Plans for thousands of homes spark fury in Suffolk village
Residents of Higham, Suffolk, are alarmed by early proposals for a large new settlement that could bring thousands of homes to the rural village of around 155 people.
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Turkish Airlines flight emergency lands at Manchester
A Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Toronto made an emergency landing at Manchester Airport after a technical issue. The plane landed safely and passengers disembarked normally.
Tesco free groceries for holidaymakers arriving at Southend
Tesco is giving away free bags of groceries to holidaymakers returning to the UK this week at London Southend Airport in partnership with easyJet holidays.
Tesco Bank app and website down: users report issues
Tesco Bank's app and website are currently down, with users reporting problems accessing their accounts online.
Santander UK Profits Rise 14% Despite Additional Motor Finance Provision
Santander UK reports 14% profit rise to £1.51bn despite £183m motor finance provision, plans cost cuts and TSB acquisition.
German Mayor-Elect Stabbed Multiple Times in 'Abhorrent Attack'
German mayor-elect Iris Stalzer is in critical condition after being stabbed 13 times; police investigate possible family involvement.
Burnham invites Tory, Lib Dem leaders for social care talks
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has invited opposition leaders Kemi Badenoch and Sir Ed Davey for urgent talks on fixing the crisis-hit social care sector.
Grade I-Listed Woolton Hall Gutted by Large Fire
Fire destroys historic Grade I-listed Woolton Hall in Liverpool; crews extinguish main blaze after overnight battle.
Morrisons First UK Supermarket with AI Smart Trolleys
Morrisons introduces AI-powered Caper smart trolleys at its Preston store, offering automatic item identification, real-time spending tracking, and loyalty savings.
Miliband and Coutinho Clash Over North Sea Oil and Gas
Ed Miliband and Claire Coutinho clash in Commons over halting North Sea oil and gas licences, with Miliband citing energy independence and Coutinho warning of industrial self-harm.
Trump Tariff Plan Threatens UK Economy Over Forced Labour Claims
Donald Trump proposes 10-12.5% tariffs on 60 trading partners including UK, citing forced labour, bypassing court limits.
UK and EU Flight Cancellations Feared Over Jet Fuel Shortages
Airports warn UK and EU face jet fuel shortages within three weeks if Strait of Hormuz remains closed, risking flight cancellations this summer.
M&S Recalls Chocolate Honeycomb Over Peanut Allergy Risk
M&S recalls Milk Chocolate Honeycomb over undeclared peanuts. Check lot 5242, use-by May 2026. Return for refund.
Isle of Wight Cliff Edge Holiday Bungalow Listed for £5,000 at Auction
Two-bedroom Isle of Wight holiday bungalow with £5,000 guide price, but located on rapidly eroding cliff edge. Auction on Feb 7.
Reeves Defends Fuel Duty Rise As Oil Prices Soar
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends planned fuel duty rises and rules out repeating Truss-style subsidies as oil prices soar due to Iran war.
Cricket Fashion Store in Liverpool to Close After 35 Years
Cricket fashion store in Liverpool's Metquarter to close in March 2026 after 35 years. Founded by Justine Mills, known for Christian Louboutin and celebrity fans.
South Korea and China Jet Fuel Export Cuts Threaten Australian Aviation
Australia's jet fuel supply from China and South Korea threatened by export restrictions, impacting aviation and travellers.
Engineers Baffled by Northern Line Signalling Fault as Delays Continue
Engineers baffled by signalling fault on London's Northern line causing severe delays since Sunday; night tube may be cancelled.
Toddler Died After Being Hit by Land Rover on Exmoor Farm
Two-year-old Amelia Edwards died after being struck by a Land Rover moving at walking pace on a Somerset farm.
Holiday Inn turns away homeless men with paid bookings in sub-zero temperatures
Holiday Inn Manchester turned away homeless men despite paid rooms as temperatures hit -6C; charity calls it discrimination.
Flight Chaos As Middle East Airspace Closes In Iran Conflict
Thousands of flights cancelled as Middle East airspace closes amid US-Israeli strikes on Iran, causing worst travel chaos since Covid. Hundreds of thousands stranded.
Muesli Bar Taste Test Reveals Surprising Winners and Losers
A blind taste test of 19 muesli and nut bars reveals top picks: Nature Valley crunchy, Sam's Pantry nut bar, and Hillcrest premium nut bar. Nut bars outperform traditional muesli bars.
Claire’s Shuts Last UK Stores, 1,000+ Jobs Cut
Claire’s shuts remaining 154 UK stores, resulting in over 1,000 job losses and ending three decades on British high streets.
Qantas A350 sets record with 24-hour, 14,338-mile flight
A Qantas Airways Airbus A350-1000ULR completed a record-breaking 24-hour, 24-minute non-stop flight from Melbourne to Toulouse, covering 14,338 miles across the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.
Millionaire Charged With Arson Over Luxury Resort Fire
Millionaire Bryce Campbell charged with arson and insurance fraud over luxury resort fire in Minnesota after joking about burning it down.
Home Depot Warns of Price Hikes Due to Trump Tariffs
Home Depot warns it may raise prices due to Trump tariffs, as CFO cites higher costs on imported goods and quarterly sales miss forecasts.
1997 Tesco Receipt Shows Grocery Prices Have Quadrupled
A 1997 Tesco receipt shows grocery prices have quadrupled; a recreation found the same basket cost £62.70 instead of £26.27.
Science-Backed Eye Creams for 2025: Top Picks for Bags, Puffiness and Lines
Discover the best science-backed eye creams for 2025, tested to banish bags, puffiness, and fine lines with ingredients like retinol, vitamin C, and caffeine.
World’s first solo traveller river cruise ship to operate full season from UK
Riviera Travel’s MS George Eliot becomes the first river cruise ship exclusively for solo travellers for a full season in 2027, with itineraries from £2,449.
Vietnam floods: Travel advice for British tourists as severe weather hits
Severe flooding in central Vietnam hits tourist hubs; 90 dead; flights operating but delays likely; FCDO advises monitoring weather; no special cancellation rights.
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