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Major UK chain shutting 145 stores – full closure list just released

Major UK chain shutting 145 stores – full closure list just released

Must Read / Major UK chain shutting 145 stores – full closure list just releasedBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-31

Across the UK this morning, shoppers woke up to a blunt reality: a major high street name is shutting 145 stores, with a full closure list freshly published. It’s the kind of announcement that lands not just in inboxes, but […]

M&S to axe cafes in £300m revamp – here’s what it means for shoppers

M&S to axe cafes in £300m revamp – here’s what it means for shoppers

Must Read / M&S to axe cafes in £300m revamp – here’s what it means for shoppersBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-31

Marks & Spencer is pressing ahead with a £300m store revamp, and a chunk of that shake-up lands squarely on the in‑store cafés. Some will go, some will morph, space will be reworked. For regulars who plan their shop around

Caught doing 71mph on M4 – driver slapped with fine and driving ban

Caught doing 71mph on M4 – driver slapped with fine and driving ban

Must Read / Caught doing 71mph on M4 – driver slapped with fine and driving banBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-31

A driver clocked at 71mph on the M4 sounds like a shrug — barely over the national limit. It wasn’t. Variable limits were live, cameras were watching, and a routine journey turned into an expensive lesson with a driving ban

UK pensioners hit with £300 cut – new HMRC rule now in force

UK pensioners hit with £300 cut – new HMRC rule now in force

Must Read / UK pensioners hit with £300 cut – new HMRC rule now in forceBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-31

Across the UK, retired readers are reporting a small but stubborn new squeeze: an annual pension income trimmed by around £300, arriving not as a headline cut but as a quiet change in their tax code. HMRC’s updated approach to

I visited this forgotten seaside town – and couldn’t wait to leave

I visited this forgotten seaside town – and couldn’t wait to leave

Must Read / I visited this forgotten seaside town – and couldn’t wait to leaveBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-31

The British coast does this strange thing to memory. You think you’re heading for sweet nostalgia — rock sticks, arcade lights, a breeze that smells like school holidays — then you arrive and the past isn’t there to greet you.

Households told to pour washing liquid down drains, here’s the surprising reason why

Households told to pour washing liquid down drains, here’s the surprising reason why

Must Read / Households told to pour washing liquid down drains, here’s the surprising reason whyBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-31

Households across Britain are being urged to pour a small squeeze of washing liquid down their drains. Not for sparkle or scent, but for a reason that feels oddly modern and very human. The scene starts in a quiet kitchen

“Better than BMW”: man buys budget Chinese EV now outselling Land Rover

“Better than BMW”: man buys budget Chinese EV now outselling Land Rover

Must Read / “Better than BMW”: man buys budget Chinese EV now outselling Land RoverBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-31

A British dad trades his beloved BMW for a budget Chinese EV, and a quiet revolution rolls down a rain-glossed cul-de-sac. MG, BYD, and a cluster of once-unknown badges are taking parking spaces that used to belong to German saloons

Huge crowd gathers after bird not seen in UK for 34 years finally spotted

Huge crowd gathers after bird not seen in UK for 34 years finally spotted

Must Read / Huge crowd gathers after bird not seen in UK for 34 years finally spottedBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-31

For a few breathless hours on a salt-stung morning, a quiet British lane turned into a pilgrimage. A small, sandy bird — the kind that makes even seasoned watchers blink twice — dropped into a hedgerow and lit up phones

State pension age bombshell – retirement age no longer 67

State pension age bombshell – retirement age no longer 67

Must Read / State pension age bombshell – retirement age no longer 67By Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-31

Overnight, a quiet shift has turned the State Pension age from a neat milestone into a moving target. People who thought “67 and done” now face a blur of dates, cut-offs and caveats. The question is no longer if the

This 26C European island in October is a hidden gem for British retirees

This 26C European island in October is a hidden gem for British retirees

Must Read / This 26C European island in October is a hidden gem for British retireesBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-31

The first grey mornings are back in Britain, the kettle working overtime and the thermostat creeping up. Somewhere not far away, October means 26C afternoons, slow lunches and sandals. It isn’t the obvious island on every brochure, which is partly

26C island Brits are rushing to this October – perfect autumn escape for pensioners

26C island Brits are rushing to this October – perfect autumn escape for pensioners

Must Read / 26C island Brits are rushing to this October – perfect autumn escape for pensionersBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-31

Brits fed up with grey skies are hopping back to a sunny island that holds a sweet October secret: 26C afternoons, calm seas, and no jet lag to knock the stuffing out of you. Packages are plentiful, pavements are level,

DWP to start checking bank accounts from this date – are you on the list?

