73 m. ago David Lynch’s belongings fetch $4.25m at auction, including scripts for unfinished film

Items ranged from video cameras and guitars to taxidermy deer heads, props from Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive – and the director’s personal coffee machinePersonal effects belonging to the film-maker David Lynch, who died in January, have fetched more than $4m at auction in Los Angeles, with the highest bid of $195,000 going to scripts for his unrealised film project Ronnie Rocket.Wednesday’s auction of almost 450 items included props from Lynch’s films, personal items such as video cameras and music equipment, his director’s chair, two taxidermy deer heads, his 35mm print of his debut feature Eraserhead – and his beloved La Marzocco GS/3 home espresso machine, which fetched $45,500 and presumably produces a damn fine cup of coffee. Continue reading...

Economics

3 h. ago I spent £32k of my father's inheritance on a caravan from Britain's 'richest gypsy'... two years later they tell me I can NEVER sell it

Debbie Mularczyyk purchased the caravan in 2022 at Cornwall's SeaView Holiday Park, a branch of Wyldecrest Parks founded by self-proclaimed 'billionaire gypsy' Alfie Best.

Economics

4 h. ago Learn to paint plein air watercolor landscapes at Jack London State Historic Park

Learn to paint plein air watercolor landscapes at Jack London State Historic Park  Sonoma Index-Tribune

Politics

8 h. ago This house is on the market for the price of a bag of crisps

It has an auction guide price of just £1 but what is waiting for you at Love Cottage

Economics

8 h. ago Napoleon's world is on display for a landmark auction, from divorce papers to his iconic hat

The Hollywood epic “Napoleon” exposed the legendary emperor to a new generation

Politics

9 h. ago 'Beast' spray painted on walls as vandals target property in Scots town

Police say their enquiries into the incident are ongoing.

Events

10 h. ago Ed Sheeran's budgie smugglers sell at charity auction alongside custom painted guitar

Singer Ed Sheeran's red pants with butterflies on them fetched £55 while the custom painted Martin LX1E acoustic guitar brought in the highest bid, selling for £4,250

Politics

10 h. ago Bereavement support charity for children hosts Eid celebration in Motherwell

The event at Forgewood CC was with The Miracle Foundation’s Together We Thrive initiative

Politics

10 h. ago Marcus Rashford 'handed' major blow to 'dream' Manchester United transfer exit

Manchester United are looking to sell Marcus Rashford this summer as they prepare a squad overhaul under Ruben Amorim

Sport

12 h. ago MPs grant pubs extra time to open if England or Wales reach Women’s Euros semis

Bars will be allowed to sell alcohol until 1am, if either England or Wales – or both – take part in the Women’s Euros semi-finals or final.

Politics

12 h. ago PE teacher aces testing London Marathon to raise nearly £3k for St Andrew's Hospice

Andrew Kennedy, 26, defied an injury suffered a few weeks before the event to complete the race in an impressive three hours, one minute and 15 seconds - and raise £2900 for the Airdrie charity.

Economics

12 h. ago National charity launches new wellbeing and exercise podcast to help more Scottish communities get active for summer

Communities across Scotland are being encouraged to get active for summer with the launch of a new national wellbeing and exercise podcast.

Politics

14 h. ago Lived experience key as Harbour Ayrshire help people facing addiction

Three years on, an Ayrshire charity is continuing to support people facing addiction with a string of lived experience at the heart of their work.

Politics

14 h. ago ‘I was forced to sell my land for HS2 leg days before it was axed. Now I fear I’ll never get it back’

Five days after farmer Edward Cavenagh-Mainwaring was forced to sell 250 acres, the northern leg of the HS2 line was axed - now he fears he’ll never be able to get the land back

Politics

14 h. ago Viral comedian who attended 19 schools makes his Edinburgh Fringe debut

Described in a 4 ½ star review by The Student Newspaper as “hilarious” and “unique and refreshing,” the award-winning Aaron Wood, one of the UK’s fastest rising stars, with a string of sell-out shows under his belt, and with over 100 million views online, comes to the Fringe with his highly anticipated debut hour, More To Life, from 1 to 25 August at Hoots @ The Apex - Hoot 3.

Culture

16 h. ago David Lynch memorabilia including scripts and props sell for more than £3m

More than 450 items of memorabilia linked to the American director were sold in Los Angeles at auction.

Economics

16 h. ago Jodie Marsh dances with Nigel Farage as he tries to hide face from camera

Jodie Marsh hosted a charity event to support her Fripp Farm Animal Sanctuary earlier this week, and controversial politician Nigel Farage was among the attendees

Events

16 h. ago 16th century letter signed by Mary Queen of Scots sells for £15,000 at auction

The rare 16th-century letter from Mary Queen of Scots and Lord Darnley to the Rose family has sold for thousands

Economics

17 h. ago Archaeologists piece together plaster fragments into wall painting from ‘Beverly Hills of Roman London’

Birds, fruit, flowers and ancient graffiti discovered on 2,000-year-old wall paintings

Politics

18 h. ago Dobbies’ fundraising walk raises nearly £4k for Alzheimer’s Research UK

This June, 30 colleagues from Dobbies Central Support Office, based in Lasswade, completed a 25-mile fundraising walk to raise money for its national charity partner, Alzheimer’s Research UK, raising £4,150 and counting, from generous supporters.

Economics