Mum misses £1,400 TUI holiday to Canary Islands over simple battery mistakeCarol Hutchins was excited for a holiday with her daughter to Fuerteventura but did not get further than the airportView Image Layla and Carol Hutchins ended up missing their £1,400 holiday to the Canary Islands (Image: Supplied)A woman with disabilities has been left "very upset" after missing her Canary Islands getaway due to complications with her mobility scooter battery. Carol Hutchins had eagerly anticipated a sunshine-filled stay at the TUI Magic Life Hotel in Fuerteventura alongside her daughter, Layla, scheduled for late October. The TUI airport team supported her on the day and explored alternative options, which she chose not to accept." Carol arranged her trip to the sun-drenched Canary Islands through the TUI Doncaster branch on October 23, 2025. Nevertheless, according to Layla, Carol felt uneasy about travelling without her personal equipment or facing the prospect of being without one temporarily upon reaching her destination.

Some opportunistic home heating oil suppliers have jacked up their prices well beyond any rise in international markets. It is inevitable that if the conflict continues for any significant time there will be an impact on global energy prices and Ireland will not be immune. Wholesale prices, which can take weeks or months to feed through into domestic electricity and gas bills, have started climbing. In framing any response to high energy costs, it is important to distinguish between domestic energy customers who are chronically in arrears and those who missed one or two payments for a variety of reasons. It is still a significant number – 191,000 domestic electricity customers and 149,901 domestic gas customers.

Several are popular holiday spots, with tourists typically flocking to destinations like Dubai and Qatar for their skyscrapers and desert planes. Fortunately, there are plenty of destinations that are safe to travel to, and you won't have to fly over the Middle East. Travellers can catch a direct flight to Hong Kong from London and arrive in 12 hours and 40 minutes. For the Great Basin Desert, a flight from London to Salt Lake City Airport takes around 10 hours. If you don't have thousands to splash on flights, the 'Maldives of Europe' could be the destination for you.

On this occasion, Lowry kept those big numbers off his card but his closing bogey was the fifth dropped shot of his round to go with three birdies. No, I feel like I did some really good things. I felt like I made a couple mistakes that I shouldn’t have, but overall I did some really good stuff out there. I’ve really played not really that poorly, and just haven’t had the results. So you just kind of keep doing the same things and good things will come,” said Berger.

From pared-back leather styles to cult classics enjoying a revival, the humble trainer has become a cornerstone of the modern wardrobe. At £95, these trainers are a versatile investment piece, which work equally well with relaxed tailoring, breezy dresses or classic jeans. Available in sizes 3–13, and across a further 12 colourways, it's a style that caters to both minimalists and statement-makers alike. Marie-Chantal styled her trainers with an oversized blazer, simple T-shirt and wide-leg jeans - an easy off-duty formula. Unsurprisingly, the Samba has attracted glowing reviews, averaging an impressive 4.9 out of 5 stars from 738 customers online.

Bikini-clad Trinny Woodall flaunted her incredibly toned abs in a holiday post shared to Instagram on Friday as she soaked up the sun in India. The beauty brand owner and fashion influencer, 62, put on an age-defying display as she flaunted an array of swimwear as she celebrated a 'dear friend'. When not celebrating with friends and relaxing by the pool, Trinny explored the local sites in a fashionable slip dress and sunhat. Alongside the post, she penned: 'Three days in India felt like a week of such a joy and celebration of my dear friend. Now back to reality'Earlier this year, Trinny celebrated her birthday with her pals.

Frustration over delays to Lydney's new super GP surgery plansHealth bosses 'remain fully committed' to the plansView 4 Images The former Co-op in Newerne Street, Lydney. (Image: Carmelo Garcia)There are concerns over delays in bringing forward a new super GP surgery in Gloucestershire. ‌But NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board bosses say “remain fully committed to the development”. “NHS Gloucestershire remains fully committed to the development and is continuing to provide financial support to the practices. “We can confirm we are fully committed to working with all stakeholders to move it forward at pace," he said.

I wittered on about all of this to my pal as we drove towards Mount Juliet, where we had been offered the chance of a hack at the estate’s equestrian centre. Pelletstown Riding Centre:Pelletstown Riding Centre in Co Meath is Aire approved and whether it’s a lesson or a leisurely farm hack, they have horses to suit children and adults of all standards. pelletstownridingcentre.comMoycullen:Moycullen is a family-run riding centre set in scenic Connemara where you can take group or private lessons under the watchful eye of highly qualified instructors. moycullenriding.comClonfert Equestrian Centre:Clonfert Equestrian Centre, just outside Maynooth, is known for its friendly atmosphere and novices are welcome. clonfertequestrian.ieKinsale Equestrian Centre:Kinsale Equestrian Centre is one of Co Cork’s best-rated riding schools for visitors and locals.

