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Scottish Sun
08-08-2025
- Scottish Sun
Four savvy ways to swerve airport drop-off charges this summer
Plus find out which supermarket has a new Pizza Dough mix SUN SAVERS Four savvy ways to swerve airport drop-off charges this summer Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DROPPING friends or family at the airport will cost you a pretty penny this summer. At many airports, you'll pay £5 to £7 just to unload and wave them off. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up You could be looking at more than double that for an hour. Swerve the charges by finding alternative ways to send them off on their holidays. SHUTTLE OR SHUFFLE: The airports will have free drop-off zones — you just have to find them. Search in advance on airport websites. They are often in long-stay car parks with a shuttle bus, though at some airports they can be just a short walk from the terminal. Be sure to allow extra time to factor this in. TICKET TO RIDE: You can drop your passengers at the bus stop, train or Tube station closest to the airport. Then they can take public transport to the terminal. The travellers will have to pay a fare, but at least you won't be left footing the drop-off charge after they've jetted off. PICK-UP POLICIES: Similar fees apply when you're picking up, too. In fact, you're likely to pay more as you wait for friends and family to clear passport control and collect luggage. The logical answer is to use the free drop-off zones. Some airports won't allow this, though, so check before you set off. If you can use them, they're likely to be time-limited. You could wait in a free parking space outside the airport perimeter until they're nearly through, before driving to get them from the free parking zone. SEEING RED: Don't assume you can drive close to the terminal and drop off your passengers. Some airports have double-red no-parking lines on approach roads, with cameras to catch drivers, who then face a fine. At drop-off zones, cameras will catch you even if you drive through by accident. You may have to pay the drop-off charge by phone or online within a set period of time. You will get fined if you miss the deadline. All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability. 7 Find out how to avoid airport drop-off charges Credit: Getty Deal of the day 7 Grab this 550w Black & Decker strimmer at B&M Credit: Supplied GET neat edges with the 550w Black & Decker strimmer, which is trimmed in price from £39 to £19 at B&M stores. SAVE: £20 Cheap treat 7 This Alfresco red, pink and yellow zig zag outdoor rug is reduced at B&Q Credit: Supplied GIVE your decking or patio a lift with the Alfresco red, pink and yellow zig zag outdoor rug from B&Q, down from £18 to £9. SAVE: £9 What's new? TRY Asda's new Pizza Dough mix. The whole family can get cooking with the £1.98 product, which makes two nine-inch pizzas. Top swap 7 Try the Pallini limoncello for £16.25 from Sainsbury's Credit: Supplied 7 Or save cash with Aldi's Limonici version Credit: Aldi MAKE a trendy limoncello spritz with Pallini limoncello, £16.25 from Sainsbury's, or shake things up with Aldi's Limonici version, £8.69. SAVE: £7.56 Little helper THE 1-2 Spray Mop is down from £29.25 to £19.99 at Fill the handle with water, squeeze the trigger to spray and you're away, no bucket needed. Shop & save 7 This Persil non-bio liquid is reduced at Iceland and The Food Warehouse Credit: Supplied MAKE light work of laundry with Persil non-bio liquid (24 washes), down from £8 to £3.75 at Iceland and The Food Warehouse. SAVE: £4.25 Hot right now GET two British ranch steaks and Co-op skinny fries or sweet potato fries for £4 if you're a Co-op member, saving up to £3.75. PLAY NOW TO WIN £200 7 Join thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle 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. Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you'll earn and the more chance you will have of winning!
