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They're Finally Tearing Down That Dead Wilko Store (And I'm Not Even Mad About It)

They're Finally Tearing Down That Dead Wilko Store (And I'm Not Even Mad About It)

Abandoned Wilko store in Wakefield set for demolition alongside four other vacant shops on Kirkgate. The £25 million project, funded by the..

Found This Chainsaw at Lidl and Now My Neighbors Think I've Lost It

Found This Chainsaw at Lidl and Now My Neighbors Think I've Lost It

A shopper stumbled upon a £79.99 chainsaw while buying milk at Lidl, £20 cheaper than a similar Hawksmoor model they'd been eyeing at Toolstation. ..

My £1 Billion Nightmare: Why Your Asda Shop Just Got Complicated

My £1 Billion Nightmare: Why Your Asda Shop Just Got Complicated

Asda's Executive Chairman Allan Leighton has acknowledged widespread disruption across stores nationwide. The retailer's ambitious £1 billion..

This Victorian Playboy's Castle Could Be Yours for Less Than a London Flat

This Victorian Playboy's Castle Could Be Yours for Less Than a London Flat

A 120-year-old castle with 20 bedrooms is on sale for £750,000 - less than many London flats. Kinloch Castle on Scotland's remote Isle of Rum was..

My Four-Year Journey Selling on Vinted (Plus That 50p Trick Everyone's Talking About)

My Four-Year Journey Selling on Vinted (Plus That 50p Trick Everyone's Talking About)

A four-year Vinted seller shares insider knowledge on the popular resale platform. The article reveals common mistakes new sellers make, like..

Spotted This New Coke Flavor at Home Bargains... Why Do They Keep Doing This to Us?

Spotted This New Coke Flavor at Home Bargains... Why Do They Keep Doing This to Us?

Coca-Cola's latest orange cream flavor has sparked controversy after appearing in Home Bargains stores. Social media reactions have been..

Starbucks Just Screwed Over Every PSL Addict (Again)

Starbucks Just Screwed Over Every PSL Addict (Again)

Starbucks has brought back their popular pumpkin spice latte with an unwelcome price increase. The smallest size now costs £4.90, up from £4.65 last ..

Got Bad Eyes? You Might Be Missing Out on £441 Monthly (And I Had No Clue Either)

Got Bad Eyes? You Might Be Missing Out on £441 Monthly (And I Had No Clue Either)

Millions of Britons with vision problems may be missing out on Attendance Allowance payments of up to £441 monthly. Over 1.5 million people already..

I Just Spent £12 on Aero's New Orange Chocolate Mousse and Here's Why Everyone's Going Mental for It

I Just Spent £12 on Aero's New Orange Chocolate Mousse and Here's Why Everyone's Going Mental for It

New Aero orange chocolate mousse is causing a stir across UK supermarkets. Priced at just £2 for four 58g pots, this dessert has shoppers..

Cadbury Just Pulled the Most Infuriating Trick on Wispa Fans

Cadbury Just Pulled the Most Infuriating Trick on Wispa Fans

Cadbury has sparked outrage by reducing Wispa multipacks from nine to seven bars while maintaining the £3 price tag. The 22% reduction means each..

Four Wetherspoons Are Actually Coming Back From the Dead (Finally!)

Four Wetherspoons Are Actually Coming Back From the Dead (Finally!)

Four Wetherspoons pubs are reopening after earlier closures this year. The Thomas Ingoldsby in Canterbury leads the revival this Friday. ..

Christmas in August? B&M's 50p Wrapping Paper Has Me Questioning Everything

Christmas in August? B&M's 50p Wrapping Paper Has Me Questioning Everything

B&M has sparked controversy by selling Christmas wrapping paper in August for just 50p. The floral-designed rolls have shoppers rushing to stores..

This Woodland Cottage in Shropshire Might Actually Be Britain's Most Isolated House (And I'm Kind..

This Woodland Cottage in Shropshire Might Actually Be Britain's Most Isolated House (And I'm Kind..

A secluded woodland cottage in Shropshire has hit the market for £520,000, potentially claiming the title of Britain's most isolated house. Located..

