Monklands road closures: three diversions for August
Drivers in Monklands face three road closures in August for resurfacing and patching works. Diversion routes are available.
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Campervan hogging four spaces at North Wales lake angers locals
A campervan took up four spaces at Y Glyn, sparking fury among locals who say the site is un-policed and a free-for-all despite overnight parking bans.
Lidl glass air fryer similar to Ninja launches Sunday
Lidl's Silvercrest Glass Air Fryer, similar to the Ninja Crispi, launches Sunday August 2 from £49.99, saving shoppers £100.
Weight Loss Jabs Blamed for Fish and Chips Sales Decline
Fish and chip shops blame weight loss jabs for falling sales as customers seek smaller portions. Potato farmers face surplus amid changing appetites.
Brits ditch Spain and Greece for Turkey amid anti-tourist backlash and rising costs
Brits are turning to Turkey as anti-tourist protests in Spain and Greece intensify, with cheaper flights and warm weather attracting record numbers.
Police Hunt Men After £1,000 Theft at Currys Using Pushchair
Police seek two men after £1,000 theft from Currys in Hereford; men pictured with pushchair, white van seen fleeing
Liverpool set to make official approach for PSG's Barcola
Liverpool are reportedly set to make an official approach for PSG winger Bradley Barcola after preliminary talks with his representatives, with the price potentially dropping to £128.5m.
Darts Player Denied £1m Payout After Unnecessary Leg Amputation
Darts pro Aaron Haley denied £1m+ payout after judge rules leg amputation was unnecessary; still entitled to £500k for initial injury.
Reeves Unveils Labour's 'Securonomics' Strategy Inspired by Biden
Rachel Reeves unveils Labour's 'securonomics' economic strategy inspired by Joe Biden's policies, focusing on industrial rebuilding and green jobs.
Five Scottish Pubs Named Best in UK for 2026
Time Out names five Scottish pubs among UK's best for 2026, with Glasgow's The Doublet taking top spot in Scotland and third overall.
Young Australians Locked Out of Home Ownership as Political Will Falters
Young Australians face permanent exclusion from home ownership due to political inaction, investment incentives, soaring prices, and limited supply, analysis finds.
Estonian FM visits Vietnam to boost tech and trade ties
Estonia’s Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna visited Vietnam to deepen tech and trade ties, offering digital expertise as Vietnam pursues reforms.
Primark's £16 summer bag compared to designer £4k Chloé clutch
Primark launches £16 shell clutch bag resembling designer Chloé bag costing £4,190. Shoppers call it 'perfect for summer.'
Tesco Free Apples for Kids at 800 Stores This Summer
Tesco brings back free fruit for kids at over 800 stores from July 20 to August 30, plus Kids Eat Free in cafés and charity food donation bags.
Home Bargains' 99p Cup Rivals Viral £28 Starbucks Bear Tumbler
Home Bargains sells a 99p cup similar to the viral £28 Starbucks bear tumbler, sparking excitement and scepticism.
Set For Life March 2 Draw Results: Winning Numbers Announced
Set For Life March 2 winning numbers: 16, 22, 23, 25, 30 and Life Ball 6. Jackpot of £10k/month for 30 years.
McDonald's launches US CosMc's trial and plans 10,000 new stores globally
McDonald's launches CosMc's coffee-focused pilot near Chicago, aiming for 10 locations by 2024; plans 10,000 new stores globally by 2027, many in China.
Norwegian Teen Hitman Guilty in Iran-Linked Murder Plot
A Norwegian teenage footballer has been found guilty of conspiracy to murder for an Iranian-backed Swedish gang, after travelling to England with firearms.
Graduate Gender Pay Gap Widens for Third Consecutive Year
Graduate gender pay gap widens in UK for third year, hitting £3,600 after five years. Social background and ethnicity also impact earnings, data shows.
Thinktank Urges £8.5bn 'Helicopter Money' for UK Energy Bill Crisis
Social Market Foundation urges £8.5bn one-off cash payments to help households with soaring energy bills, ahead of April price cap rise.
UK Economy Outperforms Forecasts Amid Iran War Start
UK GDP grew 0.3% in March despite Iran war, fastest in G7. Reeves cites election-proof plan, but economists warn of Q2 slowdown.
Watchdog Demands Full Disclosure of All Lobbying Activity
UK ethics watchdog calls for all lobbying to be publicly declared, including WhatsApp chats, to restore trust in standards.
B&M’s £25 coffee table undercuts B&Q’s £49 version
B&M sells a £25 coffee table similar to B&Q's £49 model, offering shoppers big savings on stylish homeware.
Family Rescued After Crane Breakdown at Kerala Sky-Dining Restaurant
A family was rescued after a crane malfunction at a sky-dining restaurant in Kerala, India. They were stranded 150ft up for three hours.
Lettuce stays green for 10 days with paper towel trick
Storing lettuce with paper towels can keep it fresh for up to two weeks longer, preventing wilting and saving money on food waste.
Lovisa opens fourth Glasgow boutique at Glasgow Fort
Jewellery brand Lovisa opened its fourth Glasgow store today at Glasgow Fort, offering affordable catwalk-inspired accessories.
Nine US Teenagers Arrested After Drunken Behaviour on Virgin Atlantic Flight
Nine US teenagers arrested at Heathrow after drunken rampage on Virgin Atlantic flight from LA. They used fake IDs to buy alcohol, causing chaos mid-air.
Thinktank urges scrapping stamp duty and council tax for new property wealth tax
A thinktank proposes replacing stamp duty and council tax with a property wealth tax to fix London's housing crisis, highlighting widening inequality and high costs.
One-way system in Pontypridd for demolition works
A one-way system will operate at Morgan Street in Pontypridd from August 3 as the former police station and Berw Road car park are demolished.
Topps Tiles to close 23 UK stores with everything must go sale
Topps Tiles will close a London branch on August 7 as part of 23 UK closures this year. 'Everything must go' signs appear as the retailer slashes prices to save money.
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