Brookside Cast – Where Are the Stars of the Channel 4 Soap Now?
The cast of Brookside helped make the Channel 4 drama one of the most influential British television soaps of its generation. Set on a fictional cul-de-sac in Liverpool, the series…
Halifax Online Banking Ends as Customers Move to Lloyds App
Halifax customers can no longer use the bank’s standalone mobile app or online banking service following the withdrawal of its digital platforms as part of a wider rebrand to Lloyds.…
Poundland Arnold Store Closure – When the Nottinghamshire Shop Shut
Poundland’s Arnold store in Nottinghamshire closed permanently on 6 December 2025 as part of the discount retailer’s wider programme to reduce its UK store network. The branch, located at Unit…
Boots £10 Tuesday Returns with 313 Products Included in Major Sale
Boots launched a major £10 Tuesday promotion on 3 November 2026, offering 313 selected products for £10 each in an online-only sale. The latest event included discounts on No7 skincare,…
Morrisons Supplier Collapses Into Liquidation With 71 Jobs Lost
A UK food wholesaler that supplied Morrisons, Co-op and other major retailers has collapsed into liquidation, leaving 71 employees redundant and raising concerns for smaller food producers owed money by…
Winter Fuel Payment 2026 Eligibility Rules and Amounts
The Winter Fuel Payment 2026 eligibility rules mean millions of older people across England, Wales and Northern Ireland could receive financial support towards their heating bills during the 2026–27 winter.…
M62 Traffic – Why the Motorway Is So Often in the News
The M62 is one of the north of England’s most important road links, connecting major urban and industrial areas between Merseyside and Yorkshire. It is also a regular feature of…
Cristiano Ronaldo Retires from International Football After 23 Years
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, bringing his 23-year career with Portugal to an end. The 41-year-old confirmed the decision on 5 November 2026, saying he would…
When Do Schools Break Up for Christmas 2026? Dates for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Most UK schools finish on Friday 18 December 2026. Return dates in January differ more than you might expect, especially in Scotland. Here are the dates by nation and council,…
Christmas Bank Holidays 2026 UK: Boxing Day Moves to Monday 28 December
Every Christmas and New Year bank holiday date for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, plus what the shifted Boxing Day means for your wages, benefits, post, shops and trains.…