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Sky Sports to launch brand new channel with a twist under new regulations – but only some viewers will get it

SKY SPORTS are set to launch a brand new channel… but there is a catch.

The move will see the broadcaster launch a separate viewing feed from its Sky Sports Racing channel in Ireland.

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Sky Sports are set to introduce a new channel[/caption]
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It comes with the Irish government on the brink of passing a Gambling advertising ban during watershed hours[/caption]

This new feed comes with the controversial Gambling Regulation Bill in its final steps of the legislative process after completing all five stages in the Dail (lower house) this year.

The bill legislates for a daytime gambling restriction during watershed hours of 5.30am to 9pm.

Both Sky Sports Racing and Racing TV (RTV) – who have estimated they will lose almost £1.7milllion from the bill – have argued it would make broadcasting in Ireland “economically unviable”.

Further calls have been made to allow for an exemption to subscription-based racing channels.

However, Sky appear to be preparing for the worst by introducing their new channel for Irish viewers.

It will air on channel 415 and will replace the existing UK feed with an identical broadcasting stream but with a separate advertising feed.

Chief operating officer for the channel, James Singer, said: “As part of our commercial strategy we’ve recently been able to secure the transponder capacity required to launch an Irish dedicated feed of Sky Sports Racing.

“The channel will comply with all relevant laws and regulations.”

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Previously known as At The Races, Sky Sports held exclusive rights to broadcast Irish Racing until coverage switched to RTV in January 2019.

Sky Sports Racing has the rights to show 25 UK racecourses including Ascot, Chester and Doncaster.

James Browne, the minister of state at the department of justice overseeing the bill, previously suggested that splitting a feed was “very straightforward” and questioned RTV’s loss projections.

RTV chief Martin Stevenson responded by saying: “Racing TV is a small, independent broadcaster which simply does not have the scale and facilities to regionalise our coverage and offer feeds with different advertising.”

A spokesperson for Browne said they expected to bill – which has three more stages to pass in the Seanad Éireann before being signed into law by the president – said they hoped the bill would be “enacted in the coming weeks”.


Racing’s famous faces

It’s no surprise that the winners’ enclosures at racetracks all over the world are full of famous faces.

The thrill of winning and landing a fair few quid holds massive appeal for big names from sport and beyond.

Here we look at just a few…

Sir Alex Ferguson

Regularly scoops some of the sport’s biggest prizes with his top runners over the jumps and Flat.

Paul Edwards

Harry Redknapp

Celebrated his first Cheltenham Festival winner in March 2024, fulfilling a lifelong dream.

Dame Judi Dench

James Bond star is a keen observer of her runners on the Flat.

King Charles

Inherited the Royal racing operation from his mother and campaigns horses in the unmistakable red, purple and gold silks.

Jeremy Clarkson

Petrolhead has recently taken his first step into ownership, signing up to a runner with Redknapp’s trainer Ben Pauling.


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Inside pregnant Princess Beatrice’s ‘normal’ life – from food shopping at Tesco to her 9-5 job & partying at Glastonbury

YOU might expect to find royalty spending their days eating fancy food, wearing designer gowns and dripping in diamonds.

But for one royal, life is much more “normal” than you’d imagine – we’re talking a regular full-time job, shopping trips in Tesco, second-hand dresses and partying at Glastonbury festival. 

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Here took a close-up look at the life of Princess Beatrice, who has been hailed as a ‘great role model’ and the royals’ ‘relatable princess’[/caption]
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It comes after the news that the Princess is expecting her second child[/caption]
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The royal gave birth to daughter Sienna in 2021
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From a 9 to 5 job, mum struggles, and second-hand dresses, it’s no surprise that the public have described Beatrice as ‘just like us normal people’[/caption]

Princess Beatrice, 36, who is expecting her second child with her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, 40, is the eldest daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York.

The news was shared yesterday that Beatrice and Edoardo are preparing to welcome a new addition to their family in early spring.

In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: ‘Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are very pleased to announce that they are expecting their second child together in early spring; a sibling for Wolfie, aged eight, and Sienna, aged three.

‘His Majesty The King has been informed and both families are delighted with the news.’

Two new pictures from the family were shared to mark the announcement, with one showing blonde-haired Sienna from behind as she walked along a country lane, holding hands in the middle of her father and big brother Wolfie. 

In another picture, we saw an overjoyed Beatrice smiling at the camera, whilst wearing a black puffer jacket, alongside Edoardo. 

The grandchild will be a great niece or nephew to the King, and a second cousin of Prince George, Louis and Princess Charlotte.

He or she will also be Prince Andrew’s fourth grandchild, as Princess Eugenie has two children, August and Ernest Brooksbank. 

The baby, who will not be an HRH, will be born 11th in line to the throne, with Beatrice’s younger sister Princess Eugenie moving down to 12th place.

But it turns out that it won’t be constant posh dinners and ballroom dances in palaces for the newest little royal. 

As Beatrice, who has been branded a “great role model” and the royals’ most “relatable princess”, enjoys a more ‘normal’ life than some of her royal relatives.

Beatrice is the niece of King Charles III and granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, and has also been dubbed the royal’s “secret weapon”. 

The royal, who has been one of King Charles‘s seven Counsellors of State for nearly a year now, has been described as more carefree than Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, more down to earth than Anne, Princess Royal, and more relatable than Kate, Princess of Wales.

Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told OK!: “Beatrice has put up with a lot of pressure and a lot of criticism in her life but she has really come into her own.

