London bridge £600k paint job sparks IKEA comparisons
Residents in south London are upset after Wandsworth Council spent £600,000 repainting a railway bridge at East Putney Tube station in bright blue and yellow, likening it to IKEA.
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Person Injured After Ship Collides with Crane in South Shields
A man was hospitalized after a ship hit a crane at the Port of Tyne in South Shields. Emergency services responded around 1pm Sunday. Injuries are not life-threatening.
Big Issue Founder Urges Burnham on Empty Homes
Big Issue founder Lord John Bird calls on Andy Burnham to give councils stronger powers to buy or lease empty homes, as over 1 million families wait for social housing.
Dusk's £119 Chair Slashed by £80, Looks Like M&S £1,200
Dusk's Maeve Slouched Accent Chair, reduced from £199 to £119, is being compared to a £1,200 Marks & Spencer design, offering a high-end look on a budget.
The Odyssey Sets $264M Record Despite Backlash
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey opens with $264.1 million worldwide, surpassing The Dark Knight Rises, despite online backlash over casting and review-bombing.
Woman, 59, with 'brown teeth' says 'I'm very happy' after £25 buy
A 59-year-old woman with brown teeth is thrilled after using MySweetSmile's £24.99 teeth whitening powder, which mature shoppers say removes stains from coffee, tea, and ageing.
23 Best Laptop Deals for Students: Apple, Dell, Lenovo
Discover 23 laptop deals for students, from budget Chromebooks to premium MacBooks, with discounts on Apple, Dell, Lenovo, HP, and more. Prices start at £124.
Burnham Must Fix UK Pension Shambles or Face WASPI Backlash
New PM Andy Burnham must urgently fix the failing Civil Service pension scheme, which has left thousands of retirees without payments, or risk a WASPI-style uprising.
Rogue Locksmiths Prey on Anxieties, UK Trading Standards Warns
Rogue locksmiths are exploiting people's fears of being locked out, charging up to £1,000 for simple jobs. UK Trading Standards warns consumers to verify credentials upfront.
Thames Water creditors prepare legal fight over nationalisation
Thames Water creditors are preparing a legal challenge against any government attempt to nationalise the debt-laden utility, arguing it would violate property rights under UK and international law.
Guardian View on Pubs: Football Boosted, Now Need More
Pubs benefited from football screenings during Euro 2024, but structural challenges remain. The Guardian argues for further support to sustain the revival.
Mint Club Digestives in Tesco for £2.25
McVitie's new Mint Club Digestive biscuits are now available at Tesco for £2.25 (£1.85 with Clubcard). Fans call the limited-edition treat a 'game-changer'.
Nolan's The Odyssey Sets $264M Global Opening Record
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey opens to $264.1M worldwide, surpassing The Dark Knight Rises. Despite online backlash over casting, the film breaks even on its $250M budget.
State Pension Warning: 49-55 Year Olds Could Lose £12,500
People aged 49-55 face losing £12,500 as Treasury considers fast-tracking state pension age rise to 68 by 2037, affecting five million workers.
Cheeky Email Leads to 10 Years of Mobile Bar Success
Helen Lowry sent a cheeky email to a former vice mayor, sparking a career that led to her own mobile bar business, Opulence Mobile Bar, celebrating 10 years.
World Cup Ticket Touts: £25,000 'Wild West' Scandal
An Express investigation reveals ticket touts extorting fans at the World Cup in the US, with gangs making up to £25,000 profit per seat. FIFA faces backlash for enabling a 'Wild West' secondary market.
Pit Boss Austin XL Grill: 55-Burger Capacity at 27% Off
The Pit Boss Austin XL Onyx wood pellet smoker and grill offers 930 sq in cooking space, cooks 55 burgers at once, and is now on sale for £549 (down from £749).
F2 Driver Disqualified Over Headset Rule Breach at Belgian GP
Noel Leon was disqualified from the Belgian Grand Prix F2 feature race after a team guest used a headset with a microphone, violating a cap on operational staff.
Arsenal consider free transfer for John Stones after Saliba injury
Arsenal are weighing a free transfer for John Stones after William Saliba's back injury could sideline him for up to five months, following the World Cup.
Port Tyne Crane Collapse: One Hospitalized
One person was taken to hospital after a dockside crane collapsed at the Port of Tyne in South Shields. Emergency services, including air ambulance, responded to the incident at 1:02 pm on 19 July.
World Cup Final: Spain vs Argentina $50m Prize Money
Spain and Argentina compete for the FIFA World Cup trophy and a record $50m prize. Runners-up get $28.8m. Total prize fund raised to $655m, up 50% from 2022.
World Cup Final Prize Money: Spain vs Argentina
The winner of the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina will receive £38 million, the largest prize in tournament history, with the runner-up getting £25 million.
Burnham's London Impact: Tax, Housing, Jobs, Inequality
Andy Burnham's premiership could bring tax rises, house price falls, job cuts, and reduced inequality to London, with major shifts in devolution and housing policy.
Roman's £18 Summer Top Gets Rave Reviews for Hiding Bra Straps
Roman's Floral Print Stretch Jersey Vest Top, reduced to £18 with code AFRPLC25Q226, receives glowing reviews for its loose fit, ability to hide bra straps, and versatility for dressing up or down.
Ferrari fined £25k after Hamilton hits mechanic at Belgian GP
Ferrari have been fined £25,512 after Lewis Hamilton accidentally hit a crew member during a pit stop at the Belgian Grand Prix, sparking fears of a broken leg.
Morgan Rogers to Chelsea: Proof Football Is Broken
Chelsea's £117m British record transfer for Morgan Rogers, despite finishing 10th, proves football is broken. The Premier League needs a reset to stop rich clubs poaching talent from overachievers like Aston Villa.
Construction worker quits UK for scuba diving business in Tenerife
Brian Harrison, 43, saved £30,000 working night shifts on the Nissan gigafactory to fund Sea Wolf Scuba in Tenerife, targeting nervous beginners after learning to swim as an adult.
Arsenal to Get £4m FIFA Compensation for Saliba Injury
Arsenal are set to receive over £4m from FIFA's Club Protection Programme after William Saliba suffered a back injury during France's World Cup semi-final loss to Spain. The defender could be sidelined for up to five months.
Motherwell Sell Elijah Just to Swansea in Record Deal
Motherwell have agreed a club record fee for Elijah Just's transfer to Swansea City, surpassing the previous record set by Lennon Miller's sale to Udinese.
World Cup Final Prize Money: Winner Gets $50m, Runner-Up $28.8m
The winner of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain will receive $50 million (£37m), with the runner-up getting $28.8m (£21.4m). The total prize pool is $655m, up 50% from 2022.
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