79 m. ago Tesco introduces huge Clubcard perk in car parks but there's a catch

Supermarket giant Tesco has just dropped a generous perk for customers using the store's car parks, but not every single shopper will be able to benefit from the incentive

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7 h. ago Paws for thought: Almost half of all pet owners have CANCELLED a holiday to stay with their animals

Four out of ten have declined the chance to take a trip away, purely due to the fear of leaving their pets (pictured, file photo) at home, according to a study by Virgin Media O2 (VMO2).

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10 h. ago 'I could kick myself for falling for it': The online scam stores leaving shoppers trapped and out of pocket

In an unjust and unethical practice, shoppers are being stitched up by China-based fashion websites branded a 'complete scam'. James Holt investigates.

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10 h. ago Holidaymakers warned of ‘unreal currents’ as massive 'dragon’s egg' washes up on North Wales beach

It was ripped from its moorings and washed up on a beach

Events

13 h. ago River Island's 230 stores at risk as high street chain sees huge drop in sales

River Island has called in advisers from PricewaterhouseCoopers in a bid to turn around the fortunes of its 230 High Street branches which employ around 5,500 people

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13 h. ago Saka ruled out of England qualifier, Ronaldo will not play at Club World Cup – matchday live

Latest news and updates before Saturday’s footballFixtures | Tables | Mail matchday.live@theguardian.comPaul is confident that Tottenham will succeed if they appoint Thomas Frank to replace Ange Postecoglou:“There’s probably been too much over thinking on this. I sent this message to my son last night. ”It’s the right decision. He can leave a hero and will always be welcomed back. £100m just for turning up in the CL is too much to gamble on him getting top four. I know Frank hasn’t managed at CL level and he may be out of his depth but, personally, I’ve been walking out of games during the tenure of the last 3 managers. That needs to stop and if Frank gets me to stay 90+ minutes every week, he’s a step up! It will be interesting whether Frank can attract top quality signings. I see Manor Solomon’s coming back. Not a good start to the window!!” Continue reading...

Society

13 h. ago Hamilton Accies announce academy will stay in town amid first team move to Broadwood

The club has secured a site in Hamilton for their youngsters to compete in the 2025/26 season

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14 h. ago Many Black women consider synthetic braids safe. A study found toxins in all the brands it tested

Chemicals found in the braiding hair have been linked to increased cancer risk and organ damageIn recent years, personal care products marketed at Black women have received increased scrutiny for their toxicity, specifically chemical hair straighteners. These perms, also known as “relaxers”, have been condemned for causing severe health problems, including fertility issues, scalp irritations and increased risk of cancer.In light of this, many Black women have turned to natural hairstyles, including braids, as a way to avoid toxic chemicals. But recent research has revealed that popular brands of synthetic braiding hair, human-made extensions that are used in these protective styles, contain dangerous carcinogens, heavy metals and other toxins. Tested brands included in a recent study from Consumer Reports (CR) were Magic Fingers, The Sassy Collection, Shake-N-Go, Darling, Debut, Hbegant and Sensationnel, all mass producers of synthetic braiding hair. According to the CR study, all t...

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14 h. ago My best friend of 50 years knew me better than anyone. But when she died, no one seemed to take my grief seriously

Friends know you differently from family, but where do you sit in the pecking order after they die? Below immediate relatives, ahead of a cousin, behind a workmate?I don’t remember a time in my life when Chrissy wasn’t in it. We were born 11 days apart and were both one when our families moved on to the same street in Geelong, a port city an hour south-west of Melbourne. We had a very Australian childhood; summers spent in our bathers, running through sprinklers; swimming in back yard pools; eating sausages in bread on New Year’s Eve, when we were allowed to stay up late while our parents drank cask riesling with the neighbours, and we’d lie on the cool evening grass listening to crickets.During those blisteringly hot summer days of our childhood, we lived at the beach, where shark alarms were constant and the waves dangerous. Occasionally, Chrissy would paddle out on her inflatable red and blue raft to the big waves out the back where the serious surfers were. Sometimes, I’d panic ...

Events

15 h. ago Brits urged to check their 50p coins for an error that could make them a fortune

One particular 50p coin, which was released in 2017, could be worth more than 80 times its face value thanks to a specific error – and it's still in circulation today

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15 h. ago Spurs hunt for new manager, Saka ruled out of England qualifier – matchday live

Latest news and updates before Saturday’s footballFixtures | Tables | Mail matchday.live@theguardian.comPaul is confident that Tottenham will succeed if they appoint Thomas Frank to replace Ange Postecoglou:“There’s probably been too much over thinking on this. I sent this message to my son last night. ”It’s the right decision. He can leave a hero and will always be welcomed back. £100m just for turning up in the CL is too much to gamble on him getting top four. I know Frank hasn’t managed at CL level and he may be out of his depth but, personally, I’ve been walking out of games during the tenure of the last 3 managers. That needs to stop and if Frank gets me to stay 90+ minutes every week, he’s a step up! It will be interesting whether Frank can attract top quality signings. I see Manor Solomon’s coming back. Not a good start to the window!!” Continue reading...

Society

15 h. ago Huge fashion chain with 230 stores River Island at risk as it calls in help

The company has called in advisers to draw up a plan to save the business

Events

15 h. ago ‘The moon came into view and I searched for the perfect place to stand’: Eric Kogan’s best phone photo

The Brooklyn-based photographer on a chance encounterNew York-based photographer Eric Kogan took this picture on a family day of furniture and thrift-store hunting in Shelton, Connecticut, about a 90-minute drive from their Brooklyn home. En route, they stopped off in New Haven for a pizza. “The city is famous for its top-notch pizza restaurants,” Kogan says. “And the one we chose, Frank Pepe’s, is rumoured to have invented the first-ever pizza box!” After lunch they continued on to Shelton, pulling into the large parking lot of a furniture sample store a little before 4pm.“It was so tucked away that we kept questioning if we were heading in the right direction,” Kogan says. “The moon came into view as we made our way to the entrance. The sun had just set and it was semi-daylight out. I searched for the perfect place to stand. I also had to underexpose the frame a bit, turning it down until the moon felt right: luminous and detailed against its subdued ...

Culture

16 h. ago Massive high street fashion chain puts dozens of stores and thousands of jobs at risk as bosses draw up company rescue plan

The clothing retailer, which has 230 shops and employs around 5,500 people, is taking the step after latest figures showed it suffered a £32.2 million loss in 2023.

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18 h. ago 'Sir Alex called me a Big Time Charlie – people don't know the truth about our relationship'

Sir Alex Ferguson has delivered many scathing interviews and comments, but few came close to what he had in store for one of his ex-Manchester United players

Politics

19 h. ago Exact time the Red Arrows will fly over the North West this afternoon

Here are the specific times they will pass over each location

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20 h. ago Look out for 50p with unusual error making it worth 80 times its face value

An expert explained how to spot the specific error that makes it so valuable

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20 h. ago Sainsbury's change could mark beginning of the end of an era for shoppers

A pilot is being trialled at a small number of stores as Sainsbury's begins using a system Asda, Co-op, Morrisons and Waitrose are also employing

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20 h. ago I spent a night at the luxury hotel where Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds stay on Wrexham visits

Carden Park Hotel and Spa in Cheshire is a beautiful hotel resort in the rolling countryside that's just a short drive away form Wrexham AFC's ground and has had a host of celebrity guests

Society

20 h. ago Bruno Fernandes deserves plaudits for Saudi snub to stay at struggling Manchester United

MAC OF THE NET COLUMN: Bruno Fernandes deserves credit for staying at Manchester United and Tottenham silence on manager is not good for their summer

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