13 hours agoworld NewsComments Off on Lucky EuroMillions player bags life-changing €500k in Plus draw as winning shop revealed
A LUCKY player is waking up €500,000 richer after matching all five numbers in last night’s EuroMillions Plus draw.
The punter purchased their winning Quick Pick ticket on the day of the draw, from SuperValu New Ross, The Quays, New Ross, Co. Wexford.
EuroMillions players are being urged to check their ticketsPR Handout
The winning numbers in the EuroMillions Plus draw (Friday, 21st February) were: 15, 23, 26, 29 and 48.
And a Corkonian is also in high spirits this morning after bagging a life-enhancing prize of €213,502 in the EuroMillions main draw.
The player successfully matched 5 numbers and one lucky star on their Quick Pick ticket, purchased on Thursday from Texaco Service Station, Model Farm Road, Co. Cork.
The winning numbers in the main EuroMillions draw (Friday, 21st February) were: 1, 3, 11, 20, 43 and the two Lucky Stars were 2 and 11.
The National Lottery is urging all players in Wexford and Cork areas to check their tickets carefully and if you’re holding the winning ticket, be sure to contact the National Lottery prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email claims@lottery.ie to arrange the collection of your prize.
Spokesperson for the National Lottery, Emma Monaghan said: “We’re over the moon to see two big wins from Wexford and Cork emerge from last night’s EuroMillions draw.
“It’s moments like these that remind us all of the excitement and possibility the games bring.
“So, to all our players, check your tickets very carefully – who knows, it could be you!”
Earlier this week, a lucky punter told how she is “lost for words” after winning her second big Lotto prize in eight years.
Ann Foley just turned 60, and it turned out to be a hugely memorable day.
While surrounded by family and friends at a surprise party, she was handed a small envelope.
Inside was a birthday card, along with a scratch card.
As she sat down to scratch it, she found that she had won €10, which she described as “not bad”.
She then set about exchanging it for a Bingo Multiplier scratch card in Walshe’s Shop and Main Street in Stoneyford.
As she scratched her second card, she was shocked to learn she bagged €50,000.
Eight years ago when she turned 52, she was given another scratch card as a present from her mother.
Back then, she also won €50,000 – creating a new sense of Deja vu for her.
But even weirder were the similarities between both times – it was the same time of day, her son was in the shower and her husband David had called her on his was home from work.
Ann explained: “I was lost for words – I couldn’t believe that it had happened again!
“The fact that it all unfolded just like it did 8 years ago, almost spooked me out, but I wasn’t complaining!
“The last time I won, we were able to clear the remainder of our mortgage and tackle some home improvements that I had on the list, it really made such a difference to our lives.”
13 hours agoworld NewsComments Off on Noughties one hit wonders look unrecognisable 22 years after huge hit that was sampled by Rihanna
DURING the early 2000s, the world became addicted to catchy synth-pop track Dragostea din tei (aka the Numa Numa Song).
The track topped the charts in 10 countries, and remains to this day one of the biggest selling singles of all time – whether you love it or hate it.
YouTube/LeSloweurThe band shot to fame with their hit single in 2004[/caption]
AlamyThe band reunited in 2017 but have moved on to more rock-inspired work[/caption]
GettyEven Rhianna couldn’t resist the catchy track, sampling it on Live Your Life[/caption]
It also turned boyband OZone into international megastars, with Moldovan trio Dan Bălan, Radu Sîrbu, and Arsenie Todiraș touring the world with the hit.
Performed in Romanian, Dragostea din tei (which roughly translates to Love from the Linden Tree) is a song of a man remembering a lost love.
Taking inspiration from Europop and synth tracks from the 80s, the infectious song is distinctive from its “Ma-ya-hi, ma-ya-hoo” introduction.
In 2005, the song won the Echo Music Prize for Single of the Year in Germany, and has since been certified diamond in Japan, with 12million singles sold throughout the world.
In fact, it became so catchy that TI and Rihanna later used it to open the dance track, Live Your Life, in 2008 with the song appearing in movies including The Hangover.
The success was a long time coming for the band, with the single leading the release of their third album.
Unfortunately it would be their only hit, with the group splitting in 2004, shortly after the song grew international acclaim.
