IT may seem a bit eager to start thinking about Christmas in October, but it’s never too soon to bag yourself a bargain. In fact, when it comes to getting your travel tickets for the festive period, the sooner the better. It pays to be proactive - besides any savings you make now means more money to spend at Christmas.Book your train tickets early Buying train tickets early can save you feeling the pinch later on. Rail companies sell a limited number of "advance" tickets which can be up to a fraction of the price. These discounted tickets are available up to 12 weeks before you travel, which means you can already pick up these reduced fares for Christmas. If you’re heading back in the New Year, then it’s definitely worth buying your ticket this side of the festivities. Book now and you'll be able to avoid rocketing rail fares, which have risen more than twice as fast wages lately. Get a third off with a railcard National Rail offer a range of discount cards including … [Read more...] about How to book cheap train tickets home for Christmas
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Rents to rocket by 15% over next five years as number of properties ‘dries up’
RENT prices could soar by 15 per cent over the next five years as the supply of new properties entering the market "dries up", an industry expert has warned. The cost of renting in the UK is expected to go up by 2 per cent over the next year as the number of properties available to tenants gets less. The Charted Industry Surveryors (RICS) has put the alarming figures down to the increasing number of small scale landlords leaving the buy-to-let sector following a tax relief cut. The cuts, alongside an extra 3 per cent on stamp duty on second homes, means that buy-to-let has become less profitable so landlords are selling up. But as the number of rentals decreases, there's a sharp spike in the number of tenants because they can't afford to buy as house prices continue to outstrip wages. They found that 22 per cent of surveyors who took part in the research said they'd noticed a drop in the number of new landlords putting a property up for rent over the past three months. How to haggle … [Read more...] about Rents to rocket by 15% over next five years as number of properties ‘dries up’
When is Elton John’s UK retirement tour? Dates, tickets, prices and venues for the Farewell Yellow Brick Road world tour
SIR ELTON John may be retiring from touring - but the music legend is set to go out in style after announcing one last global mega-tour. Here's the essential info on how to get tickets, where the Rocket Man will be performing and on what dates. When is Elton John's Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour? At an event in New York on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, Elton confirmed he would end his touring career for good after one last three-year outing. Declaring a desire to spend more time with his husband David Furnish and their children, Elton said the five-continent worldwide event would be his last. He said: "It's time to come off the road so I can fully embrace the next chapter of my life. "I need to dedicate more time to raising my children." Speaking to The Sun's Dan Wootton the star added: "I’ve had an amazing life, I’ve had an amazing career, I’ve been so incredibly lucky. And my life has changed. "When I stop they’re [his children] going to be ten and eight and … [Read more...] about When is Elton John’s UK retirement tour? Dates, tickets, prices and venues for the Farewell Yellow Brick Road world tour
A memorable night’s in store for singer Zoë Gilby when she performs with a legend at the Sage
Gateshead International Jazz Festival takes place at the weekend with big names flying in from around the globe. A series of concerts will focus on Jazz Across Europe, with performers from countries including Holland, Norway, Slovenia, Estonia and Lithuania. Then there’s Maceo Parker, the 75-year-old American sax player who has performed with James Brown and Prince and on this occasion shares billing with Ruby Turner for a gig on Saturday evening. But some of the talent can be found a stone’s thrown from our doorstep. Take a bow, Zoë Gilby, a prominent figure on the North East jazz scene. The singer, currently working on her fourth album, is thrilled to be taking the stage at Sage Gateshead on Saturday with Sheila Jordan, the American jazz singer who is 89 and still going strong. Zoë attended a masterclass led by Sheila at the Gateshead festival in 2009 and recalls: “For there to be a living jazz vocal legend coming to the area, I had to go. “She has … [Read more...] about A memorable night’s in store for singer Zoë Gilby when she performs with a legend at the Sage
ISIS jihadis ‘planning drone bomb attacks’ on England fans at Russia World Cup
ISIS jihadis are reportedly planning bloodshed at the World Cup in Russia by using drone bomb attacks on England fans. Chilling videos and pictures posted on encrypted app Telegram allegedly detail the terror group's sick murder plans for the international summer tournament. One of which is believed to show extremists returning from Syria and Iraq to build weaponised drones in Russia, according to the Daily Star Sunday. Another picture apparently shows a drone carrying what appears to be anti-tank rockets, and the caption states that they are some of the types of bombs being manufactured by ISIS. Cyber security experts claim the app has become a "breeding ground" for terrorists in the run up to the World Cup. Elad Ezrachi, of internet surveillance firm Sixgill, told the Star his firm had seen the clips and added that intelligence suggests the threats to be taken seriously. He added: “We’ve seen posted YouTube video clips and links to DIY guides so more recruits can build … [Read more...] about ISIS jihadis ‘planning drone bomb attacks’ on England fans at Russia World Cup