Home heating: Simple 5-second curtain trick could warm rooms by 10C
Open your curtains during the day to let sunlight warm your home by up to 10C, then close them at dusk to trap heat and cut heat loss by 25%.
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Scarborough Named UK's Chip Shop Capital
Scarborough has been named the UK's chip shop capital with 93 fish and chip shops, the highest density in the country, according to new research.
Sopranos actor Vincent Pastore dies at 80
Vincent Pastore, known for playing Big Pussy in The Sopranos, has died aged 80 at his Bronx home; an investigation into his death is underway.
Modelling Activist Urges Inquiry into Agencies' Role in Epstein Abuse
Model Alliance founder Sara Ziff calls for a US inquiry into how modelling agencies may have facilitated Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, as survivors sign letter to officials.
Brits warned: 10,000 travel adaptors pose serious risk
At least 10,000 travel adaptors on Amazon Marketplace, eBay, TikTok Shop and AliExpress pose serious electrocution and fire risk, Electrical Safety First warns.
Thousands of speeding fines may be cancelled after speed camera glitch
Thousands of speeding fines may be cancelled in England after a technical glitch caused variable speed cameras to wrongly penalise motorists since 2021.
EuroMillions Jackpot Rolls Over After No Top Prize Winner
Latest EuroMillions and Thunderball results: £50m jackpot rolls over, winning numbers revealed, and prize breakdown confirmed.
Finnish conscripts prepare for war in final military exercise
Gabriel Qawariq, 19, is one of 20,000 Finns undertaking compulsory national service, culminating in a major military exercise.
Gravel Driveway Rules: When UK Homeowners Need Planning Permission
UK homeowners must follow planning rules for gravel driveways, including permeability, size, and dropped kerb permission to avoid fines.
Maddison Calls Tottenham's Relegation Fight 'Embarrassing'
James Maddison calls Tottenham's season 'embarrassing' after Chelsea defeat leaves their Premier League survival at risk, with a final-day showdown against Everton.
Arizona construction worker killed in trench collapse
Ronald Andrew Baquera Jr died in Goodyear, Arizona after a trench collapse. Recovery took 13 hours; investigation launched.
Bedroom tax fails on every count, figures suggest
Only 6% of bedroom tax tenants have downsized, with savings downgraded and costs mounting, according to investigation and local data.
Burnham admits considering radical overhaul of council tax and stamp duty
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has conceded 'big decisions' ahead on property taxes, but Downing Street denies plans for a new property or land value tax.
Ed Sheeran’s Suffolk estate expansion faces planning setbacks
Ed Sheeran's plans to expand his Suffolk estate have faced council refusals, neighbour complaints and a police visit over newts.
WW2 masterpiece The Guns of Navarone streaming on Netflix
The 1961 WWII masterpiece The Guns of Navarone, inspired by the Battle of Leros, is now streaming on Netflix in the UK, with fans giving it 10/10.
Abandoned hotel in Abingdon blights town for 10 years
The Upper Reaches Hotel in Abingdon has stood derelict for a decade, frustrating locals who call it an eyesore amid a deadlock over its future.
Oil Prices Jump Over 5% After Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Over
Brent crude jumps over 5% after US and Iran trade strikes; global markets slide, bond yields rise. Tata Steel faces Dutch legal action.
Ryanair to cut 1.2 million seats on Spanish routes in airport fees row
Ryanair cuts 1.2 million seats on Spanish routes next summer, citing high airport fees, and stops Asturias flights amid row over bag fines.
Home Bargains reduces professional hair brand to £5 with new online offers
Home Bargains slashes Schwarzkopf Volume Boost Foam and Bonacure Conditioner to £4.99, down from £17.55, with over 70% off in new deals.
Liverpool Street station £1.5bn redevelopment plan submitted
A £1.5bn plan to redevelop Liverpool Street station, designed by Herzog & de Meuron, has been submitted for approval, sparking heritage concerns.
Urgent recalls: Ikea garlic press, Build-A-Bear toy and baby monitor pulled over safety fears
Recall notices issued for Ikea garlic press, Build-A-Bear teddy and Babysense baby monitor over safety risks including choking and fire.
Michael Jordan tells court he 'wasn't afraid' of Nascar in antitrust case
Michael Jordan testified in an antitrust trial against Nascar, saying he invested $40m and refused to sign a charter renewal he believed broke the law.
Haiti imposes austerity measures as Iran war disrupts oil supplies
Haiti's government imposes austerity measures, including a vehicle purchase ban and fuel cuts, due to the Iran war's impact on oil supplies and prices.
Supermarkets reject government plea to cap essential food prices
UK supermarkets have rebuffed government calls for voluntary price freezes on basic goods, warning of higher costs and unintended consequences.
Gravel biking in Spain's Sierra Nevada: a bumpy ride through cinematic landscape
A gravel biking tour of Spain's Sierra Nevada combines cinematic scenery with challenging climbs and bumpy descents, offering a unique adventure in a quiet corner of Andalucía.
Block cuts 4,000 jobs citing AI gains, but staff say tools can't replace them
Block cuts 4,000 jobs citing AI productivity gains, but employees say the technology is not ready to replace them.
Cracker Barrel U-turns on logo rebrand after right-wing backlash
Cracker Barrel restores its old logo after Trump and conservatives criticise rebrand as 'woke'. Shares recover after U-turn.
Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle resigns after losing board support
Raelene Castle resigns as Rugby Australia CEO after board loses confidence in her leadership, ending a turbulent tenure marked by the Folau affair and financial challenges.
Canadians Shun US Holidays in Favour of Home and Beyond
Canadians are boycotting US holidays amid tariffs and political tensions, travelling domestically or to other countries instead.
CMA launches fake reviews probe into five firms including Autotrader and Just Eat
CMA investigates five firms including Autotrader, Just Eat, Dignity, Feefo and Pasta Evangelists over fake review failings.
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