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Sales of wine, beer and spirits up 31 per cent (and hair clippers have sold out too)

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Brits drink their way through lockdown: Sales of wine, beer and spirits up 31 per cent (and hair clippers have sold out too) Boom means an additional £200million has been spent on alcohol in March Grocery sales also accelerated to £10.8billion partially due to panic buying Wine was the most popular lockdown drink, followed by … Read more

Earl of Cardigan reconciles with his son, 38, who sold 16th century family mansion for £11.5m

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The Earl of Cardigan has made up with his son after the heir sold the family’s 16th century mansion. David Brudenell-Bruce, 67, said he forgave Viscount Savernake after Tottenham House near Marlborough, Wiltshire, and family paintings were sold in 2008. Lord Cardigan had been removed from running the stunning Savernake Forest Estate after he moved … Read more

Oxford professor arrested over theft of ‘priceless’ bible fragments which were sold to US museum

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Oxford classics professor, 63, is arrested over theft of ‘priceless’ papyrus bible fragments ‘stolen from university library collection and sold to US museum’ Dr Dirk Obbink, 63, was arrested last month on suspicion of theft and fraud 13 papyrus bible fragments were stolen from Oxford University’s Sackler Library The associate professor of papyrology and Greek … Read more

More than 500,000 Zoom user credentials were sold on the dark web for less than a PENNY each

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More than 500,000 Zoom user credentials have been stolen and sold on the dark web for less than a PENNY each More than a half a million Zoom user credentials were found on the dark web Hackers in a forum were selling accounts for less than a penny each  The buckets included passwords, meeting URLS … Read more

Collection of rare vintage Humber cars used by royalty to be sold at auction

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An ‘unmatched’ collection of vintage Humber cars, some of which have been used by royalty and celebrities, are to be auction in the UK with a combined value estimated to be up to £250,000.  An enthusiast who has spent decades sourcing the rare vehicles is selling them to the highest bidder this month.  Some 16 … Read more

London ambulance contractor ‘stole face masks from service’s stores and sold them’

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A London Ambulance Service (LAS) contractor has been arrested on suspicion of stealing face masks as criminals continue to exploit the coronavirus crisis. The man, who is in his 20s, is accused of stealing the protective equipment, along with other items, from stores in north London before selling them online. He was held in Windmill … Read more

The prized possessions of actress and singer Doris Day have sold for $3million

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Hollywood under the hammer: The prized possessions of actress and singer Doris Day – including a golden globe and red piano – have sold for $3million in an online auction Proceeds of $3 million far outpaced original estimates, Julien’s Auctions said Top items in the live online auction included a classic 1930 Ford convertible All … Read more

Big Issue is to be sold in supermarkets due to coronavirus

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Big Issue will be sold in supermarkets and other stores for first time in 29-year history in temporary move after vendors were forced off the street in coronavirus lockdown Big Issue magazine has been helping the homeless help themselves since 1991  For the first time in 29 years the magazine is being sold through supermarkets  … Read more

Coronavirus: UK-made tests sold ABROAD despite ‘shortage’

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What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more

London homes worth up to £22million are being sold via VIRTUAL tours to high net-worth buyers

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British real estate agents and property developers are using virtual tours to market prime London homes during the coronavirus lockdown, it has been revealed.   Mansions and apartments in ultra-desirable locations like Islington, Kensington and Notting Hill are being shown remotely by agents via 360-degree online tours, allowing prospective buyers to view the property without leaving … Read more