FOREIGN lagers have the biggest share of the beer market in UK pubs — accounting for 28 per cent of all pints sold.

Italian and Spanish tipples such as Moretti, Peroni, Estrella and San Miguel helped them to top the pile.

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Adding in classic and premium lagers (each on 20%) — including pilsners and those made in the UK — the brewing style made up 68 per cent of beer bought in pubs, bars and restaurants.

Lager’s market share rose 70 per cent year-on-year, with the value of Spanish pints up 22 per cent, Heineken’s Beer Report 2024 said.

Bitter, ale and stout — with classic and premium offerings combined — claimed 23 per cent of the market, while trendy craft beers took eight.

Heineken’s report put the current boom in world lager down to the 2020 launch of Spanish-themed Madri — despite it being brewed in Tadcaster, North Yorks.

It said: “Brands that evoke happy memories and holiday vibes were therefore set to do well.”

PARENTS are rushing to buy discounted £2 Disney books for kids at a major supermarket that make the perfect Christmas gift.

An eagle-eyed shopper had spotted the offer and shared the deal in a post on Facebook.

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The selection of books included many related to Disney’s most iconic films.

Included were stories about The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, and Beauty and the Beast.

Shoppers were quick to tag their friends on the post and express their desire to nab the deal.

One user said: “Reuben wants this.”

Another tagged two friends and said: “If you see this please grab it.”

One shopper even exclaimed: “Omg I need it!”

Another commenter noted, however, that a similar deal was also available at a rival supermarket.

They said: “Aldi had this one for 99p recently other similar stories too.”

The books are normally priced for £4 at Tesco but this offer reduced their price by half.

It should be noted that the discount is only available for those who are signed up to the supermarket’s Clubcard scheme.

The programme, which is free to sign up to, provides you access to discounts across Tesco stores.

It also allows you to collect points which you can later redeem for vouchers or discounts at other outlets.

THIS home on sale is ‘Definitely Maybe’ worth a viewing by an Oasis fan with £550,000 to spare – after the owner decked out his living room to mirror their iconic 1994 album cover.

From the outside, the three-bed semi listed by Purplebricks, appears like any other home lining the leafy east London street in Abbey Wood – but a peek inside reveals it’s a place a true fan could really Live Forever.

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It’s not just the Cigarettes and Alcohol on the wooden living room floor that give the game away, flamingos on the fireplace and an Epiphone guitar are also there in tribute.

A framed image of music hero Burt Bacharach leaning against the sofa and another of Man City legend Collin Bell by the fireplace add to the effect.

And, to top it off, a giant spinning globe hangs beside the mirror, to the right of the image as it appears on the Purplebricks listing.

Located in Zone 4, the property is not Half The World Away (about 0.4 miles) from Abbey Wood train station and the Elizabeth Line.

The home’s entrance hall connects to the through lounge and extended kitchen, a first floor bathroom with over-bath shower, two double bedrooms and a single bedroom.

At the rear there is a laid-to-lawn garden with patio and out-building with windows in its Wonderwalls – and She’s Electric with power and lighting so can be used as an office or gym.

Owner, Jonathan Leclerc-Strode, said: “Definitely Maybe is one of the all-time greats and certainly a game changer in my generation’s lifestyle.

“Oasis makes me think back to a simpler time, when you could spend lazy afternoons blasting indie rock without looking back in anger.

“A well-placed glass of wine and lo and behold, a striking similarity that left me speechless.”

A Purplebricks spokesperson said: “We love what the owner has done to their living room.

“The likeness to the Definitely Maybe album cover is uncanny.

“It is the perfect house for any Oasis fan.”

CLEANING your rugs will brighten up your floors for autumn – and the difference might surprise you.

A rug can hold up to four times its weight in dirt, dust and dead skin cells.

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Give yours a new lease of life with these tips.

PULL THE PLUG: One TikTok trick doing the rounds involves soaking rugs in a bath with detergent or fabric softener.

But this could damage the fibres, change its colour or leave it with a sticky residue, says Liza Garrison from Ruggable.

Instead, spot clean your rug or find out if it is machine washable.

BUST THAT DUST: How often should you clean your rug?

Probably more than you think. It’s said that the fibres of a rug trap bacteria, making it 4,000 times dirtier than a toilet.

Liza says: “Vacuum your rug once or twice a week to remove dirt, debris and allergens, using the proper vacuum setting to protect the fibres and texture.

“If you have pets, children or a high-traffic area, you may need to vacuum more often.”

SPOT THE MARKS: Start by shaking out your rug, then vacuum using the carpet or rug setting.

Liza says: “For liquid spills, blot with a paper towel or colour-safe cloth, but do not rub. Next, mix five to 10mls of dish soap with 250-500ml of cool water in a bowl.

“Dampen a cloth with the mixture and dab the stain from the outer edge inward.”

Repeat with clean, cool water to rinse, absorbing liquid with a dry cloth.

Do this until the stain is gone and no soap residue remains, then press with a dry towel.

MACHINE CLEAN: Deep clean rugs at least once a year.

Check the label to see if they can be washed in a machine and follow the care instructions.

Some might be too big to go in a domestic washer, so you may have to use the big machines at the dry cleaners.

It’s best to avoid washing too frequently as some detergents can affect the rug’s vibrancy.

• All prices correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.

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STEP out in men’s Adidas Samba OG Trainers, down from £90 to £60 at The Original Factory Shop.

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Part of a new beauty range, it’s a snip at £3.99.

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POUR a coffee from Dunelm’s 600ml bamboo and glass cafetiere, £18, or fill up from The Range’s bamboo 1 litre cafetiere, which is £4.55.

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JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle.

Every month we’re giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers – whether you’re saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered.

