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Mortgage demand from home buyers expected by lenders to fall over summer
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (674+ words) Homes & Property | Buying & Mortgages Mortgage availability is expected to increase over the summer, but demand for mortgages from home buyers is expected to decrease in the period to the end of August, according to a Bank of England survey of…...
The exact hiking backpack Kate Middleton took on the Three Peaks Challenge | The Standard
3+ hour, 9+ min ago (282+ words) Shopping | ES Best Home | Fashion | Accessories The Princess of Wales swapped suits and stilettos for a raincoat and hiking boots to complete the National Three Peaks Challenge, raising funds for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity following her remission. Kate Middleton…...
Gary Glitter charged with sexual offences against girl dating back nearly 50 years | The Standard
3+ hour, 3+ min ago (362+ words) Gary Glitter has been charged with historic sexual offences against a child, prosecutors have announced. The former singer, 82, whose real name is Paul Gadd, is accused of unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 and three counts of indecent assault…...
Man Utd 'make Wharton transfer decision' amid Adams 'interest"
19+ min ago (421+ words) Manchester United are reassessing their midfield plans after losing out to Tottenham for priority signing Mateus Fernandes, with Tyler Adams reportedly of interest. United entered the summer expecting that area of the squad to become the priority following Casemiro's departure…...
La Famiglia review: It's a King's Road Family thing " food be damned
28+ min ago (494+ words) 7 Langton Street, SW10 Meal for two about "200 With its distinctive blue awning and bright blue and white gingham tablecloths, the restaurant has hardly changed in 50 years. Except the once intimate 45 covers have grown to 210, thanks to a generous covered outdoor terrace....
Starmer issues formal apology to families harmed by historical forced adoption
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How to choose a dazzling diamond engagement ring
49+ min ago (622+ words) The season of love is in full swing. All eyes are on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce as they begin their Madison Square Garden wedding celebrations ahead of tomorrow's ceremony, while the internet continues to obsess over Zendaya and Tom…...
Pride in London 2026: parade route, timings and best places to watch
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (776+ words) Pride in London 2026 is almost here. The annual event brings thousands to the capital's streets to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. This weekend promises a programme of events, including the iconic parade, theatre, dance, art, and cinema, to promote visibility and…...
Fire-hit site next to Glasgow Central could be back in use later this year
1+ hour, 20+ min ago (526+ words) The site of a building which was destroyed by the fire next to Glasgow Central railway station could be put back into use on a temporary basis later this year. Collection of silver found by chance in attic set for…...
Sadiq Khan wants to push through al fresco dining in Soho " but can he?
1+ hour, 20+ min ago (793+ words) Soho's famous nightlife scene has become the latest battleground in Sir Sadiq Khan's fight against what he calls "NIMBY" opposition, though the mayor's actual powers may be more limited than headlines suggest. Earlier this month, he called The Soho Society…...