UK holiday park, homeware brand and haulage firm collapse
Major UK businesses including Medmerry Holiday Park, Designers Guild and JT Leyland have entered administration, citing rising costs and challenging trading conditions.
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Gateshead high-rise heating customers face new £25 charge
Gateshead Council cabinet approves £25 yearly standing charge for High Rise Energy scheme customers, starting November 1, 2026, to cover fixed costs.
North East roadworks and closures: full list this week
A round-up of roadworks and closures across the North East for the week beginning Monday, September 28, including Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Northumberland, Sunderland and County Durham.
Rank warns third of venues at risk if gaming machine tax rises
Rank Group warns a third of its venues could close if the Government raises gaming machine tax to 40% in next month's Budget, putting around 2,000 jobs at risk.
George Bamford to become joint chairman of JCB
George Bamford will lead JCB as joint chairman alongside his father Lord Anthony Bamford, as the digger manufacturer reports a dip in profits for last year after a drop in machine sales.
Healey's 'generation hope' pledge targets jobless youth
Chancellor John Healey will tell Labour conference he wants to turn young people from 'generation jeopardy to generation hope', with a pledge to offer first jobs with training and a wage.
Joe Swash: Being Money-Savvy Makes You 'More of a Catch'
New EDF research shows 67% of Brits find money-saving skills attractive in a partner, ahead of looks. Joe Swash says penny-pinching makes you 'more of a catch'.
Burnham at odds with Healey over Heathrow third runway plans
Andy Burnham has refused to back the £49bn Heathrow third runway project, putting him at odds with Chancellor John Healey, who fully supports the scheme.
Aldi's jacket that turns into a shopping bag: I tested it
Aldi's Swag for Life jacket transforms into a reusable shopping bag in seconds. I tested it during a food shop - here's how it performed.
Alonso urged to sell Estevao after Barcelona link
Frank Leboeuf says Chelsea should sell Estevao Willian if Xabi Alonso won't use him, following reported Barcelona interest in the teenager.
Energy price cap rise: 3 checks to cut bills before October 1
The energy price cap rises 4% to £1,723 on October 1. Households can cut bills by checking Direct Debit, submitting meter readings, and comparing fixed deals.
Palma limits cruise ships to three per day in overtourism move
Palma de Mallorca has approved a hard limit of three cruise ships per day and cut passenger numbers to 7,500 daily during peak summer, following overtourism fears.
Hundreds join Active Sunderland BIG Walk at Herrington Park
Hundreds took part in the Active Sunderland BIG Walk at Herrington Country Park on Sunday, choosing from four routes up to 13.5 miles.
M60 closure causes 'horrendous' gridlock in Manchester
A weekend M60 closure for gantry removal caused severe congestion in north Manchester and Prestwich, with journey times doubling or tripling for residents.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026: 55 venues taking part
Newcastle Cocktail Week returns October 2 with 55 venues, wristbands £5, and deals at bars across the city centre.
Personal Allowance set to rise to £15,570 under Burnham
The tax-free Personal Allowance could rise to £15,570 under Andy Burnham, with Capital Gains Tax increased to pay for it, according to Budget speculation.
Tropic advent calendar worth £668 has Youth Potion fans raving
Tropic's 24 Days Of Pure Imagination Beauty Advent Calendar 2026 costs £299 but contains 27 items worth £668, including the Youth Potion Enriched Retinal Complex and a secret 2027 product.
Work begins on £200m Portishead station to reconnect town
Construction has started on the nearly £200m Portishead train station, set to reconnect over 50,000 residents to the national rail network when it opens in the 2028/29 winter.
Avanti West Coast to be nationalised from March
Avanti West Coast services will be nationalised from March 7, the transport secretary announced, with £10m extra for maintenance and plans to improve Wi-Fi and timetables.
Outrage as 87-year-old evicted from Madrid flat after 70 years
Protesters have spent a second night in Madrid's Puerta del Sol after the eviction of María del Carmen Abascal, 87, from the Retiro flat she called home for 70 years.
Councils Contact Pensioners Over £238 Pension Credit Boost
Councils are contacting thousands of state pensioners who may be eligible for Pension Credit, which can boost a single person's weekly income to £238 and couples to £363.25.
Avanti West Coast to be nationalised next year
Avanti West Coast will be brought into public ownership in March next year when its contract expires, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has announced.
Dusk's £29 bedding sells out - one set reduced
Dusk's 'beautiful' Livia striped bedding set is so popular it keeps selling out, but the olive shade remains available, with prices from £29.
Women set to receive larger state pensions than men from 2027
Women are expected to receive larger state pension payments than men from next year, reversing the historic gender gap for new retirees from early 2027.
Florrie worker: People in tears over not being able to feed pets
A worker at The Florrie in Liverpool says people arrive in tears because they cannot afford to feed their pets, as foodbank demand stays 45% higher than pre-pandemic levels.
Simba cuts £400 off Hybrid Pro mattress in September sale
Simba Sleep's September sale cuts up to 30% off mattresses, including the Hybrid Pro at £909.30 for a double. The promotion runs until October 1, with a 200-night trial and 10-year guarantee included.
Scottish fixer-upper cottage on sale for only £160,000
Mill of Echt Cottage, a two-bedroom fixer-upper in Aberdeenshire, is on the market for £160,000, offering a low-cost chance to create a dream home.
Fabian Schar visits Newcastle restaurant popular with NUFC players
Newcastle United defender Fabian Schar dined at Al Dente Cucina Italiana in Newcastle city centre during the international break, following teammate Joe Willock.
State pensioners under 77 set for £488.80 boost
State pensioners under 77 could receive an extra £488.80 per year under Prime Minister Andy Burnham, as the triple lock is set to increase payments by 3.9% in April 2027.
Welsh homes face £200 fine for autumn door mistake
Door expert Ilja Medvedevs warns hanging a wreath incorrectly can damage doors, with repair bills from £80 to £200, and shares six tips to avoid costly mistakes.
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