That’s an eight-hour round trip by road to come to see a car worth £2,000. As evidence, Lee sent me what looked like screengrabs of a report he received when selling his own car. Its dedicated Report Fraud website has an online form, chat service and phone number to message with details of scams encountered. “We work hard to maintain a trusted and secure marketplace and adhere to the highest standards of cyber security,” Autotrader said. My advice: don’t be pressuredThere was one more point I wanted to make to “Lee” before I let him go.

February 03, 2026 21:56 UTC

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February 03, 2026 21:02 UTC

The coin was sold for £52.34 on eBay last week. The 2016 coin, which features Queen Elizabeth II on the front and the William Shakespeare's Tragedy Plays Skull design on the reverse, was minted with a rare error. The design is one of three Shakespeare coins released into circulation by The Royal Mint in 2016 to mark 400 years since the playwright's death in 1616. Produced in tribute to Shakespeare's tragic plays, the coin is inspired by Romeo and Juliet, Othello, Macbeth and Hamlet. "Very rare coin."

February 03, 2026 20:53 UTC

Nevertheless, they have also recouped hundreds of millions through sales, and across the last five years six clubs - including their Carabao Cup semi-final opponents Newcastle - boast a higher net spend than City. "I'm a little bit sad and upset because in net spend the last five years we are seventh in the Premier League. Good luck to the six teams who are in front of us for net spend for the last five years. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTEXPRESS SPORT ON FB! We have a chance to make our fifth final in ten years in the Carabao Cup.

February 03, 2026 20:17 UTC





More than a quarter of loyalty points collected by UK shoppers go unspent, with an estimated £3 billion a year in lost savings quietly handed back to retailers, at a time when the cost of living remains the number one concern for households across the country. In a recent YouGov survey, 54 per cent of Britons said the cost of living was their biggest public worry. Yet despite this pressure, millions of shoppers are effectively throwing money away by letting rewards lapse, says the new research, completed by customer loyalty tech provider Antavo. Nearly half of shoppers say it takes too long to earn rewards worth using, while more than four in ten are frustrated by points expiring before they can cash them in. The result is a growing mountain of unused points that look like savings but behave more like a hidden tax on busy consumers.

February 03, 2026 20:14 UTC

Sky has announced that one of its much-loved TV channels, Sky One, will be returning to our screens later this month. atoms.adSlot.adLabelThe channel, which was shut down back in 2021, will be available from Tuesday 24th February on channel 106. The relaunched channel replaces Sky Showcase and Sky Max. The channel was retired in 2021 and replaced by a new linear-only flagship called Sky Showcase. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on.

February 03, 2026 19:55 UTC

The Times has shared its list of the 16 best micro-bakeries across the country, including the "coolest names in breads and buns." Included in the round-up was Acre Farm in Friday Street near Woodbridge. The farm is run by Emily and Alexander Aitchson alongside his parents, Caroline and Robin, at Monewden Hall. In October of last year, the couple expanded their offerings with the opening of Acre Bakery in Woodbridge. Speaking about Acre Farm, The Times said: "The younger couple decided in 2022 to make the farm sustainable, so with every loaf bought from the bakery, they take a contribution towards improving the farm."

February 03, 2026 19:41 UTC

Ronson said receiving the outstanding contribution to music award is the most ‘meaningful honour’ of his career (Sthanlee Mirador/PA)“I left England as a kid, but this country runs through everything I’ve made. The UK artists I’ve worked with – their brilliance and refusal to compromise – shaped not just my work but how I understand what music should do. Over his two-decade career, Ronson has won a string of awards including two Brits and nine Grammy awards. Ronson also produced the late Amy Winehouse’s award-winning album, Back To Black (2006), and has worked with artists including Dua Lipa, Camila Cabello, Sam Smith and Lily Allen. The Brit Awards, hosted by comedian and actor Jack Whitehall, will be broadcast live on February 28 on ITV and ITVX.

February 03, 2026 19:25 UTC

The Met Office has issued the warning, which runs between 6pm tonight (February 3) and 9am tomorrow (February 4). Forecasters have warned people to expect disruption to travel, with roads and railways most likely to be affected. A spokesperson for the Met Office said: "Outbreaks of rain, sleet and snow will move north over mid and north Wales and northern England on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. The weather warning states some roads and railway lines are likely to be affected by disruption, including longer journey times by road, bus and train. There could be 'some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces,' alongside some icy patches on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths.

February 03, 2026 18:55 UTC

Celtic fans will rightly have concerns, however, Oxlade-Chamberlain might be the test case to prove not all free agents are created equal. Raheem Sterling‌Of all the players without a club it's Raheem Sterling who would fill the biggest need for Celtic on the right side of attack. The 82-times capped England international endured a frustrating loan spell with Arsenal last year and was a paid-up member of the Chelsea bomb squad. He spent time with Como last season but it didn't work out after an ill-fated spell at Everton which included a loan spell with Besiktas. ‌Jason DenayerSee Zouma above, the much-travelled former Celtic loan standout has been without a club since leaving Al-Fateh and doesn't appear in a hurry to find his next move.

February 03, 2026 17:47 UTC

Ray Hall, a retired lieutenant colonel, will be missed by many, especially his friends in the local branch of the Royal British Legion, where he served as president for many years. "May he rest in peace.”A statement from Taunton Rugby Club said: “We are saddened to announce the passing…of former RFC player Ray Hall. “Ray was a player in the 1950s and latterly became a trustee of the Friends of Taunton Rugby. It added: “Ray gave many years of devoted service as ceremonial officer and president of the Taunton branch of the Royal British Legion. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Ray’s family, friends and colleagues at this very sad time.”

February 03, 2026 15:26 UTC

But the Post Office has signed a new five year agreement with 30 UK bank brands and building societies guarantees access to cash services at branches nationwide until December 2030. What does it mean for Post Office customers who use cash machines? Post Office branches handled more than 163 million cash transactions in 2025, with usage rising year on year. December alone saw over 14.5 million cash transactions, while overall volumes were up 8 per cent compared with the previous year. Use Post Office Brand Finder to locate your nearest branch: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finderThese figures challenge the idea that Britain is becoming cashless.

February 03, 2026 15:18 UTC

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February 03, 2026 15:13 UTC

Commissioned by Defra – the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs – and informed by intelligence agencies including MI5 and MI6, the briefing assessed how environmental degradation could affect UK national security. It’s hard to imagine a report warning of national security risks from AI, China or ocean piracy getting the same treatment. Governments have been receiving warnings about climate change – and downplaying or delaying responses – for decades. Climate change first went viral more than seven decades ago. Don’t have time to read about climate change as much as you’d like?

February 03, 2026 14:36 UTC