Older homeowners staying in properties that are larger than they need is creating a ‘domino effect’ of short supply when it comes to starter and family-sized homes in the UK, according to new research from Zoopla. Nine in ten homeowners over 65s live alone or just with their partner A survey of 2,000 UK homeowners […]
Lidl GB has announced major changes to labelling on its yoghurt and fresh milk* ranges, in a move that will help customers reduce food waste at home. Customers will spot the change on milk this month, while yoghurt will be implemented from early 2024. Scrapping ‘Use By’ dates in favour of ‘Best Before’, the discounter […]
Only 3% of new cars on sale in the UK today come with any form of spare wheel as standard, increasing the number of breakdowns where drivers need help in the event of a unrepairable flat tyre, new analysis by driving services company the RAC has found.* After reviewing equipment lists of more than 300 […]
The poor condition of Britain’s local roads has led to the RAC dealing with the highest number of pothole-related breakdowns it has seen in any third quarter since it began recording this data in 2006. RAC patrols went to the rescue of 5,978 drivers from July to September for damaged shock absorbers, broken suspension springs […]
The UK’s biggest property website Rightmove reveals that homes with the number 13 typically have the lowest property valuations, with an average valuation of £354,793 – more than £5,000 lower than the average across the study of £360,126. The highest valued house is number one, with a valuation of £393,690, versus £354,793 for number 13, […]
The wife of a man killed in a collision in Birmingham has paid tribute to her late husband. Twenty-nine-year-old Madasur Mir from Erdington died after his BMW hit a tree on the Tyburn Road on Sunday (15 October). Paying tribute to him, Madasur’s distraught wife said: “My darling husband, when will I ever see you […]
“Alumrock Community Launches Campaign for Car Park, Urging Birmingham City Council to Take Action” Alumrock, known for its vibrant shopping and food scene, has become a cultural hub for the Pakistani and other communities. However, the bustling shopping center is facing a pressing issue: the lack of parking spaces. In response, Alumrock Traders Association have […]
A man has been arrested after a man was set alight on Shenstone Road in Edgbaston, Birmingham, just after 7pm yesterday (Monday). The victim, who was walking home from Dudley Road mosque, when he was approached by a man. He spoke to him briefly before spraying with an unknown substance and then his jacket was […]
The win marks Aldi’s ninth consecutive month of being the cheapest supermarket in the UK, as well as being named the cheapest supermarket of the year for the last two years (Which? Cheapest Supermarket 2021 and 2022). Whilst families and households across the UK continue to seek out ways to keep spending down, Aldi customers […]
There has been a worrying increase in the number of drivers having their vehicle tax Direct Debits cancelled by DVLA after payments couldn’t be taken due to a lack of funds, figures analysed by the RAC show following a Freedom of Information request. Almost one million drivers (950,377) had their Direct Debits cancelled in the […]