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The more codes you enter, the more tickets you’ll earn and the more chance you will have of winning!

A STREET has scooped £1million on the Postcode Lottery with one neighbour doubling their winnings due to a crafty trick.

11 lucky winners in Nantymoel, Bridgend secured the jackpot on Saturday 28 September.

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One winner, Grant Williams, hopes to take his first-ever flight in first class after winning his share of the prize.

He said he’s now dreaming of adventures abroad with his wife Katrina as a result.

Born and bred in Nantymoel, Grant has never wandered too far from his beloved home, but now he’s set to see the world.

And the dad-of-two, who was born in the front bedroom of his family house, thanked his late mum for ‘playing a part’ in his cash windfall.

Grant said: “This win means the world.

“I’ve never dreamt of winning this much money, it’s hard to process.

“I’ve never been abroad, I’ve never been on a plane.

“I’m going to have to sort that out now and first class is even an option now.

“It’s unbelievable. Life-changing.”

Grant landed the windfall with 10 neighbours in Nantymoel after CF32 7SU won the lottery’s weekly £1M Millionaire Street prize.

Every ticket was worth a whopping £83,333 with one winner doubling their prize to £166,666, thanks to playing with two tickets.

The Nantymoel neighbours’ £1M win comes one year after players in the nearby village of Tonypandy won the same prize.

There, three people each won £333,333 on 23 September 2023.

Another lucky winner, Michaela Jones, now says a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Australia for the British & Irish Lions Tour is now possible.

The mum-of-two said: “It’s felt like a dream. I was waiting for the rug to be pulled from underneath me, to be honest. Until I saw the camera crew, I didn’t believe it.

“We were planning on going to Australia next year for the rugby, that might be back on the cards.”

Michaela, who makes parachutes for a living, has fibromyalgia and made the decision to cut her hours to part-time recently.

She said: “Fibromyalgia affects my whole body and because the parachutes are heavy and I stand most of the day, I cut my hours back. Thankfully, my company have been brilliant with me, I can’t wait to tell them.

“My work family at the factory will be over the moon. They’ve been checking on the Postcode Lottery website all week to try and suss out how much I might win.”

Michaela and her groundworker husband Rob are planning on helping their 24-year daughter with house renovations and will all go to a Liverpool FC match.

How to play the People’s Postcode Lottery?

For just £12 a month, players can sign up through the official website to have a chance of winning millions of pounds.

Once signed up, players are automatically entered into every draw and prizes are announced every day of each month.

Tickets play for the Daily Prize, worth £1000 and revealed every single day.

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Tickets could also win a jackpot of £30,000 for Saturday and Sunday’s Street Prize draws.

People’s Postcode Lottery also offers a £3million Postcode Millions draw each month – where your ticket plays for a share of the cash prize fund.

Winners are notified by email, text, post, or phone call, depending on the prize they win.

Jackpot winners are visited by the lottery team in person.

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ONE mum has hailed a Barbie set she says is a “massive bargain” as £70 has been slashed off the price just in time for Christmas.

Toy company Maqio is holding a huge sale on the world-famous doll and has slashed prices.

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One mum has bought a set discounted by £70 and squirrelling it away until Christmas for her daughter.

The set includes a pink car and a wardrobe so Barbie and Ken can go on amazing adventures together.

The price for the set, which is sure to excite any Barbie-loving child, has been slashed from £119.99 to £49.99 on the company’s website.

Mum Kelly said: “Ordered this for my daughter for Christmas and I can tell you she’s going to be extremely happy!

“I mean the box it’s come in is absolutely huge!

“I thought this was a massive bargain.”

Maqio describes the set saying Barbie and Ken are “always on the go, with a closet and convertible, they can move in minutes.”

They say: “Open the translucent doors of the pink closet to discover storage space and an extendable garment rack with two hangers.

“Plus, the handle on top makes it easy to take on the go!

“Barbie and Ken dolls wear trendy outfits for versatile storytelling so kids can hit the road right away.”

The wheels roll and the seat belts even keep the dolls in place in the two seater convertible.

The sale comes a couple of months after the first blind ­Barbie was unveiled — complete with a white and red cane, sunglasses and ­tactile clothing.

Makers Mattel were advised by the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) to ensure the doll’s design was “authentic”.

The charity says her up-and-out facing eyes “reflect the sometimes-distinct eye gaze of a blind individual” and the cane has an identifiable marshmallow tip.

I’m a Barbie expert – the 10 most valuable dolls worth up to £8,000, exact features to look for

THE Barbie movie reignited a love for the famous doll – but are your old toys collecting dust in the attic worth a fortune?

The film starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling hit theatres last year.

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Old Barbies can command high prices for collectors. So how do you know if you’re sitting on a goldmine?

“Barbie dolls that are part of limited edition or special edition collections tend to have a high value,” doll and toy expert Simon Farnworth told The Sun.

He’s been collecting Barbies since the late 90s and runs Simon’s Collectibles (dollstoysngifts.co.uk), an online shop for adult toy and doll collectors.

Simon added: “These dolls often feature unique designs, are collaborations with celebrities, or commemorate significant events – for example, the 2019 Gold label Ziggy Stardust themed David Bowie Barbie, which originally sold for around £50, can command over £300 now.”

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Barbie collaborations with renowned fashion designers and brands – such as Christian Dior, Versace, or Vera Wang – are also highly sought after by collectors.

“A recent example of this is the recent collaboration between Barbie and artist Mark Ryden, released exclusively on the Barbie Creations website last year,” he said.

“The Pink Pop Barbie Mark Ryden x Barbie Doll has already doubled in value.”

Vintage Barbie dolls – made between 1959 and 1972 – can fetch eye-watering prices.

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