Beloved bakery suddenly closes its doors with NO explanation after three quarters of a century

Beloved bakery suddenly closes its doors with NO explanation after three quarters of a century

A BELOVED bakers shocked fans when they announced their sudden closure after 75 years – with no explanation. The cosy bakery was a branch of the popular chain Bennetts Family Bakers in Westbourne, Bournemouth. 1 The family-run company began in 1951 after founder Claude Bennett moved from Devon to… Beloved bakery suddenly closes its doors … Read more

Map reveals the 10 most affordable places for first-time buyers where you need a deposit of just £7k

Map reveals the 10 most affordable places for first-time buyers where you need a deposit of just £7k

THE top ten most affordable areas for first time buyers have been revealed. County Durham in the North East of England has been named the cheapest areas for first time buyers to secure a home, according to new figures by Halifax. This is because the average first time buyer paid £142,248 for… Map reveals the … Read more

Hours left for £150 free cost of living vouchers to spend at nine supermarkets including Asda, Aldi and Tesco

Major UK bank gives new customers £150 free cash in switch offer - here's how to get money direct to your account

PEOPLE struggling to pay bills are being given a last chance to claim free cash. Hard-up households can get help through the Household Support Fund (HSF). 1 Hard-up households can get free cash with thorough the household support fundCredit: Alamy The pot of cash worth millions of pounds is being… Hours left for £150 free cost … Read more

Met Office maps show where torrential downpours will hit Britain with 43 flood alerts after snowfall

Met Office maps show where torrential downpours will hit Britain with 43 flood alerts after snowfall

THE Met Office has revealed where torrential downpours will hit Britain today – as 43 flood alerts are issued. It comes after snow storms hit parts of the country yesterday – with a -6 Scandinavian chill in some areas. 6 A car on a flooded country lane yesterdayCredit: Rex 6 A patch of rain can … Read more

Builders say Labour’s housing targets cannot be met with 100,000 home shortfall expected

Builders say Labour's housing targets cannot be met with 100,000 home shortfall expected

THE UK risks building only half of the 300,000 homes targeted this year by the Government, according to a third of housebuilders. Only 2 per cent believed that the goal set by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner would be met, property firm Knight Frank found. 4 Only 2 per cent of builders believe… Builders say … Read more

Six cosy staycations you can book with your best mate from free fizz to glamping hot tubs

Six cosy staycations you can book with your best mate from free fizz to glamping hot tubs

IT’S Valentine’s Day on Friday – but if you’re not “closed off” right now don’t worry, you can still get away for friendship and fun. Sophie Swietochowski has sourced six bargain breaks around the country where you can escape the romance and roses to enjoy a good time with a gal… Six cosy staycations you can … Read more

Soldier ‘was on Instagram’ when she killed cyclist in horror crash after sending EIGHTEEN messages from behind wheel

Soldier 'was on Instagram' when she killed cyclist in horror crash after sending EIGHTEEN messages from behind wheel

A SERVING British Army soldier who killed a cyclist while distracted by her phone has been jailed for six years and eight months. Sophie Waugh, 31, was behind the wheel when she smashed into 71-year-old Ian Morris, a much-loved husband, father, and grandfather, on a North Yorkshire road. 3 Soldier… Soldier ‘was on Instagram’ when … Read more

Will Poching delays reunion with dad to follow in his footsteps in dream cup tie

Will Poching delays reunion with dad to follow in his footsteps in dream cup tie

WILL Poching is ready to follow in his father’s footsteps by starring at Headingley – postponing his return to New Zealand to live the dream. And there is more than one reason why he is glad London amateurs Wests Warriors’ tie was switched. He lives just down the road. 3 Will Poching is… Will Poching … Read more

The average price for a pint revealed – how much is booze in YOUR area?

The average price for a pint revealed - how much is booze in YOUR area?

THE price of a pint has now hit £5.08 on average across the UK, adding more pain for drinkers and boozers. This means the average price of a pint is now 26p higher than the £4.82 reported by the Office for National Statistics in December, according to The Morning Advertiser’s price pint… The average price … Read more

Heart-stopping moment XL Bully Cookie sprints across road & barges into home before mauling mum and pet Frenchie Darcy

Heart-stopping moment XL Bully Cookie sprints across road & barges into home before mauling mum and pet Frenchie Darcy

THIS is the heart-stopping moment an XL Bully sprints across the road and barges into a home, before mauling a mum and her French bulldog. Donna Mawby was outside her home in Mountsorrel, Leicestershire when she and her dog Darcy were savagely attacked, in February 2024. 7 Donna Mawby and her… Heart-stopping moment XL Bully … Read more