AI Used to Declutter Exeter Home, Sparks Backlash

An Exeter property crammed with clutter was digitally cleaned using AI for its listing, raising concerns over misleading buyers. Experts warn this growing trend risks wasting time and breaching trust in the UK housing market.

West Midlands Desi Pubs Boost Social Cohesion

Desi pubs in the West Midlands are gaining prominence as vital community hubs, blending British pub culture with South Asian influences to create unique social spaces that enhance local cohesion and cultural integration.

Barn with Owner's Grave Sells After Price Cut

A Sussex barn conversion in the South Downs National Park, where the previous owner is buried in the garden with his dog, has gone under offer for £600,000 after over a year on the market.

York's £1.1m House Sparks Market Debate

A five-bedroom house in York has stunned potential buyers with a £1.1m asking price, despite selling for £800k in 2022. Neighbours and experts question the valuation.

Aldi Ketchup Beats Heinz in Blind Taste Test

A food blogger's blind taste test of five ketchup brands crowned Aldi's own-brand as the winner, with Heinz coming second. The test revealed surprising preferences beyond the traditional favourite.

59 Cars Hit with £5,690 Tax from April

New Vehicle Excise Duty rates will see 59 models from 24 manufacturers, including Ford, BMW and Mercedes, paying £5,690 in first-year tax from April 1st 2026.

Congo Mine Collapse Leaves 200+ Dead

A catastrophic landslide at coltan mines in rebel-controlled eastern Congo has killed at least 200 people, with many still trapped in mud, highlighting dangerous artisanal mining practices.

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