Horoscope Today: Daily Guide for Monday, August 31, 2026
Discover what the stars mean for your sign today, from Aries to Pisces, with Claire Petulengro's daily horoscope for Monday, August 31, 2026.
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Ali G return sparks calls for permanent Staines landmark
The return of Ali G has sparked calls for a permanent landmark in Staines, with a petition crossing 300 signatures. A resident will address councillors on September 8.
Aldi bakery cookies beat M&S in taste test at 36p each
Aldi's Dairyfine Giant Buttons Cookies won a supermarket bakery cookie taste test, scoring 5/5 and costing just 36p each, beating M&S and others.
Oven beats frying pan and air fryer in sausage cooking test
A reporter's test of three sausage cooking methods found the oven produced the juiciest, most evenly cooked results, scoring 10/10, while pan-frying scored 4/10.
Oven wins sausage cooking test against pan and air fryer
A reporter tested frying pan, air fryer and oven methods for cooking sausages. The oven scored 10/10 for succulence, while the frying pan scored 4/10.
Chicken and leek pie: 1 simple step for flaky puff pastry
This chicken and leek pie recipe from Cotswolds Flour and baker Louise Wagstaffe serves four to six and includes a key chilling step for flaky puff pastry.
Air fryer chicken fried rice 'better than a Chinese' in 15 mins
Recipe creator Nathan Anthony shares an air fryer chicken fried rice that takes less than 15 minutes, with fans calling it 'amazing' and 'better than a Chinese'.
Oven Pride wins oven cleaner test against Elbow Grease and vinegar
In a test of three oven cleaning methods, Oven Pride proved most effective, dissolving baked-on grease overnight, while white vinegar made little impact.
Newcastle's Castle Garth: From Slum to Heritage Site
Newcastle's Castle Garth was a lawless slum in 1894, marked by poverty and violence, before being cleared and becoming the Newcastle Castle heritage attraction.
Pistachio Green Named 2026's Most Fashionable Colour
Pistachio green tops 2026's colour trends, beating sage green and chocolate brown, with 62% noticing the shade more in daily life, research reveals.
X Factor catchphrases trademarked ahead of reported comeback
The X Factor's famous catchphrases, including Simon Cowell's 'I didn't like it, I loved it', have reportedly been trademarked as the show gears up for a return.
Manchester Village Pride 2026: Rain, Thunder, and Cascada Close Fest
Manchester Village Pride's final day drew 30,000 despite storms, with Cascada closing the main stage amid rain and thunder, marking a resilient comeback.
Anton Du Beke 'rocked' by audience member storming out
Anton Du Beke has revealed he was once left 'rocked' during a live show after an audience member took offence to one of his jokes and stormed out.
Creamfields final day: 29 pictures as rain and mud fail to stop party
Rain and mud did not stop the fun on the final day of Creamfields 2026, as 80,000 festivalgoers enjoyed sets from Swedish House Mafia, Fatboy Slim and Faithless.
Trigger Point season four death: DCI Batra killed off in opener
Trigger Point season four opens with a devastating fatality as DCI Amar Batra is killed in an explosion. Maanuv Thiara says the exit 'made total sense'.
Suranne Jones' calm off-screen life as Vigil returns
Suranne Jones returns as DCI Amy Silva in Vigil tonight, but her off-camera life is far less dramatic, spent with family and her production company.
Notting Hill Carnival praised despite 169 arrests on day two
Notting Hill Carnival's second day saw 169 arrests but was praised as overwhelmingly positive and celebratory as Europe's biggest street party marked its 60th anniversary.
Dolly Parton Honoured at Opry as 9-5 Heads for UK No1
Dolly Parton was honoured at the Grand Ole Opry nearly a week after her death aged 80, as her compilation album reached UK No1 and 9-5 heads for the top.
Manchester hospital thanks Red Arrows for flypast
Royal Manchester Children's Hospital thanked the Red Arrows after a special flypast brightened the day for children, families and staff.
PC Blades' sons lead Man United out as mascots after A66 crash
The sons of PC Matthew Blades, killed in the A66 crash, led Manchester United out as mascots at Old Trafford on Sunday, as tributes continue across football.
Arsenal superfan names favourite fans to interview
Arsenal superfan Arabella Mia, now based in Australia, names Manchester United and Newcastle supporters as her favourite to interview, joking they are "always a treat."
Michael Jackson estate earns £3.5bn after death
Michael Jackson's estate has generated around £3.5 billion since his death in 2009, transforming his financial chaos into a multibillion-dollar empire.
Countryfile viewers split over photo calendar episode
Countryfile viewers were divided over Sunday's episode, which saw the 12 winners of the Photographic Competition chosen for a charity calendar supporting Children in Need.
Countryfile viewers split over photo competition in latest episode
Countryfile viewers reacted to Sunday's episode, which focused on choosing 12 winners of the photographic competition for the Children in Need calendar.
Emmerdale fans' heartbreak and fury as Dawn Taylor dies in special Sunday episode
Emmerdale fans were left devastated by the shock death of Dawn Taylor in Sunday's special episode, following Jimmy King's fatal car accident that also killed him.
Antiques Roadshow guest stunned as £13.50 painting valued at £3,000
An Antiques Roadshow guest was astonished when her father's £13.50 "junk shop" painting of Princess Daisy of Pless was valued at £2,000 to £3,000.
Cardiff mum loses 3.5 stone after engagement video shock
Grace Anderton-Pearson lost three and a half stone in six months with Slimming World after being horrified by her engagement video, and now runs her own group in Thornhill.
Creamfields 2026 final day: 42 festivalgoers in standout outfits
Creamfields 2026 final day sees 42 festivalgoers in standout outfits despite mud and rain, with over 80,000 attending the Cheshire site for its 20th anniversary.
Dawn Taylor dies in Emmerdale after giving birth
Dawn Taylor died in today's episode of Emmerdale, after giving birth to her son on Friday (August 28), leaving Joe Tate devastated.
Mirka's emotional speech as Roger Federer enters Hall of Fame
Mirka Federer gave a heartfelt speech as Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, saying she is proudest of 'who he is when nobody is watching.'
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