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Iconic 90s chain with over 120 locations announces closure of ‘only toy shop within miles’ leaving shoppers gutted
AN iconic 90s chain with more than 120 sites in the UK has announced the closure of “the only toy shop within miles” as shoppers are left gutted.
Smyths Toys in Salisbury, Wiltshire, will close for good in January.
The branch, on the Churchill Way West Retail Park, will become a new Lidl supermarket.
HomeSense, which is based next door will also “vacate the site,” according to a planning application for the new Lidl outlet, who have confirmed plans for the supermarket.
Smyths posted a statement on social media, saying: “It is with deep regret that we announce the closure of our Smyths Toys Superstores location in Salisbury, effective January 2025.
“This decision was not made lightly, and we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated staff and loyal customers who have supported us over the years.
“We understand the impact this may have on the community and will do everything possible to ensure a smooth transition for our employees.
“As we approach the closure date, we invite our customers to visit us this Christmas to enjoy our range of toys and games.
“Thank you for being a part of the Smyths Toys family in Salisbury.
“We appreciate your understanding during this difficult time.”
Fans of the toy brand were gutted to hear the news.
One person wrote on a local Facebook group page: “I hope not we need Smyths as it’s the only toy shop in Salisbury.”
Another said: “Great. Just great. The only toy shop within miles replaced by another supermarket.”
While a third added: “Noo! We use Smyths and HomeSense all the time!!!”
A fourth person simply posted: “No, no, no……!!!!!!!!!”
A planning application was previously submitted to Wiltshire Council to make changes to units 1 and 2 of the retail park in order to accommodate the Lidl store.
Urban Edge Architecture, on behalf of Schroders Real Estate Investment Management, said reconfiguring the units, along with work to the car parking areas and service yard at the back, were necessary to bring the budget store to the site.
Lidl has confirmed the plan, with the new supermarket being the chain’s second store in Salisbury with one already in Hatches Lane.
Lidl said the need for a second was “driven by growing local demand for the discounter’s high-quality, affordable products”.
How to bag a bargain
SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain…
Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with.
Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.
Sales are when you can pick up a real steal.
Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on.
Sign up to mailing lists and you’ll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use vouchercodes.co.uk and myvouchercodes.co.uk are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.
Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. Trolley.co.uk app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping.
Bargain hunters can also use B&M’s scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out.
And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you’ll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
A spokesperson said the store will feature a sales area of 1,453sq m, including a bakery and ‘Middle of Lidl’ aisle.
There will also be customer toilets with baby-changing facilities and ample parking.
A spokesperson added: “It will also create around 40 new jobs in the area with new starters benefiting from some of the highest pay rates in the sector.”
It comes after Smyths fans were raving after a savvy shopper spotted an amazing discount code that helps parents get £10 off Christmas presents.
Smyths has more than 100 stores across the UK and you can find your nearest one by using the locator tool on its website.
It comes after Aldi and Lidl have confirmed the relaunch of their popular wooden toy range with prices starting at just £1.99.
And shoppers will be pleased to know one of Britain’s favourite bargain stores will be extending its opening hours to help shoppers over the Christmas period.
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Cost of living payments worth up to £200 set to be paid to thousands on state pension – are you one of them?
THOUSANDS on state pension could be eligible for a cost of living payment worth up to £200.
Pensioners missing out on the Winter Fuel Payment this year are set to receive a cash boost to help cover energy costs.
Residents in Middlesbrough who are aged 80 and over, receive Council Tax Reduction, and are not eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment may be entitled to receive £200.
Those aged between 66 and 79 who meet the same criteria could also be eligible for a cash payment of £150.
An estimated 1,500 households are expected to benefit from one of the two payments.
Pensioners receiving Attendance Allowance, who are not on other benefits and have incomes less than £20,000 for a single person or £26,000 for a couple, can also apply for a £100 payment to help with the cost of living.
Middlesbrough Council also announced that they would issue automatic payments of £60 per child for families eligible for free school meals.
However, it will only be available if the council’s £1.65million scheme is approved.
Cllr Nicky Walker, Executive member for Finance, said: “When this phase of the Household Support Fund was announced, I made it clear where I thought we should prioritise our efforts to help pensioners of Middlesbrough on low incomes who will just miss out on getting the Winter Fuel Payment this year.
“The proposal strikes a balance between universal payments for families in receipt of certain benefits and targeting help at other groups, including pensioners.
“Given the national changes around the Winter Fuel Payment, it’s pleasing we’re able to propose something locally to support those pensioners this winter who may have worked hard all their lives but just miss out due to, for example, having a small works pension.”
