Two generations walk the same aisles yet see different worlds. One chases routine and touch; the other chases speed and meaning. That gap shows up most clearly in where people choose to spend a Saturday. For many over-60s, a familiar […]

Bargain hunters have fresh reason to watch the retail map, as a familiar blue sign pops up again across America. Marshalls, part of TJX’s off‑price stable alongside T.J. Maxx and HomeGoods, is rolling out a fresh wave of branches this

One Californian’s crafty fix drew highway attention, prompting a stop and a reminder that quick solutions can carry lasting consequences. A motorist in Merced, California tried to replace a missing rear number plate with a handmade version. A California Highway

After months of whispers around the paddock and at home, a famous couple from Oxfordshire are rewriting their next chapter. The past few weeks have redrawn Christian Horner’s map, from race control to the open road. Reports suggest he has

Leaves are falling, mornings feel sharper and the heating thermostat tempts a nudge. The season shifts, and with it, your plans. Britain heads into the colder months with fresh guidance from the Met Office, sketching the likely shape of weather

Shoppers across Britain faced an unexpected midweek twist, as a beloved cosmetics brand paused business to make a point. Lush, the high street cosmetics group with 951 shops in 52 countries, shut all UK stores, its website and factories for

As energy bills bite and grocery costs rise, millions look for help to steady budgets before winter sets in. Government-backed payments are lining up for late autumn, and several arrive automatically if you receive the right benefits. The mix will

Holiday habits are forming now. Retail timetables are shifting soon, and small changes could upend your last-minute plans. Sainsbury’s has laid out its 2025 Christmas and New Year opening times, including a UK-wide shutdown on Christmas Day and adjusted hours

From Wednesday, official envelopes start arriving about winter energy help, raising hopes for relief as temperatures slide. The Department for Work and Pensions is posting notices telling state pensioners what they could receive to help with heating costs. The rollout

Clear skies and calm days hide a sharp turn ahead, with models hinting at a colder push as the month closes. After a spell of settled weather, computer guidance points to a burst of much colder air late in October,

A vintage till rings in the nation’s memory, as a beloved corner-shop comedy returns to your screens with unexpected new emotion. Half a century after the first pilot flickered onto British televisions, a 90‑minute anniversary special will shine a warm

Winter budgets tighten, buses fill, and inboxes ping with policy updates. Two benefits land at once and everyone is watching. The government has flagged fresh changes to national and local bus pass rules and the return of a seasonal bonus

Drivers heading west faced slower lanes and brighter gantry signs than usual, and some paid dearly for missing them. On a busy stretch of the M4 and M5 near Bristol, two motorists learned how a few extra miles per hour

Rain returns, leaves fall, and garden gullies groan. Across the UK, homeowners are facing messy, smelly surprises underfoot. As gusts and downpours sweep in, outdoor drains take the hit, with fat, leaf litter and grit turning small gullies into sluggish

Brits are quietly changing their night-time nibble, and the shift has less to do with fashion than with biology. A crunch driven by the Dubai chocolate craze has sent pistachio demand soaring, yet the green kernels’ true pull lies elsewhere.

Cold rooms, wet washing and rising tariffs are colliding again. One pocket-friendly gadget could shift your winter routine dramatically. Budget chain Lidl will put a compact Tronic dehumidifier on sale next week, and consumer champion Martin Lewis has long argued

Homeowners and tenants across England woke today to a quiet shake-up that could slash delays, costs and charging headaches. The Government has brought in a rule that removes the need for planning permission for most domestic electric vehicle charge points

Christmas shopping plans now face a curveball as a household-name discounter reshapes its end-of-year opening hours nationwide for millions of customers. Home Bargains will pause trading on three key dates over the festive period, with an earlier finish on Christmas

In a remote Thai forest, a motion-sensing lens captured a brief, gentle procession that sent field teams back to their maps smiling. The short clip shows a female gaur guiding three calves along a shaded track in Huai Kha Khaeng

Across the Atlantic, a brown, sprawling presence is testing coasts, economies, and patience as warmer months return again. New satellite measurements and decades of field data now show the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt is not a passing quirk but a

Film fans and design lovers share a guilty secret: some homes can break hearts as much as the stories behind them. A celebrated actor’s former hideaway has stepped off the stage after a restless run on the market. Its story

A pop-up stops you, your screen stalls, and a warning hints you look like a script. You just wanted today’s headlines. Readers across the UK report fresh hurdles when visiting big-name news sites, as publishers tighten defences against automated scraping

For years, a familiar face stacked shelves and shifted stock. Now a heated question hangs over what fairness looks like. In Greater Manchester, a dispute over unpaid work experience at a busy supermarket has become a test of values, rights

For years, people with chronic fatigue were told their bloods looked “fine”. Now a new blood test claims to spot a hidden energy crash playing out in cells. If it holds up, it could redraw clinic waiting rooms, sick notes

The last flying Avro Vulcan, the thunderous Cold War delta that once shook Britain’s skies, is now silent behind a locked fence. With its airfield shut and its future in limbo, an urgent appeal has been launched to move and

The pairing board changed. Phones lit up. In the space of a brisk seaside breeze, Chris Evans was suddenly no longer set to tee off alongside Andy Murray, and a charity round turned into a whispering gallery. Accusations were flying

Britain’s biggest building society is shaking up who steers its broker ties and partner deals, with ripple effects across mortgages and cover. Nationwide has named Damian Thompson to run mortgage intermediary and partnership strategy, a move the society says takes

Hidden in plain sight, today’s Wikipedia front page serves film nostalgia, wartime grit, stark anniversaries and a quiet challenge aimed squarely at you. At first glance it looks like a carousel of curios. Stay a moment and you’ll find a

A silent shift starts on your screen, promising faster queues and fewer forms, while raising fresh questions about privacy and power. From today, the government’s first digital credential goes live for veterans, a small but symbolic step toward putting everyday

As cooler nights set in, British households brace for unwelcome eight-legged visits and seek budget ways to stay calm. A simple kitchen staple now tops that list, but location beats quantity. New guidance points to one spot to target. Why

Savers face a maze of rates, rules and limits as new offers tempt those building emergency cash pots this season. Household budgets remain tight, yet regular saver accounts now dangle eye-catching numbers. One mainstream name has stepped forward with a

It sits in your browser tabs and homework, shaping what you believe about history, science, and pop culture every day. Look at today’s French main page and you’ll see how Wikipedia quietly curates your reading: a vintage comedy takes centre

As dusk falls earlier and radiators groan back to life, families across Britain are hunting for cheaper ways to feel warm. Rising unit rates under Ofgem’s autumn price cap have sharpened the focus on small, repeatable habits that delay switching

Border tech is changing across Europe. Holiday plans will still work, but the first crossing could feel slower and more hands-on. From 12 October, the EU’s new Entry/Exit System begins. UK residents heading for short stays on the continent will

Britain’s lunchboxes deserve more than a dry mouthful. One tiny tweak turns an everyday tuna sarnie creamy, lively and properly filling. Office diners, students and busy parents want speed, value and flavour in the same bite. A small pantry swap

When panic rises and words fail, small cues can calm the scene and guide help to where it is most needed. The latest roadside initiative in Devon and Cornwall leans on that idea, giving drivers and passengers simple tools to