Rooney urges Man Utd to sign four more players
Wayne Rooney wants Manchester United to make four more signings and has told Marcus Rashford to improve his body language to stay at the club.
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Poundland closes Inverurie store after 16 years
Poundland has shut its Inverurie branch after 16 years, leaving just two stores in the North East of Scotland. Shoppers call it 'a huge downfall'.
Free 24-hour bus travel for disabled pass holders from April
Disabled people in England will get free bus travel at all hours from April 1, a move affecting about one million people and funded by £60 million.
Home Bargains recalls Lay's crisps over undeclared allergens
Home Bargains recalls Lay's Sour Cream & Dill Crisps due to undeclared milk and wheat, posing a risk to those with allergies or coeliac disease. Customers urged to return for a refund.
M&S Yellow Sticker Deals: Best Time to Shop Revealed
An M&S shopper visited a store daily for a week and found lunchtime, around 12.30pm, offered the best yellow sticker bargains, including a gammon reduced from £9 to £3.50.
Rochdale's biggest housing estate to expand with 28 new homes
Rochdale's largest housing estate, Kirkholt, will grow after plans for a 23-home apartment block and five terraced houses were approved, all for social rent.
Martin Lewis: Text 'INFO' to 85075 to check mobile contract
Martin Lewis urges iPhone and Android users to text 'INFO' to 85075 to check if they're among 14 million UK mobile users overpaying out-of-contract. Free service reveals termination charges.
Rayner's housing targets are fantasy, article claims
Angela Rayner's pledge to build 1.5 million homes is a 'fantasy' that will backfire on Andy Burnham, as builders lack capacity and costs soar, an article argues.
Planning application for 23 flats in Holytown submitted
North Lanarkshire Council has received a planning application from Modern Housing for 23 affordable flats at a vacant site off Holytown Road, including 28 parking spaces.
Renters' rights to switch energy supplier explained by Ofgem
Ofgem reminds renters that landlords cannot unreasonably block supplier switches for tenants who pay energy bills, potentially helping millions cut costs.
State Pensioners Set for £514 Triple Lock Boost
New state pensioners could receive £514.45 more per year if the Triple Lock rises by 4.1%, based on current data.
Network Rail reveals Stourbridge railway reopening update after wildfires
Network Rail has issued an update on when a key section of railway could reopen following the significant damage caused by the Stourbridge wildfires, which devastated several homes last week.
Estée Lauder foundation reduced to £10 in Boots deal
Estée Lauder Double Wear Longwear Matte Foundation 15ml travel size is reduced to £10 in Boots' £10 Tuesday deals, offering gym-proof, weather-proof wear for up to 36 hours.
Ferguson Marine to cut 70 jobs after 'calamitous' ferry contract
Ferguson Marine in Port Glasgow expects to lose around 70 roles via voluntary redundancy, a quarter of its 283 staff, citing the 'calamitous' 2015 ferry contract.
70-year-old's 'secret' to tackling crepey skin with £21.60 oil
A 70-year-old shopper calls Biossance's 100% Squalane Oil her 'secret' for crepey skin, now 20% off at Space NK, priced £21.60.
Saudi woman who fled forced marriage starts new life as DJ in UK
Al Hussain, 31, fled Saudi Arabia in 2022 to escape forced marriage and death threats over her sexuality. She is now a DJ in London, living with her girlfriend.
Family of six 'abandoned on streets' during Turkey holiday
A mum-of-four says her family was 'abandoned on the streets' in Turkey after Loveholidays failed to provide rooms, leaving them without accommodation for hours.
Dunelm's £15 Book-Style Storage Boxes Win Shopper Praise
Dunelm's £15 Floral Fabric Storage Book Boxes, styled as coffee-table books, earn 4.3-star rating and praise from shoppers for 'living room storage'.
M&S recalls Hand Painted Jug over injury risk
Marks and Spencer has recalled its Hand Painted Jug due to a risk of injury as the glass may break during use. Customers are urged to stop using it immediately and return it for a refund.
State pension set to rise by over £500 a year next April
State pension likely to rise by more than £500 a year from April, based on wage growth, unless inflation rises sharply.
Supermarket instant coffee taste test: Sainsbury's wins (18.08.2026)
Sainsbury's own-brand instant coffee is the best supermarket alternative to Costa, beating Morrisons and Co-op in a taste test, with a 3.5/5 rating.
Council Tax up 26% above inflation in Scotland over 30 years
Average Council Tax per dwelling in Scotland has risen 26.2% above inflation since 1996/97, from £589 to £1,529, with increases varying from 7.13% to 81.98% across local authorities.
Home Bargains £30 Faux Fur Rug Rivals Dunelm and Argos
Home Bargains sells the Home Collections Faux Fur Rug for £29.99, cheaper than similar Dunelm and Argos rugs. Available in grey, beige, and sage green.
Frasers ups Hugo Boss stake after takeover rebuff
Frasers Group has increased its stake in Hugo Boss to nearly 48% after its takeover bid was rejected, advancing its luxury market push.
Baking Soda Warning: Avoid These Bathroom Surfaces
Baking soda can damage bathroom surfaces. CEO Brian Toward warns against using it on mirrors, shower doors, bathtubs, tile, and stone.
Carpenter with £78,000 debt turns life around
A carpenter from Norfolk who spiralled into £78,000 of debt after being owed £22,000 for Covid work says a debt management plan saved his life.
Rooney urges Man Utd to sign Lewis-Skelly in £45m U-turn
Wayne Rooney wants Manchester United to sign Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly for £45m, plus three more players, before the transfer window closes.
Dental student launches price comparison site for dentists
Newcastle dental student Sul Malik has launched DentalCompare, a website to compare NHS and private dentist prices, aiming to ease patient access to oral healthcare.
Majority back fines for parent and child bay misuse
51% of UK drivers support fines for misusing parent and child parking spaces, a survey finds, with 63% witnessing misuse.
Grocery inflation slows to 2.1%, lowest since Oct 2024
Supermarket prices rose 2.1% in four weeks to August 9, the lowest since October 2024, as hot weather boosted sales of chilled foods, dips and frozen fruit.
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