Ainsdale residents share hopes for Sands pub redevelopment
Ainsdale locals suggest restaurant, hotel, or convalescent home for the former Sands pub, set for redevelopment under Sefton Council's eco-vision.
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EA FC27 PS5 Pre-Order Discounted to £49 via Cashback Deal
EA FC27 is available for pre-order on PS5 for £49.37 via a TopCashback deal, down from £69.99 at Argos. New features include The Grounds mode and AI rebalance.
Chef reveals exact amount of salt to add to pasta water
A chef's tip on salting pasta water to taste like mild seawater can transform your dish, using a fistful per five litres.
£444M Powerball Jackpot Unclaimed, Rolls to £467M
Nobody won the £444M Powerball jackpot on Saturday night, so it rolls over to £467M for Tuesday's draw. Enter by Monday 11:55pm.
191,500 Dropouts Still Repaying £5.9bn in Student Loans
Nearly 200,000 UK university dropouts owe over £5.9bn in student loans, with interest compounding, prompting calls for an urgent review of the repayment system.
London's biggest McDonald's to open 24/7 after approval (09.08.2026)
McDonald's Leicester Square, London's biggest branch, will soon operate 24/7 after Westminster Council approved extended hours, despite police concerns over crime.
New Prescot coffee shop and craft venue set to open
Cassa, a new coffee shop and crafting venue, will open at 12 Church Street in Prescot, run by Clare Thoday-Parry and her three daughters.
EastEnders star admits he's out of work after soap exit
EastEnders star Matthew James Morrison, who played Felix Baker, reveals he has no job lined up after finishing a theatre tour, leaving his future uncertain.
State pension rise 4.3% but Burnham urged to boost older workers
State pension could rise 4.3% in April, but experts say Andy Burnham should focus on helping older people stay in work longer to ease the burden.
Boots adds Jo Malone, bridging drugstore and department store gap
Boots launches Jo Malone London in 39 stores and online, making the luxury fragrance more accessible than ever, with prices from £24.
Next's £36 'Pretty' Storage Drawers for Bathroom Organisation
Next's Stripe Frill Storage Drawers at £36 offer stylish bathroom organisation with sage green or pink options, praised for versatility and value.
Best Muslin Bedding Sets for UK Heatwave
With UK temperatures set to hit 37C, these muslin bedding sets are the top choice to keep you cool and dry through hot, stuffy nights.
State pension delay hits August 66-year-olds
People turning 66 in August face state pension delays until 2027 due to the age rise from 66 to 67, phased over two years.
HMRC confirms new VAT fuel scale charges for older cars
HMRC has confirmed new VAT road fuel scale charges for older petrol and diesel cars, effective until April 30, 2027, based on CO2 emissions.
Pension scam warning: savers lose £47,000
New research by Standard Life reveals that many savers are unaware of pension scam warning signs, with victims losing an average of £47,000.
Londoners Face Highest Average Inheritance Tax Bills
Londoners pay the highest average inheritance tax at £297,000, while the South East raises the most total revenue, according to new HMRC data.
Student's secondhand fashion app turns over £120k a year
Harriet Noy, 26, founded Hazaar as a student to cut single-use clothing waste. The platform now turns over £120,000 a year and sells excess brand stock to students at low prices.
Washington storage site plan could create eight jobs
A plan to turn a Washington construction yard into a storage and distribution site could support eight jobs, including three HGV drivers.
Bananas Last Longer with Tin Foil Storage Trick
Wrap banana stems in tin foil to trap ethylene gas, slowing ripening and preventing browning, extending shelf life by days.
Gardeners save £100 on Outsunny planter with greenhouse
Debenhams slashes the Outsunny Raised Garden Bed Planter Box with Greenhouse by 70%, from £154.99 to £45.90, offering gardeners a sturdy, UV-protective solution.
Sunderland Tower Blocks: Major Energy Efficiency Works Planned
Gentoo Group plans to replace windows and improve energy efficiency at two Roker tower blocks to resolve thermal performance issues and make homes warmer.
Joe Browns floral trousers reduced to £16 in sale
Joe Browns' floral wide leg trousers, usually £50, are now £16 in the summer sale. All sizes in stock, with matching top available.
Sunderland Approves 24-Bed Apart-Hotel at Victoria House
Sunderland City Council has approved plans to convert Victoria House near Mowbray Park into a 24-bed apart-hotel, with stays of between two and 28 nights and a digital check-in system overseen by operator Comfy Nooks Ltd.
BA attendant restrains drunk passenger at Heathrow
A British Airways flight attendant restrained a drunken passenger on a Heathrow to Las Vegas flight, forcing take-off to be aborted. The passenger was arrested by police.
Boarded-up manor house on market for £600,000
A boarded-up manor house in Aughton, with no mains gas or drains, is listed at £600,000, offering restoration potential.
Lawyer explains rights if neighbour uses your bin
A lawyer reveals legal rights if a neighbour repeatedly uses your bin, noting repeated behaviour may be unreasonable interference, and advises speaking to them first.
Chef Reveals Exact Salt Amount for Perfect Pasta Water
A chef reveals the simple rule for salting pasta water: aim for 'mild seawater' taste, roughly a fistful of salt per five litres.
£1.5m County Durham road funding for pothole repairs
Durham County Council invests £1.5m over three years in preventative road repairs, hailed as a 'game changer' for the county's roads.
EastEnders: Nicola's family arrival sparks new fears
Nicola Mitchell faces mounting pressure in EastEnders as her estranged family, including sister Gemma, arrives in Walford, threatening to unravel her life.
Little-known £3,000 rule to avoid inheritance tax
Britons can legally reduce Inheritance Tax bills using a £3,000 annual gift exemption, plus other HMRC allowances, to pass on wealth tax-free.
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