Fast forward 21 years later, and the men are still performing – albeit in different ways
Despite the break-up, the trio have all gone on to solo projects, with Arsenie later representing Romania in Eurovision in 2006 and still releasing new music, now under the name Atika Patum.
Dan, who also produced their albums, also became a solo artist, launching projects that are more experimental in sound and ranging from rock and metal music to classic pop.
He also sings in multiple languages, including Spanish, Romanian and English, and has found particular success in Ukraine, using his platform to raise awareness for the country and becoming a guest on The Voice.
Radu has become a producer, working under the name the Wild Rose Project, and managed to crack the UK charts in 2014 with Liza song Dynamite.
In 2017, the band briefly reunited, performing two concerts together, and have since made brief appearances together at festivals.
They will next appear in Madrid for Super Noventuros in March.
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The music video saw them dancing on a planeYouTube/LeSloweurThe group are still performing music across different genresRadu is a producer as well as a musicianInstagram/danbalanDan Balan has found success in Ukraine, even appearing as a guest on their version of The Voice[/caption]
14 hours agoworld NewsComments Off on I built ‘world’s smallest house’ – it’s size of a cupboard with all the mod cons of modern home… but there’s a catch
A YOUTUBER has revealed how he built the “world’s smallest house” that is the size of a cupboard and has all the amenities of a modern flat.
The tiny space, which measures just 19.46 sqft, has everything a home has to offer – but there is a catch.
YouTube @ Levi KellyLevi Kelly built what he claims is the world’s smallest functional house[/caption]
YouTube @ Levi KellyThe tiny space measures just 19.46 sqft[/caption]
YouTube @ Levi KellyLevi constructed the house himself using a mix of standard and high-end materials[/caption]
YouTube @ Levi KellyHe built the home on a small trailer[/caption]
Levi Kelly built what he claims is the world’s smallest functional home.
As the creator of a YouTube channel dedicated to touring unusual Airbnbs across the US, he has spent the past six years showcasing some of the most creative living spaces imaginable.
But when he decided to take on the challenge of building his own tiny house, he took things to a whole new level.
The YouTuber told The Sun: “I saw someone else build what they called the world’s smallest tiny house.
“And I thought, you know, I can make one smaller and better.”
Levi’s journey began with a spark of inspiration and a trailer he already had on his property.
He said: “I measured it out and realised that if I built something on it, it would be smaller than what was already out there.
Over the course of a month, Levi constructed the house himself, using a mix of standard and high-end materials.
It has a seated lounge area, a separate bed, a kitchen and a toilet and shower – all squeezed inside a trailer.
Levi, who spent around £3,824 on the project, said: “There is a seating area which is kind of like your living room.
“There is also a bed and a kitchen. Having all of these things separately matters when you have such a small space.”
The tiny home is built on a single-axle trailer and uses multiple jacks to keep it balanced.
The entrance of the home opens to a small lounge area with bench seating that can accommodate up to four people.
It has an integrated storage space with a heating and cooling unit fitted under it.
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YouTube @ Levi KellyPictures shows the tiny kitchen inside the house[/caption]
YouTube @ Levi KellyLevi making a cup of coffee during one of stays inside the tiny home[/caption]
YouTube @ Levi KellyLevi managed to fit a single fold-in bed inside the house[/caption]
YouTube @ Levi KellyLevi sitting with his wife and son[/caption]
Attached to the seating area is a small kitchen that has water tanks for freshwater and greywater, a filter and pump system, plus a water heater.
There is even a mini fridge inside installed for drinks or the occasional food item and an electric cooktop is stored in a drawer between uses.
The sink has a folding tap and is covered with a cutting board insert when not in use.
Levi found a brilliant way to fit in a small bed inside the home to make it even more functional.
All you need to do is look up and you will find a fold-down bed that has hooks to hold it in place up in the ceiling.
And it is big enough to accommodate a fully grown adult.
“Even though the space looks small, it’s quite comfortable to sleep in,” said Levi, adding that he has spent entire nights inside his tiny trailer home
“You can fully stand in it, and the bed is big enough to lie down comfortably.
“I’ve had my whole family in there—me, my wife, and our two kids—and even four fully grown men just to see if we could fit. And we did!”
