West Lothian cuts empty home turnaround by eight days
West Lothian Council has reduced the time homes sit empty between tenants by eight days, letting over 1,000 homes in the past year after investing £1.2m in repairs and staffing.
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Morrisons Summer Savings Campaign on Hundreds of Products
Morrisons launches summer savings campaign with multibuys, online promotions, and in-store price cuts on hundreds of products including fresh fruit, snacks, and drinks.
Abandoned Cottage in Powys Auctioned at £99,950
An eerie, abandoned Grade II listed cottage in Powys, with possessions still inside and smoke damage, goes to auction with a guide price of £99,950, offering 2.74 acres of land and renovation potential.
Over 100 Objections to Lanark Office-to-Hotel Plan
More than 100 objections have been lodged against plans to convert Atholl House in Lanark into a 34-bedroom hotel or hostel, with residents citing safety and parking concerns.
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Last Day for Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Bundle Worth £818
Sky Mobile offers a free Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Buds4 Pro worth £818 with the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, but the deal ends at 11.59pm on July 21.
Dunelm Garden Dining Set Under £100 in Clearance Sale
Dunelm's 6-piece metal garden dining set is now £97.30, down from £139. Includes four chairs, table, and parasol. Available in grey or black.
UK Housebuilder Collapses Into Administration
Marturano Homes Houston Limited has collapsed into administration, leaving 22 flats unbuilt in Greenock, Scotland. The development site was sold after a marketing process.
Dusk Shoppers Save £104 on Ottoman Bed in Summer Sale
Dusk's summer sale offers up to 60% off, including the Cheshire Ottoman Storage Bed with savings up to £104. The bed features a plush design, storage space, and a 4.95/5 rating.
460-Home Greenbelt Development Near Salford Raises Traffic Fears
Peel Land's 460-home greenbelt scheme in Warrington may impact Salford residents, with locals citing traffic struggles and oversubscribed services.
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Hidden Room Found Above Garage Boosts Property Value
A home inspector in Oregon discovered a hidden room above a garage, adding usable square footage to a property. The room, untouched for decades, delighted buyers and could increase the home's value.
Grosvenor Casino Swansea to Close After 107% Profit Decline
Grosvenor Casino in Swansea is set to close, putting staff at risk of redundancy. The operator cited a 107% decline in profitability over ten years and an operating loss of £73,000.
UK govt to bring civil service pensions back in-house
The Cabinet Office plans to insource the civil service pension scheme after Capita's 'unacceptable' service left some retirees waiting up to a year for payments, causing financial hardship.
Elephant and Castle Gentrification: Traders Left Behind
Elephant and Castle's new £500m town centre opens, but displaced traders say promises of return have been broken, raising fears of gentrification 'patient zero'.
Australia's Housing Crises: Lessons from Past Investments
Australia's history of public housing investment shows that equitable access is hard-won but possible when governments recognize housing's social and economic value, offering lessons for today's crisis.
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Best Summer Shoes for Men: Cool Feet in UK Heatwave
Keep your feet cool and stylish during the UK heatwave with our edit of the best summer shoes for men, from flip flops to loafers and breathable trainers.
Gazundering: How Sellers Lose Thousands as Buyers Slash Offers
Almost 1 in 5 UK home sellers face gazundering, with buyers cutting offers by up to £60,000 at the last minute. Three women share their stories of losing thousands and call for regulation.
Spain Offers Brits £25,000 to Move to Abandoned Homes
Spain's Castilla-La Mancha region offers up to €30,000 (£25,000) to renovate empty homes, aiming to combat rural depopulation and attract new residents.
Dunelm's Kempton Shoe Bench: 20% Off, Organises Shoes
Dunelm's Kempton Shoe Storage Bench is reduced by 20% to £63.20, saving £15.80. With a 4.6-star rating from 174 reviews, it offers eight compartments and a padded seat for hallways.
Tower of London £70M Revamp: Learning Centres and Archive
The Tower of London will undergo a £70 million upgrade, adding learning centres, community spaces, and an archive study centre, boosting school visits by 250%.
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Motherwell Church Sale by End of July at £185,000
Crosshill Church and Hall in Motherwell is listed for sale by the Church of Scotland with offers over £185,000. Bids close July 29 at noon. The property offers versatile space for various uses.
Birkenhead Guild Hall to Become 19 Apartments
Plans to convert the vacant Guild Hall on Oliver Street in Birkenhead into 19 one- and two-bedroom apartments, including a new third storey, have been submitted to Wirral Council.
Plans Lodged for One Founders Place in Newcastle
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.
Cat Deeley's M&S Midi Dress: Viewers Audibly Gasped
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.
Newcastle's Bruce Building Listed for Sale at £8.9m
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
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Abandoned toilet transformed into £300,000 home
A woman bought a disused toilet block for £35,000 in 2011 and transformed it into a two-bedroom property now worth £300,000, after overcoming planning hurdles.
Dunelm Shoe Storage Bench 20% Off: £103.30, Stylish & Space-Saving
Dunelm's Lancaster Shoe Storage Bench is reduced by 20% to £103.30, offering adjustable shelving and a seat. Shoppers praise its style, value, and space-saving design for hallways.
£1.54 Home Bargains and Aldi buy to stop sink blockages
A £1.54 combination of bicarbonate of soda and white vinegar from Home Bargains and Aldi can prevent blocked plugholes and drains, saving you from costly plumber callouts.
Hidden Room Found During House Inspection Boosts Value
A house inspector discovered a hidden room above a garage during a routine check, drastically increasing the property's value. The new owners were thrilled.
Mid Dunbartonshire Best for Retirement in Scotland
Mid Dunbartonshire has been named the top Scottish area for a happy retirement, scoring 55 out of 100 in Legal & General's ranking of 632 constituencies across Great Britain.
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Mum Decorates Tree in July, Saves £800 on Christmas Gifts
Natalie Wiseman, 40, from Newham, East London, has her Christmas tree up year-round, rotates decorations in June/July, and saves £800 by buying gifts in January sales.
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