5 h. ago UK's cheapest town for first time buyers is named with £84k homes

Getting on the property ladder can feel like an impossible feat for many, especially with sky-high mortgage rates. However, this charming little town could soon be called home for just £84,352

Economics

22 h. ago A Town Without Time by Gay Talese review – New York by an old master

The colour and detail in this collection of nonfiction by the grandfather of New Journalism brings the city to gripping, dazzling lifeThe critics have never quite called off the search for the great American novel; meanwhile, the hunt goes on for the only slightly less prized great American article. It’s a piece of journalism that captures the spirit and meaning of the republic. Hardboiled but with a soft centre, in the US feature-writing tradition, it might be set in New York, the most American of places.Indeed, you can still catch staffers at the New Yorker magazine having a crack at it, though they’d never admit it. Their copy might include a zigzagging fire escape, or a genie of steam escaping from a sidewalk, or perhaps a yellow cab hopscotching over potholes. But never all these motifs together! That would risk unfavourable comparison with the cherished chroniclers of the city’s past: EB White, AJ Liebling, Dorothy Parker and others. Continue reading...

Politics

31 h. ago What is the cheapest way to get to the Cheltenham Festival? Car parking, trains and bus prices for 2025 event

The massive day in the racing calendar is getting closer and last-minute travel plans will be high on the agenda

Transport

3 d. ago Homeless charity asks people to sleep outside in Dumfries for a night

The Bethany Christian Trust is bringing its Big Bethany Sleep Out to the town for the first time on March 14.

Politics

3 d. ago The cheapest holiday destinations to fly to from Cardiff this month

If you're looking to escape the UK this month, there are a number of affordable flights you can book from Cardiff right now

Transport

4 d. ago Aldi named cheapest supermarket again but shoppers are only £2.30 better off

Aldi has once again been crowned the UK’s cheapest supermarket, but the price gap between the budget retailers is narrowing, leaving shoppers only £2.30 better off

Economics

4 d. ago The cheapest and most expensive destinations in Spain with hotels from just £41

From Barcelona to Granada, the Spanish National Statistics Institute has shared the country's cheapest and most expensive hotel stays

Economics

4 d. ago Need a new car battery? Here's how to get one fitted for the cheapest price

Motoring writer Gareth Butterfield explains a cunning way to save money on a new car battery with Halfords price match and free battery fitting - perfect if you’re looking for the best battery deals

Politics

5 d. ago Which? reveals cheapest UK supermarket as one shop takes the lead spot in 2025

This supermarket has been the cheapest so far this year

Economics

5 d. ago Cheapest UK supermarket for February unveiled as shoppers could save over £63

Which? has revealed the results of its latest monthly price comparison that compares prices across eight UK supermarkets.

Economics

5 d. ago Cheapest supermarket UK: best supermarket prices for February 2025 named by Which

As Asda, Tesco, and Sainsbury’s scale back discounts, supermarket price wars are shifting 🔥

Economics

5 d. ago New UK cheapest supermarket revealed out of Tesco, Asda and Aldi as retailer knocked off top spot

Which? has revealed the results of its monthly food price comparison, and Asda came out cheapest at £512.30 for a bigger shop of 206 items, beating Tesco with a Clubcard by £3 (£515.30)

Politics

6 d. ago Man says 'I'd rather be a king among peasants' after buying £15k house in crime

Ryan Whitham, 38, swapped his life in Greater Manchester for a bargain home in one of the UK's cheapest towns – but he got more than he bargained for when he moved in, spending £41,000 altogether

Economics

6 d. ago It’s Champions League or bust for Arsenal’s silverware hopes this season

Under pressure Mikel Arteta demands a response against a PSV team aiming to add another upset to their recordIt may be carnival time in Eindhoven this week but Arsenal are definitely not in town to party. Having seen their hopes of chasing down Liverpool in the Premier League title race slip away, Mikel Arteta knows that it is Champions League or bust for their chances of bringing home silverware this season.The Arsenal manager was in a positive mood before the first leg of their last-16 tie against PSV, even if he refused to contemplate the prospect of a quarter-final showdown with either Real or Atlético Madrid should his side progress. Continue reading...

Sport

9 d. ago Pretty UK seaside town is one of the cheapest in England with £109k homes

This heritage-rich coastal town boasts nature reserves, cycle tracks, and sandy beaches, while also being one of the most affordable coastal towns to buy a home in the UK

Economics

1 week ago US firm 'in talks' to buy Scotland's largest undercover shopping centre

Six months after going on the market, US hedge fund, Magnetar, with operating partner Northdale Asset Management, has been named as a potential buyer for East Kilbride Shopping Centre.

Economics

1 week ago Surprising UK city that ranks cheapest for Easter with the kids

With Easter weekend being the next set of bank holidays on the horizon parents are already slapping on their thinking caps for ways to amuse all ages while not breaking the bank

Politics

1 week ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell's hilarious delayed response to Joe Sugg's romantic holiday update

The Strictly Come Dancing winner was recently seen enjoying time in Cape Town with her beau

Politics

1 week ago Ruben Amorim hits back at Patrick Dorgu critics after Manchester United red card vs Ipswich

Patrick Dorgu was shown a straight red card shortly before half-time in Man United's 3-2 win over Ipswich Town on Wednesday night.

Events

1 week ago Couple visit Europe’s cheapest and priciest pint destinations in one weekend

A British couple who went on three extreme day trips across two continents, back-to-back, checked out the priciest and cheapest pint destinations and found one clear winner

Politics