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THE auctioneer raises his gavel and calls for final bids. My finger is poised over my mouse – one click and I could be the owner of a three-bedroom house. Then, to encourage a last offer, the auctioneer drops the amount he is asking for. “I’ll let you have it for another 500 – can I tempt you, internet?” he says. The winning bid comes in and the gavel falls. The whole thing takes less than six minutes. ­Welcome to the world of online property auctions . Here I take a look at all you need to know about buying at auction. MODERN-DAY AUCTIONS TODAY I am sitting at my desk, headphones in, watching the monthly SDL Auctions property auction on my computer screen. READ MORE ON MONEY HOME SWEET HOME We cut £11,000 off deposit for £217,000 first home - and you can do it too COMPUTER SAYS NO Mortgage warning as FOUR lenders to stop processing applications I am one of more than 1,000 people watching to see around … [Read more...] about Buying a house at auction is a real rush – here’s our tips for purchasing online

THE record heatwave sparked the worst day of fires since the Blitz, it emerged yesterday. As wildfires swept across Britain , London Fire Brigade alone received more than 2,600 calls — over eight times higher than usual. The capital saw 41 houses reduced to ­rubble . London Mayor Sadiq Khan said: “It was the busiest day since the Second World War. “They dealt with more than a dozen simultaneous fires requiring 30 engines, a couple requiring 15, and some requiring 12.” Fifteen of the country’s 51 Fire and Rescue Services declared major incidents as temperatures hit a high of 40.3C (104F). MORE ON THE WILDFIRES FROM THE ASHES We’ve got nothing after wildfire destroyed our home… but we’ll bounce back TINDERBOX BRITAIN Families run for lives after homes go up in flames on UK's hottest day In South Yorkshire , two firefighters were hurt tackling flames which had engulfed homes in Barnsley, Kiveton Park … [Read more...] about UK’s record heatwave sparks ‘worst day of fires since the Blitz’ as 41 houses reduced to rubble in London

A dad has won a stunning £3million Cornwall mansion after entering a draw with a £25 ticket. Uttam Parmar, 58, won the keys to the stunning four-bedroom house after entering the Omaze Million Pound House Draw. The operations manager entered the draw in July and was stunned he won the home that boasts panoramic views of the Camel Estuary. Dad-of-one Uttam currently lives with his wife of 32 years, Raki, 53, in their current four-bedroom house close to Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. He said he was in hospital when the Omaze team broke the news. Uttam said: "When Omaze called to tell us we’d won a prize, we were actually at the hospital. Uttam Parmar (L) winner of the Cornwall Omaze Million Pound House Draw with wife Raki and son Aaron ( Image: Omaze) “We were so excited that we might have won the grand prize, we called our son Aaron, 26, to see if the winning entry code matched ours. When he triple checked the numbers matched, we must’ve burst his eardrums … [Read more...] about Dad wins £3m Omaze Cornwall house after entering prize draw with just £25

Energy bills rise is a 'world crisis' says Knight SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info EDF customers in the UK are paying nearly two-and-a-half times as much as for their energy bills a s their counterparts in France. This came after French President Emmanual Macron imposed strict caps on price rises, forcing the state-owned energy company to sell its power at prices below the market rates. Related articles Russian oil starts flowing through Ukraine as Putin rocked by strike Brexit Britain set for huge win as 17 new factories Since April this year, energy regulator Ofgem has set the household price cap at £1,971, while French families on regulated tariffs now face bills of around €950 (£803). … [Read more...] about Energy bill shock: Brits pay TWICE more than French..as UK sends RECORD supplies to France

Obama explains Winston Churchill bust snub SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Back in 2009, the young, charismatic new president succeeded the White House after George W Bush. There’s always changes made when a new Commander-in-Chief enters the Oval Office, from carpet and curtains to pictures and portraits, however one in particular caused a stir. Reports claimed a bust of Churchill was returned to the British embassy and replaced with one of Martin Luther King, despite the bronze sculpture of the British prime minister having sat in the president’s office under Bush. Then when Trump took office in January last year, he asked for the bust back, just in time for Theresa May’s visit to the White House. Now as Darkest Hour … [Read more...] about Churchill’s grandson on TRUTH of White House bust: ‘Obama did NOT get rid of it’ EXCLUSIVE

