Liz Charlton

1 week ago | atvtoday.co.uk | Liz Charlton

An independent retailers association has responded to the news that the 144-year-old Beales department store is staging a “Rachel Reeves Closing Down Sale” in its final weeks of trading, with giant yellow banners directly blaming the Chancellor for its closure. The historic retailer, which will shut its Bournemouth Dolphin Centre location on May 31, has made headlines with its bold final statement – offering discounts of up to 80% beneath large posters featuring the Chancellor’s image.

1 week ago | atvtoday.co.uk | Liz Charlton

A surprising hygiene warning has been issued by a bathroom expert at Plumbworld…1 in 5 UK households are using a common toilet product that could harm both health and home. Bleach, a regular go-to for toilet cleaning, may pose hidden risks to your wellbeing, your bathroom surfaces, and your plumbing. Plumbworld spoke with Dr Sarah Linwood, an environmental health specialist, to uncover the risks of using bleach-based toilet cleaners and safer alternatives for a healthier bathroom routine.

1 week ago | atvtoday.co.uk | Liz Charlton

Almost 300,000 users have checked the latest odds in the Next Pope betting market on Oddschecker since it launched last month. During that time, Pietro Parolin and Luis Antonio Tagle have consistently led the betting. While they remain the frontrunners, a long-shot candidate is starting to attract significant attention from online bettors. Oddschecker UK Country Manager, Sam Eaton:“Outsiders shouldn’t be discounted in the Next Pope betting market.

1 week ago | atvtoday.co.uk | Liz Charlton

According to the findings from Coca-Cola, “treacle” (38 percent), and “chick” (35 percent) are off the cards as they are old fashioned and outdated, along with “sugar” (31 percent), “old man” (30 percent), and “hon” (29 percent). Almost a third (28 percent) of under 30s would never dream of using “muffin” or “bubba” (28 percent), while a quarter (25 percent) dislike the term “duck”.

1 week ago | atvtoday.co.uk | Liz Charlton

For the upcoming 78th Cannes International Film Festival, Caroline Scheufele will present her new Caroline’s Couture collection designed to enhance the jewellery creations of Chopard. On the idyllic Chopard Rooftop at the Hôtel Martinez, a selection of emblematic silhouettes from this 2025 collection designed by Caroline Scheufele will be unveiled. All of Caroline’s Couture creations will be presented on the following week at the Universe evening featuring the Chopard’s Red Carpet collection.