Community
Sefton Residents Honored with Community Awards for Music and Cycling Work
Two Sefton residents, David Forshaw and Ray Mutch, received honorary community awards from Sefton Council for their contributions to music and cycling, nominated by David Barton.
Business
Shoppers Love PrinStory Ruffle Shorts for Skirt Look with Shorts Comfort
Amazon's PrinStory Ruffle Shorts, priced at £19.99, offer a skirt-like appearance with shorts comfort, earning a 4.4-star rating from shoppers seeking breathable summer wear.
Culture
New 22-mile walking trail linking five historic churches opens in North Wales
A new 22-mile walking trail linking five historic churches in North Wales has opened, featuring a passport with stamps designed by local school children.
Politics
Santander to Axe Annual Bank Statements from August 2026
Santander will stop sending annual fee statements from August, pushing customers to track costs online via mobile banking, impacting Birmingham branches.
Transport
Sport
Health
Strong Back and Chest Muscles Reduce Heart Attack Risk
New research shows that people with lower muscle mass in back and chest have 85% higher death risk and 58% greater heart attack risk. Personal trainer shares five beginner exercises.
Teddy Bear Unlocks Memories for Former Postman in York
A 60-year-old teddy bear, a gift to his daughter at birth, has sparked nostalgia for 88-year-old former postman Frank Argyle at York Manor care home, inspiring a sensory therapy event for residents.
Meditation and Journaling Help Mum Lose Six Stone
Michelle Thorn, 48, lost six stone through daily meditation and journaling, transforming her mental health and relationship with food after years of failed diets.
Isabella Barbato's Simple Pasta Sauces: Family Recipes
Food writer Isabella Barbato shares two simple, time-honoured family pasta sauce recipes from her new book, Pasta Therapy, using ripe tomatoes and courgettes.
Budget Eye Cream Goes Viral for Smoothing Crow's Feet
Haruharu wonder's Black Rice Bakuchiol Eye Cream, priced at £11.57 on Amazon, is gaining attention for smoothing crow's feet, with over 5,700 ratings and 800 purchases in the past month.
TV & Film Quiz: British Screen Classics
From EastEnders and Doctor Who to James Bond, Only Fools and Horses and Wallace and Gromit, test your knowledge of classic British television and cinema. Lights, camera, quiz!
