5 h. ago Boost your car's resale value with these 5 essential tricks from motoring experts

Thousands of drivers are looking to the used car market for their next vehicle in a bid to save money - but being unprepared can be a costly mistake if you are the seller

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29 h. ago 'Slippery' tyre trick that sellers use to catch out used car buyers

Motoring experts are warning of some cunning tricks that can make the vehicle seem more attractive.

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52 h. ago Notting Hill Carnival SAVED and will go ahead next month after security funding boost

Notting Hill Carnival SAVED and will go ahead next month after security funding boost  standard.co.uk

Events

4 d. ago Oasis, Wimbledon and hotter weather help spark rise in footfall

New data showed a surge in footfall across Cardiff in recent days after a boost from Oasis’ first gigs.

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7 d. ago ‘The crosser Jeremy Paxman got, the more we giggled’: what it’s like to come last on a TV show

From scoring so badly at Eurovision it made Terry Wogan resign to having Paul Hollywood call your cake ‘tough as old boots’, here are the contestants who lost big on the nation’s favourite showsWe often hear about the people who win TV contests. As well as the glory of victory, they might earn an enviable cash prize, a lucrative record deal or a life-changing career boost. But what about those who finish last? Are they philosophical in defeat or throwing tantrums behind the scenes? We tracked down five TV losers to relive their failure in front of millions, reveal how they recovered from humiliation and share what they learned. Continue reading...

Culture

8 d. ago Could Chancellor's tears SAVE her career? Pollster says show of emotion could boost Rachel Reeves' popularity like Hillary Clinton's 2008 campaign

Luke Tryl, the UK director of More In Common, pointed to how a similar show of emotion by Hillary Clinton 'humanised' her during her 2008 presidential campaign.

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8 d. ago Joe Swash given major boost after Stacey Solomon's own solo announcement

The actor and presenter has had a major career boost, just days after his wife also shared news of her next solo project

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8 d. ago Chinese aircraft carrier sails into Hong Kong to boost patriotism

The Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong has sailed into harbor on a port call as part of a drive to drum up patriotism and pride in China's military advancements

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9 d. ago Scientists discover that emojis are good for us and can help bring us together

Using emojis isn't just for kids any more - apparently, they can help improve relationships and boost closeness, according to researchers who carried out a new study

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2 w. ago Scottish golfer shoots 'unbelievable 60' to boost DP World Tour card bid

Daniel Young enjoys ‘one of those days’ to finish third in Hotel Planner Tour event in France

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2 w. ago Lee Mack is really Not Going Out as his kids profit from his TV sitcom success

The Would I Lie To You star said his teenage kids couldn't give two hoots about his career but are happy to use his success to boost their bank balances. It comes as Lee's sitcom Not Going Out returns to our screens for a 14th season.

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2 w. ago Cardiologist's 4 key rules to 'boost your chances' of reaching 100 years old

Doctor Jorge Tartaglione recently spoke about the key principle to follow if you are keen to boost your longevity

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4 w. ago Rochelle Humes 'fights tears' over daughter's reaction to career boost and says 'just getting started'

The presenter has another huge career away from the small screen

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