Council Plans Aerospace Facility Next to Prestwick Airport
South Ayrshire Council has lodged plans for a 68,000 sq ft aerospace overhaul and maintenance facility adjacent to Prestwick Airport, aiming to boost the region's aerospace sector.
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Man Utd Set £42.5m Kone Bid; Vitek Open to Exit
Manchester United are preparing a £42.5m bid for Roma midfielder Manu Kone, while goalkeeper Radek Vitek hints at a summer exit. Andrey Santos made his debut in a 1-0 loss to Wrexham.
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.
Martin Lewis Urges Millions to Check Forgotten Pensions Now
Martin Lewis warns millions of workers with multiple jobs to track down forgotten pension pots, with some discovering savings worth over £100,000.
Coral World Cup 2026: £30 Free Bets for Spain vs Argentina Final
Claim £30 in free bets from Coral for the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. Bet £5, get 6 x £5 free bet tokens. No promo code needed. New UK/ROI customers only. T&Cs apply.
Open Championship Prize Money: Winner Gets £2.4m
The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale offers a record £13.3m purse. The winner receives £2.4m, with runner-up earning £1.37m. Tax, caddie bonuses, and missed cut payments detailed.
Andy Burnham 'Dictatorship' to Worsen UK Drivers' Lives
Motoring campaigners warn Andy Burnham's PM policies could increase taxation and anti-driver measures, citing his Greater Manchester record as a blueprint for uncertainty.
Hjerto Dahl avoids Rangers transfer question, Tromso stance firm
Tromso's Jens Hjerto-Dahl refuses to discuss a Rangers move as sporting director Lars Petter Kraemer-Andressen denies any deal, with Cardiff City also in the race and the price tag rising to £8.5m.
AA: UK Drivers Ditching Petrol and Diesel for EVs
The AA reports that UK drivers are abandoning petrol and diesel cars for electric vehicles due to fuel price volatility. New government data shows a 30.7% rise in EV electricity consumption between 2024 and 2025, with a further 28.1% increase in Q1 2026.
Welsh Village of 600 Wiped Off Map Brick by Brick
In the mid-1980s, the Welsh village of Troedrhiwfuwch was demolished due to landslide fears, displacing 600 residents across 94 houses.
England World Cup Prize Money: £21m for Third Place
England will earn at least $27m (£20m) in FIFA prize money after reaching the semi-finals. Finishing third against France would bring $29m (£21m), the highest non-final payout.
England's World Cup Prize Money: £21m for Third Place
England will earn up to $29m (£21m) in World Cup prize money if they beat France in the bronze medal match, or $27m (£20m) for fourth place, as part of a record $871m total prize pool.
Lotto £9.5M and Thunderball £500K Results July 18
A £9.5 million Lotto jackpot and £500,000 Thunderball prize are up for grabs tonight. Draw at 8pm with two rounds. Check winning numbers here.
Lotto Jackpot Must Be Won: £9.5M Up for Grabs Tonight
Tonight's Lotto jackpot is £9.5 million and must be won after five rollovers. If no one matches all numbers, the prize rolls down to other winners. Thunderball offers £500,000.
Lotto Results: £9.5M Must Be Won Draw Numbers for July 18
Tonight's Lotto Must Be Won draw guarantees a £9.5M jackpot. If no one matches all six numbers, the prize rolls down to players with two or more matches. Thunderball offers up to £500,000.
Tottenham at £46m crossroads as Newcastle circle for Bergvall
Lucas Bergvall, Spurs' Player of the Season last year, now seeks exit due to lack of game-time under De Zerbi. Newcastle and Nottingham Forest interested, with Spurs holding out for £50m.
EU Considers Free Hand Luggage After Fingerprint Row
The European Union is considering making hand luggage free for all passengers following complaints about new fingerprint scanners that have caused delays and missed flights for British travellers.
S&B Haulage Ltd Enters Liquidation: Fresh Blow for UK Freight
S&B Haulage Ltd, a Leicestershire-based haulage company, entered liquidation on July 6, 2026, adding to hundreds of freight firm closures amid rising costs, according to the RHA.
Manston Airport to Reopen After £500m Freight Hub Transformation
Manston Airport in Kent, closed since 2014, is set to reopen as a £500m-£750m air freight hub, handling over 1 million tonnes of cargo annually, creating thousands of jobs, with a target reopening in 2029.
Staycation Fuel Prices Rising for UK Drivers
UK drivers heading on staycation trips face higher petrol and diesel costs as prices rise. RAC reports petrol up 2p, diesel up 2.5p per litre. Over 14 million road users expected this weekend.
Man City Sell Reigan Heskey to FC Koln in €8m Deal
Manchester City have sold young striker Reigan Heskey to Bundesliga side FC Koln, with the deal potentially rising to €8m (£6.8m). The 18-year-old FA Youth Cup hero follows academy graduate Jahmai Simpson-Pusey to Germany.
Rinehart's SpaceX Profit Wiped Out as Shares Dip
Gina Rinehart's estimated A$700m profit from SpaceX IPO has been wiped out as shares fell below the debut price, with the company's market value dropping from over $2.6tn to $1.72tn.
World Cup Prize Hiked to £37m in Fresh Blow for England
FIFA has increased the World Cup winners' prize to £37 million, a rise of nearly £6 million from 2022. Spain or Argentina could claim the top prize, with England reminded of missed opportunity.
Aldi Vanilla Ice Cream Tops Which? Blind Taste Test
Aldi's Specially Selected Madagascan Vanilla Ice Cream won a blind taste test by Which?, scoring 77% and outperforming Häagen-Dazs, at a fraction of the price.
Robinson confirms Muller signing as Mitov cover
Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson has signed goalkeeper Marius Muller from Wolfsburg as a proactive measure to cover potential bids for Dimitar Mitov.
Swimming Teacher Invests £96k in Whisky Casks Despite Disliking It
Enola Meade, a 27-year-old swimming teacher from Warrington, has invested £96,000 in whisky casks, despite not liking the drink, securing her a comfortable future with projected returns of 8-12% annually.
Man Utd agree £45m fee for France star Kone
Manchester United have reportedly agreed a £45million fee with Roma for France international midfielder Manu Kone, as the club accelerates its summer rebuild with two signings already this week.
GTA 6 Could Earn Half of GTA 5's Lifetime Sales in One Week
Newzoo report refutes $1 billion pre-order claim, predicts GTA 6 first-week sales of $3.25-$5.2 billion, potentially half of GTA 5's lifetime earnings.
SpaceX Shares Fall Below IPO Price, Drop to $134
SpaceX shares slid 1.5% to $134, falling below the $135 IPO price for the first time, as post-IPO enthusiasm fades amid concerns over AI spending and potential rate hikes.
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