Here's How I Found Jobs Paying £68k With 35-Hour Weeks (And Why I Wish I'd Known This Sooner)

Here's How I Found Jobs Paying £68k With 35-Hour Weeks (And Why I Wish I'd Known This Sooner)

New data challenges the myth that high salaries require gruelling hours. The education sector offers an attractive balance with 35-hour weeks and..

John Lewis Just Dropped Their Christmas List and... A Wooden Air Fryer?

John Lewis Just Dropped Their Christmas List and... A Wooden Air Fryer?

John Lewis has unveiled their Christmas toy predictions in August, featuring a surprising mix of nostalgia and modern items. A £30 wooden toy air..

This New Aldi Stout Just Crushed Guinness in Taste Tests (And It's Half the Price)

This New Aldi Stout Just Crushed Guinness in Taste Tests (And It's Half the Price)

Aldi's new Mulligan's Stout is reportedly outperforming Guinness in blind taste tests, according to enthusiastic testers. The budget retailer will..

Sky TV + Netflix for £13/month? Yeah, but you've got until tonight

Sky TV + Netflix for £13/month? Yeah, but you've got until tonight

Sky TV is offering a compelling deal: Sky Stream plus Netflix for effectively £13.33 monthly after a £40 voucher rebate. The package includes basic..

HSBC Just Crashed and Left Thousands of Us Hanging

HSBC Just Crashed and Left Thousands of Us Hanging

HSBC's app and online banking crashed today, leaving thousands of customers unable to check balances or make payments. Over 4,000 people reported..

Royal Mail Just Dropped Their Biggest Plot Twist in 175 Years (And Your Amazon Returns Will Never..

Royal Mail Just Dropped Their Biggest Plot Twist in 175 Years (And Your Amazon Returns Will Never..

Royal Mail unveils postboxes of the future in their biggest change since 1849. These solar-powered boxes can handle parcels up to shoebox size with..

Hobbycraft's Death March: Six More Stores Biting the Dust This Month (With Dates That'll Make You..

Hobbycraft's Death March: Six More Stores Biting the Dust This Month (With Dates That'll Make You..

Hobbycraft is closing six more stores this September in a devastating blow to craft enthusiasts. Wigan will close on September 4th, followed by..

Found This £4 Aldi Thing That's About to Save My Sanity (And My Electric Bill)

Found This £4 Aldi Thing That's About to Save My Sanity (And My Electric Bill)

Aldi's £4.49 fold-out clothes dryer is becoming a sensation among budget-conscious shoppers. The compact device hooks over radiators or sits on..

McVitie's Just Dropped Their First New Jamaica Ginger Cake in 15 Years (And It's Tropical AF)

McVitie's Just Dropped Their First New Jamaica Ginger Cake in 15 Years (And It's Tropical AF)

McVitie's has launched a new Jamaica Ginger Cake flavour for the first time in 15 years. The pineapple and coconut variant marks a tropical twist on ..

Movie Night Magic: Three Ways I Learned to Upgrade Cinema Without Going Broke

Movie Night Magic: Three Ways I Learned to Upgrade Cinema Without Going Broke

Cineworld's Big Screen Weekend offers £4 tickets for premium experiences like IMAX and 4DX this Saturday and Sunday. Adventure Cinema provides..

Royal Mail Just Screwed Over Anyone Shipping to America (And Yes, You'll Pay More)

Royal Mail Just Screwed Over Anyone Shipping to America (And Yes, You'll Pay More)

Royal Mail suspends US parcel deliveries amid tariff changes. From August 29th, packages to America worth over $100 will face new tariffs, down from ..

My Local Poundland is Closing and Honestly? I Saw This Coming

My Local Poundland is Closing and Honestly? I Saw This Coming

Poundland faces a critical deadline this Friday, with the entire chain at risk of collapse without court-approved restructuring. The retailer needs..

M&S Just Made Getting Rid of Your Old Clothes Actually Worth It

M&S Just Made Getting Rid of Your Old Clothes Actually Worth It

M&S launches second-hand store on eBay today, offering customers £5 vouchers for donating old M&S clothing. The process is simple: fill out a form..

River Island's Edinburgh Store Bites the Dust September 5th – And 32 More Are Following

River Island's Edinburgh Store Bites the Dust September 5th – And 32 More Are Following

River Island's Edinburgh Princes Street store will close permanently on September 5th. This closure is just the beginning, with 33 stores shutting..

