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A couple were left gobsmacked after an Italian chronograph from the Second World War was valued at a whopping price.On the latest episode of The Antiques Roadshow, a couple brought expert Richard Price a timepiece from one of their grandparents who served in the RAF in the Second World War. The pair seemed clueless about the relic they had bought in, only to be wowed by its origin and history. “We came across it ourselves when he passed away sadly 34 years ago” one of the guests said of his late grandfather, kicking off the evaluation discussion.”It’s been basically in…
Tom Espiner business reporterMarcus Johnson says he is upset for the hundreds of people who won’t be able to make a claimA ruling by the UK’s most senior judges has closed down an opportunity for millions of motorists to claim compensation for motor finance mis-selling.The Supreme Court decided not to uphold an earlier ruling which found that hidden commission payments to car dealers were unlawful.However, the ruling left open the possibility of claims for compensation for large commissions that were unfair.The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) says it will study the court’s judgement and decide whether a compensation scheme is needed…
The home side can point to their depleted stock of fast bowlers. Mark Wood and Olly Stone have missed the entire Test summer, young back-ups like Josh Hull and Sonny Baker have had stop-start seasons.Brydon Carse and Jofra Archer endured the bowlers’ graveyard in the fourth Test at Old Trafford. Hindsight is glorious and, a week on, suggests it would have been wiser to save one of them for The Oval. England were going for the win that would have sealed the series and did not get it. Had they caught Ravindra Jadeja on the final day, it may have…
Primary school children are learning how to make nutritious meals in a series of special workshops across Yorkshire.It comes as busy schedules, fussy eaters and rising costs are making healthy eating a daily struggle for families across the region, with almost half of parents surveyed finding it easier and quicker to rely on fast food or ready meals.The research of 500 Yorkshire-based parents of primary school-aged children, commissioned by Deli Kitchen, also revealed that nearly a third of parents are unsure what to cook when it comes to nutritious dishes, and two in five feel judged or embarrassed when they…
Lucy Connolly, the mother who was jailed for a social media post, is to be made a guest of honour in Parliament. Connolly, 41, was locked up at HMP Peterborough in October after being found guilty of inciting “racial hatred”.In the aftermath of Axel Rudakubana’s Southport murders, the mum wrote “mass deportation now, set fire to all the f****** hotels full of the b******** for all I care” on social media, before deleting it a few hours later.X | Lucy Connolly was jailed for a social media postThe petition, kicked off by ex-Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe, has secured nearly…
Spotify is tightening rules on its music streaming service to comply with a new UK age verification law — and if you don’t act fast, your account could be gone forever. To keep streaming your favourite tracks and podcasts, users in the UK must now confirm their age or risk being booted off. According to Spotify’s support page, users who submit details to confirm their age and are found to be under 18, the account “will be deactivated and eventually deleted,” and this includes if you don’t take action to verify your age at all.If you missed the memo, the…
Alex TaylorCulture reporterWaiting for a date I’d hardly chatted to was certainly a different experienceI’m sitting – trying to look composed – in a London bar. Cocktail ordered, there’s a rollercoaster knot of anticipation building in my stomach – I’m waiting for a date.Except this isn’t exactly your typical dating rendezvous – because while my date and I met online, as so many people do nowadays, we matched on an app that doesn’t allow users to exchange messages until a few hours before the meetup.I know my date’s name and I’ve seen her photo, but there’s been none of the…
Newcastle United have submitted a £65.5m bid for Slovenia and RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, 23. (Sky Sports), externalManchester United remain in talks to sign Sesko, who is yet to decide between a move to Manchester United or Newcastle. (Fabrizio Romano), externalLiverpool will submit a second bid for Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 25, if Newcastle secure a replacement. (Daily Mail), externalArsenal considered a move for Isak before signing compatriot Viktor Gyokeres but had doubts about the Newcastle forward’s fitness record (ESPN), externalSouth Korea forward Son-Heung Min, 33, has agreed to join Major League Soccer side LAFC after deciding to leave…
One Antiques Roadshow guest hoping they were sitting on a fortune was left rather underwhelmed when they brought their ancient sideboard to the team during their visit to Dyffryn Gardens back in 2022.In the instalment, which will air once more this weekend, expert Elaine Binning couldn’t hide her excitement at seeing the bespoke piece of furniture cross her path.However, despite her enthusiasm towards the piece, when the conversation veered towards a monetary valuation, it’s safe to say the price tag didn’t reflect the optimism.”This sideboard really is a one of a kind. How did it come to you?” Binning asked…
Ewan Somerville & George Sandeman NewsMaria PotouroglouWildfires seen in late July in Chalkida on the Greek island of EuboeaIt’s been a scorching summer so far in parts of Europe, and with it has come an outbreak of wildfires – and warnings of more.Mainland Greece, some Greek islands, Turkey, France and the Balkans have all been affected in recent weeks. This has come alongside a heatwave – with 50.5C recorded in Silopi, Turkey in late July, and 44C in both Athens and Cyprus.So what should you do if you have a holiday booked for one of these destinations? Crucially, the Foreign…