Half of working dads still 'nervous' to request time off for childcare duties
A study of 5,000 working dads found a significant 75% want to embrace equal parenting - but still feel there is stigma around taking the time off.
The Mirror 
State pension age rising next year for people born in certain years
The State Pension age is set to increase by one year from 66 to 67 by 2028 - and there could be even more changes to come as the UK's finances continue to struggle
Joanna Page reveals industry boss told her 'I thought that you were s**t, but it’s not that, it’s that you’re Welsh'
The Gavin and Stacey star also says she was the victim of inappropriate behaviour
WalesOnline 
Joey Barton tears into Wayne Rooney over Man Utd title theory - 'Complete nonsense'
Former Queens Park Rangers and Manchester City star Joey Barton has rubbished Wayne Rooney's theory over the final weekend, which decided the Premier League title race in 2012
The Sun 
End of conflict with Russia ‘near at hand’ – ex-Ukrainian PM
Yulia Timoshenko has said she is optimistic about the end of hostilities, but without providing details Read Full Article at RT.com
RT 
£5,000 fine warning after police respond to 'multiple reports' of teenagers letting off fireworks in Carrickfergus
Police responded to multiple reports of young people causing distress by letting off fireworks in Carrickfergus over the weekend.
Northern Ireland World 
Click Energy announces first electricity rise in over three years
The firm said it would result in the typical annual domestic electricity bill rising by about £39.60.
BBC Politics 
Drivers over age 50 risk £1,000 fine after 'forgetting to tell DVLA'
Failure to mention this condition could result in a staggering £1,000 fine, according to road traffic experts and safety campaigners.
Birmingham Live 
The 8 best weighted blankets of 2025, tested for comfort, relaxation and quality
I’ve cosied up under a range of weighted blankets to find the best to soothe and enhance your sleep
The Telegraph 
Newsboy’s horseracing tips for Tuesday’s four meetings, including Market Rasen Nap
Newsboy fancies his nap, Indemnity, to win at Market Rasen and also hopes Arkenstaar can score at Leicester and complete his Daily Double
Driver arrested in Dundee after leading police on chase and crashing into barrier
A 21-year-old man has been arrested following the chase on Sunday night.
STV News 
UK gardeners told to hang CDs in the garden this October
Gardeners are being urged to hang CDs in their gardens this October - and it's all to do with protecting fruit and veg crops from predators like birds from ruining them
Sunday League team full of ex-Premier League stars steamrolling all opposition
Veteran league players in Cheshire are set for a big shock when they come up against one club littered with Premier League stars
Mary Berry's 'tender stew' recipe that takes 10 minutes to prepare and is perfect for autumn
Mary Berry is known for her delicious yet simple recipes and her take on an Irish stew is no different - it's the perfect comfort food for those cold winter nights