“I have spent nights inside it and it was really fun. I had a snowstorm happen where I live last month. We got like 18 inches of snow, 2 feet of snow, or something overnight, and I stayed the night in it during that snowstorm.
“I even made like a 4-course meal at my tiny house.”
“It was perfect because it’s a fully functional house. It’s cosy, and it’s definitely way more roomy than what it might look like on video.
Levi KellyLevi putting his tiny home together[/caption]
YouTube @ Levi KellyLevi using planks of wood to build the tiny home[/caption]
YouTube @ Levi KellyThe YouTuber spent a month building the house[/caption]
YouTube @ Levi KellyLevi even survived a snowstorm inside the house[/caption]
However, there is a downside of having your entire flat packed into a 20sqft space.
While the house comes with a camping style toilet and an outdoor shower, they are fitted outside of the trailer because of lack of space.
“I’ve gotten a lot of comments about the outdoor shower, but hey, it works!” Levi laughs.
But the YouTuber says they can be prought inside for more privacy if needed.
Levi’s tiny house currently sits in his backyard where he continues to make videos featuring the house.
The most recent one showed him cooking a delightful four-course meal using the house’s amenities alongside a campfire outside.
He now hopes to use the home to go on camping trips with his wife Savannah and their two children.
Levi said: “The fact you can just take it anywhere makes it so special.
“I put it in the woods in my backyard, and I just think that’s really fun. It just has all the luxury amenities you would need.
“It’s really cosy and I think that’s what makes it special. It’s not about the size—it’s about making the most of the space you have.”
Tiny Homes FAQs
THE tiny house movement began in the USA before gaining popularity in the UK.
What is a tiny home?
Tiny houses are small, fully-equipped living spaces designed to lead a more sustainable, off-grid lifestyle.
Although they vary in size and shape, tiny homes tend to be between 15 and 50 square metres in capacity, made of sustainable materials and are easier — and cheaper — to maintain than traditional brick homes.
Are tiny homes legal in the UK?
The legality of tiny houses is all to do with where it is and what you use it for.
If you want to put your tiny house in the back garden of the home that you own, and the overall size of your tiny house does not exceed 19.8m x 6.7m (65ft x 22ft), then good news! You do not require planning permission.
Tiny houses that fit within these dimensions and are constructed on trailer bases are legally classified as caravans, which means you can legally park them within the curtilage of your home without planning permission.
If this is your plan, then it is a legal requirement that you only use the tiny house as additional living space, like an office, a gym, or a studio, but you cannot rent out the space to a tenant.
For those of you who live on farmland, what is defined as curtilage can be complicated. In these cases, and under any circumstances where you are unsure, we recommend that you speak to your local planning officer.
You can put a tiny house on your land as a temporary structure for 28 days, but for any longer than this we recommend that you speak to your local planning officer as different permissions will be required
Can you get a mortgage for a tiny home?
The small size and relatively low cost of tiny houses means they’re not generally considered eligible for a mortgage.
However, there are plenty of options to take out a loan to fund your dreams of the perfect, moveable home.
14 hours agoworld NewsComments Off on Did Walter Die in Alien Covenant? His Fate Explained
The 2017 movie Alien: Covenant, directed by Ridley Scott, is a compelling continuation of the Alien series’ themes of creation, artificial intelligence, and the beginnings of the lethal Xenomorphs. Michael Fassbender plays Walter, a highly developed synthetic android who is one of the movie’s most captivating characters. Walter is intended to be submissive, emotionless, and […]
14 hours agoworld NewsComments Off on Seven beautiful castles you can stay in for under £90 to feel like you’re on The Traitors filming location
THE Traitors is back on TV with contestants competing in a game show of deception and scheming – all in the stunning backdrop of Ardross Castle in Scotland.
Sadly, Ardross Castle is under lock and key and is not open to the public.
Ardross is home to The Traitors UK and US but is closed to the publicArdrossCastle.co.uk
But there are over 4,000 castles all over the UK some that you can visit and and some, you can stay in.
Ardross is a 19th century Baronial-style castle that sits in 100 acres of parkland and gardens on the banks of the River Alness.
There is a way to get closer to it with a stay at the five-star Ness Walk Hotel in Inverness.
However, Ardross can’t be explored up close unless for weddings or filming for TV.
So we’ve found seven others around the UK that you can spend the night, and all for under £90.
