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News 31/07/26

Labour have won the Greater Manchester mayoralty by-election after counting concluded today following yesterday's vote. Bev Craig, a close former colleague of Andy Burnham, secured victory after entering a run-off against Reform UK candidate Sian Astley. The result deals a blow to Reform UK and the Greens, who hoped to win the seat after Burnham quit to become an MP and later prime minister. Spain's foreign minister says practically all […]

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Can I Borrow That? The Things We Most Commonly Borrow

We've all done it. Whether it's asking a neighbour for a ladder, borrowing a phone charger at work or pinching a splash of milk because you've run out, borrowing is part of everyday life. Most of the time, it's a simple favour between friends, family or colleagues. Sometimes it saves the day. Other times... it leads to the age-old question: "Will I ever get that back?" Here are some of […]

todayJuly 30, 2026 24

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News 30/07/26

An estimated four million pounds in cash and a kilo of cocaine have been found at a property after police stopped a suspicious vehicle in Catford, south London. Officers stopped the car on Wednesday evening, seizing around thirty-five thousand pounds and arresting the driver. Further searches at an address linked to the driver uncovered four million pounds hidden in bags across two bedrooms. Gianni Infantino is rapidly losing support to […]

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Why More People Are Choosing Experiences Over Possessions

For years, success was often measured by what we owned. A bigger television. A newer car. The latest phone. A wardrobe full of clothes or shelves packed with gadgets. But something seems to be changing. More and more people are deciding that memories are worth more than material things. Instead of buying another possession, they're spending their money on experiences that they'll remember for years to come. So why is […]

todayJuly 29, 2026 26

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News 29/07/26

The Metropolitan Police has confirmed that no further action will be taken against Green Party leader Zack Polanski following a row with Nigel Farage. The dispute arose over a shared and subsequently deleted post that appeared to call for Farage's decapitation. A police spokesperson said they understand the reaction to the image in the context of threats against politicians, adding that they take safety in public life seriously and investigate […]

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Which Jobs Are Most Likely to Be Safe From the AI Revolution?

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we live and work. It's helping write emails, analyse data, answer customer questions and even create images, music and videos in seconds. Understandably, many people are wondering what this means for the future of work. Will AI replace every job? Probably not. While technology will continue to reshape many industries, there are some careers where human skills remain incredibly difficult to replicate. Here are […]

todayJuly 28, 2026 10

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News 28/07/26

European nations are discussing a potential boycott of the World Cup if FIFA president Gianni Infantino pushes ahead with plans to sell off part of the organisation to private investors. UEFA member nations will hold an emergency virtual meeting this week to address their opposition to launching a new commercial subsidiary worth fifteen billion pounds. It is understood the Football Association was kept completely in the dark before FIFA's rushed […]

todayJuly 28, 2026 14

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The Great British Gen X Bike Debate: Grifter vs Chopper

If you grew up in Britain during the 1970s or 1980s, there's a good chance your social status was determined by one thing. Not your trainers. Not your school bag. Your bike. And no debate has lasted longer than the one between fans of the Raleigh Grifter and the Raleigh Chopper. Even today, mention either bike to a Gen Xer and you're likely to spark a passionate discussion. So which […]

todayJuly 27, 2026 15

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News 27/07/26

The French president has sent a message of defiance. Emmanuel Macron says we will win this battle together, and we will do everything we can. He adds they will adapt to the needs to win, emphasising that the priority is obviously lives, and when necessary to relocate people, they will. Reform UK have reported Green Party leader Zack Polanski to the police, after he shared an Instagram post including a […]

todayJuly 27, 2026 17

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Small Everyday British Victories

Life isn't always about the big moments. Winning the lottery, getting a promotion or finally booking that dream holiday are wonderful, but they're rare. The real victories? They happen almost every day. They're the little moments that make you smile, even if nobody else notices. The sort of things only people living in Britain truly appreciate. Finding the perfect parking space You pull into a busy supermarket or retail park […]

todayJuly 26, 2026 19