A planning application for One Founders Place, a 12-storey office block in Newcastle's Stephenson Quarter, has been submitted. The development aims to catalyze regeneration, despite a turbulent history including Covid delays and contractor collapse.
New PM Andy Burnham pledges to end rough sleeping nationwide, citing his Greater Manchester record where rough sleeping fell from 268 to 90 but rose to 197 by 2025.
Hugo Boss BOSS Bottled eau de toilette is reduced from £47 to £37.60 at Boots with code BOSS20. Over 1,400 five-star reviews praise its fresh, masculine scent.
Simon Calder warns British tourists risk being 'ripped off' 10% on credit card purchases abroad due to dynamic currency conversion, advising always to pay in local currency.
Cat Deeley's blue floral midi dress from Marks & Spencer, priced at £50, has stunned This Morning viewers, with one admitting they 'audibly gasped' at the stunning high-street find.
Escapologist Chris Cross broke his personal best by escaping a strait-jacket while suspended upside down 20ft above Newcastle's Assembly Rooms, achieving a time of 1 minute 19.58 seconds.
Lidl has submitted fresh plans to build a new store in Gorleston, near Great Yarmouth, after previous proposals were shelved. The German supermarket aims to open on an undeveloped site at Beacon Park, offering more choice and competition.
Ascot has boosted the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes prize money to £2.5 million from 2027, making it the richest race in Britain, surpassing the Epsom Derby.
Bee Network offers free 20-minute Starling bike journeys as Metrolink lines shut for £150m upgrade. TfGM apologises for disruption until August 2.
Windermere station saw a record 496,000 passengers in 2025-2026, up 7%. Northern expects over half a million journeys this summer, with trains from Manchester Airport.
Rangers will meet Polish champions Jagiellonia Bialystok in the Europa League third qualifying round. The Polish side, managed by 33-year-old Adrian Siemieniec, feature ex-Celtic defender Yuki Kobayashi and have a strong away European record.
Thousands of sole traders and landlords earning over £50,000 must submit their first quarterly digital tax update to HMRC by August 7 under the new Making Tax Digital scheme.
A Steam Machine engineer warns that tech costs will keep rising due to AI-driven component shortages, with RAM supply allocated through 2027 and no end in sight.
The historic Bruce Building in Newcastle's Haymarket, once headquarters of Newcastle Breweries, is up for sale with a £8.9m price tag. The Grade II listed property offers 57 studios, offices, and commercial space, generating over £884,000 potential annual
Christos Tzolis is set to join Arsenal for £34m, despite previously hinting at interest in Manchester United. The Club Brugge star scored 22 goals and assisted 29 last season.
Newcastle United have announced the signing of 19-year-old striker Afner Ca from Levante. The 6ft 4in forward joins the Academy on a five-year deal after impressing in Spain and Portugal.
Spain's World Cup-winning squad received €754,701 each, but taxes up to 49.5% mean players lose up to €370,000, with 17 home-based players paying around £5m total.
Bella Roma in St Helens will close on July 25 due to ill health and other reasons. The Cangemi family, also behind Little Italy in Rainford, made the 'heartbreaking decision'.
The EHEYCIGA Memory Foam Dog Bed XXXL is now 42% off on Amazon, reduced to £63.56. Designed for large breeds, it offers orthopedic support and a waterproof liner.
A laundry expert warns that drying towels outside in hot, windy weather can make them rough and scratchy, advising tumble drying instead for softness.
UK Powerball launches this week with £4 per line, uncapped jackpots starting at £12m, and shared US prizes. First draw Thursday.
TUI advises passengers arriving for July and August flights to use check-in opening times as a guide: 2.5 hours before short/mid-haul, 3.5 hours before long-haul, and not earlier.
Royal Mail reminds customers that recycling bins are not acceptable as Safeplace locations for missed parcel deliveries, advising secure, weatherproof spots instead.
Parkdean Resorts has launched a summer sale with four-night stays from £259, offering budget-friendly family staycations across 60+ parks in England, Scotland, and Wales.
BrewDog is offering two free pints per person at UK pubs from July 20 to September 30, using a £1 million bar tab. Sign up to BrewDog Treats to claim.
Travel expert Simon Calder warns Brits to always pay in local currency abroad to avoid a 10% rip-off from dynamic currency conversion. He advises choosing euros over pounds on card terminals.
Reader Pierre-Jean worries his long tenure at one company may deter recruiters. Jobs Guru James Innes advises showing growth and progression to counter perceptions of stagnation.
Wandsworth Council spent £600,000 painting and pigeon-proofing two railway bridges at East Putney station, but residents call the new colours 'garish' and compare them to IKEA.
Newcastle Christmas Market returns from November 19 to December 23, 2026, with promises of a bigger and better event, including new attractions and expanded locations.
Evri and Scope have partnered to allow free donation drop-offs at 12,500 locations nationwide, including the UK's first parcel locker inside a Scope charity shop, aiming to make donating easier and raise more funds.