Leasowe Castle
Leasowe Castle is nestled along the Wirral seaside and is a 15 minute drive from Liverpool city centre.
The castle has basic twin, double and master bedrooms with four-poster beds.
It also has suites in the castle including one in the tower and one in the turret.
Historically, Leasowe dates back to the 16th century, and has a unique octagonal tower.
We found a night in a double room for £45 on their website. Adding a breakfast option will set you back another £20.
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leasowecastleThe castle has basic twins, double rooms, and master bedrooms with four-poster beds[/caption]
Tulloch Castle Hotel
Tulloch Castle is a 12th-century-castle set against the landscape of the Highlands of Scotland, and is a five-minute drive away from Dingwall.
The hotel is dog friendly, and nature fans can explore the North Coast 500 route too.
The castle retains many of its period features, including the 250-year old panelled entrance hall, and restored original fireplaces and ceilings
They also have seasonal offers on their website, so keep a lookout for upcoming deals although we found prices from £69 a night via Booking.com.
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Google mapsTulloch castle retains many of its period features, including the 250-year old panelled hall[/caption]
Castle Bromwich Hall
Castle Bromwich Hall really gives off Traitors vibes thanks to its gothic appearance.
The mansion on the outskirts of Birmingham is a Grade I listed building and has retained many original features from the 1700s, including the huge entrance hall and grand staircase.
The bedrooms are kitted out with traditional looking furniture, from four poster beds to chandeliers and claw foot bath tubs.
You can even stay in their ‘Bridal Suite’ which was used in by Queen Elizabeth I.
Through Booking.com, we found a double room for two people at £72 per night.
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Cave Castle Hotel
Cave Castle Hotel has over 350 years of history with original turrets and stone features.
The huge castle in Hull has 71 rooms, some with four-poster beds and modern features in the newer wings.
Cave Castle also has offers like Galentines, which for a girls night away includes Prosecco on arrival and treatments at the spa.
The hotel has got ratings of 4 out of 5 on Tripadvisor with guests “impressed” by the “spectacular” building and “picturesque” grounds.
The Cave Castle Hotel has kept the original castle features
Walworth Castle
Walworth Castle, in the Tees Valley countryside, dates back to 1189, and is set in 18 acres of lawns and woodlands.
It’s a good choice for anyone who has an interest in the paranormal as the castle its said to be haunted, with murder mystery evenings too.
They offer four poster tower suites with double Jacuzzi baths as well as an also an award winning restaurant and farmers bar.
We found a stay in Walworth Castle which will set you back as little as £79 per night.
Lumley Castle Hotel
Surrounded by parklands and overlooking the River Wear is the Lumley Castle Hotel in County Durham.
Lumley Castle Hotel was built in 1388 and converted into a hotel in 1976.
The most impressive room is the King James Suite which has a 20ft high four-poster bed, its own reception room and Jacuzzi bath.
A sweet ‘courtyard’ room in the eaves can be booked from £81.
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AlamySprawling Lumley Castle Hotel overlooks the River Wear in County Durham[/caption]
Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa
The four star castle hotel is found within the Clwydian Range in North Wales and has been dubbed “romantic” by guests.
Ruthin Castle has rooms from standard to deluxe suites as well as on-site spa with mud room, woodland hot tubs and massages, body scrubs and facials.
Guests on Tripadvisor were particularly impressed with the gardens and the “peacocks on the grounds”. They also have garden games like croquet and giant chess.
14 hours agoworld NewsComments Off on Mark ‘The Beast’ Labbett hits out The Chase bosses as he slams team selections after ‘boring’ episode
THE Chase star Mark Labbett has called out show producers after fans slammed the ITV series as “boring” and abysmal.”
Fans took to social media site X after Friday’s episode saw Chaser Shaun Wallace, 64, take out the team of contestants with eight seconds remaining.
ITVThe Chase star Mark Labbett has called out show bosses after fans slammed the series as ‘abysmal’[/caption]
ITVTheir comments came after Friday’s contestants lost out on the cash prize[/caption]
Chaser Shaun Wallace told the contestants ‘it is about the chase and you have been caught’
Dylan from Llan Ffestiniog, Jade from Exmouth, Rachel from London and Tom from Morpeth all started out Friday’s The Chase episode with a chance of bagging the cash prize.
