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Thu, 5 Nov 2026 09:50:04 +0000Martin Lewis-approved 'stay warm for less' gadget coming to Lidl Thursday - 3p to use
It costs just 2.6p an hour to run, in line with Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert (MSE) energy bill tips
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 09:41:40 +0000Bank of England interest rate rise 'should not happen' today
A rise to 4% is expected, but four experts have argued the case for keeping it as it is
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 09:33:02 +0000Swan dead after being shot in neck with catapult at popular lake
Two ball bearings were removed from the swan's neck
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 09:24:13 +0000Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Thursday, November 5)
All of the latest news from across Wales and further afield
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 09:22:12 +0000Autumn 2026 driving rule change 'from two to three'
Drivers are being urged to make a big change
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 09:11:19 +0000Santander customers get £150 'straight into account' with deal
Account holders have been contacted
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 09:06:19 +0000Firm fined £600k after young employee died fitting tyre by side of motorway
Niall Fawcett was employed by Halford Commercial Fleet Services Limited, which failed to give him adequate training
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 09:06:12 +0000Man, 96, found dead with puncture wound in blood-soaked room
An inquest has been opened into the death of Glyn Hughes, 96, who was found with a 'puncture wound' in a care home
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 09:01:39 +0000Doctor warns over 40s 'don't dismiss' one 'arthritis' pain - 'it needs cancer check'
People over 40 who develop knee pain often assume it is arthritis, an old sports injury, or simply a sign of getting older but there might be another cause
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 08:47:49 +000039p Aldi item could lower cholesterol and boost heart health
High cholesterol significantly increases the risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 08:46:09 +0000'Get a life' reponse to claim Andy Burnham deal could see smoky bacon crisps ban
The Prime Minister will sign a deal with negotiators later this month
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 08:44:36 +0000Police hunt answers after men in balaclavas jumped out of van to 'grab child'
The horrifying incident happened in Weston-super-Mare
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 08:08:20 +0000HMRC could owe parents £324 or more
Thousands of parents are being reminded of a key deadline this month
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 07:46:26 +0000Man can keep massive shed in his back garden after neighbours complained
Neighbours said they had concerns about overlooking and the shed being an overdevelopment of the homeowner's garden
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 07:32:01 +0000Woman told to remove her sauna from Welsh beach still hopes she can stay
Kerry Evans set up her sauna at the busy seafront two years ago and it went from strength to strength, but then she was told she couldn't carry on there to the dismay of some locals
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 07:06:15 +0000DWP confirms scheme for 100,000 Brits aged 18 to 24 - includes new ‘passport’
The Department for Work and Pensions has this week explained steps it is taking with McDonald's, Nando's, Burger King and others
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000'Silent killer' behind stroke with no symptoms according to doctor
One thing is linked to more than half of all strokes worldwide, yet it often shows no obvious symptoms — meaning millions could be at serious risk without knowing it, a cardiologist warns
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 06:56:58 +0000Secondary school in Bridgend puts CCTV cameras in toilets after serious incidents
The cameras have been introduced after children raised concerns about what was going on in the toilets
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 06:43:30 +0000How much it costs to shop at Aldi, Lidl, Tesco and Asda as cheapest named
Researchers compared a full shop at stores including Morrisons, Sainsbury's, and Waitrose
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 06:38:00 +0000Post Office branches to disappear from 21 towns — full list
Residents have been left asking 'What are we going to do?' as more than 20 more Post Office branches leave the high street.
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 06:19:38 +0000New health risk warning for anyone using almond, soy or oat milk
Researchers looked at plant-based milks, cheeses and yoghurts
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 06:06:00 +0000UK households should stock up on 4 essential foods in case extreme weather hits
With winter approaching, extreme weather can strike with little warning, but you may want to take extra steps to get ahead of the game. Stocking up on four essential foods could be a big help
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000What time is it illegal to set off fireworks? Lawyer settles debate
A barrister has clarified the rules surrounding Bonfire Night fireworks, including how late neighbours can legally set them off and the restrictions that could land households in trouble
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 04:03:00 +0000Stop flies and maggots from taking over your bins by using 2 common spices
The thought of flies and maggots taking over your bins is a nasty one, but you can stop it from happening. You just need to use common spices to help keep them away
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 00:01:00 +0000Nationwide offering up to £470 for free - who is eligible
Nationwide has explained who can get the cash, and how