Aldi fish fingers beat Birds Eye in taste test comparison
Aldi's fish fingers scored 10/10 in a taste test, beating Birds Eye and supermarket rivals including M&S, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and Lidl.
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Darras Hall Home Listed at £1,049,995 with Wow Factor
A 'striking' detached home on Whinfell Road, Darras Hall, is on sale for £1,049,995, featuring two gated driveways and luxury interiors.
Treasury launches review of pub and hotel business rates valuations
The Treasury has enlisted an expert to review how business rates are calculated for pubs and hotels, aiming to make the system fairer and more transparent.
Burnham urged to improve bus links as workers reject jobs
One in seven bus users have turned down or quit a job due to poor transport, and 66% of business leaders say connectivity limits hiring, a Metroline study finds.
Energy complaints jump 16% as billing disputes soar
Energy Ombudsman accepted 46,532 cases in H1 2026, up 16% year-on-year, with billing disputes rising 15% amid household cost pressures.
Young people eye AI-proof trade jobs; employers value human skills
48% of 16-25-year-olds consider trade careers, while 80% worry about office job security due to AI, Checkatrade finds.
Back-to-school prompts parents to review finances, Aviva survey finds
A survey for Aviva finds 27% of parents are more likely to review finances when schools return, while pay rises and bonuses are the top trigger for financial reviews overall.
Morrisons pledges unbeatable prices against top UK rivals
Morrisons promises not to be beaten on price by Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Aldi or Lidl on over 500 weekly essentials, including fresh produce and Market Street lines.
Rightmove reveals commuter belt house price hot and cold spots
Rightmove data shows affordable commuter areas around Glasgow and Manchester lead asking price growth, while some pricier London hotspots see falls.
North East roadworks and closures: full list for Aug 24 week
Drivers in the North East face multiple road closures and temporary traffic lights this week, from August 24, with works on key routes including the A167 Tyne Bridge and A194 Leam Lane.
Scouse nans' campaign success as 101 'Happy bus' set for return
Almost 10 years after Scouse nans protested its withdrawal, the 101 'Happy bus' in Liverpool could be restored, with discussions underway and hopes high for another community victory.
Tŷ Milford Waterfront: Pembrokeshire hotel with marina views
Tŷ Milford Waterfront, a four-star Pembrokeshire hotel with 100 bedrooms, marina views and a seafood restaurant, offers free child stays from £74 per night this summer.
Jaissle two-word response to Man United Lewis Hall link
Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle laughed off Manchester United's interest in Lewis Hall, telling Peter Schmeichel "No chance! No chance!" when asked about a summer move.
Party-Perfect Beach House in Gower's Beautiful Area
A contemporary L-shaped home on Gower Peninsula, near Langland and Caswell beaches, offers 3,500 sq ft of social space, gym, business unit, and gardens, listed at £1,750,000.
TG Jones Cambridge store to close in September
TG Jones, formerly WHSmith, will close its Cambridge city centre store on September 14 as part of a restructuring plan affecting up to 150 branches. A closing down sale with up to 30% off has launched.
Reform's social housing plans will leave 'more families at risk of homelessness'
Reform UK's social housing overhaul has been criticised as 'unserious and unworkable', with critics warning it will put more families at risk of homelessness and stoke division.
Reform UK: British-born workers to get council housing priority
Reform UK will prioritise British-born workers under 35 for council housing, alongside veterans and married couples with children, as part of a policy shake-up.
TV licence rules: Do you need to pay £180 to watch Netflix?
A standard TV Licence costs £180 a year. Whether you need one to watch Netflix, Amazon Prime or YouTube depends on if you watch live TV or on-demand programmes.
CrossCountry full service Monday after power cut
CrossCountry says it will run a full train service on Monday after Sunday's power cut caused major disruption, with limited services from 6pm today.
Man Utd boost as Balde green-lights Barcelona exit
Manchester United have received a boost in their pursuit of Alejandro Balde, with the Barcelona defender reportedly giving the green light to agent Jorge Mendes to find him a new club.
Dunelm and Dusk tables £1,106 cheaper than Soho Home
Shoppers can save £1,106 on a designer-style coffee table with two affordable alternatives from Dusk and Dunelm, both priced at £189.
CrossCountry aims for full service Monday after power cut
CrossCountry expects to run a full service on Monday after a power cut caused widespread cancellations, with limited trains from 6pm Sunday.
Countryfile's Adam Henson stunned by farmer's £400k debt
Adam Henson was visibly taken aback on Countryfile when young farmer Frank Carr revealed the £400,000 cost and debt behind a slurry storage project in the Yorkshire Dales.
Skin cancer survivor launches SPF that 'doesn't settle in fine lines'
Skin cancer survivor Frances van der Velden founded Airyday, whose Golden Glow SPF50+ Dreamscreen is praised by mature shoppers for not settling into fine lines.
Brighton boss issues Carlos Baleba to Man United transfer update after £70m deal
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler says the club must face different adversities after Manchester United agreed a £70m deal for Carlos Baleba, following a 4-0 win over Aston Villa.
11 Books Inspiring Brits to Travel Abroad – Full List
More than half of Brits have booked holidays inspired by novels, with The Beach and The Da Vinci Code topping the list, new research shows.
First Bus bans under-15s from travelling alone after 6pm in Stoke
First Bus has banned children under 15 from travelling alone on services to and from Hanley Bus Station after 6pm, following a surge in anti-social behaviour incidents in Stoke-on-Trent.
Liz Earle Body Lotion £17.50: Mature Shoppers Rave
Liz Earle's Energise & Glow Body Lotion is reduced to £17.50 from £25. Mature shoppers call it 'incredible' and 'silky smooth'.
HMRC home workers get £610k energy bill subsidies
Civil servants working from home at HMRC received £610,000 in energy bill payments over four years, with figures showing subsidies more than doubled since 2022.
CrossCountry expects full service Monday after power cut
CrossCountry plans a full service on Monday after a power cut caused major cancellations. Limited trains run from 6pm Sunday, with recovery efforts ongoing.
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