Yet after they were beaten thoroughly by Shaun, he bluntly told the competitors on their loss: “It is about the chase and you have been caught.”
One fan was swift to remark on the drubbing: “It is getting dull now.”
Brainbox Mark, dubbed The Beast on Bradley Walsh‘s hit show, was tuning in from home.
As the hour-long programme, which aired at 5pm on Friday, wrapped with the loss, Mark took to social media to agree and write: “With hindsight maybe the producers should have a put a stronger player in the team.”
One fan replied: “Maybe the producers need to get their heads together and sort all this out. It’s been a long time now that people have complained on here about bad shows.
“They’re going to stop watching if they’re not careful. Today’s show is abysmal. Have a word Mark will you? X”
He then tagged the quiz fan and directly replied: “A written complaint to the producers would be far more effective imo.”
One other viewer quizzed: “How do the producers know if they’re stronger players or not?”
Another suggested: “Or not give the Chasers the easier question.”
Mark then clarified how the show works – and the competitor line up.
He said: “There are three teams of four ready I believe, maybe an emergency sub as well.
“If you are summoned to studio you are playing.”
Mark has appeared onThe Chasesince its 2009 debut.
The Chase's best moments
The Chase has been entertaining ITV viewers for years, here are some of the show's most memorable moments...
Bradley Walsh can’t stop laughing
Every time host Bradley Walsh erupts into fits of laughter on The Chase it makes for pretty entertaining TV. One particularly memorable occasion was when he was asking the question ‘The title of which Elvis Presley song was engraved of the inside of Freddie Star’s coffin?” As usual the contestant was given four multiple choices but Bradley could get through reading them out before bursting into hysterics. Seeming the idea of the song being option ‘B: Way Down’ was too much for the presenter to handle.
The Double Trouble special
To celebrate 15 years of The Chase on screens, ITV launched a special ‘double trouble’ episode where contestants faced off against not one but two of the show’s beloved Chasers. And despite the odds, the contestants managed to go home with some cash!
The contestants with famous names
Eagle-eyed ITV fans are always quick to spot interesting and sometimes hidden details on the quiz show – but there have been a few times where the names of some contestants have been overtly obvious. For example, one 2017 episode of the quiz show saw Bradley welcome four contestants who were named after Friends characters Ross, Rachel, Phoebe and Joey. Another group of contestants with named from The Simpsons were also grouped together in another episode, much to viewers’ amusement.
The Beast’s anger gets the best of him
During an episode from the 2024 season, Mark Labbett let out his inner beast as he exploded in a fit of anger. Close to losing the competition in the Final Chase, Mark then made a silly mistake and incorrectly answered the question, “Rabbit was a 1980 hit for which Cockney duo?” “Oh, you idiot!” he yelled at himself while slamming the table in front of him. With seconds left on the clock, the Chaser then admitted defeat, moaning “I don’t deserve to win.”
He told us: “We actually film The Chase at the same place, at the George Lucas in Elstree.
“I could do one show in the morning and then go straight on up and do the other in the evening.
“I would be very happy if my agent said, ‘Strictly would love to chat to you.”
ITVShaun took out the contestants with eight seconds remaining[/caption]
Mark suggested a ‘stronger’ player should have come into the foldRexITVIt came after fans called out the ‘dull’ format of the long-running show[/caption]
14 hours agoworld NewsComments Off on Heineken to cut alcohol strength in much loved beer in DAYS and drinkers will be furious
A MAJOR brewer is to the cut the strength of a popular beer from next week.
The change may anger fans fearing an alteration in taste, but there is some good news as it could mean lower prices at the bar.
Sol beer will be brewed at a lower strength
From Tuesday Heineken will being producing its Sol lager with a lower ABV.
The strength of the drink will be reduced from 4.2% to 3.4%.
Sol is marketed as a light, refreshing beer and was first brewed in Mexico at the end of the 19th century.
It became part of Heineken’s beer portfolio in 2010 and is now brewed in Zoeterwoude in the Netherlands.
The new lower-strength beer goes into production from Tuesday, but it won’t appear at the bar or on supermarket shelves immediately.
The change will be accompanied by a drop in the wholesale price of Sol products.
