Andy Burnham urges Bev Craig to go further after win
Bev Craig won the largest by-election in British history, beating Reform's Sian Astley in a run-off. Andy Burnham urged her to 'go further and do more'.
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Kospi hits record high as AI chip boom fuels South Korea's market surge
South Korea's Kospi hits record high as AI chip demand fuels a trillion-dollar rally, but analysts warn of concentration and boom-bust risks.
Lidl recalls red cabbage product over undeclared milk allergy risk
Lidl recalls Deluxe Red Cabbage with Apple, Dried Cranberries and Spices due to undeclared milk, posing a risk to those with milk allergies.
Paul McCartney chooses songs that soundtracked his life for BBC Radio 2 special
Sir Paul McCartney chooses ten life-defining songs for BBC Radio 2's Tracks of My Years, airing on Bank Holiday Monday.
Family's AirTag travel hack for keeping track of children in crowds goes viral
Family's 'ultimate' travel hack using AirTags on lanyards to keep track of each other in crowded areas goes viral on TikTok, with over one million views and mixed reactions.
Delta flight forced back to Houston over unruly passenger
Delta Flight 2557 returns to Houston after an unruly passenger allegedly assaults travellers; police and FAA investigate.
Bus Driver Dies After Assault on Battersea Bridge; Man Charged
A 64-year-old bus driver died after being attacked on Battersea Bridge. A man has been charged with grievous bodily harm and remanded in custody.
Year after Saudi World Cup site death, worker's family still unpaid
The family of a Pakistani worker who died at a 2034 World Cup stadium site in Saudi Arabia say they have yet to receive compensation promised by contractor Besix.
Stansted Airport reopens after suspicious package scare
Stansted Airport reopens after suspicious package prompts evacuation and controlled explosion; man arrested.
Asia shares mostly lower as oil hovers near $100 on Iran war fears
Asia stocks mixed, oil near $100 on Iran war fears. Nikkei slips, Shanghai edges up. Brent tops $97. IEA to release reserves.
Jay Slater: Body Found in Tenerife Confirmed as Missing British Teenager
Body found in Tenerife confirmed as missing British teenager Jay Slater after autopsy shows accidental fall.
Honeymoon turns to nightmare as couple denied Bali entry over dog-chewed passport
Daniel and Tia Farthing's £4,000 Bali honeymoon was ruined when officials refused entry because their dog chewed Daniel's passport.
Dunelm shoppers praise polka dot bedding that doesnt bobble
Dunelm's Appletree Dot duvet set: 100% cotton polka dot bedding in six colours, £35-£65. Shoppers say it 'looks gorgeous' and 'doesn't bobble'.
O'Sullivan wins £25,000 and backs snooker rule change
Ronnie O'Sullivan claims £25,000 at Global Snooker 900 and backs rule changes including shot clock and ball in hand.
Dunelm's £15 blackout curtains win summer sleep praise
Dunelm's Berlin Thermal Blackout Eyelet Curtains, from £15, are winning praise for keeping bedrooms dark and cool in summer, with shoppers calling them worth every penny.
Bali proceeds with plan to prohibit private beach access
Bali governor submits draft law to protect public beach access, criticising hotels and villas for blocking shorelines used in religious ceremonies.
Escape to the Country buyer breaks down in tears at dream home's surprise price
Escape to the Country couple moved to tears when dream bungalow in Argyll and Bute comes in under budget at offers over £270,000.
Chefs share their ultimate barbecue dishes – no sausages required
Top UK chefs share their inventive barbecue dishes, from charred cabbage to harissa prawns, proving sausages aren't essential.
South West leads UK house price surge as pandemic prompts rural relocation
South West England sees fastest UK house price growth at 6.4% as pandemic fuels rural relocation and demand for larger homes, ONS data shows.
Postcode Lottery: Full List of Winning Streets July 26-Aug 1
Julie Hopwood, 65, wins £125K as Postcode Lottery's GU23 7AJ lands £1m Millionaire Street prize. Full list of winning streets from July 26-August 1.
Set Thermostat to 10°C Minimum to Prevent Frozen Pipes, Experts Say
Boiler experts recommend keeping your thermostat at a minimum of 10°C this winter to prevent frozen pipes and avoid costly damage, while maintaining efficient heating.
How to fix draughty windows with a simple DIY trick, according to an expert
A viral TikTok hack shows how to fix draughty windows by adjusting compression settings with an Allen key, helping cut energy bills.
159 bank branches to close across UK as lenders accelerate digital shift
Santander, NatWest and Lloyds are closing 159 branches from May 5 as customers shift to online banking.
333,000 pensioners hit by Housing Benefit cuts
New research finds around 333,000 pensioners are being dragged into financial hardship by Housing Benefit, which cuts 65p per £1 of private pension income.
Urgent recall: 3M Peltor headsets hearing loss risk
Urgent safety recall issued for 3M Peltor Comtac VIII headsets after they were found to emit feedback noise up to 106 dBA, posing a serious risk of hearing loss.
Disney World’s vendor crackdown hits pandemic-era small businesses
Disney World enforces long-standing rules against third-party vendors, hitting small businesses offering princess makeovers, cakes and photography.
Del Taco pulls out of Georgia again as all 11 outlets close
Del Taco has shut all 11 Georgia restaurants, exiting the state for a third time after a franchisee's sudden closure and bankruptcy.
Shopper's warning after charity shop dress turns water brown
Olivia Sablan washed a charity shop dress and the water turned a disgusting brown, prompting a TikTok warning to always wash thrifted clothes before wearing.
Remote UK island celebrates Christmas two weeks late
Foula, one of the UK's most remote islands, follows the Julian calendar and celebrates Christmas on 7 January. Learn about its history, culture and access.
Melbourne Airport rated Australia's least convenient
Melbourne Airport has been ranked Australia's least convenient in a study of 11 major airports, citing high costs and distance from the CBD.
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