Middlesborough Council have distributed a total of £1.5million Household Support Payments since April.
The proposed scheme will allow families who are not eligible for free school meals but are receiving Council Tax Reduction, Universal Credit, or Housing Benefit to receive £60 per child.
Middlesborough residents claiming Council Tax Reduction benefits will also be able to apply based on their income.
A single person will be entitled to £35, couples will receive £45, and households with children will get £60 per child under the proposed scheme.
Other details of the scheme include:
- Pensioners not receiving Council Tax Reduction or other benefits can apply for £100 per household if income is below £20,000 for single people and £26,000 for a couple
- Residents receiving Attendance Allowance who aren’t entitled to the Winter Fuel Payment or other aspects of the Household Support Funding can apply for £100 per household.
It comes after millions of households eligible for this year’s £300 winter fuel payment will receive another cash bonus from the DWP this winter.
And thousands of households not claiming pension credit will still get a winter fuel payment due to a little-known loophole.
Are you missing out on benefits?
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Charity Turn2Us’ benefits calculator works out what you could get.
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MoneySavingExpert.com and charity StepChange both have benefits tools powered by Entitledto’s data.
You can use Policy in Practice’s calculator to determine which benefits you could receive and how much cash you’ll have left over each month after paying for housing costs.
Your exact entitlement will only be clear when you make a claim, but calculators can indicate what you might be eligible for.
The government recently announced that thousands of pensioners will get a £200 one-off payment for energy bills after the winter fuel allowance cut.
It is part of the latest phase of its Household Support Fund, which offers vouchers to struggling Brits.
The funding is available across England, but the amount up for grabs depends on your local council.
More than 32,000 eligible households in Nottinghamshire will get the help to cover food and energy costs in the run-up to Christmas.
They include families with children eligible for Free School Meals and people receiving Pension Credit.
Social workers have identified other households which need financial support.
The council will contact eligible households next month, so residents do not need to take any action.
Those eligible can expect to get a one-off payment of around £100 per household.
The help comes via the latest round of the Household Support Fund which is worth £421million.
The fund is designed to help hard-up households cover the cost of living, mostly through cash grants, supermarket and energy vouchers.
Each council across England has been allocated a share of the £421million pot and decides who to distribute money to.
Other help on offer
If you’re not eligible for the Household Support Fund, you might be able to get a grant from your energy firm to cover energy debt.
British Gas is handing out grants worth £1,700 to struggling households through its Individual and Families Fund.
The fund is available to British Gas and non-British Gas customers living in England, Scotland or Wales.
You won’t be eligible if you received a grant from the British Gas Energy Trust within the last two years.
And you must be seeking a grant to clear outstanding debt on a current or open gas, electricity or dual fuel energy account.
Crucially, you also need to have received help from a money advice agency within the last six months.
If you don’t qualify for help with British Gas, a number of other energy firms offer help to customers struggling with energy bill debt.
This includes OVO, Boost, E.On, E.On Next, EDF, Scottish Power, Octopus, Shell Energy, SSE and Utilita.
How has the Household Support Fund evolved?
The Household Support Fund was first launched in October 2021 to help Brits pay their way through winter amid the cost of living crisis.
Councils up and down the country got a slice of the £421million funding available to dish out to Brits in need.
It was then extended in the 2022 Spring Budget and for a second time in October 2022 to help those on the lowest incomes with the rising cost of living.
The DWP then confirmed a third extension of the scheme through to March 31, 2024.
Former chancellor Jeremy Hunt extended the HSF for the fourth time while delivering his Spring Budget on March 6, 2024.
In September 2024, the Government announced a fifth extension.
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Aldi is selling giant 6ft inflatable Santa and Snowman for only £20
BARGAIN retailer Aldi is selling giant inflatable Santa and Snowman figures perfect for Christmas at cheap prices.
The holiday season is just around the corner and these life-size inflatables will be the perfect addition to your home decorations.
Aldi is selling six-foot inflatable Santa and Snowman figures for just £19.99.
The balloons are filled with lights that glow up when connected to power.
They are a must-have item in case you are planning to create your own little Winter Wonderland at your place.
For those gearing up for the Christmas season already, The Sun revealed Aldi’s quirky new Christmas range including fudge-flavoured cheese and a festive twist on a shopper’s favourite.
Everything from classic turkey, to mince pies, party picky bits and kids’ toys will soon be available to customers to make their Christmas celebrations even better.
Some of the standout items include Specially Selected Wagyu Tomahawk steak, which costs £24.99 per kilo and is on sale from December 19.