One of the reasons the change is being made is to lower the amount of duty that needs to be paid on the beer.
In the face of rising costs in other areas it is hoped this will help prevent further price hikes.
It’s possible because in 2023 the government brought in a lower duty band for alcohol products with an ABV between 1.3% and 3.4%.
Reducing the strength of popular beers to take advantage of the band has become commonplace in the face of soaring duty costs in the past 18 months, even given the 1% cut in duty on draught products introduced in the last budget.
Because of this and other cost pressures Heineken and others have lowered the strength of some beers to reduce the tax paid.
Big name beers includingStella Artois, Foster’s,Carlsberg, Spitfire,Old Speckled Henand Bishops Finger have also all been reduced in strength in line with the introduction of the lower rate of tax on weaker booze.
Brewers are keen to avoid higher prices at the bar, particularly after it was revealed this month that the price of a pint has now hit £5.08 on average.
The most expensive region is still London, where a pint costs £6.16 on average, and the cheapest is Midlands at £4.47.
The price hikes are the result of a perfect storm of rule changes including changes to taxes on alcohol, packaging and employers.
It was up to individual pubs and chains to decide if they wanted to pass on the increased cost to customers, and if so by how much.
Heineken had also warned that changes to government legislation around packaging, which are set to come into force this year, will lead to “significant cost increases” for the company.
The changes will make manufacturers responsible for fees related to ensuring packing materials have been recycled or recovered.
Previously the business would have been responsible for 35% of the costs but this will now be increased to 100%.
But, the brewery giant said it had made “considerable efforts” across the business to “deliver cost savings and drive efficiencies” in 2024 to offset the impact of these pressures.
A Heineken spokesperson said: “As ever, we continue to make considerable effort across the business to deliver cost savings and drive efficiencies to keep price increases to a minimum, and reduce the impact of inflation on our customers.”
What else is happening to pubs?
While brewers have been feeling the pressure pubs have also been forced to push up their prices to cope with changes announced in the Autumn budget.
Its hikes saw the cost of a Guinness at The London and South Western branch in South-West London go from £4.66 to £4.81.
Meanwhile, the price of a Strongbow increased from £3.24 to £3.39.
Spoons has said several drinks including Carling, Budweiser and Coors would not go up in price.
Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin said: “Wetherspoon has always tried to remain as competitive as possible. We hope that our prices will still be reasonable in spite of these increases.’’
The decision came ahead of an increase in employer’s National Insurance Contributions set to come into force in April.
The rate at which employers make National Insurance Contributions will increase from 13.8% to 15%.
Meanwhile, the threshold at which businesses pay them is being lowered from £9,100 to £5,000.
Customers at Young’s pubs face paying 20p more for a pint after the Autumn Budget.
Simon Dodd, chief executive of Young’s, said the chain will hike its prices by between 2.5% and 3% because of these increased costs.
He said: “We’ll mitigate as much as we can of the NI contribution – we’ll do that through efficiency, we’ll do that through investing in our pubs.
“But there will be some price passed on to the consumer.”
Meanwhile, All Bar One owner Mitchells & Butlers told The Sun last year that the price of its pints could rise by between 10p and 15p.
The group, which also owns Toby Carvery, said higher wage expenses were “by far the most significant increase” in its cost base following the Autumn Budget.
Its chief executive Phil Urban said the chain was facing around £23million a year in extra costs just from the rise in National Insurance, with the increase in the minimum wage also sending its wage bill surging.
In November, chief executive of pub chain Fuller’s, Simon Emeny, said the price of beers at its hotels and pubs would likely be hiked by 10p.
How to save money buying alcohol
Alcohol can be pricey if you’re planning a party or hosting an event but there are ways to cut costs.
It’s always important to drink responsibly, here, Sun Savers Editor Lana Clements share some tips on getting booze for the best price.
Stocking up can mean big savings on drinks, especially if you want to buy wine or fizz.
The big supermarkets regularly offer discounts of 25% when you buy six or more bottles of wine. The promotions typically run in the lead up to occasions such as Bank Holidays, Christmas and Easter.
If you know you are going to need booze later in the year, it can be worth acting when you see offers.
Before buying your preferred drink make sure you shop around to find the best price – you can use a comparison site such as pricerunner.com or trolley.co.uk.
