which? tests reveal Costa's medium cappuccino has 325mg caffeine, nearly four Red Bull cans, while Starbucks' has just 89mg.
EasyJet recruits more over-50s cabin crew after numbers double
EasyJet is opening a new recruitment push for cabin crew after over-50s numbers more than doubled to 600 and over-60s almost quadrupled, with applications from September.
Energy debt hits £6bn as bills forecast to rise this winter
Household energy debt has reached £6bn, with more than three million households owing £1,800 on average and a rise to £7bn predicted by year-end.
Costa cappuccino caffeine triple Starbucks, Which? finds
A medium Costa cappuccino has 325mg of caffeine, almost 3.5 times Starbucks' 89mg, according to a Which? study of five high street chains.
UK energy debt hits record £6bn ahead of price cap change
Domestic energy debt in the UK has reached a record £6 billion, with forecasts of £7 billion by end of 2026, as the new Ofgem price cap is announced Wednesday.
easyJet launches new recruitment drive for over-50s cabin crew
easyJet is hiring more over-50s as cabin crew, with applications opening in September across UK bases including Newcastle.
First King Charles III 10p coins enter circulation
The Royal Mint has released the first 10p coins bearing King Charles III's portrait, with 600,000 2023-dated and 6.5 million 2026-dated coins entering circulation across the UK.
Target Apologizes Over Halloween Costume Controversy
Target has apologized after a Halloween costume sparked online backlash, saying it was never intended to cause harm or offense.
Burnham drops social homes pledge amid funding pressures
Andy Burnham has backtracked on his promise to build thousands of social homes in Greater Manchester, citing funding constraints and rising costs.
Sadiq Khan unveils £6bn plan for thousands of new London homes
Sir Sadiq Khan will inject £6 billion into building more council and housing association homes in London, using £3.3 billion of Government funding confirmed for the capital.
Burnham gives Greater Manchester £529m for affordable homes
Greater Manchester receives £529m from £10bn wave of Labour's £39bn housing plan to build around 4,400 new homes, mostly social rent.
North East to get £445m for 3,400 affordable homes
The North East will receive around £445 million to build 3,400 council, social, and affordable homes across Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, and County Durham, as part of a £39 billion national programme.
£400m boost to fix Liverpool housing crisis
Liverpool City Region will receive up to £380m from the government's £39bn housing programme to build around 3,100 new social and affordable homes, with Mayor Steve Rotheram hailing it as the first council house-building programme in 40 years.
Burnham: £10bn to 'build country out of housing crisis'
Andy Burnham allocates £10bn for 73,600 homes across England, with two-thirds expected to be social housing, as part of the drive to deliver 1.5 million homes by 2029.
Brits Have Most Fun at Age 27, Research Finds
Brits have the most fun at age 27, with 56% deprioritising fun as they age. Three Mobile's 'Raving Slabs' installation and research reveal three minutes of spontaneity can boost mood.
Salford three-bedroom home at auction for £1,000
A three-bedroom terraced house in Salford, needing full renovation, goes to online auction on September 9-10 with a £1,000 starting bid.
Morrisons shoppers slam early Christmas food in August
Morrisons shoppers have criticised the supermarket for stocking Christmas food and chocolates in August, saying it ruins the magic of the festive season.
Sunbed Wars at Mallorca Hotel: Tourists Scramble from 6am
A British holidaymaker described 'carnage' at Globales Santa Lucia Hotel in Palma Nova, Mallorca, where guests battle for sunbeds from 6am, two hours before the pool opens.
Aldi limits viral rosé wine to three bottles per customer
Aldi has introduced a three-bottle limit on its viral Le Grand Poulet Rosé Magnum from Thursday, August 27, when the price drops to £9.99.
Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in challenging position
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the UK is in a 'challenging position' but refused to rule out tax rises in the upcoming Budget, vowing a 'careful approach'.
Costa cappuccino caffeine 'more than three times' Starbucks
Which? found a medium Costa cappuccino contains 325mg of caffeine, almost three-and-a-half times the 89mg in Starbucks' equivalent, with levels varying wildly across high street chains.
Canadian Boycott of US Products: Share Your Story
The Guardian seeks Canadians boycotting US products amid trade tensions. Tell us how the boycott is affecting your shopping habits and daily life.
Public records needed on social housing delivery, says report
A new report urges public records on social housing delivery to improve transparency and accountability in the sector.
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