A driver says he has been fined £70 after stopping his car to let pedestrians cross the road before he turned into an entrance. Ash Hulme says he was pulling into a car park when he stopped to let pedestrians cross in front of him. But four months later Ash …
Read More »eBay bidding war sees rare 20p coin selling for more than 1,000 times its face value
Spending cash can be a rare thing these days but when we do we can be handed a mass of coins in our change. And while many of us don’t give them a second glance it is always worth giving them a quick check over. For if you get lucky …
Read More »Doctor warns of vomiting and diarrhoea risks by sharing a bed with your pet
People are being warned by doctors to avoid sleeping in bed with their pets this autumn due to potential health risks. As Autumn approaches, pet owners may notice an increase in their furry friend’s hair shedding. And whilst sharing your bed with your pet may seem like a cosy idea, …
Read More »Martin Lewis issues stark warning to anyone planning to bulk buy stamps
Martin Lewis has issued a warning to anyone thinking about stocking up on stamps before a big price rise on October 2. The money saving guru, speaking on his BBC podcast told listeners that a key tip he is giving this month is that people should ‘stock up’ in advance …
Read More »Martin Lewis issues stark warning to anyone planning to bulk buy stamps
Martin Lewis has issued a warning to anyone thinking about stocking up on stamps before a big price rise on October 2. The money saving guru, speaking on his BBC podcast told listeners that a key tip he is giving this month is that people should ‘stock up’ in advance …
Read More »Money-Saving Expert urges people to stock up on £1 household item before October
A popular consumer website is warning people to stock up on first-class stamps before the price increases. First-class stamps will rise by 14%, from £1.10 to £1.25. The price of second-class stamps will remain unchanged, Money Saving Expert says. Royal Mail said that a first-class stamp would rise as the …
Read More »Royal Mail, Sainsbury’s, Argos, Waitrose and John Lewis are looking for Christmas temps
We may be in the midst of a heatwave but that doesn’t stop retailers gearing up for the festive season. Royal Mail, Sainsbury’s, Argos, Waitrose and John Lewis have launched their Christmas temps recruitment process. There are thousands of jobs up for grabs across lots of different departments. Royal Mail …
Read More »Royal family banned Meghan Markle from saying word on Suits
The creator of US legal drama Suits has said that the Royal Family occasionally “weighed in” on parts of the series that involved The Duchess of Sussex. Aaron Korsh recalled an instance where Meghan’s character was allegedly forbidden to say the word “poppycock” as scripted. The duchess played the role …
Read More »Netflix viewers ‘obsessed’ with new ‘brilliant’ thriller series Who Is Erin Carter?
Viewers are loving the new Netflix thriller Who Is Erin Carter? despite critics panning the release. Created by two-time BAFTA nominee Jack Lothian, the mini-series sees a teacher take down criminals left and right, while those around her start questioning who she really is. Describing the show, which stars Evin …
Read More »Over four in five Brits have fallen for romance scam – due to sweet-talk used
Three in ten Brits (31 per cent) have been targeted by a romance scammer, research has found – with a whopping 83 per cent admitting they fell for it purely due to the sweet-talk used by the scammer. Some of the top choice phrases used by con artists, that resulted …
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