DWP to start checking bank accounts from this date – are you on the list?

Must Read / DWP to start checking bank accounts from this date – are you on the list?By Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-31

DWP plans to scan bank account data are moving from rumour to reality, with a phased rollout tied to new data-sharing powers. The big worry isn’t just privacy; it’s timing, thresholds, and who gets pulled into the net first. Here’s

Every bargain landing at Lidl this weekend – what not to miss

Every bargain landing at Lidl this weekend – what not to miss

Must Read / Every bargain landing at Lidl this weekend – what not to missBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-31

The rain had just stopped smearing the supermarket windows when the first shoppers started to gather, zipped up, scanning the posters for hints. Trolleys clicked like metronomes. A kid pressed their face to the glass, pointing at a cartoon air

Blood test breakthrough could finally explain chronic fatigue – what it means for you

Blood test breakthrough could finally explain chronic fatigue – what it means for you

Must Read / Blood test breakthrough could finally explain chronic fatigue – what it means for youBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-31

A new wave of research says a simple blood draw might finally spot the biological fingerprints of chronic fatigue. For millions who’ve been told their tests are “normal,” that sentence lands like a pocket of oxygen. If a lab machine

Haaland sent home – Norway issue unexpected statement on striker

Haaland sent home – Norway issue unexpected statement on striker

Must Read / Haaland sent home – Norway issue unexpected statement on strikerBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-31

Haaland has been sent home from Norway duty, and the federation’s wording has raised more questions than it answered. Between cautious phrasing and a quietly dramatic exit, the story isn’t just about a sore muscle — it’s about modern football’s

UK’s £1bn mega road project hits huge milestone – see what’s next

UK’s £1bn mega road project hits huge milestone – see what’s next

Must Read / UK’s £1bn mega road project hits huge milestone – see what’s nextBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-31

The UK’s £1bn A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet upgrade just hit a scene-stealing moment: the first giant bridge beams now span the A1. It’s the kind of milestone that flips a project from drawings to reality. The question on

DWP’s new PIP crackdown: 3 big changes every claimant needs to know

DWP’s new PIP crackdown: 3 big changes every claimant needs to know

Must Read / DWP’s new PIP crackdown: 3 big changes every claimant needs to knowBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-31

The letters have started landing on kitchen tables again: new wording, firmer deadlines, different questions. People who rely on PIP are wondering what will change, and when. The DWP says it wants to modernise and cut error; claimants hear “crackdown”

DWP reveals exactly when YOUR bank account could be checked

DWP reveals exactly when YOUR bank account could be checked

Must Read / DWP reveals exactly when YOUR bank account could be checkedBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-31

A quiet change with loud consequences: the DWP has set out when it can look at your bank data now — and when automated checks could start for millions of claimants next year. I watched a woman at a cashpoint

Milton Keynes theft: trusted worker of 20 years took £1m and 1,000 parts — would you spot the signs?

Milton Keynes theft: trusted worker of 20 years took £1m and 1,000 parts — would you spot the signs?

Must Read / Milton Keynes theft: trusted worker of 20 years took £1m and 1,000 parts — would you spot the signs?By Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-31

Whispers about missing stock turned into hard numbers, and an online breadcrumb trail pointed straight to a familiar face. At a busy automotive distribution hub in Milton Keynes, discrepancies mounted, listings appeared online, and suspicion narrowed. When investigators moved in,

Chris Evans dropped from golf match with Andy Murray after explosive accusations

Chris Evans dropped from golf match with Andy Murray after explosive accusations

Must Read / Chris Evans dropped from golf match with Andy Murray after explosive accusationsBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-31

Chris Evans was set to tee off alongside Andy Murray in a starry pro-am, the kind of soft-focus sporting crossover the British love. Hours before the first drive, his name vanished from the pairing board. Organisers blamed “logistics”. Social feeds

