Flight Attendant's Clever Hotel Safety Trick Using a Water Bottle
Flight attendant Esther shares a simple water bottle trick to check for intruders under hotel beds, plus other safety tips from cabin crew and a hotel veteran.
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Russia Bans Diesel Exports as Fuel Crisis Worsens
Russia has banned diesel exports until July 31 amid a chronic fuel shortage caused by Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries, leading to long queues and surging prices.
EU Leaders Unite Against Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threats
Macron and EU leaders reject Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland, vowing unity and no surrender to intimidation.
UK Faces Worst Living Standards Squeeze in 18 Months
UK faces biggest living standards drop since 1956 as energy prices soar, inflation hits 8.7%, and wages fail to keep pace. OBR forecasts 2.2% fall in disposable incomes.
Millennials and Gen Z Rent Cottages for Fantasy Role-Playing Escapes
Young Britons rent cottages for Dungeons & Dragons trips, dressing as magical characters in a growing trend driven by cosy crime shows.
British Gas Offers £4,400 per Goal in World Cup Draw
British Gas will award £4,400 worth of free electricity for each goal England scores in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway. All customers are auto-entered.
Gibbs Transport Collapses Into Liquidation With 80 Depots
Gibbs Transport Limited, a family-run haulage firm with 80 UK depots, has gone into liquidation, dealing a major blow to the freight sector.
Bamburgh Castle owner: financial strain and author's claim
Francis Watson-Armstrong, owner of Bamburgh Castle, speaks about the financial challenges of running the venue, including business rates and red tape, and reveals that author Bernard Cornwell has a claim to the property.
Sam Altman Defends OpenAI in Courtroom Clash with Elon Musk
Sam Altman testifies in court against Elon Musk's lawsuit, denying claims of deception and defending OpenAI's for-profit restructuring.
Calls for Nats boss to resign after second air traffic control glitch in two years
Nats boss faces resignation calls after second air traffic control glitch in two years causes flight delays.
UK Airlines Authorised to Cancel or Consolidate Flights Amid Jet Fuel Crisis
UK airlines can cancel or consolidate flights this summer to conserve jet fuel due to Middle East supply disruptions, with new slot rules to avoid last-minute chaos.
Yorkshire BS Relaunches Savings Account with 3.65% Interest
Yorkshire Building Society relaunches an easy access savings account with a 3.65% variable rate, offering monthly or annual interest payments and unrestricted withdrawals.
Greggs Expansion Questioned As Sales Fall In 2025
Greggs plans 800 new stores and two factories despite falling 2025 sales, raising questions about market saturation.
Sunderland Show Newcastle How to Handle Bruno Guimaraes
Newcastle United face a transfer test as Bruno Guimaraes seeks Arsenal move; Sunderland's Granit Xhaka saga shows how to resist lowball offers.
Newcastle Confirm Sean Steur Squad Number
Newcastle United have confirmed Sean Steur will wear shirt number 14 after completing his transfer from Ajax. The 18-year-old Dutch midfielder has signed a five-year deal and will go straight into Eddie Howe's first team squad.
Aldi Warns Against Trolley Coin Hack Risking Damage
Aldi warns customers against using keys or tokens instead of a £1 coin for trolleys, citing risk of damage to locking mechanisms.
Pret Scraps Free Coffee Loyalty Scheme Sparks Customer Fury
Pret a Manger ends free coffee in Club Pret subscription, replacing it with 50% off drinks, sparking customer anger and threats to cancel.
Everton Could Benefit from Chermiti Sale Amid Lyon Interest
Everton could receive a financial windfall from a sell-on clause if Lyon or PSV sign Youssef Chermiti from Rangers, following the £3.6m profit from Anthony Gordon's sale.
Ziggy Hairbrush Review: Painless Detangling with Recycled Design
Review of Ziggy hairbrush: painless detangling, frizz reduction, and recycled design. Tested on thick, wavy hair.
DIY Two-Ingredient Mixture Keeps Floors Cleaner for Longer
Flooring expert Richard McKay shares a DIY two-ingredient mopping mixture that repels dust and keeps floors cleaner for longer.
Dunelm's Boho Peacock Parasol Brings Sparkle for £100
Dunelm's 2.85m Peacock and Gold Carousel Parasol, priced at £100, earns five-star reviews for its boho style, gold bead detailing, and tilt mechanism, with shoppers calling it 'beautiful' and 'unique'.
ABTA: Middle East Conflict Drives Late Bookings for Europe
ABTA research reveals 31% of UK adults are more likely to book with a travel professional due to the Middle East conflict. Spain tops summer destinations for 38%, with Italy and France following. 30% plan last-minute bookings.
Rangers Lead Race for Ryan Fosso Transfer Talks
Rangers are in talks to sign Sturm Graz midfielder Ryan Fosso, leading the race ahead of Torino and Levante, according to reports.
Supporters Urge Dualling of A1 in Northumberland to Save Lives
A petition to dual the A1 in Northumberland gains hundreds of signatures, backed by Mayor Kim McGuinness, after six deaths in recent crashes. Locals say 'saving lives is more important than saving money'.
Travel Medical Directory Hits 400k Inquiries
Biba's travel medical directory, helping those with serious conditions find insurance, has surpassed 400,000 inquiries since 2021, with demand nearly quadrupling.
Trump Advisor Accuses Starmer of Risking Lives Over Match
A key Donald Trump advisor has accused UK PM Keir Starmer of putting lives at risk after he intervened to block a change to England's kick-off time against Mexico.
Heskey: Liverpool Must Keep Jones, Sign Barcola
Emile Heskey urges Liverpool to keep Curtis Jones despite contract expiry, and praises potential Bradley Barcola signing as a 'statement' for Andoni Iraola's side.
Wigan New Market Hall Opening Delayed to Spring 2027
Wigan's new market hall at Fettlers will open in spring 2027, months later than planned, allowing traders one final Christmas in the old hall and more time to shape the venue.
1,800 Private Homes Empty in Carmarthenshire Crisis
Around 1,800 private homes in Carmarthenshire sit empty for six months or more, while over 3,500 households await housing, prompting council action.
Two Suspected Fraudsters Arrested, Rolex and Knives Seized
Two men, aged 21 and 25, were arrested in coordinated warrants in Huddersfield and Manchester as part of a courier fraud investigation, with a Rolex watch and large knives seized.
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