Scottish Sun
08-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
Amazon slashes 45% off an easy-to-clean garden set with over 4000 reviews, and it's cheaper than The Range
All recommendations within this article are informed by expert editorial opinion. If you click on a link in this story we may earn affiliate revenue. Plus how to compare prices to get the best deal when shopping ALFRESCO SAVINGS Amazon slashes 45% off an easy-to-clean garden set with over 4000 reviews, and it's cheaper than The Range Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IF you're looking to soak up the sun or enjoy a meal Alfresco this summer, Amazon has just the thing. And the easy clean garden set has been slashed in price, saving you a massive 45%. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The Amazon rattan sofa set has been slashed in price saving you 45% off the original price Credit: Brits are set to bask in scorching temperatures once again this week as the sun returns. The weather turnaround comes after a miserable weekend of heavy rain and thunderstorms. And with many planning to host garden parties and BBQs to make the most of the sun. You might be tempted to give your garden a bit of a spruce up, to make sure it looks its best. Amazon's rattan garden furniture set The bigzzia Rattan Garden Furniture Set is a 4 piece Patio Rattan furniture sofa. The easy-to-clean rattan set includes 2 Armchairs, 1 Double seat Sofa and 1 table. It also comes with 2 Armchair Cushions and 1 Double Seat Sofa Cushion and comes in black but there is also a grey version. The retailer describes it as: "The design of this rattan furniture is a perfect blend of country chic and modern minimalism, adding an elegant touch to your house." Originally priced at £179.99 the set has been slashed to only £99.75 giving you a massive 45% saving. With over 4000 reviews it has been given an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5. Homebase is selling premium outdoor lanterns which don't require any plugs for under £30 - they're perfect for the summer nights One shopper said: "Absolutely love it. It came so speedy and compact. The set was so easy to put together even by myself. "It was for my daughters birthday party and I had so many compliments on it I am buying another one, my cousin was to impressed she brought one for her garden too." Another added: "It wasn't too difficult to install the instructions were very helpful, and the chair is very comfortable. "I can't fault it, and I would recommend it if anyone is looking to get one." How to compare prices to get the best deal JUST because something is on offer, or is part of a sale, it doesn't mean it's always a good deal. There are plenty of comparison websites out there that'll check prices for you - so don't be left paying more than you have to. Most of them work by comparing the prices across hundreds of retailers. Here are some that we recommend: Google Shopping is a tool that lets users search for and compare prices for products across the web. Simply type in keywords, or a product number, to bring up search results. Price Spy logs the history of how much something costs from over 3,000 different retailers, including Argos, Amazon, eBay and the supermarkets. Once you select an individual product you can quickly compare which stores have the best price and which have it in stock. Idealo is another website that lets you compare prices between retailers. All shoppers need to do is search for the item they need and the website will rank them from the cheapest to the most expensive one. CamelCamelCamel only works on goods being sold on Amazon. To use it, type in the URL of the product you want to check the price of. While a third added: "This is an amazing small size patio set. It's easy to put together and very comfortable. "It fits on my patio perfectly. All seats a good size for me (I'm a larger person)Delivered on time. Highly recommended." On the other hand The Range's 4 Piece Rattan Garden Furniture Set - Grey is priced at £121.99 in their summer sale giving you a 28% saving of the original price. More garden furniture bargains The Range has knocked £50 off a rattan sofa set that adds a touch of sophistication to your garden & lasts through winter. B&M has slashed the price of its New York Corner Set by £75, a saving of 21%. The sofa set, which was originally priced at £350, has now been reduced to £275. The black and grey sofa comes in a either a two seater (135 x 71 x H64cm) or three seater (206 x 71 x 64cm) size, making it perfect for hosting small family gatherings. Tesco shoppers are currently rushing to stores to buy stunning "reduced to clear" garden furniture that's up to 40% off. Shoppers can get their hands on the Outsunny Foldable Sun Lounger that comes with a side pocket and headrest for £23.19. Garden styling hacks You can add a "chic" touch to your outdoor area with this budget Home Bargains decor buy. The item has been described as a "stylish and eco-friendly" fixture which "combines warm white LED lighting with a chic planter". And another Home Bargains solar light levels up your garden for just £2.99. And Aldi's £44 middle aisle buy is perfect for garden parties this summer – and it's cheaper than the Lidl version. And another Aldi buy will give your garden privacy for just £19 this summer. A 79p item that's already in your cupboard can also help elevate your outdoor space.
