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Wetherspoon set to open up to 25 more pubs as sales jump higher
JD Wetherspoon expects up to 25 further pub openings this financial year after sales rose 8.2 per cent over 14 weeks.
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Expert warns homeowners this Bonfire Night mistake could lead to £50,000 fine
If you are having a bonfire at home, it is important to comply to government guidelines otherwise you could be handed a £50,000 fine.
Consumers will spend an average of £304 treating themselves this Black Friday
Shoppers will spend an average of just over £304 treating themselves this Black Friday, according to research.
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Former Tottenham defender convicted after dodging £7 fare on London Tube
Sebastien Bassong, the former Tottenham Hotspur defender, has been convicted of fare evasion after dodging a £7 Tube fare.
Royal Mail launches new Christmas stamps 60 years after festive tradition began
Royal Mail has unveiled its new Christmas stamps for 2026, which include key scenes from the Nativity story.
Rare Royal Mint 50 coin sells for more than 230 times face value on eBay
A 2009 Kew Gardens 50p sold for £117 after 13 eBay bids. See the Royal Mint's rarest circulating 50p issues and their mintages.
30p Royal Mail hack that lets you skip long queues at the Post Office
This Royal Mail hack means the delivery company will collect parcels directly from your doorstep for just 30p.
Paedo magician, ULEZ bomber & monkey killer among south Londoners jailed
A ULEZ bomber, paedophile magician and monkey torturer are among the south London criminals jailed in October.
Postie reveals how to stop junk mail and it's not using a 'no junk mail' sticker
A postie for Royal Mail has revealed how no junk mail stickers are pointless and how you can actually stop junk mail being delivered to your home.
Sir David Attenborough issues heartfelt message as he thanks the public
Sir David Attenborough thanks the public as Wildlife Trusts complete £30m purchase of 9,500-acre Rothbury Estate in Northumberland to support nature recovery.
12 ways John Healey’s Budget 2026 plans could affect your money
Find out what John Healey’s Budget 2026 means for your money, from £100 bank payments and pension tax changes to cash ISAs, fuel duty and savings.
£100 energy bill support to be sent directly to bank accounts for 20 million people
John Healey has announced a £100 energy payment for 20 million households in council tax bands A to D, with money paid directly into bank accounts this winter.
Celebrity asks to block sexual misconduct claims, citing 'potentially fatal' impact
An unnamed celebrity is seeking a High Court injunction to stop ITN and Guardian GNM from reporting sexual misconduct allegations.
JD Wetherspoon customers banned from wearing this item in all 800 UK pubs
Meta Glasses (and other smart glasses) are now banned from all JD Wetherspoon pubs in the UK.
200-year-old waterwheel repaired after broken paddle jams historic wheel
Merton Abbey Mills’ 200-year-old waterwheel is turning again after a broken paddle and viewing platform window caused a dramatic breakdown on October 15.
Man exposes himself in front of girl, 12, at London Underground station
Detectives are appealing for information after a man exposed himself in front of people, including a 12-year-old girl, at Wimbledon Underground Station.
Blue plaque honours the man who shaped London's iconic Tube network
Frank Pick commissioned the famous Tube posters, roundel, Johnston font, moquette seating and many 1920s and 30s stations during his time at London Underground.
I was anxious to wear controversial Meta Glasses - I loved 1 thing but hated another
I wore Meta Glasses on my holiday to Kos, here's what I thought about the controversial smart glasses and their features.
Fireplaces, beams, and cornicing considered most stylish interior details
Original features such as fireplaces, exposed beams, and cornicing are still considered the most stylish interior details, according to research.
The Chase star leaves punters stunned after surprise appearance to host pub quiz
TV quizzer Jenny Ryan left punters stunned after making a surprise appearance to host a pub quiz at a popular Yorkshire pub.