Amanda Holden took a cheeky swipe at her husband Chris Hughes as she made an appearance at Crufts 2026. Amanda admitted she'd wasted no time in getting stuck in, before heaping praise on her two dogs, Minnie and Rudy, whose portraits were embroidered across the back of her jacket. Amanda then pointed towards Claudia, who added: 'Yes, I've got a spaniel who I French kiss...''Well, I do the same, I bathe with my dogs,' Amanda then admitted. Amanda showcased her dogs Rudy and Minnie on the back of her jacket'Shall we go and cuddle and French kiss some dogs?' Recalling her weekend, Amanda told how Minnie 'went nuts' on the beach and had 'loved the sea', as did her other dog Rudie.

A coroner has ruled that Canadian tourist Piper James died after dingoes attacked her, which resulted in her tragic drowning. A preliminary autopsy uncovered evidence of 'pre-mortem' dingo bites but believed that drowning was the most likely cause of death. Coroners Court of Queensland has handed down Piper James' official cause of deathThe Canadian teen (left) had been travelling across Australia with her best friend TaylorThe coroner ruled that dingoes attacked Piper James, which resulted in her drowningPiper's parents Todd and Angela James have been informed. 'It breaks my heart we couldn't be there to save her,' Ms James told the ABC. Piper's death sparked renewed calls for a cap on visitor numbers on the island visited by 400,000 tourists each year.

Potholes are so bad on this street they've been branded 'reverse speed humps'Residents have been reporting the craters for monthsView 2 Images Potholes on Sackville Street in BasfordWork to fix a battered Stoke-on-Trent street is set to be carried out today. It comes as Sackville Street in Basford had become home to a number of potholes. ‌Residents trying to see the light side of such craters branded them 'reverse speed humps'. ‌Some residents on the road claim repairs have previously been done - only for the potholes to simply open back up. View 2 Images Potholes on Sackville Street in Basford‌Highways chiefs say adjustments have had to be made to works due to the bad weather.

Aimee Lou Wood's boyfriend, Adam Long, stayed close by her side as they left their Parisian hotel together on Thursday. The White Lotus and Sex Education star, 32, rarely attends events with her actor partner, 34, but has been supported by him throughout fashion week. For the outing, she looked incredible in a shiny belted PVC trench coat, paired with mint-green peep-toe heels. Since being first spotted together in June 2025, Aimee and Adam have largely kept their romance private. Aimee's last known relationship was with her Sex Education co-star Connor Swindells, who she split in 2020 after two years together.

As Trump laid into Sir Keir Starmer for delaying access to UK military runways around the world, including in Diego Garcia, Mr Hegseth said last night: 'We got there'. 'The amount of firepower over Iran and over Tehran is about to surge dramatically,' Mr Hegseth warned. Sir Keir urged Mr Trump to ‘de-escalate’ the crisis and negotiate with what is left of Iran’s leadership. Sir Keir was stung into a public defence of his actions following days of criticism. Sir Keir said air defence capabilities had been ‘pre-deployed’ before the US assault began.

‌The UK Government sent out an evacuation flight to Oman that the Foreign Office has confirmed headed back to the UK on Thursday evening, bringing the most vulnerable Brits home. ‌There are travel restrictions still in place across the region with the Foreign Office updating its travel advice daily for many areas. The revised guidance applies to Israel, Lebanon, Palestine, Kuwait, Azerbaijan, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Jordan. The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) travel advice states: "Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights. BangladeshIn Bangladesh the FCDO has provided new details about global travel impacts due to the escalation in the Middle East.

Welsh Sainsbury's store given zero food hygiene ratingThe Food Standards Agency said major improvement was needed at the city centre storeView Image Sainsbury's in Queen Street in Cardiff (Image: Google Maps)A major Welsh Sainsbury's has been given a damning food hygiene rating in its latest inspection. ‌The store, located at 129-139 Queen Street in Cardiff, received a zero with major improvement needed across the board. ‌On the Food Standards Agency website it states that "major improvement is necessary" in management of food safety, hygenic food handling, and cleanliness and condition of facilities and building. ‌Cleanliness and condition refers to having the appropriate layout, ventilation, hand-washing facilities, and pest control to enable good food hygiene. The management of food safety is described as being the system or checks which ensure food sold or served is safe to eat, evidence that staff know about food safety, and confidence that standards will be maintained in the future.