Merseyrail delays: Four lines face major disruption
Merseyrail's Northern Line faces major disruption due to a signalling fault at Liverpool Central, affecting four lines with delays and cancellations.
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Butlin's closes Bognor Regis spa, refunds bookings
Butlin's has closed Ocean Spa at its Bognor Regis park, refunding customers with bookings. The adults-only spa will shut on August 28, with guests expressing disappointment.
Energy price cap hike set to send July inflation surging
Higher energy prices are expected to push UK inflation to 2.9% in July, up from 2.6% in June, as the Ofgem cap rise adds pressure.
Mrs Hinch £5 Home Bargains item adds elegant autumn touch
Home Bargains sells a Mrs Hinch faux flower bouquet for £4.99, adding a refined seasonal touch to autumn displays in stores and online.
Man Utd transfer blow as Brugge refuse to sell Seys
Club Brugge have decided Joaquin Seys is not for sale amid 'concrete' interest from Manchester United, according to reports in Belgium.
111-bedroom hotel planned for Blackpool Promenade
A striking new 111-bedroom, 4/5-star hotel is proposed for Blackpool Promenade, with designs inspired by the town's iconic architecture and located in a conservation area.
Dunelm bedding set reduced by £58 in clearance sale
Dunelm's Dorma Meadow Breeze duvet set is 50% off, now £37.50-£57.50, praised for its luxury feel and quality.
Home Bargains £5 memory foam travel pillow for flights
Home Bargains sells a £4.99 adjustable travel pillow made from soft memory foam, ideal for short trips or long-haul flights, with a carry bag included.
St Pancras Station Evacuated as Emergency Services Respond
Emergency services are dealing with an incident at London St Pancras as the area is evacuated. More updates to follow.
Bolton Museum: Free rainy-day gem with hidden aquarium
Bolton Museum in Greater Manchester offers free family fun with an Egyptology collection and the region's only public aquarium, ideal for rainy days.
Free UK Travel: Full List of Who Can Ride for Free
Discover who qualifies for free bus and train travel across the UK, including older people, disabled residents, and under-22s in Scotland, with details on England's schemes.
EasyJet Customers Urged to Check £500 Flight Compensation
Thousands of UK passengers may be eligible for up to £513 after easyJet cancelled around 100 flights from France due to cabin crew strikes.
DJ Mackay & Partners enters administration, 16 jobs at risk
DJ Mackay & Partners, a Glasgow law firm, has entered administration after less than a decade, putting all 16 jobs at risk amid financial difficulties.
Home Bargains' £9.99 Rose Heart Wreath adds 'elegance'
Home Bargains sells the Jardin Artificial Rose Heart Wreath for £9.99, promising UV protection and lasting 'fabulous' looks for years.
MZGO Handheld Vacuum Cleaner £28.59 with 22,000Pa suction
The MZGO 4-in-1 Handheld Vacuum Cleaner is 34% off at Amazon, now £28.59, featuring 22,000Pa suction and a 130,000 RPM motor, praised by shoppers.
Aldi Bank Holiday opening times: Shoppers told to head to stores early
Aldi has revealed its opening hours for the August Bank Holiday, with stores in England and Wales open 8am-8pm on Monday, August 31, 2026. Shoppers are advised to visit early or late to avoid crowds.
West Lothian Council home lets rise for second quarter
West Lothian Council let 157 homes to waiting list applicants in Q1 2026/27, up from 147 a year earlier, driven by faster void turnaround.
Brittany Ferries cuts Poole-Cherbourg route, 20 jobs at risk
Brittany Ferries will axe its Poole-Cherbourg route this autumn, sell two ships, and launch a Cherbourg-Portsmouth service. Up to 20 jobs could be lost, with the firm citing taxes, weak demand, Covid loan repayments, and competition.
DWP faces demand over planned 9% pension provider tax hike
The DWP is proposing a 9% increase to the general levy for master trusts and personal pension providers. The Society of Pension Professionals demands stronger evidence to justify the plan.
Beachfront sauna approved despite sea washing concern
Sea Scrub Sauna's Walmer beach location approved by Dover District Council despite a councillor's concern about sweaty users washing in the sea affecting water quality.
Summer jobs 'stepping stone' for North Lanarkshire jobseekers
North Lanarkshire's DWP team says summer jobs can be a stepping stone for jobseekers, boosting CVs and offering transferable skills, with 250+ vacancies available.
Channel Tunnel competition could cut Eurostar fares
Virgin Trains and Trenitalia plan to challenge Eurostar on London-Paris routes, potentially lowering fares. Travel expert Simon Calder calls current prices 'absolutely scandalous'.
Harvey Nichols takes website offline, warns of refund delays
Harvey Nichols has taken its e-commerce site offline, telling customers that refunds for orders before 13 August 2026 cannot be processed directly by the store.
McDonald's Fallout and Halo Menu Items with Game Rewards
McDonald's is teaming up with Xbox for its 25th anniversary, launching themed menu items based on six gaming franchises, including Fallout and Halo, with in-game rewards for app orders.
Liverpool Fans Get Free Kids Shirts in TopCashback Deal
Liverpool fans can get last season's adidas kids shirts free via TopCashback, offsetting the £15 sale price with a sign-up bonus before the Newcastle opener.
Royal Mail free opt-out stops junk mail leaflets
Royal Mail offers a free opt-out scheme to stop unaddressed junk mail, but it takes up to six weeks and lasts two years. Other distributors may still deliver leaflets.
Morrisons adds Harry Ramsdens fish and chips to 32 cafés
Morrisons has introduced Harry Ramsdens fish and chips to 32 UK cafés, including Leeds and Reading, marking the first collaboration of its kind.
Woman, 39, nabs £1,000 of clothing for £40 in charity shop
Holly Wood, 39, from Manchester, bought £1,000 worth of clothing for just £40 in a single charity shop haul, including a £499 designer jacket for £8.95.
Roman's £21 off waterproof coat keeps shoppers dry
Roman's Waxed Longline Hooded Coat is reduced from £120 to £99, with shoppers praising it for keeping them dry during heavy rain. Sizes are selling out fast.
Proposal on Hold: 'She Needs to Grow Up,' Says Agony Aunt
A man wants to propose but says his girlfriend's 'attitude stinks.' Agony aunt Coleen Nolan advises him to delay the engagement and address issues first.
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