As well as the traditional 1.8kilo Specially Selected Slow Cooked Turkey Crown landing in stores on the same date.
Aldi is also selling a range of Bluey toys including a plush toy for £12.99 which is hitting shelves on November 28.
But the main event this year is Cuthbert, with a new Christmas-themed cake based on the iconic character set to go on sale.
It is the first time the popular caterpillar character has been featured on the Christmas range.
We have asked Aldi how much the cake will cost and when it will go on sale and will update this story when we’ve heard back.
Christmas is a time of indulgence and magic – and this year’s Aldi certainty hasn’t held back.
Aldi is not the first retailer to launch a Christmas showcase this year – our reporters have already been to Sainsbury’s, M&S’ and Tesco’s.
Meanwhile, M&S shoppers are rushing to buy £15 Christmas chocolate boxes with a “magical” surprise feature.
The fancy supermarket has brought out a gift box with a magical miniature forest inside – and when you shake it, it snows.
You can also buy a 140g box of festive chocolate shortbread stars for £2.10 in Tesco.
Or Cadbury‘s 110g snow-ball themed chocolate bar is available to buy in most supermarkets.
In Sainsbury’s, for example, it is £1.65 for a bar of snowball chocolate, or £4.50 for a 270g bag of snow balls.
Aldi is also selling a 125g box of Dairyfine mini chocolate snowmen for £3.29.
Supermarkets are always changing their prices, so it’s best to check how much your product is online before visiting the store.
Websites like Trolley are useful for comparing prices between major supermarkets and making sure you bag the best deal.
And when you’re in store, it always helps to keep an eye out for yellow stickers, as you never know what might unexpectedly be reduced.
How to save money on Christmas shopping
CONSUMER reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save money on your Christmas shopping.
Limit the amount of presents – buying presents for all your family and friends can cost a bomb.
Instead, why not organise a Secret Santa between your inner circles so you’re not having to buy multiple presents.
Plan ahead – if you’ve got the stamina and budget, it’s worth buying your Christmas presents for the following year in the January sales.
Make sure you shop around for the best deals by using price comparison sites so you’re not forking out more than you should though.
Buy in Boxing Day sales – some retailers start their main Christmas sales early so you can actually snap up a bargain before December 25.
Delivery may cost you a bit more, but it can be worth it if the savings are decent.
Shop via outlet stores – you can save loads of money shopping via outlet stores like Amazon Warehouse or Office Offcuts.
They work by selling returned or slightly damaged products at a discounted rate, but usually any wear and tear is minor.
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Exact ‘tower’ sketch that could skyrocket value of your 50p – as rare coin sells for 300 times its value in bidding war
A TOWER sketch on your 50p could mean it’s worth 300 times it’s normal value.
The Kew Gardens 50p features a tall tower with leaves wrapped around and was circulated in 2009.
One of the ultra-rare coins has sold on eBay for an unbelievable £150.
The coin launched a bidding war, with 10 attempts made to nab the incredible design.
And what’s more, there was no cost for delivery.
The coin sold for 300 times its value on 26 October.
When the Kew Gardens 50p was first issued in 2009, collectors didn’t initially realise just how rare it would be, and many people who found one in their change parted with it and later kicked themselves.
A Changechecker spokesperson said: “Now, 15 years later, the Kew Gardens coin regularly sells for between £150 to £250 on the secondary market.
“In terms of identifying rare coins, we would urge collectors to check mintage figures as well as keep up to date with our Scarcity Index which is updated quarterly.”
Other rare 50ps have also been gaining traction online recently, including a Blue Peter 50p which sold for £216.
CHECK IF YOU HAVE A RARE COIN
Rare coins and valuable notes can be worth tens of thousands of times their face value.
Top ten rarest 50p list
The updated top ten now includes:
- 2023 Atlantic Salmon – 200,000 made
- 2009 Kew Gardens – 210,000 minted
- 2011 Olympic Football – 1,125,000 minted
- 2011 Olympic Wrestling – 1,129,500 minted
- 2011 Olympic Judo – 1,161,500 minted
- 2011 Olympic Triathlon – 1,163,500 minted
- 2018 Peter Rabbit – 1,400,000 minted
- 2018 Flopsy Bunny – 1,400,000 minted
- 2011 Olympic Tennis – 1,454,000 minted
- 2011 Olympic Goalball – 1,615,000 minted
But sometimes it’s just tiny differences which make them so lucrative.
The most valuable coins tend to be ones with low mintage numbers or an error.
Those qualities typically make them valuable to collectors.