This £3.99 Lidl Gadget Just Made B&Q Look Like Highway Robbers

This £3.99 Lidl Gadget Just Made B&Q Look Like Highway Robbers

Lidl's £3.99 Parkside Bypass Secateurs are hitting stores August 24th, dramatically undercutting B&Q's £17 version. These budget secateurs boast..

So I Tried Colin the Caterpillar's Frozen Twin Brother... Holy Hell, This Changes Everything

So I Tried Colin the Caterpillar's Frozen Twin Brother... Holy Hell, This Changes Everything

M&S has unveiled Arctic Colin, a frozen version of their iconic caterpillar cake after two years of secretive development. The new dessert features..

Co-op Just Changed Everything About How You Shop (And My Wallet is Actually Happy)

Co-op Just Changed Everything About How You Shop (And My Wallet is Actually Happy)

Co-op is revolutionizing shopping with electronic shelf labels across 700 stores that let customers join their membership program with a simple phone ..

This Weird Cadbury Bar Nobody's Heard Of Just Showed Up at Farmfoods (And I'm Obsessed)

This Weird Cadbury Bar Nobody's Heard Of Just Showed Up at Farmfoods (And I'm Obsessed)

Rare Cadbury chocolate bars have been spotted at Farmfoods, causing a stir among UK chocolate enthusiasts. The find includes Cadbury Dairy Milk..

I Made £15K a Month on TikTok (And You Can Too)

I Made £15K a Month on TikTok (And You Can Too)

TikTok creators are earning substantial incomes, with some making up to £15,000 monthly. Regular people are finding financial success by focusing on ..

Free Electricity Today? Yeah, It's Actually Happening (But There's a Catch)

Free Electricity Today? Yeah, It's Actually Happening (But There's a Catch)

E.ON Next is giving away free electricity on bank holidays through March 2026, potentially saving customers around £28 annually. Their Pledge tariff ..

September's Money Shake-Up: £7,500 Parent Windfall and Other Changes That Actually Matter

September's Money Shake-Up: £7,500 Parent Windfall and Other Changes That Actually Matter

September brings significant financial changes for Britons. Parents can now access 30 hours of free childcare for children aged nine months to four..

Got Stung by Pension Tax? You Might Be Sitting on £3,342

Got Stung by Pension Tax? You Might Be Sitting on £3,342

Pension tax refunds have surged, with over 60,000 people reclaiming an average of £3,342 from HMRC last year. Royal London's investigation revealed..

My Mate Just Saved Me £20 on Cinema Tickets (And You Can Too)

My Mate Just Saved Me £20 on Cinema Tickets (And You Can Too)

Cineworld is offering all cinema tickets for just £4 this weekend (August 30-31). Every format is included - IMAX, 4DX, ScreenX and Superscreen -..

Lynx Just Pulled the Oldest Trick in the Book (And We're All Falling For It)

Lynx Just Pulled the Oldest Trick in the Book (And We're All Falling For It)

Lynx has quietly reduced their shower gel bottles from 250ml to 225ml without changing the price. The shrinkflation affects popular variants..

The Taxman Comes Knocking: How HMRC Caught OnlyFans Stars With Their Pants Down

The Taxman Comes Knocking: How HMRC Caught OnlyFans Stars With Their Pants Down

HMRC has begun investigating OnlyFans creators' earnings, with one unnamed reality TV star facing a £30,000 tax bill. Love Island's Megan..

This £5 Lidl Gadget Just Saved My Sanity (And My Walls) From Autumn Mould Hell

This £5 Lidl Gadget Just Saved My Sanity (And My Walls) From Autumn Mould Hell

A budget-friendly gadget from Lidl is tackling autumn mould problems for just £4.99. The thermometer and hygrometer combo measures both temperature..

This Bloke Built the Ultimate Garden Boozer and Won Britain's Best Pub Shed (Beating a West Brom..

This Bloke Built the Ultimate Garden Boozer and Won Britain's Best Pub Shed (Beating a West Brom..

Glen Gandy, a 51-year-old builder from Willenhall, has won Britain's Best Pub Shed of the Year with his creation Cognitos. The £20,000 project took..