“Cheeky” Essex road signs slammed – locals told to stop now

“Cheeky” Essex road signs slammed – locals told to stop now

Must Read / “Cheeky” Essex road signs slammed – locals told to stop nowBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-31

Essex has a new roadside problem, and it’s not potholes. Across villages and busy A-roads, official signs are being “cheeked up” with DIY messages, stickers and googly eyes, drawing laughs online and a stern glare from the council. Highways bosses

Last flying Vulcan bomber could disappear forever – urgent appeal launched

Last flying Vulcan bomber could disappear forever – urgent appeal launched

Must Read / Last flying Vulcan bomber could disappear forever – urgent appeal launchedBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-31

Britain’s last flying Vulcan bomber faces a stark choice: find a safe new home fast, or risk fading into silence behind locked gates. The charity that kept it alive, the **Vulcan to the Sky Trust**, has launched an urgent appeal

Scientists stunned by Alzheimer’s discovery that could change treatment forever

Scientists stunned by Alzheimer’s discovery that could change treatment forever

Must Read / Scientists stunned by Alzheimer’s discovery that could change treatment foreverBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-31

For years, the story of Alzheimer’s has sounded simple and bleak: sticky plaques build up, brain cells die, memories fade. Drugs chased those plaques, families waited, and progress limped along. Then a consortium of labs peered closer at what happens

Cold nights ahead: aldi’s £9.99 radiator reflector backed by Martin Lewis – could it keep you warm?

Cold nights ahead: aldi’s £9.99 radiator reflector backed by Martin Lewis – could it keep you warm?

Must Read / Cold nights ahead: aldi’s £9.99 radiator reflector backed by Martin Lewis – could it keep you warm?By Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-31

As the mercury dips, households are hunting cheap fixes that stretch warmth longer and keep living rooms cosy after dark. Aldi is preparing a fresh wave of winter Specialbuys, headlined by a £9.99 radiator reflector that echoes a long-standing Martin

Winter Fuel Payment: 5 groups who will get nothing as HMRC claws back £200–£300 — could it be you?

Winter Fuel Payment: 5 groups who will get nothing as HMRC claws back £200–£300 — could it be you?

Must Read / Winter Fuel Payment: 5 groups who will get nothing as HMRC claws back £200–£300 — could it be you?By Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-31

Across England and Wales, new rules on winter heating support have arrived, leaving many older people checking their finances twice. The Department for Work and Pensions has set out who gets help and who does not. Payments of £200 or

Cold nights ahead : will a £9.99 Aldi hack backed by Martin Lewis cut bills by 20% for hours?

Cold nights ahead : will a £9.99 Aldi hack backed by Martin Lewis cut bills by 20% for hours?

Must Read / Cold nights ahead : will a £9.99 Aldi hack backed by Martin Lewis cut bills by 20% for hours?By Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-31

With the mercury sliding and budgets stretched, shoppers are hunting low-cost ways to stay warm without cranking the boiler. That search now turns to the aisles of Aldi, where seasonal Specialbuys return with gadgets aimed at warming you, not just

Milton Keynes worker with 20 years’ service jailed: did £1m parts theft and 1,000 items cost you?

Milton Keynes worker with 20 years’ service jailed: did £1m parts theft and 1,000 items cost you?

Must Read / Milton Keynes worker with 20 years’ service jailed: did £1m parts theft and 1,000 items cost you?By Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-31

A veteran employee, a bustling warehouse and an online marketplace meet in a cautionary tale about trust, temptation and vigilance. Konrad Labinski, 42, has been jailed for two years after a Thames Valley Police inquiry uncovered at least £1m of

Winter fuel payment shock: are you in the five groups missing out on £200–£300 this year now?

Winter fuel payment shock: are you in the five groups missing out on £200–£300 this year now?

