A family doctor traded a familiar hatchback for a budget EV. What happened next says plenty about Britain’s changing roads. He expected to leave the dealership in a Tesla. He drove away in a Chinese-built BYD instead, paid thousands less, […]

Families who fed meerkats and queued for ice creams will return to locked gates this week, as a Devon favourite fades. A beloved wildlife attraction near Axminster will fall silent, bringing a long chapter of weekend visits, school trips and

Households and firms face a new reality as the state leans on banks, data and face‑to‑face checks to collect debts. Britain’s tax authority will restart a little‑used power that lets it order banks and building societies to hand over money

One moment you’re scrolling, the next you hit a wall. A terse message flashes up. Your clicks stall, your patience frays. You’re not alone. A growing share of readers now face verification prompts that judge whether a visitor is flesh

Shoppers face fresh uncertainty as a household name grapples with rising costs, shifting habits, and a funding squeeze. Bodycare has entered administration, a stark moment for a brand woven into weekend routines and payday top-ups. The move places hundreds of

Colder evenings have crept in, radiators are tempting, and households are weighing cost against comfort. Your next move matters more than ever. With a new chill in the air and bills tightening, many people are asking the same question: keep

Shoppers across England and Wales face a changing high street as a familiar charity name rethinks its future plans. Scope, the disability equality charity with more than 130 shops, has set a fresh wave of closures for September. The decisions

A small change on your banking app could reshape how you handle cash on the high street this autumn. From September 2025, Lloyds Bank customers will get a new way to pay in notes and coins without visiting a branch.

With frost on the forecast and budgets stretched, households seek warmth that doesn’t send smart meters into a spin. From today, one of Britain’s biggest suppliers is widening a winter support plan that can put heated blankets and other energy-saving

Butter shapes bakes, sauces and breakfast. One supermarket block can lift flavour, speed browning and change how pastry rises. Across restaurant kitchens and home ovens, chefs keep returning to a handful of brands with specific butterfat levels. The winning choice

Look up from your dog walk this week and you might glimpse a giant silhouette that stops you in your tracks. A vast white-tailed eagle shocked a farmer and several passers-by near Robertsbridge on Monday afternoon, stirring local chatter and

A humble kitchen staple is drawing fresh attention from scientists, with hints it may touch mood, memory and ageing. New lab results and small human studies have turned rosemary from garnish to talking point. People want to know how far

Supermarket pay packets are shifting again, and the change is small on paper yet big in message for frontline staff. From 1 September, Aldi will lift its base hourly rate for store assistants, nudging ahead of rivals and reshaping the

Fans woke to a stark message from a teenage GB3 contender, raising questions about dreams, health, and how quickly life swerves. Will Macintyre, 18, has told supporters he is pausing his racing career after doctors diagnosed cancers affecting his brain

Traffic ebbed away, trolleys stood idle and a familiar retail landmark fell quiet as evening plans across north Bristol shifted. Shoppers arriving at Patchway’s B&Q on Wednesday found doors shut and staff redirecting queries, after a late-night disruption on the

Thousands of motorists on a key South West route have been caught out as temporary signs, cones and cameras reshape daily commutes. A sudden shift in routine is turning a familiar stretch of the A417 into a costly detour for

Shoppers are about to notice something different on convenience aisles, and it’s not just a new promotion or layout. Across parts of the high street, shelf-edge paper is quietly giving way to small screens. One of Britain’s biggest grocers is

A small drama has played out above the shingle and reeds, where sharp-eyed walkers have shared whispered messages and phone snaps. For 10 days, a juvenile cuckoo has circled the skies at Salthouse on the north Norfolk coast, drawing locals

A colder pattern is edging in as nights lengthen, with a tug-of-war between crisp air and stubborn bands of rain. Forecasters now flag a meaningful chance of up to 10cm of snow on Scottish high ground around 21 October, while

Variable speed cameras on the M4 and M5 keep flashing, and drivers say they struggle to read changing limits in time. This week a Swindon motorist learned what those changes can cost. A camera on the M4/M5 corridor recorded her

Britain could flip from damp autumn to a wintry sting, with northern hills tipped for a sudden, short-lived blast of cold. Computer models hint at a fast northerly incursion mid-October, with the Highlands most exposed. Early signals point to heavy

A seaside day out promised cream teas and sea air. What followed felt like a postcard misprinted from another decade. Frinton-on-Sea sits a few stops beyond Clacton-on-Sea, yet feels several eras away from Liverpool Street. Off the train, a chalkboard

Benefit rules shift with quiet consequences for households already stretched. Fresh guidance will shape reviews, payments and peace of mind. The Department for Work and Pensions has set out who most often secures the longest Personal Independence Payment awards. The

Foggy breath, phone cameras raised, and neighbours swapping smiles. A small moment on a cold platform felt bigger than a timetable. At first light in Essex, a long-promised station welcomed its maiden arrival and turned a routine stop into a

Nostalgia is nibbling at Britain’s biscuit tin again, as shoppers trade memories of school snacks and tea-time treats. Across the country, people are sharing tips on where to find long-vanished favourites and asking whether any could make a comeback. Seven

Your screen freezes. A curt message pops up. It feels personal, yet it isn’t. The fix may be surprisingly simple. Across major news sites, protective walls now stand between readers and stories. Many of those walls aim to stop scraping

Frosty mornings are back and budgets are tight, pushing households to rethink warmth, comfort and energy use at home. One £10 aisle find is suddenly everywhere, promising cosy cores without firing up the boiler. It nods to Martin Lewis’ mantra:

As the mercury sinks and the wind bites, a short hop south still brings warm days, bright seas and long golden afternoons. If you crave light and warmth without a long-haul slog, one European archipelago stands out this season. Time

Dark mornings bite. Scarves creep back. Your calendar fills while your body begs for warmth, light and a dose of easy joy. The turn into December needn’t mean hibernation. From short hops in Europe to long-haul icons, there are reliable

A seasonal surprise has slipped online, nudging parents and partygoers to rethink October budgets, timing and where they shop for dress-up. Tesco has switched on a time-limited saving for Clubcard holders and, for the first time in more than five

In a quiet Tyldesley cul-de-sac, a wall of corrugated steel now fills the skyline, dividing neighbours and shaking routines. On the Henford Estate in Greater Manchester, families say an industrial complex is arriving almost on their doorsteps. Two giant sheds

Savings rates wobble, dividends swing, and household budgets feel the squeeze. Many readers ask where regular ISA income begins today. Here’s a clear, numbers-first guide to the ISA pot size that could aim at £1,300 a month in passive income,

On Dorset’s edge, where chalk cliffs meet restless tides, a farewell on camera is quietly setting big plans in motion. A film moment recorded at Shell Bay and Old Harry Rocks has become the spark for a fortnight of coastal

As the cold bites and budgets tighten, households face a stark choice between warmth and rising energy bills this winter. One of Britain’s biggest energy suppliers is reviving a low-cost way to keep people warm, prioritising customers with medical needs

Sleepless nights, short fuses and creaky joints are unsettling households across Britain, long before anyone whispers the M‑word. Across the UK, millions are juggling work, parenting and ageing parents while their bodies quietly shift gear. With new NHS checks adding

Grimy grout ruins gleaming tiles and sours air at home; a quick rethink of habits could revive rooms without fuss. Across the country, people still reach for bleach when the lines between tiles turn grey. That habit feels powerful and