Techday NZ
14-05-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Hyland names John Newton as Chief Innovation Strategist
Hyland has appointed John Newton as its Chief Innovation Strategist to help advance its content management and AI-powered intelligence capabilities. Newton brings over 40 years of digital transformation experience, having co-founded Documentum and Alfresco. His background in enterprise content management is expected to aid Hyland in its aim to keep driving the market forward. Hyland described Newton's appointment as part of its broader strategy to maintain its presence in AI-powered content intelligence, federated content strategies, and cloud innovation. Newton's new role will focus on supporting what Hyland calls its "future-ready roadmap." "John's visionary experience in enterprise content management is a valuable asset for Hyland as we continue to drive the market forward with products like the Content Innovation Cloud. His alignment with Hyland and our vision to drive intelligent automation at scale makes his voice the ideal champion for how we will continue to redefine the market." Jitesh S. Ghai, Chief Executive Officer of Hyland, said: Newton's work at Documentum and Alfresco significantly shaped the current enterprise content management sector. Hyland stated that his arrival signals support for its open-source enterprise content management platform, which focuses on the scale, innovation objectives, and leadership needed to adapt the market through AI-powered intelligence, federated unification, and cloud-native strategies. "Hyland isn't just responding to change—it's setting the pace. Their federated strategy, cloud-first mindset, investment in applied AI, and commitment to developer innovation are exactly what enterprise customers need today. I'm excited to actively collaborate with Jitesh, one of the most visionary CEOs in enterprise software, and the talented Hyland teams to accelerate this next evolution of content intelligence." Newton commented on his new position. In addition to his strategic responsibilities, Newton will deliver the keynote address during the DevCon track at CommunityLIVE 2025, the company's annual event for developers, architects, and technical professionals. The session will focus on Hyland's open-source and other advanced technologies. Hyland describes its mission as providing organisations with unified content, process, and application intelligence solutions to support improved operations and engagement for teams globally, including many in the Fortune 100. Follow us on: Share on:
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Listed at $9.2 million, a 1950s Palm Beach house underwent a down-to-the-studs renovation
In 2003, when Scott and Marisa Vesley were engaged, they chose to buy a house at 225 Jamaica Lane on Palm Beach's North End. 'We purchased it from (the late) Richard (Cromie) and Margaret Cromie when they moved to North Carolina. He was the pastor of Royal Poinciana Chapel,' Marisa says, before her husband picks up the story about the house. 'And then, we completely rebuilt it,' Scott adds. 'We jackhammered the floors, put in new electrical and plumbing, HVAC, everything. It was basically a new house. We just kept the exterior walls.' The house had attracted them because they wanted to reside in the North End, where Marisa had previously lived, she explains: 'I was already in love with that area, and coming from Chicago, Scott fell in love with it, too.' On a lot of about a quarter acre, the house is the fifth one from the ocean on the second street north of the Palm Beach Country Club. The Bermuda-style house itself, Marisa recalls, was built in the early 1950s and lacked a pool. 'It only had two bedrooms with a shared bathroom plus an office, so when we took everything down to the studs and started over, we reconfigured the floor plan to include ensuite bathrooms for the two bedrooms,' she says. 'And the following year, we put in the pool and added the 1,000-square-foot primary suite as a separate sanctuary from rest of the house.' The result is that the overall layout 'now flows beautifully,' Marisa says. 'We've enjoyed entertaining family and friends.' But the Vesleys are ready for a change, and although they plan to stay in the area, they've decided to sell. 'I want to build a new home plus I want a lap pool with a spa — and I want a gym,' Scott says. Marisa says her husband has a keen design sense and understood what the house on Jamaica Lane needed from the get-go. 'He's very talented. He built his homes in Chicago, and he redid this one. He's excellent at design,' Marisa says. The Velseys have listed the four-bedroom, five-bathroom house — with 3,931 total square feet of living space, inside and out — through Corcoran Group agent J. Richard Allison II. It's priced at $9.2 million. A deep-pink front door opens into the foyer, which is flanked by the living room and an office. The office has a bathroom, so it could be repurposed to serve as a guest-bedroom suite. Foot traffic flows from the living room to the family room and a dining area, which accesses the pool-view covered lanai and the adjacent summer kitchen equipped with an Alfresco grill and rotisserie. The dining area is open to the kitchen with a breakfast space that the Vesleys use as a sitting room. This side of the house is also home to a cabana bath for the pool, a laundry room and a one-car garage. On the east side of the family room, a hallway accesses two guest bedroom suites and the primary suite. The latter includes a walk-in closet-and-dressing room finished in zebra wood along with a bathroom equipped with a steam shower. During their overhaul of the house, the Vesleys completely renovated the kitchen, which features a work island. 'All the built-in cabinetry is custom by our millworker in Chicago and (was) brought here,' Marisa says. 