Matthew Evans

6 days ago | burytimes.co.uk | Matthew Evans

"It feels like the starting gun has been fired for the summer mortgage market." (Image: PA) High street banks Nationwide, Halifax, Virgin Money, and TSB have each announced further rate cuts in what has been described as "a Bank Holiday bonanza for borrowers". Following the 0.25% decrease in the Bank Rate on Thursday, 8 May, mortgage customers who are on Nationwide’s Standard Mortgage Rate (SMR) will see a decrease of 0.25%.

6 days ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Matthew Evans

Impersonation scammers do not always pose as children. (Image: PA) Santander is warning customers about a simple WhatsApp text scam that is costing parents and friends dear. Between 2023 and 2025, UK victims lost £226,744 to these scams, according to Action Fraud. The latest scam, which has been doing the rounds for some time, is an impersonation scam.

6 days ago | burytimes.co.uk | Matthew Evans

Now, it seems Hammond and Clarkson are set to reunite. (Image: YouTube/Amazon) Former Grand Tour host Richard Hammond looks set to appear in the upcoming season of Clarkson's Farm. Prime Video announced that the globally popular show will return to the streaming service this month. After presenting motoring shows Top Gear and The Grand Tour alongside Richard Hammond and James May, Jeremy Clarkson swapped his high-speed lifestyle for the Cotswolds countryside.

1 week ago | greatbritishlife.co.uk | Matthew Evans

A 'moody' Cumbrian village has been named among the UK's 'coolest, prettiest and quirkiest seaside towns'. Cumbria boasts an incredible coastline of cliffs, sweeping bays and views to the Isle of Man and beyond. That’s not even all our coasts have to offer. It has some endearing villages seemingly lost in time and away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

1 week ago | timesandstar.co.uk | Matthew Evans

Since then, every rich city-dweller has seemingly made the move to greener pastures. However, not everyone is delighted with that. Excessive second home ownership kills local communities. It is an insult then to so many towns and villages in places like Cumbria that the Government are offering new tax breaks for people to buy a second home. Second homes should not be included in the cut in stamp duty.