Greater Manchester Mayor Bev Craig pledges to bring banks back to high streets, working with Manchester Building Society to create community banking sites in libraries, leisure centres and Post Offices.
Carlos Baleba has kept his private chef, sister and manager close after joining Manchester United for £70m, while Bryan Mbeumo has taken him under his wing.
Argos cuts LEGO Speed Champions Back to the Future Time Machine to £17, down from £23, and new TopCashback members can get it for £1.84.
The Homcom Kids Sofa Toddler Chair is reduced to £49.50 with code AUTUMN10 at Yimbly, down from £54.99, offering parents a versatile, comfortable seat for children aged one to three.
Co-op has closed five standalone food-to-go micro-stores but will continue the concept in five retro-fitted existing stores, focusing on integrated growth.
North East leaders approve £25.8m business support overhaul from Jan 2027 to Mar 2029, introducing a hub-and-spoke model with the mayoral authority and seven councils.
Boots shoppers praise the £9.99 Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation for lasting nine hours without a top-up, offering buildable medium coverage in 22 shades.
August saw the highest ever number of heat pump vouchers issued under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, with grants of up to £9,000 available for eligible UK homes.
NIPO, a new Japanese-Brazilian fusion restaurant on Newcastle Quayside, has opened its doors, featuring a slow-cooked beef rib dish and unique cocktails.
Northumberland County Council's finance chief says a decision on the future of development company Advance will not be made until at least spring 2027, following a delay to an £80m debt restructure.
Advance Northumberland has confirmed a new B&M variety store and Starbucks drive-thru are to be built in Bedlington, creating around 50 jobs.
Ayia Napa in Cyprus is the best autumn getaway, with 27C average temperatures, just 2.3 rainy days monthly, and one-way flights from £31.
Win a family overnight stay at Alton Towers Resort for Scarefest 2026, including theme park entry, fastrack and water park passes, plus details of the new Final Exhibit scare maze.
Two new Scottish hotels join the Michelin Key list for 2026, with Gleneagles the only three-key hotel and four two-key establishments across Scotland.
Under-65s will face a new £12,000 Cash ISA limit from April 2027, while the £20,000 overall ISA allowance remains. HMRC confirms the change.
Boots is selling the No7 25 Days Of Beauty Advent Calendar for £55, worth £248.93, with 24 products and a voucher.
The EU has warned Donald Trump against plans to ban US diesel exports, saying the move would negatively impact Europe and the US, as European pump prices hit record highs.
DFS grew revenue 2.6% to £1.05bn and profits to £44.9m, but warned hot weather cut order intake 2.5% since end of June.
Lidl launches a £19.99 Livarno side table on September 27, similar in look to Homebase's £75 Birlea Axel model, but with key differences in storage and size.
Ayr town centre businesses are rallying for a second protest against cycle lane plans they thought were scrapped, as councillors express anger over the £20m project.
Calcot Manor, named England's Hotel of the Year 2026, offers luxury spa breaks with included childcare and baby-listening, impressing a sceptical parent.
Katie White founded Enough, distributing at-home self-swabbing kits to rape survivors, after 83% chose not to report to police. The non-profit has handed out 10,000 kits.
Salary sacrifice can boost your pension and cut tax, but rules change from April 2029. Only the first £2,000 of annual employee pension salary sacrifice will be exempt from National Insurance.
Porth Tocyn Hotel in Abersoch has won the AA Hotel of the Year award for Wales at the AA Hospitality Awards 2026, beating competition from across the country.
Aldi's Ambiano Vertical Air Fryer, priced at £49.99, offers a budget alternative to Ninja's £199.99 Double Stack model, with more capacity and a three-year warranty.
Seep founder Laura Harnett reveals how she built a million-pound sponge brand in her 40s, won over Tesco buyers, and why age became an unfair advantage.
The £120m The Forge development in Liverpool will include the city's first rooftop running track and a Sainsbury's Local, with a 15-year lease agreed.
Tesco has launched nationwide on Deliveroo, offering shoppers delivery in as little as 20 minutes across 75 UK towns and cities, following a successful trial.
Dunelm's Fridge Storage Basket, priced at £12, is praised by shoppers for keeping produce fresh longer, with a 4.9-star rating.
Social media star Big John, with nearly 800,000 Instagram followers, praised Landmark on Stowell Street as 'simply superb' after a visit to Newcastle's Chinatown.