UK micro-cations rise as Brits cut costs - EV drivers save more
More than 4 in 10 Brits now prefer UK micro-cations over one annual holiday. EV drivers can save 59% on travel costs, with smart meter charging cutting costs further.
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UK micro-holidays boom: EV drivers save 59% on travel costs
Nearly half of Brits now prefer UK micro-holidays over one annual trip abroad, and EV drivers are saving up to 59% on travel costs, new research shows.
Liam Gallagher's former mansion on sale for £4.7m
Liam Gallagher's former Gloucestershire mansion, with 11 bedrooms, a cinema, and a ballroom, is on the market for £4.7 million.
Missed Lidl's £50 Coffee Machine? Dunelm Has a Similar Bargain
Dunelm sells a retro bean-to-cup coffee machine for £50, matching Lidl's middle-aisle price after the Silvercrest model sold out.
Wheelbirks cafe and ice cream parlour to close in two weeks
Wheelbirks in Stocksfield will close on Sunday, September 6, after owners failed to find a buyer, leaving customers devastated.
Center Parcs adds £5 per person restaurant booking deposit
Center Parcs will charge guests £5 per person for restaurant bookings from 16 November 2026, with deposits refunded if cancelled 48 hours before the reservation.
Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Greater Manchester Today (24.08.2026)
Costco Wholesale in Stretford offers the cheapest petrol in Greater Manchester at 147.9p per litre, saving drivers up to £18 per tank compared with the priciest station.
Wirral Council rejects 22-person HMO plan in Tranmere
Wirral Council has refused plans to convert a six-bedroom house in Tranmere into an HMO for up to 22 people, citing cramped and unhealthy living conditions.
Aldi's £9 all-in-1 car cleaning brush out Sunday
Aldi launches the Ride+Go All-in-One Car Cleaning Brush for £8.99 this Sunday, August 30, as part of new Motor and Travel Special Buys, alongside a car organiser and car mats.
Newlywed urges women to demand beauty allowance
Manchester newlywed Lauren Blackmore says her husband pays her £150 monthly beauty allowance, urging women not to settle for less.
Nike Revolution 8 Trainers Cut to £47 at Sports Direct
Nike Revolution 8 Men's Road Running Shoes are reduced to £47 at Sports Direct, with shoppers praising them as 'very comfortable, like slippers'.
Margate: The UK's Coolest Seaside Town for a Weekend Break
Margate, named the 'coolest' seaside town in England, offers golden sands, a thriving arts scene, celebrity sightings, and top-rated dining for the perfect weekend getaway.
Morrisons launches 'Unbeatable Prices' pledge to rival big grocers
Morrisons has confirmed a new 'Unbeatable Prices' commitment covering more than 500 weekly staples, promising prices the same or lower than Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, Sainsbury's and Asda.
Four Seasons hotel bedding set now £119 off in 50% sale
The All Season Egyptian Giza Duvet Cover from Bedding Envy, used in Four Seasons and Hilton hotels, is now up to £119 off in a 50% Bank Holiday sale.
Credit card mistakes in late teens can cause years of problems
A financial adviser warns young people leave school without understanding credit cards, and mistakes made in late teens can affect their money for years. Ben Perks says financial education should be taught in schools.
Martin Lewis: Premium Bonds £5,000 rule and odds warning
Martin Lewis warns Premium Bonds are only worth it for savers with over £5,000, as NS&I improves prize odds to 21,000 to 1 for September 2026 draw.
Bohomoon's 'sophisticated' pearl earrings now £10 in sale
Bohomoon's Laurel Pearl Hoop Earrings, usually £30, are now £10 in its extended August sale. Shoppers call them 'classy' and 'sophisticated'.
Newcastle's Castro's bar closes for good after five years
Castro's, the Latin-inspired Newcastle bar billed as the city's 'hottest' venue when it opened in 2021, has closed for good, with its social media silent since 2025.
Clovelly: UK's unique car-free village with sledges and cobbles
Clovelly in North Devon is a car-free village on a steep cliff where residents use sledges. A TikTok visitor called it one of the UK's most unique places.
Historic Crumpsall bakery saved, 25 jobs preserved
A 121-year-old kosher bakery in Crumpsall has been saved from closure, with 25 jobs protected after a sale secured its future.
Free bus travel for under-16s ends August 31 (24.08.2026)
Free bus travel for under-16s in England ends August 31. The summer cost of living scheme closes, with child fares typically £1-£2.
M&S shoppers get Estée Lauder eye cream for £2 in deal stack
Marks and Spencer shoppers can get Estée Lauder's 'magic in a jar' eye cream for £2 through a deal stack. The M&S Skincare Gift Bag, worth over £75, drops to £12.50 after TopCashback.
Aldi Offers 10 Shoppers £100 Vouchers for Summer Feast
Aldi is giving 10 lucky readers the chance to win £100 worth of vouchers to help make the most of al fresco entertaining this August Bank Holiday.
New ISA 22% charge from April 2027 'penalises ordinary investors'
A new 22% ISA charge from April 2027 will hit cash held in Stocks & Shares ISAs, creating a two-tier system that experts say penalises ordinary investors.
Morrisons pledges unbeatable prices on 500+ essential items
Morrisons has launched an unbeatable price commitment across more than 500 everyday essentials, promising shoppers its prices will match or beat Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Aldi and Lidl.
Dunelm's £3.50 wheeled organiser keeps fridges tidy
Dunelm sells a £3.50 Roller Kitchen Organiser with wheels and a handle, designed to glide out smoothly and keep fridge shelves tidy. It has earned a 4.6-star average rating from shoppers.
Home Bargains £70 Festive Sleigh Lights Up Indoors and Gardens
Home Bargains has released a £69.99 decorative LED sleigh for indoor or outdoor use, featuring battery-operated lights and a candy cane design.
14m Brits have days left to use free bus travel perk
Some 14 million Brits have just days left to benefit from free bus travel for children aged five to 15, as the Government's Summer Bus Fare Offer ends on August 31.
UK Law: Cutting Neighbour's Overhanging Tree Branches
You can trim a neighbour's tree branches up to the boundary line without permission, but cuttings belong to them and you cannot enter their land. Experts explain the legal limits and steps to avoid disputes.
Hovercraft rescues five children trapped by rising tide
Five children were rescued from rising waters half a mile offshore at Southend-on-Sea after a 999 call. RNLI volunteers launched a hovercraft to bring them safely back to shore.
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