Protein powder price surge leaves gym-goers out of pocket
Whey protein prices have soared 130% in a year, forcing supplement firms to hike prices and leaving gym-goers paying more for their protein fixes.
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Gerrard unveils multi-million pound plan to give back
Steven Gerrard is investing in new sports and educational facilities at Childwall Sports and Science Academy and King George V Playing Fields in Huyton, including 3G pitches and padel courts.
Amazon Prime Big Deals Day 2026: Dates and Early Deals
Amazon Prime Big Deals Day 2026 kicks off on 6th October, offering 48 hours of exclusive deals for Prime members across beauty, tech, appliances and books. Early discounts include the Dyson Airwrap, Kindle, Oura Ring 4 and more.
Amazon Prime Big Deals Day 2026: Dates and Best Early Deals
Amazon's Prime Big Deals Day 2026 kicks off on 6th October, offering 48 hours of exclusive deals for Prime members across beauty, tech, appliances and books, with early discounts already live.
Designers Guild enters administration after 56 years
Luxury homeware brand Designers Guild has entered administration after 'trading challenges for several years', leading to 93 redundancies.
Verdi's aims for Easter reopening after fire
Verdi's café in Mumbles, Swansea, could reopen by Easter after insurers accepted liability for the fire damage, co-owner Ryan Hole said.
Custard tarts travel 4,700 miles with Greater Manchester man
A customer took four custard tarts from Loafi Bakehouse in Ramsbottom on a 4,741-mile journey to Portland, Oregon, before sharing them with friends.
Custard tarts travel 4,700 miles from Ramsbottom to Oregon
A customer took four custard tarts from Loafi Bakehouse in Ramsbottom on a 4,700-mile trip to Portland, Oregon, before sharing them with friends.
Merthyr Tydfil housing demand focused on one-bedroom homes
Housing demand in Merthyr Tydfil remains heavily concentrated in one-bedroom accommodation, with 2,244 active applications on the housing register as of August 4, 2026.
Tesco launches on Deliveroo in four Welsh cities
Tesco has launched nationwide on Deliveroo, bringing Clubcard Prices and Points to Cardiff, Newport, Swansea and Wrexham, with deliveries in as little as 20 minutes.
Barcelona deny interest in Man United's JJ Gabriel
Barcelona sporting director Deco says the club are not interested in signing 15-year-old Manchester United forward JJ Gabriel, who has requested to leave.
Anglesey scraps tourist tax after backlash from businesses and visitors
Plans for a tourist tax in Anglesey have been dropped after a consultation, with 83% of businesses and 84% of visitors opposing the levy.
Diesel tops £2 a litre at Greater Manchester pumps
Diesel prices have risen above £2 per litre at several Greater Manchester petrol stations, with one motorway service station charging almost £2.20, as UK averages near record highs amid fears over a US export ban.
Female urinal founders land Dragons' Den deal after tough pitch
PEEQUAL founders Amber Probyn and Hazel McShane secured £100,000 from Deborah Meaden on Dragons' Den for a 5% stake in their female urinal startup, despite facing tough scrutiny from other Dragons.
Phase Eight cuts £129 wool jacket to £65 in sale
Phase Eight's Georgie Wool Jacket has been reduced from £129 to £65 in the sale, offering a cosy transitional layer for autumn and winter.
Dusk slashes £247 loveseat compared to £1,300 Sofology version
Dusk has cut the Soho Loveseat in cream linen/black to £247, down from £329, with shoppers comparing it to a £1,300 Sofology design.
Michael Owen spends £500k on racehorses to target top races
Michael Owen spent nearly £500,000 in one day on five thoroughbreds at an Irish sale to take his stables into the big league, targeting top races and festivals.
Martin Lewis warns DIY wills can be more complicated than expected
Martin Lewis warns that drafting your own will can be more complicated than expected, urging people to get a solicitor-drafted will to protect assets.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream £21.70 with RPLC30 code
Elizabeth Arden's Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant is on sale for £21.70, down from £31, using code RPLC30. The 1930 cult balm has over 3,100 five-star reviews.
Plans for 29 homes on former Halewood dogs' home site
Plans have been submitted to Knowsley Council to build 29 houses and apartments on the former Merseyside Dogs Home site in Halewood, which closed in 2021.
Ryanair hits out at Andy Burnham over airport taxes
Ryanair's CMO criticised Andy Burnham's government over aviation taxes as the airline announced a sixth aircraft at Liverpool John Lennon Airport for winter 2026.
Londoners underpay £3.1bn property tax, think tank says
Londoners underpay £3.1bn in property taxes yearly, the Resolution Foundation says, urging PM Andy Burnham to raise bills as council tax hikes loom.
Designers Guild enters administration, 93 jobs at risk
Designers Guild Limited has entered administration after facing rising costs and a tough trading environment, ceasing trading with 93 jobs at risk.
Reynolds' Turf Pub Deal Solves Wrexham Stadium Issue
Wrexham AFC's owners bought The Turf pub, securing vital land to expand the Racecourse Ground and build a new 7,750-seat Kop stand.
Co-op closes all standalone On the Go stores after losses
Co-op has closed all five standalone On the Go micro-stores after a review, following millions in losses and job cut warnings.
New London Overground line: Full list of stations on proposed route
London could get a new Overground line between Hendon and Hounslow, with TfL consulting until November 18. The £700m project could open by the mid-2030s.
Cardiff syndicate wins £10,000 a month for 30 years
A Cardiff family syndicate has won £10,000 every month for the next 30 years in the National Lottery's Set for Life game, transforming their finances and honouring a late relative.
Travellers' military-scale site leaves Yorkshire village devastated
Travellers transformed a grazing paddock in Hillam, North Yorkshire, into a caravan site in 48 hours, prompting council legal action and leaving residents 'devastated'.
Three Welsh councils refuse to bring in tourism tax
Conwy, Anglesey and Gwynedd councils have decided not to introduce a tourism tax yet, despite Welsh Government laws allowing the levy, with consultation responses showing majority opposition.
Set For Life results: Winning numbers for September 24
The Set For Life draw offers players the chance to win £10,000 every month for 30 years, totalling £3.6m. Results are announced after the 8pm draw.
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