3,000 back campaign to dual the A1 in Northumberland
More than 3,000 people have signed a petition backing the Dual the A1 and Save Lives campaign, following over 50 fatalities in 20 years and recent deadly crashes.
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Rail chaos to continue into Friday after power outage
Train passengers face further travel chaos on Friday after a power outage halted services across the Midlands and north-west England, with engineers making 'good progress' but cancellations likely.
July heatwave keeps shoppers at home in blow for high street
Total UK footfall fell 2.1% year-on-year in July as heatwave conditions persisted, with high streets down 3.8% and London seeing a 5.3% drop, according to BRC-Sensormatic data.
Penny Lane owner targets Jericho Lane for drive-thru
Ray Maatook, who left Sgt Pepper's Bistro to rot for 23 years, now plans a drive-thru restaurant on Jericho Lane playing fields, facing council and Sport England opposition.
UK rail disruption to continue into Friday after power outage
Train passengers face further travel chaos on Friday after a power outage halted trains across the Midlands and north-west England, with engineers making 'good progress' overnight.
Debenhams £250 duvet set reduced to £46.20
Debenhams slashes £250 hotel-quality duvet set to £46.20, an 84% discount, with 800 thread count and 100% cotton.
UK rail disruption to continue after power outage
Train passengers face more chaos Friday after a power outage halted services across the Midlands and north-west England, with engineers making progress but cancellations likely.
DWP lists 25 stomach conditions for £748 monthly PIP
DWP confirms 25 stomach and intestinal conditions qualify for PIP, with up to £748 monthly. List not exhaustive, based on impact, not diagnosis.
Clarks loafers reduced to £30 in summer sale shoppers love
Clarks Westlynn Bella loafers are reduced to £30 in the summer sale, down from £65, with shoppers praising their comfort and style for office wear.
MSP Airport Ground Stop Lifted After FAA Outage
A ground stop at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport due to an FAA equipment outage has been lifted, with flights resuming but delays expected.
Perseid meteor shower peaks hours after solar eclipse
The Perseid meteor shower peaks on August 12-13, just hours after a partial solar eclipse, offering a rare double celestial event for stargazers.
Ruby Franke: BBC doc probes dark truth of YouTuber
BBC true crime doc The Devil in the Family investigates Ruby Franke, the former family vlogger jailed for child abuse. The three-part series aired on BBC Two on August 6.
Santander launches 4.7% Cash ISA with £400 bonus
Santander introduces Fixed Rate ISAs with up to 4.7% return and a £400 hotel voucher for eligible transfers, offering guaranteed competitive rates.
Rail chaos: no travel before 10am Friday
Northern advises passengers to avoid travel before 10am Friday after power failure causes widespread rail disruption across North West and Midlands.
Greater Manchester rail chaos to continue Friday after power failure
Rail passengers across Greater Manchester face another day of disruption on Friday after an electricity supply failure at a communications centre caused major train cancellations and delays on Thursday.
Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Collection Review: Tested
Charlotte Tilbury's Unreal collection, worn by Amal Clooney and Zendaya, delivers a dewy summer glow. Our reviewer tested the full range and shares honest thoughts.
Dusk's 'Beautiful' Stripe Throw Reduced to £25
Dusk's Stripe Throw, praised as 'top quality' and 'beautiful', is now £25, down from £29, in brown/cream. Shoppers rate it 4.89/5 stars.
Tesco to open new Express store on Canvey Island high street
Tesco plans a new Express store on Canvey Island high street, with extended hours from 6am to midnight, creating 10 jobs.
Charming Welsh Barn Conversion with Lake and Orchard for Sale
Pentre Barn, a renovated barn in Powys with six acres of land, lake, orchard, and woodland, is on the market for £595,000.
Alfie Templeman cancels gigs to seek help for substance abuse
Alfie Templeman has cancelled his upcoming gigs to seek help for substance abuse and depression, apologising to fans in a heartfelt Instagram post.
Power failure disrupts trains in Midlands and north-west
An electricity supply failure at a communications centre in Manchester is causing major disruption to trains in the Midlands and north-west England, with services expected to be impacted until at least the end of the day.
Trump admin pays RWE $1.22bn to scrap wind leases
RWE agrees to $1.22bn settlement with US to abandon offshore wind leases, redirecting funds to fossil fuels, marking fifth such deal.
Families urged to claim Tax-Free Childcare savings
Families using Tax-Free Childcare save nearly £100 monthly. Eligible Lanarkshire parents can get up to £2000 yearly per child. Check GOV.UK.
Heathrow flights hit by grass fire forcing runway closure
A grass fire near Heathrow's Southern Runway forced its closure, disrupting flights during peak summer travel. Both runways are now operational, but cancellations continue.
Set for Life Winning Numbers for August 6 Draw
The Set for Life draw on August 6 offered a top prize of £10,000 a month for 30 years. Winning numbers: 37, 05, 03, 04, 18, Life Ball 06.
£22 serum praised as 'game changer' for travel breakouts
47 Skin's travel bundle, featuring a £22 serum, has been hailed by shoppers as a 'game changer' for preventing travel-induced breakouts and soothing dry skin.
Dunelm Summer Sale: 11 Chairs Reduced Up to 50%
Dunelm's summer sale slashes prices on accent chairs from £74.50, including snuggle chairs, velvet swivel chairs, and more. Discover top picks with savings up to 50%.
Dunelm hallway storage bench slashed from £249 to £62
Dunelm's Hazel Hallway Bench is now £62 in bottle green, down from £249, offering stylish storage for shoes and bags with a 4.8 rating.
Wales' Top 3 Seaside Places to Live in 2026
Aberaeron tops Welsh seaside living in The Times 2026 list, with Anglesey and Mumbles also ranking. Discover average prices and local highlights.
Majorca traffic restrictions for solar eclipse August 12
Majorca will enforce road restrictions on August 12 for the total solar eclipse, affecting cars, vans, motorcycles, and mopeds from 3pm to 9pm, with some areas starting earlier.
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