Month: March 2025

OVER 12million state pensioners face paying a “retirement tax” due to a pay rise kicking in in days. Millions should brace for paying tax on their incomes due to state pension payments going up and frozen income tax thresholds. The state pension rises every year based on the “triple lock” – whatever is highest out… Continue reading Over 12million state pensioners facing ‘retirement tax’ due to pay rise hitting in days

AN ENORMOUS UK warehouse, once thought to be the world’s largest, is to be transformed into a trendy, modern development. Some £250million will be poured into the abandoned Tobacco Warehouse in Liverpool, and the space filled with cafes, bars and a leisure centre. The historic building is constructed from 13million bricks, 8,000 tonnes of steel… Continue reading Huge abandoned UK warehouse is being transformed in £250m revamp with European-style cafes, bars & leisure centre

MILLIONS of savers are set to get an extra £25,000 worth of their savings protected under plans by the banking watchdog. The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), which oversees banking in the UK, has proposed increasing the amount of savings that are protected if a financial firm goes bust to up to £110,000. If you put… Continue reading Huge change to banking rules that will boost protection for millions of savers by up to £25,000 MORE

THE family of a woman who died last week have paid tribute to the “beautiful” mum as her son is charged in connection to the tragedy. Officers were called to reports of an incident at an address in Skelmersdale Road, at 11.30am on Friday, March 21. Despite the best efforts of emergency services, Rachel Dixon,… Continue reading ‘Beautiful’ mum, 49, ‘murdered at home by her son’ is pictured as emotional tributes are shared

THE King is currently recovering after his hospital dash, following him experiencing temporary side effects from his cancer treatment. The monarch, 76, retreated from London on Friday after a short period of observation and departed for his £39million Gloucestershire mansion. His nine-bedroom Highgrove House is the safe haven he uses to escape the pressures of… Continue reading Inside King Charles’ £39m 9-bed country bolthole decorated by Princess Diana where he’s recovering from cancer scare 

WHEN it comes to chocolate, it’s currently the name on everyone’s lips. But if you want to get your hands on the official ‘Dubai chocolate‘ – a huge tablet filled with pistachio cream and kunafa – can cost up to around £20. So retailers are launching their own versions for a fraction of the price,… Continue reading People rush to new shop for Dubai chocolate less than HALF the price of Lidl’s, but others say it’s the ‘new Prime fad’

WITH thousands of car brands battling against each other to get your attention, it’s easy for some exceptional models to slip under the radar. We decided to give these cars a bit of love and bring them back in the spotlight. Porsche 914 and 914/6 We are kicking things off with one of Porsche’s underdogs:… Continue reading 10 most underrated cars EVER made – including bargain Citroën & Porsche as ‘good as iconic 911’

EASTER’s a busy time on the high street, but plenty of shops will be tweaking their opening hours over the long weekend. Not sure when your favourite store is shutting up shop? Here’s the lowdown so you don’t get caught out without the essentials. Tesco If you’re planning to stock up on some last-minute bits… Continue reading Are shops open on Good Friday and Easter Monday?

A TRENDY fashion chain with dozens of UK branches has closed a city centre branch after a decade on the high street. The York branch has shut after “everything must go” sale signs were put up in the windows. Weird Fish has permanently closed the shop in Stonegate, in the city centre, The Examiner Live… Continue reading Trendy fashion chain with dozens of sites abruptly shuts city centre store after a decade on high street

COLSON Smith has wasted no time lining up his next move after being axed from Coronation Street. The Craig Tinker actor, who has been on the cobbles for 14 years, has lifted the lid on his emotional final day on set – while revealing an exciting new project in the works. Corrie viewers know that… Continue reading Coronation Street’s Colson Smith reveals new project after soap axe – as he opens up about final day on set