Weston Mercury | UK Today https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/ Weston Mercury UK Today en-gb Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:50:11 +0000 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:50:11 +0000 https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo Weston Mercury | UK Today https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/ 2.85 million people sign petitions calling for ban or restrictions on fireworks in UK https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26702470.fireworks-ban-restrictions-backed-2-85m-petitions/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:15:00 +0000 6adb8574b745c37b9f8d33c82fea20e8 patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover Two UK airports received threats as bomb alerts divert flights across Europe https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26702858.two-uk-airports-receive-bomb-threat-alerts-divert-flights/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:46:11 +0000 81413abf1f6bb81f03f5240b2b82b936 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Six in 10 adults have swapped nights out for evenings at home cooking https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26702808.six-10-adults-swapped-nights-home-cooking/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:37:20 +0000 6d7b414c4d5c5017edeaa6408c4dc4aa joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle World's oldest model village secures 100th anniversary funding through itsu https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26702750.model-village-secures-100th-anniversary-funding-itsu/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:31:16 +0000 703e57ae8862c4584747cbf71d7101b7 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Eight in 10 Brits suffer from 'laundry anxiety' survery finds https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26702731.eight-10-brits-suffer-laundry-anxiety-survery-finds/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:28:28 +0000 d70bdf748e88227de4f6159811519fc8 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Russell Brand found guilty of charges of rape and sexual assault https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26702704.russell-brand-found-guilty-charges-rape-sexual-assault/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:24:24 +0000 9280a61dcf4bcedd5e5b2379a4d36c43 Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone M&S doubles its wine discount – shop the range as buyers can save £20 on four bottles https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26702447.m-s-reveals-new-wine-deal-ahead-christmas/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:35:42 +0000 ca24bf1a2c29fbffeab89240ad537119 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright DWP confirms when £300 Winter Fuel Payments will start landing in bank accounts https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26702117.dwp-300-winter-fuel-payment-land-accounts-dates/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:33:45 +0000 32d2c442060890a08c37ad9d0c963adf jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Common product found in pubs, cafes and restaurants could soon be banned in the UK https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26701897.uk-government-considers-sauce-sachet-ban-pubs-cafes/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:00:51 +0000 363eac508d8a5364a187e1b4bd740750 patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover Brits can eat a Christmas meal for less than £1.50 this festive period. https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26701752.brits-can-eat-christmas-meal-less-1-50-festive-period/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:39:05 +0000 346e8139365891763a63536b0ca0c4cf joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle I wanted to love M&S's new cookie, but 1 ingredient lets it down https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26701710.m-ss-new-cookie-almost-perfect-1-thing-lets/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:32:47 +0000 3f98b71537a2075392fd5d62a74bcf4d emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Channel 4 axes major series after 11 years amid 'serious allegations of wrongdoing' https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26701364.channel-4-cancels-married-first-sight-uk-11-years/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:40:22 +0000 74b6638043abdd3a6a7f794ea2f3bfb3 patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover Save your outdoor plants ahead of winter with this household item https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26701337.save-outdoor-plants-ahead-winter-household-item/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:36:48 +0000 1ba68a7453fe2219067915848dc6987a joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Dad warns 'leave fireworks to pros' as rocket blasts his eyeball open https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26701319.dad-warns-leave-fireworks-pros-rocket-blasts-eyeball-open/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:33:23 +0000 fa07a3c1decdca36acc5b1230dec0600 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Snack retailer that broke advertising rules enters administration https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26701293.snack-retailer-broke-advertising-rules-enters-administration/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:30:42 +0000 f3ac2425c0b14e230ae34228fe6c5566 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle UK flight among planes diverted following more bomb threats across Europe https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26701264.uk-flight-among-planes-diverted-following-bomb-threats/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:25:50 +0000 f8525ac9fd88e416e8424a8c1447ac72 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Lorraine Kelly and This Morning address power cut as they return to ITV schedule https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26701165.lorraine-morning-return-itv-power-cut/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:13:25 +0000 144c9ef2aa5cc577b6d18d3869608abb patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover BBC licence fee could change as Government makes major announcement on future plans https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26701149.bbc-licence-fee-fears-grow-government-responds-calls/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:09:19 +0000 32b85e3be12b4876ea563f89890437a1 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright E-bike riders to face crackdown over ‘wild west’ and pavement blocking parking https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26701101.crackdown-e-bikes-parking-blocking-pavements/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:57:15 +0000 54d0b19d4ecac9f5f3b01bb742ffa453 emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Black Friday spending set to hit £6.7 billion as Brits plan Christmas purchases https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26700844.black-friday-spending-set-hit-6-7-billion-brits-plan-purchases/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:15:26 +0000 31e530a1e889df413fd7964378fc330c joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Shoppers at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Lidl and more risking £100 parking fines https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26700801.tesco-sainsburys-asda-100-parking-fine-warning/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:06:00 +0000 c5266a551950cbc7d612be6ee3174b83 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Elton John releases surprise new version of iconic Christmas hit song https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26700632.elton-john-cmat-team-step-christmas/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000 3c344daaa02e85082906fa6aa876dc22 emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Minister responds to claims smoky bacon crisps could be banned in UK in new EU deal https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26700748.minister-responds-smoky-bacon-crisps-ban-claim-eu-deal/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:48:16 +0000 daa877a8616470507cbb5fe53d44c454 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Rubicon drinks recalled from UK supermarkets and stores due to health concerns https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26700730.rubicon-drinks-recalled-uk-shops-due-health-concerns/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:38:19 +0000 63d7e1eda330d4559a03e15ffe83d6c5 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Starbucks