Kensington Asking Prices Fall, Sellers Accept Lowball Offers
Asking prices for newly listed homes in Kensington and Chelsea have dropped, with sellers increasingly accepting lowball offers, reflecting a cooling London market.
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Microsoft AI Plans Hit by Chip Shortage
Microsoft's AI ambitions are constrained by a global chip shortage, impacting data center expansions and product rollouts.
M&S £24 cardigan for £6.90 in TopCashback deal
Shoppers can get an M&S Air-Yarn Crew Neck Short Cardigan, usually £24, for £6.90 via a TopCashback and M&S new-member deal, in four autumnal colours.
Trainer cleaner opens first Childwall shop after viral fame
Thomas Boyle, 24, from Childwall, has opened Crep Recovery at 161-163 Queens Drive, growing from cleaning trainers in his bedroom to a full-time business.
Neighbour cuts down tree over fence: legal rights explained
A homeowner found their neighbour had cut down half their tree over a shared fence. Legal rights on tree cutting and property boundaries are explained.
Man Utd eye Wharton and Kim Min-jae in transfer wishlist
Manchester United are linked with £85m-rated Adam Wharton and Bayern's Kim Min-jae as Michael Carrick eyes midfield and defensive additions before the window closes.
Seven Man United transfers possible this week including £34m deal
Manchester United could complete seven transfers this week, including triggering a £34m release clause for David Raum and five exits, ahead of their Premier League opener.
E-bike crash after wheelie stunt sparks mum's ban demand
A mum is demanding a ban on e-bikes after a rider smashed into her car seconds after a wheelie stunt in Fraserburgh, leaving her new vehicle damaged.
Legal rights if neighbour keeps doing noisy DIY
There is no blanket law banning DIY at specific times, but councils can control noise from building work under the Control of Pollution Act 1974 and the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Recommended hours are Monday to Friday 8am-6pm, Saturdays 8am-1pm,
£2.99 Home Bargains patio cleaner outperforms £16 brand
A TikTok user claims a £2.99 Home Bargains patio cleaner removed moss and algae from her slabs, outperforming a £16 alternative.
Home Bargains £2.99 patio cleaner hailed as 'bargain' by TikToker
A TikToker has praised a £2.99 Home Bargains patio cleaner, saying it works better than pricier options like Monty's, after she shared a before-and-after video of her patio.
FatFace £28 Quilted Jacket Ideal for Autumn Chilly Evenings
FatFace's Milly Blue Ditsy Quilted Jacket, reduced from £69 to £28, is praised for its fit and quality, ideal for autumn layering.
Zoopla's Top Liverpool Property: Tuebrook Terrace £200,000
A three-bedroom end terrace on Lisburn Lane, Tuebrook, listed at £200,000, was one of Zoopla's most viewed properties in Liverpool during July.
Reform UK's £50bn benefit cuts target disabled and foreign nationals
Reform UK faces backlash over £50bn benefit cuts targeting disabled people and foreign nationals, including EU settled status holders, amid accusations of punishing the vulnerable.
Summer jobs bounce back in UK thanks to sport and music
Summer jobs in the UK have bounced back, boosted by a busy calendar of sport and music events, new figures show.
China's Arctic ice silk road opens first scheduled service
China's Sea Legend launches first scheduled Arctic container service, cutting China-UK voyage to 18 days, but environmental and geopolitical risks remain.
Coalition MPs Urge Halt to Right-to-Disconnect Laws
Coalition MPs are pushing to delay Labor's right-to-disconnect laws, arguing they hurt small business and workers' flexibility, amid backlash from industry groups.
Cheese on toast tastier with Worcestershire sauce
Adding Worcestershire sauce to cheese on toast enhances flavour by balancing richness and adding umami. Try drizzling it on before melting for a tastier result.
Celery Hack Keeps Bread Mould-Free for Longer
Storing bread with celery stems can keep it fresh for up to a week longer, thanks to the vegetable's high water content and natural antibacterial properties.
Bread stays fresh longer with simple celery storage trick
Storing bread with a celery stick can keep it fresh and mould-free for longer, thanks to the vegetable's high water content and natural antibacterial properties, say experts.
Morrisons Frosties Alternative Beats Kellogg's in Blind Taste Test
In a blind taste test of frosted flakes, Morrisons' own-brand version beat Kellogg's Frosties, offering a sweeter, crunchier bowl at half the price.
Air fryer test: Elbow Grease beats Fairy Liquid
In a direct comparison, Elbow Grease washing-up spray outperformed Fairy Liquid Skip The Soak on greasy air fryer baskets, leaving no marks at a lower price.
Air fryer cleaning spray test: Elbow Grease beats Fairy
A cleaning trial found Elbow Grease washing-up spray outperformed Fairy Liquid Skip The Soak on air fryer baskets, leaving them spotless and costing less.
Average UK home asking price falls by £7,360 in August
Rightmove reports the biggest August price drop since 2018, with the average newly listed asking price falling 2.0% month-on-month, and downgrades its 2026 forecast.
Holidaymakers struggle to shake off money worries, survey finds
A survey by app thinkmoney found that 42% of holidaymakers with money worries take most of their holiday to switch off or never fully manage it, with up to three days needed for most to relax.
North East roadworks and closures: Full list for week beginning Aug 17
A round-up of roadworks and closures across the North East this week, including temporary traffic lights and full road closures in Newcastle, Gateshead, and more.
Inside £515k luxury Northumberland cottage for sale
Samphire Cottage in Rennington, Northumberland, is on sale for £515,000. The three-bedroom home was built in 2020 by Indica Homes and features a log-burning stove and contemporary interiors.
Thousands of homes could be built near railway stations
Thousands of new homes will be built around England's train, tram and underground stations, as Housing Secretary Angela Rayner streamlines planning rules to fast-track quality homes.
Free TV licence: Government open to new concessions
The UK government signals it may consider new TV licence concessions for pensioners during the BBC Charter Review, while confirming existing concessions remain.
Hancock & Wood shuts after 112 years in Warrington
Hancock & Wood, a family-run department store in Warrington, closed for good on August 15 after 112 years, citing online shopping and business rates.
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