Millions relying on disability support face fresh scrutiny as ministers prepare a major welfare bill billed as protecting taxpayers. The Department for Work and Pensions has outlined a tougher approach around Personal Independence Payment, with a draft law and operational […]

Travel plans meet a squall today. Queues swell, phones ring out, and departure boards flicker with unwelcome red. Stormy weather across the UK has forced British Airways to cancel more than sixty flights from its Heathrow hub. Thousands of travellers

A bright flash of red on a winter fence can lift a grey morning, but gardens can also pose hazards. Households across Britain keep spotting robins on patios and hedges, yet many do not realise how much small choices shape

Sirens sounded, pumps buzzed and neighbours scrolled their phones as dawn broke over sodden pavements after a long, waterlogged night. Relentless rain soaked the north-west for more than 20 hours, bringing dozens of flood warnings, snarled roads and street-level drama.

A flash of red among winter shrubs delights many households, yet familiar garden visitors face hidden dangers and dwindling resources. Across Britain, robins brighten patios and borders year-round, but pressure on habitats and food means they need practical help from

Sirens, standing water and sleepless nights framed a soggy weekend as relentless rain tested drains, motorists and patience across the north-west. More than 20 hours of heavy rain pushed the region close to a standstill, with 28 flood warnings issued

Cruise passengers returned to unsettling scenes at a Southampton car park, raising fresh questions about security, promises and responsibility. Police have launched a probe after vehicles disappeared from a commercial parking site used by cruise-goers, with owners left stranded and

Away from city queues and retail chains, one coastal village still sets its own rhythm beside tide, stone and smoke. On Scotland’s East Neuk of Fife, a compact settlement has kept its heart beating. Crail sits around 10 miles south

Aviation’s fastest dreams refuse to fade, with sleek new prototypes raising hopes, doubts and questions for travellers eyeing quicker crossings. Two decades after Concorde bowed out, a new generation of supersonic aircraft is edging from pitch deck to production line,

A new race is gathering pace above 50,000 feet, promising shorter journeys, tighter schedules and a shake‑up of long‑haul habits. Two decades after Concorde bowed out, a fresh generation of supersonic projects is edging from render to runway. Backers say

Sunset sailings, packed suitcases and the promise of a break. Then, a grim discovery in a long-stay bay. Empty tarmac. Police in Hampshire are investigating a spate of vehicle thefts linked to a cruise parking site in Southampton, raising urgent

A simple fridge habit is making waves on social media as families search for ways to cut fruit waste and costs. A home cook’s post has sparked debate after she claimed shop-bright bananas weeks after slicing. The trick uses nothing

As autumn creeps in and radiators click on, a surprising travel shift is gathering pace among Britain’s retirees. Fresh research suggests more older Britons are swapping grey skies for gentler climes, with 60% of over-55s taking winter breaks in 2024

British retirees are rethinking autumn plans as crowds thin, prices settle, and a Mediterranean island promises calm, culture, and easy travel. Fresh data show a sharp jump in over-55s booking winter sun. Many are eyeing Crete, where October rarely feels

A viral kitchen shortcut claims to slash food waste and your weekly bill. Shoppers are trying it, and scientists are weighing in. Social feeds are buzzing with a banana storage tip that promises nearly a month of freshness using nothing

Low roofs, cobbled lanes and the rattle of lobster pots set the scene on a quiet Scottish shore. Then the high street surprises you. This isn’t a museum piece. It’s a working coastal community where visitors mingle with locals, and

A bright spell lifts late-September moods, yet unsettled skies to the west are already reshaping what your weekend looks like. After two settled days, forecasters expect rain to push in from the Atlantic and linger. The Met Office says Hurricane

The frost bites hard in the Dales, but laughter, beasts and busy hands still crowd a farmhouse in December. Amanda Owen has channelled those winters into her first children’s book, drawing on real events at Ravenseat and a festive routine

Blue tape, bowed timber and puzzled onlookers in Stratford-upon-Avon told their own quiet story this Friday morning. A minor traffic mishap interrupted conservation work at one of the town’s most storied addresses, prompting inspections, questions and a fresh appeal for

A windswept valley, a crowded farmhouse and a stubborn routine collide as winter draws near across the Yorkshire Dales again. On a remote 2,000-acre hill farm, Amanda Owen has turned years of snow, mud and mishaps into her first children’s

Morning footfall slowed on a quiet Stratford street, where centuries-old timber meets modern life and cameras. Staff moved fast. Visitors watched from behind cordons as conservators checked a beloved Tudor landmark, its frame already scaffolded for planned works. A routine

Ministers plan fresh data access from banks to tackle benefit fraud from 2026, raising hopes of savings and fears of mistakes. The Department for Work and Pensions has set out how new anti-fraud powers would work from 2026, including targeted

Frosted lawns, a clear moon, and breath in the air set the scene, as Britain steels itself for another twist. After a nippy snap and a few flakes in the hills, forecasters now flag a quick rebound, with a milder

Autumn brings shorter days, steamy windows and clothes that seem to stay clammy forever. Your radiators stay off, yet the laundry pile never does. Plenty of households now avoid switching on the heating until deep winter. That choice saves pounds,

Frosted windscreens, shivery dog walks and a dusting of hill snow marked a biting weekend across parts of Britain. Now, commuters brace for another twist as the week unfolds. After a brief burst of Arctic air, forecasters signal a flip

Millions are bracing for tighter benefit policing, with new data-matching powers set to reach into people’s bank accounts. The government plans a fraud clampdown from 2026 that will let the Department for Work and Pensions request information from banks to

Water bowls on doorsteps, treats on counters and wagging tails on guided walks: this Suffolk market town rolls out the red carpet. A national vote has crowned Bury St Edmunds the UK’s most dog‑friendly town, and residents and visitors say

As rain lashes Britain, a pocket-sized Mediterranean nation offers beach-friendly warmth and bright skies, barely three hours from home. With heating bills rising and days getting shorter, many of you are eyeing one last dose of sun. A compact island

An island main street at the ocean’s edge keeps trading, glowing with colour, craft and a whisper of Norse grit. In Orkney’s capital, Kirkwall, locals credit a compact high street for keeping the town’s pulse steady. A public vote in

Seabirds wheel, red sandstone glows, and a single street funnels island life into one colourful spine of shops and stories. In 2019, Kirkwall’s main street was crowned the most beautiful in Scotland by a public vote. The title stuck, not

Autumn bites back at home, but a short hop from Britain still serves dry days, warm seas and blue-sky strolls. With rain tapping the windows and the thermostat creeping up, many of you are seeking daylight, warmth and value without

Shoppers in Kent face fresh uncertainty as a familiar high street name weighs repair bills, staffing plans and shifting footfall. Primark has confirmed that its Dartford store at The Orchards Shopping Centre will shut in the new year, marking the

A quick sip, a crowded pavement and a split-second choice at a Richmond bus stop set off a citywide argument. The episode began with a reusable cup and ended with a cancelled penalty. In between came a blunt lesson on

One historic Suffolk town has turned dog days into big days out, where bowls, treats and smiles greet every wagging tail. Bury St Edmunds has been named the UK’s most dog-friendly town, a title built on a clear promise to

Shoppers in Kent face a shake-up as a familiar fashion name weighs costly repairs, nearby competition and a busy festive season. Primark has confirmed plans to close its Dartford branch in the new year, marking its first UK store shutdown

A morning commute, a reusable cup and a roadside drain collided in Richmond, triggering a flurry of questions about rules. Richmond upon Thames Council has scrapped a £150 fixed penalty issued to Kew resident Burcu Yesilyurt after officers said a