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Homeowners spend £11k on upgrades to avoid moving costs

Homeowners spend £11k on upgrades to avoid moving costs New research shows UK homeowners are choosing to renovate their homes instead of relocating - helping save on moving costs. Homeowners would rather renovate than relocate - with factors such as costs and emotional ties keeping them rooted to where they are. A poll of 2,000 property owners found only one in five (22%) would now prefer to move than make their current home work for them.

Surprise reason Ben Elton saved 'dynamite' Blackadder from cancellation after just one series

Surprise reason Ben Elton saved 'dynamite' Blackadder from cancellation after just one series The 1980s gave us some of the most iconic sitcom characters ever. Just Good Friends, A Fine Romance and Yes Minister were keeping millions of viewers glued to their screens With viewers in the tens of millions, the 1980s gave us some of the most iconic sitcoms of all time. And now, a new book by author and film historian Robert Sellers - Still Laughing: How the Sitcom Kept Britain Smiling in the 80s...

Meghan Markle 'protecting herself from Prince Harry chaos' as 'his worst nightmare comes true'

Meghan Markle 'protecting herself from Prince Harry chaos' as 'his worst nightmare comes true' Meghan Markle and Prince Harry appear to have very different goals at the moment, and sources tell us the Duchess of Sussex's plans don't align with her husband's family dramas Prince Harry may have been trying to build bridges with his father ahead of next year’s Invictus Games, but reports that he’s not been invited to his cousin Peter Phillips’ wedding suggest the royal rift is far from healed....

How Peter Phillips's bride Harriet Sperling is already following in Kate's footsteps

How Peter Phillips's bride Harriet Sperling is already following in Kate's footsteps New royal addition Harriet Sperling, who is set to marry Peter Phillips, has plenty in common with the Princess of Wales that could be great for a potential allyship A new addition to the royal family is being hailed as the perfect new ally for the Princess of Wales. Harriet Sperling is set to marry Peter Phillips next weekend - and apparently already has lots in common with Kate. The happy couple will get...

‘People are like: you’re a crackpot’: how Sam Campbell became comedy’s oddball superstar

Badenoch accuses Farage of playing identity politics over Henry Nowak murder

Badenoch accuses Farage of playing identity politics over Henry Nowak murder The Conservative Party accused Farage of ‘whipping people up’ over the 18-year-old student’s murder - Bookmark Kemi Badenoch has accused Nigel Farage of “playing identity politics” after he called on people to respond to the murder of Henry Nowak with “pure cold rage”. The Conservative Party leader said Mr Farage was acting like a “rabble-rouser” as she accused him of “whipping people up” over the 18-year-old...

Nazi salutes, Sikhs abused: Tensions soar in UK after Henry Nowak’s murder

Nazi salutes, Sikhs abused: Tensions soar in UK after Henry Nowak’s murder Although the killed teen’s father has warned against exploiting his family’s tragedy, far-right groups are rallying. London, United Kingdom – Sikh groups moved quickly to condemn the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, despite not being responsible for the actions of his killer, 23-year-old Sikh man, Vickrum Digwa. But the British far right, which increasingly exploits crime cases in order to rally, has weaponised the...

Beatrice and Eugenie come out of the cold at Peter Phillips wedding as Prince Harry stays away

Beatrice and Eugenie come out of the cold at Peter Phillips wedding as Prince Harry stays away The wedding of Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling has kicked off in Cirencester, with many senior royals stepping out for the occasion, but not everyone made the guest list Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have joined the rest of the Royal Family for the first time in months as they gather to celebrate the wedding of Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling. It is the first time they have been included...

Doctors thought this kidney drug helped some patients. It may help millions more.

Doctors thought this kidney drug helped some patients. It may help millions more. - Date: - June 8, 2026

Over 150 gather at Southampton protest outside police station just yards from where Henry Nowak murdered

Over 150 gather at Southampton protest outside police station just yards from where Henry Nowak murdered A crowd gathered outside the police station in Southampton and took the knee as part of an anti-police demonstration earlier today - a three-minute silence was also held Over 150 people gathered tonight to protest outside a police station just yards from the site where Henry Nowak was murdered. The crowd gathered outside the police station in Southampton and took the knee as part of their...