Hosepipe bans are happening – as the UK continues to experience a sweltering summer of heatwaves , and very little rainfall . Millions are affected, including those living in Hampshire, the Isle of Wight , Kent and Sussex, with suggestions that more temporary bans are on the way to London , Surrey and Pembrokeshire. If you want to see if your area is or could be impacted, check out Metro.co.uk’s hosepipe ban map . Here, we’ll explain what a hosepipe ban means for you, and when the UK last switched them off. Plus how can you conserve water during a ban? What does a hosepipe ban mean? Typically, people impacted by hosepipe bans are forbidden from using one to: Fill a paddling pool or swimming pool Fill a fountain Water their garden or plants with a hosepipe Clean their car or motorbike with a hosepipe Clean their home’s walls or windows with a hosepipe Clean paths, patios or other outdoor surfaces with a hosepipe Fill a pond Clean a boat. … [Read more...] about When was the last hosepipe ban in the UK, and how can you save water during one?

Michela Morizzo shares this week’s polling SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The revelation in an exclusive Techne UK poll for Express.co.uk follows one from the US earlier this week which also revealed American voters would choose the former President over her. This is despite growing support for the Duchess of Sussex to make a White House bid among Democrats . Related articles 'Slum dunk!' Sturgeon mocked as Tories prepare to destroy SNP in court EU energy crisis explodes: Spain orders citizens to TURN OFF lights Former President Trump and the Duchess have had a feud since she snubbed him when he made an official visit to the UK and was hosted by the Queen at a dinner that Ms Markle refused to … [Read more...] about Meghan HUMILIATED – voters think Trump would be better for UK than Duchess in White House

Omaze surprises the winners of the Cornwall House Draw SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Operations manager Uttam Parmar, 58, won the keys to the stunning four-bedroom house after entering the Omaze Million Pound House Draw. it comes mortgage free and he's been given £50,000 cash to help settle in. Related articles Thousands of homeowners to have nearly £900 wiped from bank account ‘Unappealing’ paint colours to ‘avoid’ that risk devaluing homes The father-of-one entered the draw in July, the Mirror reports. He was stunned to hear that he had actually won the home that boasts panoramic views of the Camel Estuary. Uttam currently lives with his wife of 32 years, Raki, 53, in a four-bedroom house … [Read more...] about Stunned dad wins £3m Omaze Cornwall house in prize draw with £25 ticket

Multiple swatting incidents from last year have forced Twitch ’s xQc to temporarily move back to Canada. It’s only temporary but Twitch streamer Félix ‘xQc’ Lengyel has moved back to his home country of Canada. He hasn’t said how long he intends to stick around, only tweeting ‘Back in Canada for a little while.’ His fans, however, believe it’s for far more serious reasons than simply being in between moving houses and is n fact because he’s been doxxed. While he may be one of the most popular and highest earning streamers on Twitch , not everyone is a fan of xQc. He drew a lot of ire for his actions while taking part in Grand Theft Auto 5 roleplays , for example. Doxxing (the leaking of private information such as home addresses) has resulted in ‘ swatting ’ incidents where police get sent to peoples’ houses under false pretences. In the past, this has led to the victims getting seriously injured and even killed . While xQc has been fortunate enough to … [Read more...] about Twitch star xQc moves house after almost daily swatting incidents

Britain is sizzling in a heatwave which could be hotter than anything we’ve ever experienced. The Met Office ’s amber alert for extreme heat has been extended until next Tuesday, with the national forecaster believing there is a one in five chance the country will record its highest ever temperature. And with some predicting the heat could hit a scorching 40C, officials have not ruled out that the first-ever national heatwave emergency could be declared. So how do we keep ourselves safe as the mercury soars? Here, Prof Mike Tipton, from Portsmouth University’s Extreme Environments Laboratory, gives his advice of the little things which could make a big difference. A woman cools off in front of a large fan in Kings Cross tube station during the heatwave ( Image: Dinendra Haria/LNP) Food and drink Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water or non-alcoholic and decaffeinated fluids, even if you don’t feel thirsty. Use the colour of your urine to guide whether you’re … [Read more...] about How to stay safe during Britain’s heatwave as temperatures set to hit 40C