Trending in Lifestyle (the UK) - Week 42, 2026

Weekly archive: 12–18 Oct 2026 (Monday to Sunday). Final ranking by peak daily search volume, as of Oct 18, 2026.

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1. nick knowles 500+ searches · 2 days

   • DIY SOS to be 'rested' next year to save money, BBC says – BBC
   • Nick Knowles fights back tears on live TV – days before DIY SOS ‘rested’ by BBC – The Independent
2. diy sos 2000+ searches · 2 days

   • Beloved BBC show to be 'rested' after 27 years as presenter left 'devastated' – Daily Star
   • Outrage as BBC cancels classic TV show after 27 years to save cash – GB News
3. gatwick flight portable charger burns 500+ searches · 2 days

   • Gatwick mid-air flight emergency as phone charger bursts into flames and burns man – London Evening Standard
   • A Passenger’s Laptop Burst Into Flames on a Flight—Here Are the Battery Warning Signs to Watch For – Travel + Leisure
4. fashion show 2000+ searches

   • The Super Bowl of lingerie returns – The Economist
   • Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2026: When and where to watch – HOLA
5. claudia winkleman 2000+ searches

   • Claudia Winkleman gives the striped jumper a colourful update - and the high street has an alternative for £52 – Good Housekeeping
   • Claudia Winkleman’s argyle knit is by this Princess of Wales-loved label – M&S has a £26 lookalike – Cosmopolitan
6. easyjet flight u2415 emergency landing 500+ searches

   • easyJet U2415 declared an emergency and diverted to Liverpool following engine vibration – airlive
   • Glasgow flight forced to divert after declaring emergency mid-air – The Scottish Sun
7. what time is the victoria secret fashion show 2026 uk 500+ searches

   • The Super Bowl of lingerie returns – The Economist
   • This Is What the First Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Looked Like in 1995 – Harper's BAZAAR
8. flight cancellation and delay 200+ searches

   • Riyadh airport reopens: Which airlines are still cancelling flights to Saudi Arabia? – The National
   • Saudi flight cancellations: Latest list of affected airlines and routes – Gulf Business
9. qantas 200+ searches

   • Why Qantas Quietly Killed Its Nonstop Perth-London Flight In 2026 – Simple Flying
   • Qantas flight grounded after bedbug outbreak – BBC
10. hotel 200+ searches

    • Former Sale Sharks lock Andrews dies at team hotel in La Rochelle – BBC
    • Champions Cup roundup: La Rochelle beat Lions after emotional tribute to Andrews – The Guardian
11. sea vomit dog 2000+ searches

    • Dog that hunts invasive 'sea vomit' honoured as animal of the year – BBC
    • Dog that hunts invasive ‘sea vomit’ creature named animal of the year – The Independent
12. invasive sea vomit 2000+ searches

    • Dog that hunts invasive 'sea vomit' honoured as animal of the year – BBC
    • Dog that hunts invasive ‘sea vomit’ creature wins animal of the year award – The Independent
13. jet2 cancels la palma flights 2000+ searches

    • Jet2 shuts Manchester Airport route to popular Spanish island with flights cancelled in 'difficult decision' – Manchester Evening News
    • Jet2 cancels all flights and holiday packages to ‘paradise’ Canary Island – Metro.co.uk
14. when is the victoria secret fashion show 2026 100+ searches

    • Barbara Palvin Is Walking for Victoria’s Secret 6 Weeks Postpartum – The Cut
    • Dylan Sprouse Praises Wife Barbara Palvin for ‘Jumping Right into’ Modeling After Baby – People.com
15. victoria secret fashion show 2026 uk time 100+ searches

    • All of the SI Swimsuit Models Hitting the Catwalk for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in 2026 – Sports Illustrated Swimsuit
    • Meet All the Famous Models Walking in the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show – Cosmopolitan
16. victoria secret fashion show 2026 100+ searches

    • The Victoria’s Secret Fantasy Bra Returns to the Runway 30 Years After Its Debut – People.com
    • The 8 Most Expensive Fantasy Bras in Victoria’s Secret History—Starting at $3 Million – InStyle
17. waterfall bob hair trend autumn 100+ searches

    • 6 bob hairstyles everyone wants this year – Vogue Adria
    • The 'Shattered Bob' Is Replacing The 'Blunt Bob' As Autumn's Most Wearable Short Haircut: How To Style It Now – ELLE
18. national trust 500+ searches

    • Home of oldest restaurant given to National Trust – BBC
    • Home of London’s Oldest Restaurant, Rules, Is Given to National Trust – The New York Times
19. stacey solomon orange bathroom renovation 200+ searches

    • Stacey Solomon’s new orange bathroom ‘injects personality and revives the 1970s’, say interior designers – Good Housekeeping
    • 'I’m ready for people to hate this’ – Stacey Solomon has ditched the Cottagecore aesthetic to create an orange maximalist bathroom, this is why it works so well – Yahoo Life UK
20. king evelthon beach hotel and resort 200+ searches

    • Dad fined after son, 2, died in Cyprus hotel fall – BBC
    • British man fined €3,000 for causing two-year-old son’s death in Cyprus – The Guardian
21. rare beauty 200+ searches

    • Selena Gomez Shines in Red Prada Gown at Rare Impact Fund Benefit – People.com
    • Selena Gomez Wears Two Prada Looks as Stars Gather for Her Rare Impact Benefit – Yahoo
22. restaurant 200+ searches

    • Home of oldest restaurant given to National Trust – BBC
    • Home of London’s Oldest Restaurant, Rules, is Given to National Trust – The New York Times
23. sea vomit 200+ searches

    • Dog that hunts invasive 'sea vomit' honoured as animal of the year – BBC
    • Dog honoured for breakthrough discovery in sniffing out invasive ‘sea vomit’ – The Herald
24. james norton 200+ searches

    • 'James Norton Is Even Better Than In Happy Valley’: The Cosy Crime Drama To Binge-Watch Tonight On ITVX – ELLE
    • “Better than Grantchester”: 7 “hidden gem” James Norton dramas to watch on ITV, Netflix, the BBC and more – Good Housekeeping
25. greggs christmas menu 2026 200+ searches

    • Greggs just unveiled more Christmas menu items — including a 'slice of happiness' – Metro.co.uk
    • Greggs confirms exact date Festive Bake returns to UK stores in 2026 – EDP24
26. magill estate restaurant 200+ searches

    • Australia's first-ever Michelin stars go to 11 restaurants in one state – BBC
    • Michelin Guide dishes out first Australian stars to array of SA restaurants – ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
27. hair 200+ searches

    • Sali Hughes on beauty: worried about hair loss? Here’s a treatment that actually works – The Guardian
    • How to make thin hair look thicker and fuller in under 15 minutes – The Telegraph
28. british airways flight ba2660 emergency 200+ searches

    • BA flight forced to turn back over cracked window – BBC
    • British Airways flight forced to return to Gatwick Airport after technical issue – The Argus