The winner of this year’s much-anticipated Grand National is set to take home £375,000 in prize money. Aintree’s showpiece event returns to the famous course after last year’s race was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The total prize fund for the race stands at £750,000, down by £250,000 from the last meeting in 2019. Each runner down to tenth place receives a share of that total amount. With 40 horses competing, that means around 25 per cent of the runners will receive a share of the prize fund. Tiger Roll stormed to a second successive victory tin 2019, with the prize money an incredible £561,000 shared between owners Gigginstown House Stud, trainer Gordon Elliot and jockey Davy Russell. However, due to weight issues, the thoroughbred will miss the chance at a record-equalling third victory having been withdrawn from the race. Despite the drop in prize money this year, the Grand National remains one of the richest races on the planet, in terms of the … [Read more...] about Grand National 2021 prize money: How much winner scoops in Aintree race
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Hit the charity shops to find great bargains when they open again next week
FROM tomorrow I can take part in my favourite hobby once again . . . charity shopping. I consider myself a pro and think of rail-raiding as a sport. Find some great bargains this week with these tips. ALWAYS ASK: I can only imagine how stuffed the stock rooms are at the moment. I chatted to some insiders who told me that some incredible items have been donated over the past year — and we should expect shelves to be brimming with top-brand bargains. One of the best things about charity shops is often the friendly volunteers who are around to lend a helping hand. This week, get to know them. Always talk to the staff and mention if you are after something specific. Suggest leaving your name and number in case something you are really after comes in. UPCYCLE IT: Charity shops may sell items that aren’t exactly what you want but have great potential to be transformed into something amazing. You just have to use your imagination and think outside the … [Read more...] about Hit the charity shops to find great bargains when they open again next week
What time does Greggs open today? Delivery and click and collect advice
SAUSAGE roll fans and lovers of steak bakes can still get their Greggs fix during lockdown. The high street bakery chain remains open and you can get your snacks and treats in store or via delivery. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates On Monday, April 12, restaurants, pubs and cafes are then allowed to welcome back customers for outdoor dining . And from May 17, foodies will be allowed to eat inside restaurants for the first time in months. You're only ever a four minute walk from a Greggs when in a town centre - here's what you need to know if you're popping in during lockdown, from rules in place to delivery options. Is Greggs open? Greggs branches remain open during the latest lockdown. Hospitality venues must close under lockdown rules but they are still allowed to serve takeaway food and non-alcoholic drinks. That means you can pop in to pick up a pasty, you just can't eat it in store. Seating areas and … [Read more...] about What time does Greggs open today? Delivery and click and collect advice
What time does Asda open today? Hours and delivery advice
ASDA stores are open as normal while lockdown measures continue to ease. You'll still have to follow certain rules when you're doing your big supermarket shop. Here's everything you need to know. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates Supermarkets are classed as essential under the current guidance and they have been allowed to stay open throughout the pandemic. Stores selling items deemed less important, like clothing retailers, have had to remain closed during lockdown but they are set to reopen next Monday. When are Asda branches opening and closing? Asda opening times vary depending on your location, so it's best to check with your local store for exact hours. For example, Asda Leamington Spa is open from 7am to 11pm during weekdays, whereas Asda Rugby is open from 6am to 10pm over these days. Some stores are also back to running 24 hours on some days, such as Asda Park Royal, which is open 24 hours from Tuesday to … [Read more...] about What time does Asda open today? Hours and delivery advice
Baby food urgently recalled after fears they could contain ‘killer’ apple stalks in food agency blunder
POPULAR baby foods are being frantically recalled over fears they could contain "killer" apple stalks. It comes after a blunder saw the "unsafe to eat" products released back to supermarkets across the country after being recalled months before. Parents have been told not to feed their tots Aptimal Oats or muesli from Cow & Gate, both made by Dublin-based Nutricia, as they could contain apple stalks which could choke babies. Now, the Food Standards Agency has admitted in nationwide alert that the products - Cow & Gate My First Muesli 10+ months and Aptamil Oats, Raisin & Apple Bircher Muesli 10+ months - had been "re-released in error" after a warning was originally put out back in January. A statement from the FSA said: "Nutricia is recalling Cow & Gate and Aptamil Muesli products because some packs have been found to contain pieces of apple stalks. "The presence of the apple stalks presents a choking hazard to babies making these products unsafe to eat. … [Read more...] about Baby food urgently recalled after fears they could contain ‘killer’ apple stalks in food agency blunder