Six UK areas facing council tax rises of up to £800
Residents in six English boroughs could see council tax rise by up to £800 a year from April, with Wandsworth facing a potential 160% increase.
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De Zerbi: Bergvall 100% staying at Tottenham, Sarr uncertain
Roberto De Zerbi says Lucas Bergvall is 100% staying at Tottenham, but admits uncertainty over Pape Matar Sarr's future amid Galatasaray interest.
De Zerbi: unhappy Tottenham players can leave after £300m spend
Roberto De Zerbi has told Tottenham's players they can leave if unhappy after the club's £300m-plus summer spending spree, with Savinho and Omar Marmoush set to arrive.
Queensway Mersey Tunnel overnight closures from Aug 31
The Queensway (Birkenhead) Mersey Tunnel will close overnight for essential maintenance from August 31 to September 4, 2026, between 9pm and 6.30am, with the Kingsway Tunnel remaining open.
Bootle shop applies for alcohol off-sales licence
Starline Food & Wine in Bootle seeks an alcohol premises licence for off-sales from 6am to 11pm daily. Sefton Council will accept representations until September 4, 2026.
Widnes housing and sports plans in new council application
Halton Council is consulting on plans for housing, a new clubhouse, sports pitches and a bowling green on land north of Cronton Lane in Widnes.
Widnes store seeks licence variation for alcohol sales until midnight
Miller News at 59 Milton Road, Widnes, has applied to vary its premises licence to allow off-sales of alcohol from 6am to midnight, seven days a week, with representations due by August 26, 2026.
Saint Monday and the 1860 comparison with MPs' working week
A 1860 Birmingham Daily Post letter compared labourers' Monday rest with MPs who started Commons work on Thursdays, noting workers still met targets.
Photos of the Week: Wildfires, War, and Resilience
This week's 20 photos capture wildfires in Europe, Russian strikes on Kyiv, the Meta trial, and swimming training in Gaza, among other global events.
£41m shopping hub with 68 shops set for Gran Canaria resort
A €48m (£41m) shopping and leisure complex with 68 shops, bars and restaurants is set to open in Playa del Inglés, Gran Canaria, in the first half of 2029.
Jet2 launches £100 holiday discount for Leeds Bradford flyers
Jet2 has launched exclusive offers for passengers flying from Leeds Bradford Airport, including £100 off holidays and 10% off flights, following easyJet's withdrawal from the airport.
Budget Lamps Similar to £595 Soho Home Bowen Table Lamp
Soho Home's Bowen Table Lamp costs £595, but similar-looking alternatives are available from £15 at Dusk, Dunelm and Marks and Spencer.
Clarins Summer Sizzler set reduced to £29 at Boots
The Clarins Summer Sizzler Value Pack Set is now £29.75 at Boots, down from £35, and includes four products for a sun-kissed glow.
Paddy Power 50/1 Man Utd Avoid Defeat vs Hull City
Paddy Power offers new customers 50/1 on Manchester United to avoid defeat against Hull City in the Premier League opener. Learn how to claim.
Simba Fife Divan Bed Review: The Highlight of My Day
A Simba Fife Divan Bed transformed a bedroom into a retreat, with the writer calling sleep the highlight of her day. The bed starts from £669.
Harry and Meghan's secret UK home: seven features expert predicts
Harry and Meghan have secured a non-royal UK home outside London. Property expert Cal Graham reveals seven privacy-driven features their new residence may include.
Euromillions results: £42m jackpot numbers and Thunderball
The winning Euromillions numbers and Thunderball for Friday, August 21 are revealed, with a £42m jackpot up for grabs.
Roman's suedette jacket shoppers say 'takes me into autumn'
Roman's Suedette Button Jacket, £60, earns praise for its soft fabric, fit and versatility, with shoppers reporting compliments when wearing it.
Kim Cattrall's Charlotte Tilbury lip kit for £5.13 - how to get deal
Kim Cattrall turns 70. Her favourite Charlotte Tilbury Mini Pillow Talk Lip Kit normally costs £21, but a TopCashback offer brings it to £5.13 - £2.56 per item.
EuroMillions results: Winning numbers for Friday, August 21
Tonight's EuroMillions draw offers a £42m jackpot, with Thunderball numbers drawn at 8pm and EuroMillions at 8.30pm. Follow live updates here.
Majorca restaurants hit by labour crisis turn to apprenticeships
Up to a third of staff are off sick at Majorca venues, prompting bosses to demand apprenticeship reforms to tackle a dire hospitality labour shortage.
Llandudno Aldi closed 'until further notice' after water damage
Shoppers were turned away from Llandudno's Aldi on Friday after it closed 'until further notice due to unforeseen circumstances'. Water damage is suspected following torrential downpours.
Cardiff council warns cuts to core services can't be ruled out
Cardiff council faces a projected £43.8m budget gap for 2027-28, the largest in Wales, and warns cuts to core services cannot be ruled out.
Dog Food Recall: 192 Eye Issue Reports in UK
Years dog food recalls products after 192 reports of potential eye issues, including blindness, linked to buckwheat ingredient. Owners told to stop feeding immediately.
Gtech cordless vacuum bundle: £220 off
The Gtech System Platinum cordless vacuum bundle is down to £399.98, saving shoppers £220, with up to 90 minutes of run time and 4.9-star ratings.
Roman's £26 jeggings 'most comfy ever' - get them for £19.50
Roman's 31" Denim Stretch Elastic Waist Jeggings are 'comfortable all day' and can be bought for as little as £19.50 with code AFRPLC25Q226 for new shoppers.
EuroMillions results: £42M jackpot numbers for Friday, August 21
Tonight's EuroMillions draw offers an estimated £42M jackpot, with one guaranteed £1M Millionaire Maker winner. Draw takes place at 8:30pm.
Jules Hudson's first home cost less than £30k
Escape to the Country star Jules Hudson bought a derelict Welsh cottage for £29,500 in 1997, living there for nearly 20 years before selling in 2012.
Inside Liverpool's Park Lodge with royal ties to 1207
Victor and Paula Ashley have lived in Park Lodge, a Grade-II listed Liverpool home with royal roots, since 2003. The property was once King John's Hunting Lodge.
Argyle is back: Roman's £27 cardigan channels Winkleman style
Roman's Argyle Buttoned Knit Cardigan, normally £36, drops to £27 with a new-customer code, echoing Claudia Winkleman's autumn style.
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