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UK gardeners told to 'act now' or risk ruining next year’s roses
Manchester Evening News
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July 30, 2025
Plant experts say summer is 'critical' for rose care UK gardeners are being warned not to let their rose care routine slip this July, or they could risk ruining their blooms next year. Roses could face black spot disease, mildew, and a poor...
UK households warned not to leave device charging overnight during summer
Manchester Evening News
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July 30, 2025
An electrician has revealed the five household appliances you should always unplug when not in use UK households are being warned not to leave phones charging overnight during the summer months. With summer comes the joy of warmer weather and...
UK households with air fryers urged to 'stop using immediately and unplug' as more products recalled - full list
Manchester Evening News
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July 30, 2025
12:03, 30 Jul 2025Updated 12:03, 30 Jul 2025 UK households who use air fryers have been urged to 'stop using and unplug' their devices immediately following a safety alert. The Office for Product Safety and Standards has expanded its safety recall...
British car owners searching for new homes handed lifeline with major Vauxhall update
GB News
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July 30, 2025
A pioneering collaboration between Vauxhall and property platform Zoopla aims to assist prospective homebuyers in locating residences equipped with electric vehicle charging facilities. The automotive manufacturer has joined forces with the...
UK property insurers paid £1.6bn in claims during Q2 driven by adverse weather: ABI
Reinsurance News
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July 30, 2025
Property insurers paid out £1.6 billion in claims during the second quarter of 2025, a 7% increase compared to the previous quarter, as they helped homeowners and businesses recover from unexpected events and costly disruptions, according to the...
Brit fugitive wanted over 'horrific' UK kidnap and murder is arrested in the Caribbean over separate child abduction claim
Daily Mail
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July 30, 2025
A British man wanted over a 'horrific' UK kidnap and murder has been arrested in the Caribbean over a separate child abduction allegation. West Midlands Police said they believed Kevin Wooden had fled the country when they released a picture of...
UK construction firms in financial distress amid struggle to build 1.5m homes
BusinessLive
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July 30, 2025
The number of construction companies facing difficulties has increased, despite the sector being under immense pressure to deliver hundreds of thousands of new homes. The count of firms in critical distress – an indicator of companies on the brink...
UK court says oligarch looted $1.9bn from Ukrainian bank
Bangkok Post
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July 30, 2025
‘Sham loans’ directed to dozens of shell companies controlled by billionaire and partner PUBLISHED : 30 Jul 2025 at 21:15 LONDON - The Ukrainian oligarch Igor Kolomoisky and his former business partner are likely to be forced to repay $1.9 billion...
UK flights hit as Ryanair pulls out of three French airports this winter
The Connexion
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July 30, 2025
Ryanair has announced it is stopping flights to Bergerac, Brive and Strasbourg this winter, in response to the French government’s decision to raise taxes on airline flight tickets. Several flights to the UK will be affected. Bergerac currently...
UK Gardener Arrested for Carrying Trowel and Sickle in His Own Yard
[your]NEWS
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July 30, 2025
Police cautioned Samuel Rowe after mistaking gardening tools for weapons, prompting concerns over proportional enforcement. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom A Manchester man is seeking to have a police caution removed from his criminal record after...
Buying a house in Murcia just got cheaper: Lower taxes on property transfers and wealth tax from 2025
Spanish News Today
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Date Published: 30/07/2025 Regional government reductions in the property transfer tax and wealth tax aim to attract investment in real estate As of July 25, 2025, the Region of Murcia government has implemented significant tax reductions...
Brits reveal top 'must-have' home features - and one is more important than ever
Daily Star
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July 30, 2025
A survey of 2,000 British adults has unveiled the top priorities when it comes to purchasing a modern home. Natural light, a peaceful neighbourhood, and an electric vehicle (EV) charger are among the must-haves. Other essential features include a...
What Brits look for in a modern home from a quiet neighbourhood to natural light, survey shows
The Sun
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July 30, 2025
BRITS have revealed what they look for in a modern home - including plenty of natural light, a quiet neighbourhood - and an EV charger. A poll of 2,000 adults, identified the must haves when it comes to buying a property, with a garage, secure...
Drugs kingpin who posed as property developer to run multi million cannabis empire is jailed
Birmingham Live
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July 30, 2025
A drugs kingpin who posed as a property developer to run a multi-million pound network of cannabis factories staffed by illegal migrants has been jailed. Roman Le, who was originally from Vietnam but is now a British citizen based in Essex Street,...
Just in! Love Is Blind unveils brand new cast for next UK season coming to Netflix in August
Digital Spy
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July 30, 2025
Love Is Blind UK has unveiled its season 2 cast ahead of its launch next month. The British version of the reality dating show first debuted last year, as a group of singletons headed into pods and got engaged without seeing each other's faces...
Weekly property review: Strength seen in premium +$50m value segment; positive vibe out of NY ag investment forum
Beef Central
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July 30, 2025
ACROSS the country, an extraordinary number of high-quality assets have been listed with hopes of achieving in excess of $50 million. In this week’s property review, two of Australia’s leading rural property specialists explain the perfect storm...
'Important' features Brit buyers look for in future home revealed in new survey
The Mirror
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July 30, 2025
A survey of 2,000 Brits has revealed the top features they look for in a modern home. This includes having plenty of natural light, being situated in a peaceful neighbourhood, and having an electric vehicle (EV) charger. Other must-haves included...
40,000 new homes to be built on railway land across Britain
The Independent (U.S.)
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July 30, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Missing woman, 31, found dead in French village near spot where Brit mum was murdered in horror stabbing just weeks ago
The Sun
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July 30, 2025
ANOTHER death has rocked the rural French neighbourhood where British mum Karen Carter was brutally murdered just weeks ago. The body of Floriane Roux, 31, has been found in Paunat, south-west France, exactly a week after she was reported missing....
Government launches property company to develop unused railway land for 40,000 homes
New Civil Engineer
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July 30, 2025
The UK government has launched a new property company, Platform4, aimed at transforming surplus railway land into up to 40,000 new homes over the next decade. The initiative is intended to address housing shortages and regenerate brownfield sites...