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If you rely on the state pension to get by, a new calculation exposes a £1,427 annual gap, with the full new state pension running out by 22 November — a day dubbed State Pension Shortfall Day. We’ll walk you through what that gap means for your finances and how to check whether you’re affected. … Read more

If you’ve ever padded around the house in a pair of M&S slippers, you know why they’re a cult favourite: they manage to feel both sturdy and soft at the same time. With options ranging from fleece boots to lightweight slip-ons, Marks & Spencer has kept British feet warm for generations—and recent models add tech … Read more

Every dog owner knows the sinking feeling of spotting a flea on their pet, but choosing between Frontline and Frontline Plus can be confusing. This guide walks through the key differences, safety data, and vet-backed recommendations so you can make the right call for your dog. Active ingredients: Fipronil and (S)-methoprene · Kills fleas within: … Read more

Step outside on a frosty Bury St Edmunds morning and you’ll notice something odd: the air feels sharper than the thermometer suggests, because this Suffolk market town’s medieval flint walls and narrow streets trap cold air. With a temperate maritime climate that swings from mild summers to chilly, damp winters, here’s what you need to … Read more

Euthanasia isn’t exactly box-office gold. But when Pedro Almodóvar trains his camera on two women who decide to face it together, with Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton in the lead roles, the result is as lush as it is unsettling. The Room Next Door, his first English-language feature, is sparking conversations about autonomy, friendship, and … Read more

There’s something about a good short sleeve shirt – it’s the shirt you reach for when the sun finally shows up and you want to look put-together without trying too hard. In Ireland, where the weather can change in a heartbeat, a well-fitted short sleeve shirt is a wardrobe staple that works for everything from … Read more

There aren’t many ways to cross the Solent that feel like a mini adventure, but the Isle of Wight hovercraft delivers exactly that. This quirky service, run by Hovertravel, is the only year-round scheduled passenger hovercraft in Europe, zipping from Southsea to Ryde in just ten minutes. Crossing time: 10 minutes · Service type: Year-round … Read more

Caroline Flack’s death on 15 February 2020 left many fans and observers searching for answers. The Love Island presenter was only 40, and her passing came just weeks after she was charged with assaulting her boyfriend, with this article drawing on the coroner’s inquest, court documents, and verified accounts to lay out the established facts … Read more

Few things hit a town’s identity quite like the closing of a department store that’s been there for over a century. When Quadrant shut its doors for good in October 2025, it marked the end of a 144-year trading history in Chelmsford and Braintree. Stores affected: 2 (Chelmsford and Braintree) · Jobs lost: 51 · … Read more

Netflix dropped 75 new releases on Friday alone, with 65 of those being films — and the platform’s Irish library is pulling out all the stops this month. From a zombie sequel that already has viewers divided to an Oscar-nominated Irish animation making a quiet comeback, there’s plenty worth sorting through. Here’s what actually landed … Read more