'He had done the millwork for my husband's home in Chicago.' In 2022, they refreshed the kitchen, 'I wanted to rework the layout a little, and we added new appliances and Walker Zanger Alhambra limestone countertops and backsplashes,' Scott says. Other recent improvements include the addition of a new tankless hot-water system and the replacement of the roof in 2023. They also replaced two of the three air-conditioning units this year. Interior details include French limestone floors; plantation shutters at the windows; tray ceilings in the living room, family room and main bedroom; and hand-blown Seguso glass fixtures from Venice. The family room features built-in cabinetry, and there's a projection/theater system in the main bedroom. The office suite has custom-designed wine storage for 300 bottles. Outside, the Vesleys' original renovations included new stucco for the walls, accented by wood details. They removed a circular driveway and installed a tabby one in front of the garage. They also enclosed the front yard within hedges and added tabby walkways. 'My husband installed Cashmere Zoysia grass, so we have beautiful green lawns, and I like to garden, so he had built two raised beds for me on the east side of the property where I can grow fruits and vegetables,' Marisa says. Although the Vesleys are excited about building a new home, they will always recall this residence's charms, she says. 'I will miss this house and the beauty and tranquility of the North End, with the proximity to town, the large beach (nearby) and the Lake Trail at the end of our street.' Scott adds: 'It's been a great house for entertaining. It's light filled, fun and a great party house.' He has also appreciated the house's smart-home technology 'with audio, visual, thermostats all controlled by an iPhone.' But he's ready to move on. 'I need a new project — I'm bored,' he says with a smile in his voice. To see more photos of 225 Jamaica Lane in Palm Beach, click on the photo gallery near the top of this page. For more than 20 years, Christine Davis has written about Palm Beach real estate in the "On the Market" feature in the Palm Beach Daily News. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Daily News: Extensively renovated 1950s house lists at $9.2M in Palm Beach
The Guardian
26-03-2025
- Business
- The Guardian
The Lake Macquarie small businessman: ‘They pretend they are just like the man on the street'
'Bream, flathead, on the right day, the fishing's great here.' Todd Boorer feels a world away from Canberra. 'It's beautiful here, isn't it? The water, the beach, the view and all that. Just magic.' The second-youngest of 15 kids – '10 girls and five boys. Come on, make the joke … nothing on TV?' – family is the golden thread that runs through Boorer's life. He is a known quantity in these parts, on the shores of Lake Macquarie: in a half-hour discussion at least four people (none of them siblings) stop to say hello as they walk past. On the eastern bank is the electorate of Shortland; the green hills across the water are those of Hunter. Somewhere in the middle lies the dividing line but both have been long-time Labor strongholds. I run a mowing and yardcare business. It's busy now. I'm working six days a week and they are big days. When it's hot and then it rains, everything just grows and grows. You can't keep it down. We are flat out. My partner runs the Alfresco outdoor furniture factory down at Warners Bay and also does the night fill-up here at Woolies of a night. So we're flat out. I'm sore today, that's why I'm sitting here in the shade. I worked all weekend. We've just been busting out. If you get out and knuckle in, you just don't get much time for anything else. But I'm a surfer by nature. The best is my local, Frenchmans, at the back of Swansea Heads where I grew up. It goes unreal, I shouldn't be telling you, I'm breaking the code. The cost of living stuff and all that. Yeah, we've noticed the prices at the supermarket and all that go up. But you just have to adjust for it. Takeaway food, that's hitting everyone hard, especially for the people that live on that sort of thing. It must be costing them a fortune. We stay away from those fast-food joints because it's getting really pricey and it's crap. It's no good. We want to go overseas in the next year or two – Indonesia – so we're saving every penny we can. Dad was … stern at everything he believed in. Everyone had to chip in, everyone had to work, everyone had to do this and that. So I followed that my whole life. [All our family] see the world pretty similar I reckon, it was something that was ingrained in all of us from a very young age: you'll survive if you work. You've got to make your own way in the world. If everyone puts in and does their bit then everyone benefits from it, but it starts with you doing your bit. The kids are running round but I reckon they get that, they understand. Sometimes they need a bomb under 'em, but I reckon they're more switched on than I was. I wish I had thought it out a bit more, what I was going to do, that I had a bit more of a plan of attack. I walked out of Swansea High with my certificate in my hand and said, 'you beauty!' I think … one of the things that bugs people a lot [is] when politicians try to kind of be one of us, pretend they are just like the man on the street, because they're not. They've spent their life hidden away from us. So don't try to pretend to know what's going on at our level. They lie a lot. I never understood how they can promise to do something, say this is their policy, and then don't follow through. How are they allowed to do that? That frustrates a lot of people. We can't do that. If I've told Mrs Jones I'm going to come round and work on her yard, then that's what I'm going to do, and I'll do a good job. How can they say they'll give this much to schools or to nurses but then never do it? [But] Dad was a Labor man through and through, I've been on to that my whole life, because that's what he was into. Albo. What do you reckon? Is he going to get back in? Let's give him another go. Let's give him another go because he's not a bully. That's one thing about him that I don't mind, that he's not a bully.