Your next step would be to check if your coin is still available to purchase in superior Brilliant Uncirculated quality from an official Royal Mint distributor, according to Change Checker.
Certified Brilliant Uncirculated coins have been specially struck to a superior unblemished quality which set them apart from the coins you may find in pockets.
How do I safely store valuable coins?
HERE are some tricks to keep your valuable coins safe from toning:
- Store your coins in individual containers
- Put it in a clear, air tight holder that lets you see the coin from both sides
- Avoid putting them in clear plastic sandwich bags because they can still rub against each other an may cause scratches or marks
- Store your collection in a folder or album, although tarnishing may occur quicker than in an airtight container
- Keep them out of a damp environment. You can use silica gel to help prevent damp
- Wear clean, white gloves when handling the coins
- Steer clear of using PVC materials as it traps moisture and releases acidic gases which can damage the collection.
SELLING YOUR RARE COINS
There are many different factors to consider when trying to value a coin, including its condition and mintage, so it’s important to do your homework first.
If you’ve got a coin that you would like to sell at auction, you can contact The Royal Mint’s Collectors Service.
It has a team of experts who can help you to authenticate and value your coin.
You’ll need to enquire via email, and a member of the valuation team will contact get back to you.
Take a picture of your coin and attach this to the email – you can find the details on The Royal Mint’s website.
Be aware that you will be charged for this service though – the cost will vary depending on the size of your collection.
If you are looking to buy a coin online through a marketplace such as eBay, it’s important to know exactly what you are purchasing.
This is because anyone can list a coin on eBay and charge whatever amount they wish.
You should also be wary of fakes online – and keep in mind that on eBay a buyer could pull out, which means the coin won’t have sold for the price it says it has.
Meanwhile, we have put together a guide on the rarest and most valuable coins.
We also tell you what you should do if you find a lucky penny in your pocket.
What are the most rare and valuable coins?
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Five deals that can help women cope with the effects of the menopause
THERE are lots of products that can help women cope with the effects of the menopause.
But there is no need to spend a fortune on feeling better.
As the end of Menopause Awareness Month approaches, give one of these deals a go.
THREE-DOM: Get three vitamins, supplements and other products for the price of two at Holland & Barrett.
The deal includes Health & Her menopause multi nutrient supplement, £20.99 for 60, and a pack of ten cooling forehead patches, £9.99.
SKIN SAVINGS: You may find you need to tweak your skincare routine as your menopause kicks in.
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Avoid wasting money by trying some samples before you buy.
If you are already a fan of Boots No7 Menopause Skincare range, you can currently get up to 20 per cent off, or buy three for the price of two.
NEW CHAPTERS: Books can be a brilliant source of help and advice about the menopause.
The best-seller, Meno-pausing, by Davina McCall with Dr Naomi Potter, is down from £22 to £11 at The Works.
Don’t forget your local library.
You can borrow a pile of books covering everything from mood changes to nutrition.
TESTING TIMES: If you are not sure whether you are approaching the menopause, a hormone testing kit may help.
You can get 20 per cent off menopause test kids from newfoundland.io, which tests the amount of follicle stimulating hormone in your urine.
The menopause test is down from £9.98 to £7.99, plus £2.99 postage.
SHOP WISELY: Not everything labelled “menopause” is worth buying.
Money saving expert Sarah-Jane Outten, of myvouchercodes.co.uk, warns shoppers not to be sucked in by menopause skincare and clothing.
She says: “When it comes to skincare, needs are different depending on the person.
“Labelling a product ‘menopausal’ suggests it’s one size fits all. That’s not the case.”
She says that any clothing with wicking or 100 per cent cotton will help with sweating or hot flushes.
- All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
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Marks and Spencer is making an incredible change across 180 stores that will revolutionise clothes shopping
MARKS and Spencer is kitting its changing rooms out with self-checkouts to prevent shoppers from having to queue twice.
The high-street giant is planning to roll-out self-service tills in 180 of its clothing stores by early 2028.
It comes despite warnings from M&S chairman Archie Norman that theft is “creeping” among middle-class shoppers due to faulty self-checkouts.
The retailer’s operations director Sacha Berendji insisted staff will be present in fitting areas to make sure customers don’t leave without paying for their items.
He told The Telegraph: “We’d like customers to be able to walk straight into the fitting room with no queue, try on what they’ve chosen, then pay there and just walk out…”
He added: “Shoplifting is a major problem in this country, but there are things that we’re all doing to mitigate some of those losses.”
The new kiosks have already been introduced in 28 recently revamped stores.
Similar such is used elsewhere in the world, including Australia.