Must Read / Winter fuel payment shock: are you in the five groups missing out on £200–£300 this year now?By Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-31

Bills are rising again and energy worries loom. A government payment could cushion the blow—if you meet tightened rules. The pensions department has set out who qualifies this winter and, crucially, who does not. The update affects millions across England

Spain entry rules from 12 October: will you be stopped at the border? 5 checks Brits must pass

Spain entry rules from 12 October: will you be stopped at the border? 5 checks Brits must pass

Must Read / Spain entry rules from 12 October: will you be stopped at the border? 5 checks Brits must passBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-31

Autumn sun tempts many back to Spain, yet airport routines are shifting. Small mistakes with passports or stamps could derail plans. Spain pulls in millions of UK visitors chasing warmth, food and value. From 12 October, border gates across much

Ellie Goldstein’s Strictly wobble decoded: 17 points, watery eyes and what you missed live

Ellie Goldstein’s Strictly wobble decoded: 17 points, watery eyes and what you missed live

Must Read / Ellie Goldstein’s Strictly wobble decoded: 17 points, watery eyes and what you missed liveBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-31

A bright debut, fierce lights and a flurry of online chatter set a whirlwind tone for Strictly’s opening weekend. Model Ellie Goldstein stepped out with Vito Coppola for a week-one cha-cha-cha that got people talking for more than the score

Blue Badge reform for PIP claimants: will your 10-year award end 3-year renewals and £20 fees?

Blue Badge reform for PIP claimants: will your 10-year award end 3-year renewals and £20 fees?

Must Read / Blue Badge reform for PIP claimants: will your 10-year award end 3-year renewals and £20 fees?By Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-31

Calls are growing for a fresh look at disabled parking permits as councils juggle checks, costs and a rising number of holders. The debate now centres on whether people with long-term mobility awards should face frequent renewals, paperwork and local

Strictly first-night jitters or joy: did you misread Ellie Goldstein’s tears after her 17 points?

Strictly first-night jitters or joy: did you misread Ellie Goldstein’s tears after her 17 points?

Must Read / Strictly first-night jitters or joy: did you misread Ellie Goldstein’s tears after her 17 points?By Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-31

A Saturday cha-cha-cha, bright studio lights and a flurry of tweets left millions guessing about a tearful moment on Strictly. Ellie Goldstein has now set the record straight after viewers mistook watery eyes for upset during her first live routine.

Blue Badge shake-up for PIP claimants: 10-year permits on the cards or stuck at 3 years for you?

Blue Badge shake-up for PIP claimants: 10-year permits on the cards or stuck at 3 years for you?

Must Read / Blue Badge shake-up for PIP claimants: 10-year permits on the cards or stuck at 3 years for you?By Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-31

A growing debate could spare disabled drivers months of hassle, fees and forms. The row now turns on timing and trust. Ministers face pressure to let some Personal Independence Payment claimants keep a Blue Badge for as long as their

Brits chase 28c in October: five-hour flights, 24c seas—will you swap rain for Cyprus this week?

Brits chase 28c in October: five-hour flights, 24c seas—will you swap rain for Cyprus this week?

Must Read / Brits chase 28c in October: five-hour flights, 24c seas—will you swap rain for Cyprus this week?By Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-31

As autumn closes in across Europe, one Mediterranean escape keeps the lights on, the grills hot and the sea inviting. The first chill of the season often sends holiday towns to sleep. Cyprus bucks the trend. While many European resorts

Eight Dobbies stores shut in 2025: are your points and bookings safe as a tenth of sites vanish?

Eight Dobbies stores shut in 2025: are your points and bookings safe as a tenth of sites vanish?

Must Read / Eight Dobbies stores shut in 2025: are your points and bookings safe as a tenth of sites vanish?By Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-31

Plant bargains and worried staff, while loyal customers ask what happens next to points, orders and those Sunday cafe meet-ups. Dobbies has shut eight garden centres across the UK in 2025 as part of a restructuring drive, trimming its estate

Met Office tells millions to pack an emergency kit as 14 hours of rain threaten 31 areas today

Met Office tells millions to pack an emergency kit as 14 hours of rain threaten 31 areas today

Must Read / Met Office tells millions to pack an emergency kit as 14 hours of rain threaten 31 areas todayBy Sofeminine Editorial / 2025-10-31

Grey skies gather again, and the forecast points to a soaking that could test drains, timetables and patience alike. The Met Office has placed a yellow weather warning across swathes of southern England and Wales, running from midnight to 2pm

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