Cake Corner Bakery Shuts in Southport - 'Harder Than Ever'
Self-taught baker Leanne Prescott closes her Hillside Cake Corner shop in Liverpool, citing the hardest conditions for small businesses, including minimum wage rises and increased costs.
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Pizza Hut's £3.99 Lunch Deal Sparks Frenzy Among Fans
Pizza Hut fans rush to snap up the £3.99 'Hut Lunch' deal, featuring a small pizza and ice cream or cheesy garlic bread, available weekdays 1-4pm.
Arsenal's £240m Transfer Plan: Arteta Greenlit for Five Signings
Arsenal, fresh off their Premier League title, are set for a £240m summer spree with five targets including Jeremy Monga, Oscar Mingueza, Christos Tzolis, Morgan Rogers, and Bruno Guimaraes.
Lidl's £2.49 Sausages Top UK Taste Test
Lidl's Deluxe Pork Sausages (£2.49) were crowned the best in a blind taste test of 65 people, scoring 73% and beating M&S, Aldi, and premium brands like Jolly Hog.
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No-shows force family businesses to use deposits
Family-run restaurants across Merseyside are adopting deposit policies as no-shows surge, with one venue losing 31 bookings in a single day, costing up to £100 per table.
Dusk's Amalfi Bedding: Cool Comfort at £28.80 in Sale
Dusk's Amalfi bedding set from the 'Italian Riviera' collection is reduced in the summer sale, with an extra 20% off using code EXTRA, bringing prices as low as £28.80 for a double.
M1 Closed in Leicestershire After Crash, Air Ambulance Called
The M1 northbound in Leicestershire is closed between Junction 20 and Junction 21 after a serious crash. An air ambulance has been scrambled, and delays are expected until early afternoon.
Man Utd: Orozco for medical, Nmecha approached for £75m
Manchester United are set to sign Colombian teenager Cristian Orozco, likened to Moises Caicedo, as he arrives for a medical. The club have also approached Borussia Dortmund's Felix Nmecha, who has a £75.5m release clause.
UK Travel Chaos: 40,000 Stranded by Flight Cancellations
Severe thunderstorms caused 900+ flight delays and dozens of cancellations at Heathrow and Gatwick, stranding an estimated 40,000 passengers over the weekend.
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£46 Off Thompson & Morgan Cordless Grass Trimmer
Shoppers can save £46 on the Thompson & Morgan 20v Cordless Grass Trimmer at Yimbly, bringing the price to £54 with code SUMMER10. Lightweight, 26cm cutting width, 30-min runtime.
Oven Brite Named UK's Best Oven Cleaner, Beating Mr Muscle
Good Housekeeping tests reveal Oven Brite Complete Oven Cleaner as the UK's best oven cleaner in 2026, scoring 91/100 and outperforming Mr Muscle and Cif.
Eccles vs Dubai: Salford's Ambitious UAE-Style Makeover
Eccles, a Salford suburb, is being touted as the 'Dubai of the UK' by councillor Michael Felse. We compare the two locations across sunbathing, shopping, food, architecture, history, and investment potential.
White Stuff's Bailey Buckle Sandals: A Summer Staple
White Stuff's Bailey Buckle Sandals, made from real suede and leather, are praised as 'very comfortable' and a 'summer staple' by shoppers, available in chocolate brown and khaki for £79.
M&S Coffee at £1.20 Beats Tesco, Aldi and Morrisons in Test
A taste test of supermarket instant coffees found M&S at £1.20 the best, beating Aldi, Co-op, Morrisons, and Tesco. The cheapest option also delivered the richest flavour.
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Simba Cool Linen Set Slashed by £40 for Hot Sleepers
Simba's Cool Linen Bedding Set is reduced by 20% (£43.80 off double) for hot sleepers. One shopper reports 'startling difference' and 'freshest sleep in decades'.
UK Airports 100ml Liquid Rule: Newcastle Update
Most UK airports still enforce the 100ml liquid rule. Newcastle International Airport requires containers up to 100ml, but no plastic bag needed. Check your airport before flying.
Great-grandmother, 79, Banned from All Sainsbury's Stores
Rita Seymour, 79, was banned from all Sainsbury's stores across the UK after incidents at her local Hook store. She wants the ban lifted, saying her nearest alternative is a 20-minute walk away.
GM Roadworks: Delays Until Dec 2027 on Key A Roads
Major roadworks across Greater Manchester cause delays on key A roads, with one closure on A57 Mottram Moor lasting until December 2027. Full list of closures.
Kellogg's Launches Crunchy Nut Caramelised Biscuit Cereal
Kellogg's has released Crunchy Nut Crunchies Caramelised Biscuit, a Biscoff-inspired cereal now available at Iceland and The Food Warehouse across the UK, sparking mixed reactions among fans.
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Granit Xhaka Pushes for Shock Chelsea Transfer: Two Reasons
Granit Xhaka wants to join Chelsea, with personal terms guaranteed. He seeks reunion with Xabi Alonso and a London return for his family. Sunderland may demand £13m+.
Morrisons to Close 100 Stores in 2026; 7 Branches Named
Morrisons is closing about 100 convenience stores in 2026, including seven named branches, as part of a £1 billion cost-saving plan. Hundreds of jobs are at risk.
10 Next Scotland Manager Contenders: Favourites and Wildcard
After Steve Clarke's departure, the search for a new Scotland manager begins. Early favourites include David Moyes and Ange Postecoglou, with former Denmark boss Kasper Hjulmand as a wildcard. Record Sport assesses 10 contenders.
Lisvane Reservoir's Friday Night Dinner with Lakeside Views
Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoirs in Cardiff now host Friday Night at the Res, a seasonal evening dining experience with two- and three-course menus from £30, offering lakeside views and affordable pricing.
Stop Pouring Grease Down Dishwasher: Experts Warn
Experts warn that pouring cooking oils, grease, and salad dressings into dishwashers can cause costly plumbing blockages and fatbergs. Always wipe items with kitchen roll first.
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Self-Driving Toilet Follows You Around the House
Chinese tech firm Yueban has created Xiaoban, an autonomous toilet that follows users around the home, designed for people with limited mobility. It can be summoned via voice or remote, uses lidar navigation, and costs around £3,200.
£995k Scottish Island Home with Pool and Observatory
Leim Farm on the Isle of Gigha, a seven-bedroom home with an indoor pool, sauna, and observatory, is on the market for offers over £995,000 through Savills.
Borough Market Tops UK Shopping List
Borough Market in London has been named the UK's best place to shop by TripAdvisor, with a 4.6 rating from over 14,500 reviews. The historic market, dating back to 1014, attracts up to 20 million visitors annually.
Home Bargains 99p Windmills Add Traditional Garden Charm
Home Bargains sells 99p Love Gardens Small Windmills 3 Pack, adding a 'lovely traditional look' to gardens with spinning colour.
£1.50 Sheets Keep Towels Fresh for a Week
Dr Beckmann's fabric conditioner sheets, priced at £1.50 on Amazon, keep laundry smelling fresh for up to a week, even when drying indoors.
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Tesco Shoppers Stunned by Simple Shelf Trick to Reach Items
A TikTok user's simple trick to reach items at the back of Tesco shelves has left shoppers astonished, revealing a pull-tab mechanism hidden behind price labels.
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