launches new Bearista calendar today – here's what you get for £24.95 https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26700651.starbucks-launches-new-bearista-calendar-today-24-95/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:07:44 +0000 12db87d4c699c31512a1f3d606c1882e jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Burger King launches brand new Christmas menu for the first time ever in the UK https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26700592.burger-king-launches-first-ever-christmas-menu-uk/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:22:17 +0000 ba1ac655baa855cd0623b8827e01e865 emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle M&S shoppers to notice major change in stores under new plans https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26700583.m-s-making-major-change-stores-new-plans-unveiled/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:03:51 +0000 472aa1262521e30189c238528e09b5da emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Vet shares three easy tips to keep pets calm this Bonfire Night https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23868956.fireworks-vets-tips-keep-dogs-calm-bonfire-night/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000 318a548866068c41c0a484a8e66fa0ee joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Prince William's estate apologises to tenants amid proposed sale of 3,000 acres https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26700579.prince-williams-estate-apologises-tenants-land-sale/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:46:29 +0000 05fdc5263e35c1d5d68a818632bf7b4a emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle British man with Ebola in DRC to be flown to UK for treatment https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26700577.british-man-infected-ebola-drc-return-uk/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:23:43 +0000 ffc1ace32e9a4a5b45789b7828d65268 emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Subway plans to open 70 new UK stores inside Asda supermarkets https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26698588.subway-open-70-new-uk-stores-inside-asda-supermarkets/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:00:07 +0000 89bd0ab1846d25ef191eaa588b647f44 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Calls to cut state pension age to 65 and free up jobs for younger workers grow https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26699233.dwp-state-pension-age-campaign-passes-112-000-signatures/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:50:24 +0000 d3dd9a1f20350854bca0bed3c090fb2c jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Barclays to pay drivers early – but they must make a big decision within a month https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26699085.barclays-makes-major-compensation-announcement-drivers/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:28:40 +0000 d4b6ddb82958b9b013a170d8725fd801 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Christmas special of hit BBC show set to drop on iPlayer early in surprise move https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26700327.christmas-special-bbc-show-release-early-iplayer/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:22:58 +0000 027e617353dfa627f0522aee56544aee Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone UK government to bring in facial recognition as part of major enforcement scheme https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26700112.uk-government-bring-facial-recognition-new-scheme/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:59:44 +0000 d07c6272df84d461076f3095f412e181 Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone Monty Don confirms final Gardeners' World episode date as star to exit after 23 years https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26699903.monty-don-confirms-date-final-gardeners-world-episode/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:21:16 +0000 d73d57695cdefe093dfdbbdf95911b4f Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat Little-known HMRC tax break could hand couples £1,260 – check if you qualify https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26698938.hmrc-marriage-allowance-tax-break-hand-couples-1-260/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:01:53 +0000 f02e2886ede35057c8af1bbc852671c7 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Strictly Come Dancing star pulls out of next episode due to 'considerable pain' https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26698881.jaime-winstone-pulls-strictly-episode-due-injury/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:51:45 +0000 1c4a347927669b4b71d8f2de38f63a8a Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone Which? warning over common mistake that is making homes colder and bills higher https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26698500.warning-mistake-making-homes-colder-bills-higher/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:46:58 +0000 afe5e72741b1dd78d52b5fe4e317054b joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Blue Badge drivers could face unexpected fines despite having a permit https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26698265.uk-drivers-given-major-blue-badge-update-catch/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:09:06 +0000 33e4734dd06e59b8a0719a7253217a99 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Reboot of popular ITV series after 8 years is axed as 'time is not right' https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26698084.rumoured-x-factor-reboot-8-years-cancelled-itv/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:41:05 +0000 79b1e5b50296e85685fdf90b35364164 Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat Hot water bottle warning as 'expired' one leaves mum with horror burns https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26697446.hot-water-bottle-warning-expired-one-leaves-mum-horror-burns/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:13:25 +0000 45e39a136c167f198649c8385e993106 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle ITV forced to scrap This Morning, Lorraine and Loose Women's live shows today https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26697440.itv-scraps-morning-lorraine-loose-women-today/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:11:28 +0000 1e7e4ced99827a39081436bb37fd20b0 katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier Wetherspoon set to open up to 25 more pubs as sales jump higher https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26697020.wetherspoon-set-open-25-pubs-sales-jump/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:53:46 +0000 a2b4ad8451a8567db3b843a17b5fd444 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for more than 200 times face value on eBay https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26696996.rare-royal-mint-50p-coin-sells-100-ebay/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:47:02 +0000 067521415e151c11f6aec6e923b81990 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle The little-known NHS help that could cut the cost of your glasses and eye tests https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26696885.3-250-tax-allowance-233-nhs-glasses-voucher/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:57:39 +0000 57cecfe1d7a35447ca4e8733a300f24b jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Major study of PFAS 'forever chemicals' in people's bodies launched in UK https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26696877.major-study-pfas-chemicals-people-launched-uk/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:54:28 +0000 2afb67a83697a8f76acc0aba4ebb7447 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Expert warns homeowners this Bonfire Night mistake could lead to £50,000 fine https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26696836.expert-warns-bonfire-mistake-lead-50-000-fine/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:10:57 +0000 45e69b18c7cc90b098fed5586053758b amy.britton@newsquest.co.uk | Amy Britton Craig Revel Horwood wants Strictly change that would let him send stars home https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26696829.craig-revel-horwood-wants-vote-contestants-off-strictly/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:51:18 +0000 75f4af0bb853a0b784a594763d834afd emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Rice Krispies and Coco Pops recipe change means some shoppers can no longer eat them 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