More Traffic Delays and Road Closures Across Liverpool
Roadworks and music festivals cause further delays and closures across Liverpool this weekend, including Salt and Tar and Cream's In The Park.
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What I Own: Doncaster home cost £268k, water bill pricey
Danielle Pearce bought the 17th-century Doncaster home she dreamed of as a child for £268,000. She shares the costs, renovations, and plans to move to France.
Tesco Clubcard holders urged to spend vouchers before August 31
Tesco Clubcard holders must spend vouchers by August 31 or lose them. Millions in vouchers expire, with over 500,000 shoppers holding £100+ unspent.
Zizzi refuses Blue Light and Kids Eat Free deals at Port Solent
A family was left livid after Zizzi in Port Solent refused to honour advertised Blue Light and Kids Eat Free discounts, despite the deals being listed on its website.
Metrolink Rochdale line shut for weekend upgrade works
Metrolink's Rochdale line is fully shut this weekend for £150m upgrade works, with no trams between Rochdale Town Centre and Manchester Victoria, plus a replacement bus service.
Tax expert explains £3,000 gifting rule for inheritance tax
A tax expert explains the £3,000 annual gifting allowance and other rules to reduce inheritance tax, as changes to pension taxation take effect next year.
Pedro the peacock inspires Blackrod café name
Plans for a café and ice cream parlour named The Wandering Peacock, honouring Blackrod's famous peacock Pedro, have been submitted to Bolton council.
UK savers can get £138 extra with ISA switch, data shows
New Moneyfacts data shows higher-rate taxpayers could be £138 better off by moving savings into an ISA, as average one-year ISA rates rise to 4.24%.
Clarks Nova Aster trainers free with TopCashback deal
Clarks Nova Aster Blue Grey trainers, usually £55, can be free for new TopCashback members with £15 sign-up bonus and cashback, while stocks last.
Ontario free to axe Toronto bike lanes, court rules
Ontario's top court overturned a ruling that protected Toronto bike lanes, allowing removal. Premier Doug Ford supports the move, citing traffic concerns.
Students Can Save Cash with Free Perks and Discounts
University students can cut costs by claiming free perks and discounts on food, tech, travel, and more, according to a new money-saving guide.
SUVs Are Now the Normal Family Car, Supersizing Roads
SUVs have become the default family car in the UK, reshaping roads and parking spaces. This trend reflects consumer choice but raises concerns about safety and environmental impact.
Dunelm's £17.50 Palermo Fold Out Holdall keeps clothes crease-free
Dunelm's Palermo Fold Out Holdall, priced at £17.50, combines a garment carrier and carry bag, keeping clothes crease-free. It has a 4.2-star rating from shoppers.
Haribo launches first ever chocolate bar in UK supermarkets
Haribo teams up with Ritter Sport to launch its first-ever chocolate bar, Haribo Balla Bites, in UK supermarkets from September, priced at £2 for a 100g bar.
Beamish staff petition against pension scheme exit plans
Staff at Beamish Museum have signed a petition urging the board to abandon plans to remove existing employees from the Local Government Pension Scheme, which they say would cut retirement payments.
Rare 50p coin sells for £115, 230 times face value
A rare Kew Gardens 50p coin sold for £115 on eBay, 230 times its face value. The 2009 coin has only 210,000 minted, making it scarce in UK circulation.
Virgin Media cuts Sky Sports bundle price ahead of Premier League
Virgin Media's Summer of Sport sale cuts the Sport bundle to £52.99, saving £96 over 24 months, ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League season.
Volumising haircare set slashed from £95 to £45 at QVC
Percy & Reed Four-Piece Fuller Hair Edit reduced to £45 at QVC, down from £95, with shoppers reporting thicker, shinier hair.
Flight Delays and Cancellations: Your Full Rights Guide
Consumer rights expert Martyn James explains the law on flight delays and cancellations, how to claim compensation, and what support you're entitled to.
Game-changer £23 gadget gives small wardrobes extra space
Amazon's Moralve Space Saving Wardrobe Hanger, now £22.99, lets you hang six items in the space of one, praised by shoppers as a 'game-changer'.
£28 Next packing cubes transform holiday packing
Shopping writer Eve Rowlands says Next's £28 Set of 6 Pastel Luggage Packing Cubes transformed her pre-holiday routine, keeping her suitcase organised and fitting more in with room to spare.
Soho flat feels 'like a hostel' due to short-term lets
A Soho resident says his block feels 'like a hostel' because of a short-term let above him, prompting nightly noise and disruption.
Shoppers at six UK supermarkets urged to join Blue Badge survey
Motorists using car parks at Asda, Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's are urged to take part in the Baywatch survey this August to tackle disabled bay misuse, which affects 3.07 million Blue Badge holders in England.
Kate Middleton's bee venom cream now £12.75
Kate Middleton reportedly favours bee venom facials, and now shoppers can get the same benefits at home with Manuka Doctor's Cashmere Cream, reduced to £12.75.
Oakwood Theme Park closed forever after 39 years
Oakwood Theme Park in Pembrokeshire closed permanently in March 2025 after 39 years, citing unrelenting economic challenges. The site now lies abandoned, with vegetation taking over as its future remains uncertain.
Supermarket scone taste test: Sainsbury's wins, Co-op trails
Sainsbury's Taste the Difference sultana scones beat Tesco, Aldi and Co-op in a taste test, praised for rich buttery flavour and 23% sultanas.
Argos code instantly reduces Galaxy S26 price
Argos has launched a new deal on the Galaxy S26, offering £100 off when customers use code S26SAVE at checkout, reducing the 256GB model to £779.
Tassimo coffee machine drops below £30 in Amazon flash sale
The Tassimo by Bosch Suny Special Edition pod coffee machine has dropped to £29.99 on Amazon, down from £39.99, offering a budget-friendly way to make café-style drinks at home.
Aldi Overtakes Lidl as Cheapest for Essentials
Aldi has become the cheapest supermarket for essential groceries after cutting butter prices by 7%, dropping the basket total to £12.99, below Lidl's £13.11.
London leavers: top 20 home county hotspots for people quitting capital
More than 420,000 people quit London in a year, with Buckinghamshire the top home county destination, attracting 11,414 new arrivals, according to ONS data.
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