Department store Kmart Southland in Melbourne is trialling technology which identifies clothes taken into a fitting room and displays them on a screen, reports the Sidney Morning Herald.
Customers can then scan a QR code for the details and the price.
It also allows customers to request different sizes or colours from their changing cubicle.
Over the last 18 months, M&S has opened 31 new stores, while also spending tens of millions of pounds refurbishing 45 existing in London and the South West.
Larger self-service conveyor belt checkouts operated by staff will also have self-scanning tech for trolley shops.
The Fosse Park store has already seen four of its 10 staff-operated conveyor belt checkouts replaced with six new self-service versions.
All across the high street, self-checkout stations are being installed at retail shops, with Marks & Spencer, Primark and Zara some of the earliest adopters, The Telegraph reported previously.
That’s despite supermarkets, including Waitrose, Morrisons and Asda, reigning in their usage.
In the US, self-service checkouts are removing them at Target stores amid shoplifting concerns.
M&S opening first-of-its-kind store as part of a new trial
MARKS and Spencer is making a huge change by opening a first-of-its-kind store as part of a new trial.
The iconic British retailer is opening its first-ever clothing-only shop in the Autumn.
For nearly 100 years, M&S has sold both clothing and fresh produce.
While M&S has operated standalone food stores since 1987, it has never sold clothes in standalone stores.
However, a recent boost in fashion sales has driven the company to trial its first clothing-only store.
The shop will be located in London’s Battersea Power Station and will open to shoppers in November.
The new store will feature a curated selection of women’s and men’s clothing, focusing on premium lines and beauty products.
M&S chief executive Stuart Machin said the trial store would “showcase the best of M&S clothing and beauty at outstanding value”.
The shop will include items like lingerie, £99 cashmere jumpers, and pieces from the trendy Autograph line.
The new M&S store at Battersea is expected to create an estimated 30 new jobs, and recruitment was due to start in September.
If this trial proves successful, M&S plans to open more clothing and beauty stores across the UK.
The new store will co-exist with M&S’s existing food hall at the Power Station, which opened in 2022.
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I’m giving away my £100,000 lottery win to ALL my work colleagues – people ask me why & I tell them the same thing
A LOTTERY winner has vowed to give his staff a bonus after scooping £100,000.
Kind-hearted Chris Dell broke down in tears as he pledged to handover £1,000 to each of his 10 employees from his People’s Postcode Lottery winnings.
The self-storage firm owner, from Chesterfield, Derbyshire, said: “I’m going to treat the staff at work, especially with that amount because we’re a close team and it would be nice to put a smile on their faces.
“We’ve got 10 people in the team and £10,000 of it will go to them.
“They’ll get £1,000 each. People might say, ‘Why would you do that?’ It’s because we are a team.
“The team that we have helps grow the business and I’d like to think if you look after the company, the company will look after you.”
Chris celebrated his windfall with 17 neighbours in Chesterfield after S41 8QT bagged the weekly Millionaire Street prize.
Every ticket is worth £50,000 but Chris and neighbour Tracey Moulton doubled their prizes with two tickets.
Stunned Chris said: “I don’t think I’m greedy – if I get lucky then I always think you should make someone else smile.
“Spread that love, spread that happiness. Let’s not be greedy and share it.
“It’s nice to know that local charities will be helped as well. With that amount that can mean such a lot to a lot of charities.
“I’m absolutely over the moon. I haven’t really slept since I got told I had won something.
“I’ll take a few friends out for a nice meal – an Indian or a steak and a bottle of champagne. I might have a headache tomorrow.”
Chris also plans to treat himself to a holiday “somewhere nice and warm”.
“Most probably Benidorm,” he said. “My best friend lives in France and he’ll be coming too.”
Meanwhile, Tracy explained she joined Postcode Lottery after husband Mark’s ex-wife won £25,000 seven years ago in nearby Hollingwood, Derbyshire.
And she signed up for a second ticket two years ago when the mother-in-law of one of Mark’s daughters doubled her £30,000 prize to £60,000 with two tickets in Old Whittington, less than three miles away.
Now the communications support worker, who works with the deaf, has completed the family golden triangle with her £100,000 windfall.
Excited Tracy said: “Oh my God… We can’t even win on a tombola.”
Tracy and Mark share seven children and two grandchildren.
The couple shared a kiss after being left gobsmacked when they pulled their cheque from their golden envelope.
Tracy said: “Our lives have just changed totally in five minutes because we’ve won.
“I kept saying to everyone that I was saving myself for a big win. This is once-in-a-lifetime.”
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.
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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