Don’t forget that loyalty cards can unlock better savings so make sure you factor that in too.
If you like your plonk, wine clubs can also be a good way to save money and try new varieties. You’ll usually have to pay a membership fee in return for cheaper price so work out if you will be buying enough to make the one off cost worthwhile.
Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@news.co.uk.
14 hours agoworld NewsComments Off on EastEnders’ Nasty Nick star reveals bosses sweet gesture to him after he was killed off – & June Brown’s surprise advice
EASTENDERS Nick Cotton star John Altman has revealed the sweet gesture from soap bosses when he was killed off the show.
The actor left the programme in February 2015 as part of the show’s 30th anniversary celebrations in which his character was killed off.
HandoutEastEnders actor John Altman has revealed the sweet gesture from soap bosses after killing him off[/caption]
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BackGridHe dished all on Saturday Night with Hayley Palmer (pictured with Francine Lewis)[/caption]
Nick died of a heroin overdose which left his mum Dot Cotton, played by the late June Brown, devestated.
Now, the actor has revealed the sweet gesture from then show boss, Dominic Treadwell Collins, to honour Nick’s iconic legacy on the BBC show.
John revealed all to Hayley Palmer at the filming of her show Saturday Night with Hayley Palmer at The Hippodrome in London.
He told Hayley: “Our producer Dominic – he appeared out of nowhere when June and I shot my last scene.
“He’d brought me some flowers with some silver cuff links and Nick Cotton 1985-2015 engraved onto the cufflinks.
The star went on to say of his final filming day on the BBC show: “It was all very emotional.
“I got emotional actually doing the scene and just on-set too.
“One of the Assistant Directors told me she’d vowed to ‘never get upset or emotional when I’m doing this programme’ and she actually said that me and June made her cry.
“When I watched it on the TV, the first time I watched it technically and looked at my performance.
“The second time I watched it, I remembered all the good times June and I had.
“I get really emotional thinking about it – I certainly had tears in my eyes [watching it].”
Elsewhere, he confessed how famed chain-smoker June once encouraged him to carry on smoking even after he had managed to kick the bad habit.
He revealed how June insisted smoking cigarettes helped him to “de-stress” and that he should pick the habit back up in order to feel calm.
John appeared on the show from the very beginning before bosses took the decision to kill off his character ten years ago.
During the taping for Hayley’s show, John revealed: “I don’t really keep in contact with any of the cast members.
“I just tend to see them at funerals or at charity nights – there’s been too many funerals.”
As well as chatting to John on her special show filmed at The Hippodrome in London, Hayley spoke to BGT icon Francine Lewis, politician Esther McVey and X Factor popstar, Chico.
Saturday Night With Hayley Palmer airs Saturdays on ChannelBox on Freeview channel 271.
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14 hours agoworld NewsComments Off on Matt Sherratt admits family are ‘fuming’ with him taking Wales job for Ireland clash – & it boils down to cheap pints
MATT SHERRATT’S family and friends are “fuming” at him for taking the Wales job as it threatens their plan to watch today’s clash with Ireland downing cut-price pints.
Before he was appointed as Warren Gatland’s successor for the Dragons’ last three Six Nations games, Sherratt agreed to host his brother-in-law’s 50th birthday party at the Arms Park.
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As Cardiff coach, Sherratt is charged just £2 a pint.
But while the party-goers are watching the match on TV, the caretaker boss will be next door trying to end Wales’ grim run of 14 defeats in a row.
The party is going ahead, but the boozers are afraid they will have to pay full whack although Sherratt revealed he has a load of vouchers for freebies that he will leave behind the bar.
He grinned: “It’s my brother-in-law’s 50th birthday this weekend and I got tickets for everyone to watch the game in the Cardiff clubhouse.
“But since I took the Wales job they are fuming with me and pestering me every day, asking if I can still get the tickets and have I got any free drinks.
“They only wanted to go with me because I get a pint for £2!
“They are frightened to death they will have to pay £3.50 per pint.
“I’m not sure they wanted me there for my company or my contacts!
“I haven’t told them this, but I have managed to get them some free vouchers.”
With that headache taken care of, Sherratt can focus on trying to breathe fire into the Dragons, against a team who are 50-1 ON to win in Cardiff and wrap up the Triple Crown.
