A Somerset pub dating back more than 600 years has been identified as England's oldest surviving purpose-built inn, with experts using medieval records and tree-ring dating to back its claim.
From 36 litres of water for a family of four to cash, emergency radios and phone chargers, here's how to prepare for three days without essential services.
Millions of UK households face another round of broadband price increases in April 2027, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract hikes that have already cost consumers millions.
A retired decorator who spent hundreds of pounds collecting Pokémon cards in the 1990s has landed a £1.56million windfall after discovering the incredible value of his forgotten collection.
A remarkable discovery in the night sky could change what we know about one of the world's most famous paintings.
Christmas has arrived at Selfridges, with dazzling new window displays inspired by 11 cities around the world, plus a New York-themed café and festive entertainment.
From supermarket payment failures and banking outages to disrupted flights and cyberattacks on household-name brands, we look back at the technology incidents that have affected Britain in the first ten months of 2026.
Eligible Healthy Start users can claim an extra £3 a week for six weeks, with the retailer also preparing for Halloween shoppers.
A landlord has told how her home was ‘trashed’ during a three year fight to evict a tenant
Halloween has become a week-long celebration for many British families, with costumes, decorations and pumpkin-picking trips adding to household bills just weeks before Christmas.
Beauty lovers could bag a free make-up product worth up to £22 thanks to a supermarket offer, with Pixi, Rimmel, Maybelline, L'Oreal and Max Factor among the brands included in the deal.
Aldi’s Lacura beauty advent calendar returns for £19.99, with 12 days of skincare, make-up and haircare treats, including a new plumping lip gloss exclusive to the collection.
Worth a claimed £800 but priced at £149.99, Face the Future's Winter Radiance Edit offers an 81% saving on premium skincare, haircare and self-care favourites, making it worth considering for Christmas gifting or a treat for yourself.
Boots beauty favourite No7 has expanded its Good Intent skincare range with affordable new launches inspired by Korean beauty trends, promising glowing, hydrated skin without the luxury price tag.
This e.l.f. skincare set has dropped from £31 to £25, making it a gift worth adding to your festive shopping list.
A 17th-century Buckinghamshire cottage featured in the much-loved BBC sitcom is heading to auction, with a starting price far below its previous £900,000 listing.
A security camera that doesn’t look like a security camera? Eufy’s solar-powered wall light is a clever combination, but its £229 price and five-minute lighting limit deserve a closer look.
As Halloween approaches, research suggests that living at number 13 could be associated with a £5,000 difference in property value. But one supposedly lucky number fares considerably better.
If you're shopping for someone with a November birthday, there's a handy way to save on flowers and gifts, as Bunches is offering 20% off all orders.
Stacey Solomon has hailied this Shark vacuum as the “vacuum of dreams” thanks to multiple features that make tackling dust and dirt more satisfying - and she’s offering a £160 discount.
Veteran BBC presenter Susie Fowler-Watt has revealed why she is leaving broadcasting behind after 35 years and what she plans to do next.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has joked about spotting traitors in politics as he prepares to join Steve Rotheram for a special charity edition of Gogglebox.
The Isle of Wight Festival has announced its 2027 line-up, featuring Fatboy Slim, Robbie Williams and Kings of Leon as headliners, with many more acts still to be revealed.
Fans desperate to discover whether Ross Kemp or Jerry Hall has been murdered in The Celebrity Traitors face an unexpected setback after the BBC show's website went offline on the day of its next episode.
This music-filled Parkdean weekend break brings the best of the 80s to the Yorkshire coast.
This festive beauty box would make a brilliant Christmas present if you can bear to part with it.
Neal's Yard Remedies has gone big for Christmas 2026 with a £195 beauty advent calendar packed with 25 skincare and wellbeing treats worth more than £500.
One lucky Christmas shopper could unwrap a fortune this festive season after The Royal Mint revealed a 22-carat gold Snowman 50p hidden in one of its advent calendars.
American Golf's luxury advent calendar combines two of my favourite things, with 24 golfing surprises worth more than £220. But is it worth the £129 price tag?
The Lookfantastic Grooming Advent Calendar review £469 worth of products for £90.
The Government's new emergency advice recommends keeping a wind-up radio and torch at home in case power, phone and internet services fail. I've tested a compact £29.99 Amazon gadget that combines both, along with several other useful emergency features.
One plug points up, another points sideways, and my cable drawer resembles a museum. USB-C has solved one everyday irritation, so can manufacturers tackle the rest?
From bottle tops and ring pulls to centuries-old Scottish coins and lost jewellery, Jackie Mitchell puts the Minelab Vanquish 360 metal detector through its paces on beaches and farmland.
Glu Digital's new Cisco 360 Assessment programme helps partners to get a clear view of their data and improve their metrics by providing a Partner Value Index score and prioritised list of actions
My dream toaster was £449. My actual budget sent me down an Amazon rabbit hole, where unfamiliar brands delivered some surprisingly satisfying kitchen upgrades.
Halloween is just days away, and Sainsbury’s is helping shoppers get ready for trick-or-treaters with up to 25% off sweets, chocolate, crisps and other spooky-season favourites.
A content creator put five high street pumpkin spice lattes to the test, and the most famous name finished bottom of her rankings.
M&S is giving Sparks customers the chance to earn £15 in festive rewards this Christmas. Here's how to claim the offers and make your Christmas spending go a little further.
Sainsbury’s has everything you need to create the perfect Halloween.
A Sainsbury’s Nectar offer is giving families a Halloween decorating project for pocket change. Here’s how to get the 50p pumpkin price.
From mini fans and USB chargers to electronic toys and LED lights, cheap gadgets are piling up in homes and rubbish bins. Experts warn that Britain’s fast-growing “Fast Tech” habit is fuelling an e-waste crisis, with serious environmental and fire risks.
Everything you need to know about Black Friday 2026 including the exact date.
Amazon’s October Prime Big Deal Days are almost here - this is how you can tell if the discount really is the best.
Black Friday is still weeks away, yet the sales have already begun. From Amazon Prime Day to month-long promotions, this is how one imported US shopping event became a near-constant fixture of the British retail calendar.
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