Four Seasons Kyoto: A Tranquil Retreat Steeped in History
Discover Four Seasons Kyoto, a serene luxury hotel in Higashiyama district, built around a 12th-century pond garden, offering refined hospitality and cultural immersion.
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M&S Halloween Crisps Divide Opinion Over 'Revolting' Appearance
M&S's new Halloween Wicked Pickled Worms crisps spark debate over their resemblance to mealworms, with mixed reviews from shoppers.
NSW Premier Labels Pro-Palestine Organisers ‘Pack of Communists’
NSW Premier Chris Minns calls pro-Palestine protest organisers 'a pack of communists' amid ongoing clashes and police brutality allegations.
Barclays Tightens Lending After £228m Hit from MFS Collapse
Barclays tightens lending after £228m loss from MFS collapse, sets aside £105m for motor finance compensation, and reports 3% profit rise.
Primark's £16 Jacket Goes Viral as Shoppers Hail It 'Lush'
Primark's £16 running jacket goes viral on TikTok, with shoppers calling it 'lush' and 'so good for the price'. Available in three colours.
FSA and Tesco Warn: Do Not Drink Certain Milk Bottles
The Food Standards Agency and Tesco have warned shoppers not to consume certain Grahams Family Dairy milk bottles with a July 31 use-by date due to possible antibiotic contamination, posing a risk to those with penicillin allergies.
Direct Line Fined £10.6m for Balance Sheet Reporting Errors
Direct Line subsidiary fined £10.6m by PRA for misstating balance sheet over two years, admitted errors under early account scheme.
Samsung Galaxy Foldable Warning: New Phones May Lose Value Fast
Samsung's new foldables could lose 70% of their value in a year, according to Compare and Recycle, making them a costly investment for early upgraders.
French restaurant crisis: 25 traditional bistros close daily as costs soar
Traditional French restaurants closing at 25 per day due to rising costs and changing habits, with profits plummeting and owners struggling.
Holly Willoughby Together review: First show lacks pace
Holly Willoughby's new YouTube series Together launches with Stanley Tucci, but the cooking and chatting proves tricky, resulting in a 50-minute episode that could have been tighter.
Three on board military chopper crashes into private field
A U.S. Army helicopter with three crew members crashed into a private field in Alabama during routine training; all three were taken to hospital in stable condition.
Cape Verde: The African Archipelago Where Temperatures Never Dip Below 21C
Cape Verde, with year-round temperatures above 21°C, is becoming a popular winter sun destination for Brits, offering beaches, wildlife, and hiking.
Mum Misses £1,400 Holiday After Mobility Scooter Battery Blunder
Carol Hutchins missed her £1,400 TUI holiday after her mobility scooter battery lacked the required label, leaving her very upset and out of pocket.
Inspector George Gently Now on Netflix
All eight seasons of the acclaimed BBC detective drama Inspector George Gently are now available on Netflix, hailed as 'British crime at its best.'
Birkenstock Sandals Get Up to £110 Off in Flash Sale
Birkenstock sandals discounted up to £110 at Brand Alley, with deals on Arizona, Milano and Tokio styles. Sale includes up to 65% off.
Holly Willoughby Launches Together YouTube Show
Holly Willoughby reveals her love of Greggs sausage rolls and shares memories of bad hangovers in her new YouTube lifestyle series Together, cooking with Stanley Tucci.
Oil Prices Surge as Trump Reinstates Hormuz Blockade on Iran
Brent crude rises 5% as Trump reinstates Hormuz blockade, imposes 20% toll; stock markets fall globally amid US-Iran strikes.
Compulsory voting urged for Burnham – where it happens
IPPR urges Andy Burnham to introduce compulsory voting, citing left's existential crisis. List of countries with mandatory voting and punishments included.
31 firms bring 1,600 jobs to Newcastle and Gateshead
Despite economic challenges, 31 firms set up in Newcastle and Gateshead, generating 1,619 new jobs and safeguarding 611, says Invest Newcastle's 2025/26 round-up.
Amsterdam to Ban Fatbikes from Vondelpark Over Safety Concerns
Amsterdam plans to ban fatbikes from Vondelpark after a rise in accidents, particularly involving children aged 12-15.
Northumberland's Warkworth Beach Named UK's Best Hidden Gem
Warkworth Beach in Northumberland has been named the UK's best hidden gem beach, offering golden sands, excellent water quality, and free parking.
Badenoch demands Burnham recall Parliament over early release
Kemi Badenoch will call on Andy Burnham to recall Parliament over Labour's early release scheme, warning thousands of dangerous criminals could be freed early.
Better rail services promised in huge shake-up
New state-owned Great British Railways to set timetables and prices, replacing fragmented system. Flexible season tickets from June.
More than 60 killed in Iraq shopping mall fire
At least 61 dead after fire engulfs newly opened shopping centre in Kut, Iraq; many suffocated in bathrooms, officials say.
Jack Wills mules for £4.47 with TopCashback deal
Jack Wills Shearling Mule Slippers, originally £69.99, can be bought for £4.47 via TopCashback sign-up bonus. Similar to £990 Prada mules.
Almost 50 shops a day vanish from UK High Streets
More than 8,700 chain stores closed in UK High Streets in first six months of 2021, an average of nearly 50 a day, but closures are slowing.
Newcastle United Stick with Youth Blueprint, Rule Out Big Wages
Newcastle United will resist signing experienced stars like John Stones with £250k/week wages, sticking to their age policy and focusing on developing young talent.
London New Home Registrations Fall by 27% in 2025 Despite UK-Wide Rise
London new home registrations plunged 27% in 2025 despite UK-wide 11% rise, NHBC data shows. Affordability and regulatory issues blamed.
Aldi first UK supermarket to enforce £13.50 minimum wage
Aldi became the first UK supermarket to introduce a £13.50 minimum wage nationally in April 2026, benefiting 28,000 hourly-paid store employees.
Gen Z Women Lead DIY Renaissance, Outshining Male Peers
New study shows Gen Z women more confident in DIY than men, signalling generational shift in practical skills.
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