Homeowner faces bulldozing £400k dream home - it's 50cm too wide
A homeowner who spent £400,000 building his dream house faces demolition after it was built 0.5 metres too wide, following a four-year planning row with Walsall Council.
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Solar eclipse Scotland: peak times and best viewing spots (12.08.2026)
Tonight's solar eclipse will be the UK's fullest since 1999, with over 90% of the sun obscured. The west of Scotland offers the best coverage, with peak times around 7pm.
Aston Merrygold: Turn Pester Power into Pocket Money Lessons
JLS star Aston Merrygold encourages parents to turn pester power into earning opportunities, as pocket money rises to £9.74 weekly average.
Burnham's Economic Credibility Damaged by Experts' No-Show
Andy Burnham's economic credibility has been undermined after three heavyweight economists he recruited failed to take formal roles in his government, raising concerns about his fiscal plans.
Arsenal approve £45m Lewis-Skelly sale as Guimaraes signs
Arsenal have approved the sale of Myles Lewis-Skelly for £45m after Bruno Guimaraes became their fourth senior signing, with Gabriel Jesus also linked to Napoli.
Tui profits slump as Iran war hits holiday demand
Tui's pre-tax profits plunged 43% to €153.4m in Q3 as Iran war and rising fuel costs hit, with holidaymakers booking later.
Households near pylons to save £250 a year on energy bills
Households within 500 metres of power pylons will get £250 off yearly energy bills, part of a £77bn grid upgrade. Over 100,000 homes eligible by 2044.
Migrants in London tent city reveal begging earnings
Migrants at a London tent city say they are not criminals, revealing they earn as little as £1 for three hours of begging, while some work cleaning hotels.
Hamilton: 22 homes and shop approved despite objections
South Lanarkshire Council approved 22 new homes and a neighbourhood shop in Hamilton despite 26 objections from residents over traffic, safety, and greenspace loss.
DWP driving bans: three exemptions from October 2026
From October 2026, courts can disqualify benefit fraudsters owing over £1,000 from driving for up to two years, with three key exemptions.
Pylon neighbours to get £2,500 off electricity bills
Households within 500 metres of new or upgraded pylons in over 40 locations will get £2,500 off electricity bills over 10 years, starting next year.
Gmail to Scrap Send As and Gmailify by January 2027
Google will remove Gmail's 'Send as' and Gmailify features by January 2027, affecting users who manage third-party email accounts like Yahoo and Outlook through Gmail.
M60 delays after two incidents cause long queues
Queues are building on the M60 after two incidents, with delays in both directions. A crash blocks the anticlockwise carriageway between junctions 18 and 17, and another incident partially blocks the road near junction 15.
Garden Set with Fire Pit Slashed by £771
A 9-seater rattan garden furniture set with fire pit has been reduced by £771, now available for £677.99, down from £1,399.99.
Free food for students on exam results days
Students can get free starters and desserts at Bella Italia, Frankie & Benny's, Las Iguanas and Banana Tree on A Level and GCSE results days this August.
Londoners ditch sweaty flats for hotel day-working trend
Fed up with working from a sweaty flat during the heatwave? Londoners are booking hotel rooms for the day to work in air-conditioned comfort, with options from £10 passes to luxury suites.
Stirling Named UK's Best Place to Visit for 2026
Stirling has been named the best place to visit in the UK for 2026 by Time Out, beating Edinburgh to the top spot.
Aldi crowned UK's cheapest supermarket, offers £1,000 prize
Aldi has been named the UK's cheapest supermarket for July 2026 by Which?, and is giving shoppers the chance to win a share of £1,000 in vouchers. Ten winners will receive £100 each.
Tucktonia Theme Park Closed in 1986 Now Housing
Tucktonia, a beloved Dorset theme park and model village, closed in 1986 after a decade. The site is now The Meridians housing development, with private residences and retirement flats.
Brussels named enchanting walkable city for pensioners by Omio
Brussels is the perfect train-accessible city for pensioners, says Omio. Just 125 minutes from London by Eurostar, it's walkable, with UNESCO sites and chocolate.
Majorca faces gridlock as total solar eclipse draws crowds
Majorca is bracing for unprecedented chaos as the first total solar eclipse since 1905 is set to funnel millions of tourists into coastal bottlenecks, sparking fears of gridlock.
First look at huge Harry Potter shop coming to Oxford Street
Warner Bros unveils first look at UK's largest Harry Potter shop, opening November 4 on Oxford Street, featuring Diagon Alley-inspired design and attractions.
Jaecoo 7 Hits UK Milestone, Threatening British Brands
Chinese SUV Jaecoo 7 is now the UK's fourth best-selling car with 2,709 registrations in July, as Omoda and Jaecoo become the third-largest automotive group in Britain.
DVLA reminds UK drivers they can spread vehicle tax costs
Millions of UK drivers can spread vehicle tax via Direct Debit, but monthly or six-monthly payments carry a 5% surcharge; annual payments avoid it.
Harlech Beach: North Wales' Golden Sands with Castle Views
Harlech Beach in Gwynedd offers four miles of golden sand, castle views, and was named among the UK's best beaches by Conde Nast Traveller in 2024.
Scouser who sold out in 18 minutes opening Formby shop
Jake Wynne, owner of True Plate, sold over 650 meals in 18 minutes and is now opening his first shop in Formby after launching the business just seven weeks ago.
Barcola Liverpool move leaves ex-Everton star 'gutted'
Liverpool's pursuit of PSG's Bradley Barcola has Louis Saha 'gutted', praising the forward's rare qualities and predicting Premier League success.
43 areas to get £2,500 off electricity bills under pylon scheme
Households in 43 UK locations near new or upgraded pylons will get £2,500 off electricity bills over 10 years, with payments starting next year.
Britain abandons £5.5bn treasure hunt over Spain fears
Britain abandoned a £5.5billion treasure hunt for a Royal Navy shipwreck near Gibraltar after ministers feared upsetting Spain, leaked cables show.
Burnham vows further business rates relief at budget
Andy Burnham says he wants to go further on business rates relief for high street firms at the budget, after announcing cuts for pubs and venues.
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