Train cancellations in Wales after Birmingham power cut
CrossCountry rail services are severely disrupted on Sunday after a power cut in Birmingham knocked out systems at the operator's control centre, affecting Cardiff and south east Wales routes.
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Family-friendly barn conversion near Pembrokeshire coast
A stylish barn conversion near Haverfordwest offers a peaceful countryside retreat five miles from the Pembrokeshire coast, with reduced prices for late August stays.
Brothers raffle homes after near-bankruptcy, give away 20 houses
After Daniel Twenefour nearly went bankrupt selling his Mitcham home, he and his brothers launched Tramway Path, giving away 20 homes via raffles so far.
River Island, TGJones and UK banks hit by fresh closures
River Island, TGJones, Sayers Bakery and Lloyds Banking Group confirm a new wave of high street store closures across the UK.
Roman's 'cool summer pants' slashed to £22
Roman's Classic Aztec Print Cropped Trousers, praised as 'cool summer pants', are now on sale for £22, down from £28, in the navy and white colourway.
Fairphone Gen 6+ lets users fix phones at home with 12 parts
Fairphone Gen 6+ features 12 easily replaceable parts, letting users fix issues at home. It runs Murena's /e/OS for privacy, costs £599 or $699.
Ninja Kidz Action Park: Best UK family attraction in a decade
Ninja Kidz Action Park has opened in Edinburgh and Dundee, offering trampolines, ninja courses and stunt airbags. A parent calls it the best family venue he has seen in 10 years.
Lidl's £5.99 Solar Squirrel Light Adds Garden Atmosphere
Lidl's £5.99 Solar Light Garden Decoration, shaped like a squirrel, illuminates gardens for up to eight hours with warm white LED light. Available in stores now.
Tenants face 'extremely steep' rent rises as UK rents hit £1,393
UK average monthly private rent rose 3.7% to £1,393 in the year to July 2026, up from 3.3% in June, as house price growth slowed to 2%, ONS figures show.
HMRC letters to 1m £12,570 workers over pension relief
HMRC is sending letters this month to around 1 million low earners about the new Low Earner’s Pension Payment, correcting pension tax relief differences.
Pensioners with £10k savings can still get DWP Pension Credit
Nearly a million pensioners may miss out on Pension Credit worth £4,300 a year due to savings myths. Savings under £10,000 don't affect eligibility.
Holidaymakers praise £30 Dunelm holdall for week's clothes space
The IT Luggage Divinity Quilted Holdall is £30 at Dunelm. Shoppers say it holds a week's clothes and looks more expensive than it is.
Liverpool's 10 Tallest Buildings: Historic to Modern
From the Royal Liver Building to the West Tower, explore Liverpool's 10 tallest structures, tracing the city's evolving skyline and its shift from maritime heritage to modern high-rises.
HMRC inspectors to enter homes for £2m mansion tax checks
Ministers confirmed HMRC valuation agents will carry out internal inspections of homes to determine if they are worth over £2 million and liable for a new annual surcharge of up to £7,500.
Roman Navy Floral Midi Dress 25% Off for Autumn
Roman's Ditsy Floral Print Shirred Midi Dress, £40, is reduced to £30 for new shoppers with code AFRPLC25Q226, or £36 with code LOOK.
Eastbourne cheapest for annual beach hut hire in UK
Eastbourne is the cheapest UK town for annual beach hut hire at £750.75 a year, about £2.06 a day, according to new research by Monzo.
Aldi urges UK supermarkets to offer free period products in toilets
Aldi and Freedom4Girls have written to major UK supermarkets urging them to provide free period products in customer toilets, following research showing 67% of shoppers support the move.
Shopper swaps diamond ring for £89 travel alternative
A shopping writer swapped her diamond engagement ring for an £89 Abbott Lyon travel ring and was shocked people thought it was real.
Experts warn of hurdles as Harry and Meghan move kids to UK
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are relocating Archie and Lilibet from California to the UK, with experts advising on how to help young children adjust to the move.
Parents warned over August 31 deadline could strip HMRC payment
Parents of children aged 16-19 have until August 31 to extend Child Benefit or payments stop automatically. HMRC urges action after GCSE results day.
Boots Trending Beauty Box: 10 cult products worth £191 for £45
Boots has launched the Trending Beauty Box, a limited-edition 10-piece edit of cult beauty products worth over £191, selling for £45 — a saving of £146.71.
Free EV charging at RHS Garden Wisley Aug 24-28
RHS Garden Wisley's new RAW Charging hub offers free EV charging from August 24-28, 2026, featuring 32 bays including rapid chargers.
Caernarfon Castle: Visitor's Guide to North Wales' Iconic Fortress
A first-person account of visiting Caernarfon Castle in North Wales, detailing its history, towers, museums, and practical visitor information, including prices and opening times.
Argos £37 storage box 'withstands winter weather' shoppers say
The Keter Kentwood 190L Storage Box at Argos, priced £37.50, is a lockable outdoor solution for garden equipment and patio items.
Shoppers slam 'crazy' early Christmas displays in August
B&M Bargains has Christmas aisles 124 days early, prompting baffled shoppers to call the move 'crazy' as summer holidays are yet to begin.
£500k in Oldham: Three-bed townhouse in Diggle Mill conversion
A three-bed townhouse in Diggle, Oldham, is on the market for £500,000, offering spacious single-storey living in a semi-rural Peak District setting.
Amazon's £19.99 solar lights transform gardens, shoppers buy four
Amazon's Ollny Solar Lights, priced at £19.99, earn a 4.7-star rating as shoppers say they transform gardens, with some buying four sets.
NIOXIN Hair Thickening System Praised by Women
Women praise NIOXIN's three-step hair-thickening system at LookFantastic, reporting fuller hair within weeks, though results vary among users.
bareMinerals Skin Tint Stick praised for hot-weather finish
The bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Luminous Skin Tint Stick is winning fans for its lightweight, buildable coverage and claims of up to 24 hours of wear in hot weather.
M&S woodblock floral bedding set for autumn from £20
M&S's Cotton Rich Woodblock Floral Bedding Set, with a vintage-inspired green-and-blue floral print and reversible striped reverse, starts at £20 and is available in four sizes up to £50.
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