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“We already have a divorced queen on the throne. Now we have a relatable princess.

“Beatrice is a stepmother, who talks publicly about her dyslexia and who has more recently had to deal with the trauma of her mother, Sarah, Duchess of York, having breast cancer

“It makes her much more accessible. She seems to be universally liked.”

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Our expert panel will be The Sun’s Royal Editor Matt Wilkinson, The Sun’s Royal Photographer Arthur Edwards and ex-BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond.

The trio will share some of their favourite stories about the Firm, lifting the lid on what it’s like to work with them, and some of their biggest scoops to date.

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So come prepped to quiz the panel in front of a live audience at our London Bridge offices on October 4, from 7pm until 9pm.

As well as this, royal expert and editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine, Ingrid Seward, told OK!: “She has all her mother’s charm. She remembers people’s names and is so nice to everyone.

“In fact, she’s a natural with people from all walks of life.”

Working 9 to 5 

While many of the royals are “working royals,” meaning they offset the cost of their lavish lives to taxpayers by leading charities and attending state events, that’s where Beatrice is different. 

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Unlike other royals, Beatrice opted to pursue a career in finance and is now the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at software company Afiniti
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While the Princess can be spotted at many royal engagements doing her duty to support the crown, she has also opted to have a “regular” full-time job too.

Princess Beatrice, who is ninth in line to the throne, opted to pursue a career in finance, working first as an analyst at a wealth management firm before eventually becoming the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at software company Afiniti.

It might seem very un-princess-like to work a 9-to-5, but according to the girls’ father, Prince Andrew, it’s exactly the balance he wants for his daughters. 

Andrew said in statement in 2016: “As a father, my wish for my daughters is for them is to be modern working young women, who happen to be members of the Royal Family, and I am delighted to see them building their careers.

“When they do support the Royal Family in its work this is very much appreciated by my Family.”

The Royals’ ‘secret weapon’

Not only does she have a full-time job, but it’s reported that Beatrice is very close to her parents too. 

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She has an extremely close relationship to her parents and has been described as the ‘secret weapon’ of the Royal Family[/caption]

On the royal’s relationship with her father, Ingrid said: “Beatrice is very sensitive, especially about her father, as she blames herself for first encouraging him and then failing to stop him doing the Newsnight interview.

“But she also has massive public sympathy for the amount of very unpleasant publicity her father has generated.”

She seems to be universally liked

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Whilst brand and culture expert Nick Ede explained: “Beatrice is a great role model for others who experience family troubles. 

“She’s dealt with a lot of turbulence in her life, including a broken home and a father – the Duke of York – who’s been quite controversial. 

Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice's close bond

Over the years, the Queen‘s granddaughters have often spoken about their incredible bond and have previously described themselves as “each other’s rocks.” 

Princess Beatrice was the first child born to the Duke and Duchess of York – Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson – back on August 8, 1988. 

The Duchess gave birth at London’s Portland Hospital for Women and Children, and Beatrice’s full name was announced as Beatrice Elizabeth Mary almost two weeks later.

The couple – who divorced in 1996 – then welcomed Princess Eugenie, whose full name is Eugenie Victoria Helena, on March 23, 1990.

As a result of their close bond, it’s no surprise that back in 2018, as Eugenie made her way down to Windsor Castle for her royal nuptials, her maid of honour Beatrice was firmly by her side. 

When asked about her maid of honour by TLC, Princess Eugenie said, “I can’t think of anyone I’d want by my side other than her.”

“And she appears to have weathered those storms very well.

“She also has the ability to see both sides of the coin, so with regards to Harry’s falling out with William and King Charles, she can be more open minded and encourage both sides to discuss, talk about and potentially heal that rift.

“I think if anyone can heal it it’ll be her or perhaps Princess Anne. Beatrice could well be the royals’ secret weapon.”

Trips to M&S and Tesco

Whilst you might expect it all to be caviar and canapes for this Princess, it turns out that she’s often spotted delighting in everyday activities, such as doing her food shopping in Tesco and M&S.

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The Princess has been spotting nipping into M&S to stock up on veg[/caption]

In August, the King’s niece looked in great spirits as she strolled around the streets of Mayfair with her husband, after nipping to M&S to nab vine tomatoes and leafy greens.

And for her daughter Sienna’s third birthday, Beatrice threw a unicorn-themed party – complete with a cake from Tesco, according to her grandmother, the Duchess of York.

Sarah Ferguson, 64, who lives in Royal Lodge in Windsor, explained how Beatrice turned to the popular British supermarket for the little girl’s cake.

In an interview with Hello!, Prince Andrew’s ex-wife said: “We had such a good time, with balloons and a fabulous unicorn cake from Tesco.”

Partying at Glastonbury

Not only this, but unlike many royals, who will need security and chaperones on call, Beatrice has further proved she’s one of the Firm’s most relatable royals after spending her summer attending Glastonbury‘s music festival.

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She was also seen grabbing breakfast on the last day of Glastonbury 2024[/caption]

Beatrice was seen relaxing with pals at the famous festival and kept it real by scrubbing her face with a wipe as she prepared to head home.

The booze had clearly been flowing over the weekend inside the posh Winnebago she’d been staying in, as she made an early exit from Worthy Farm on the Sunday.

An onlooker said: “Bea looked like she wanted to mentally escape from the stress of her dad’s personal problems.

“She appeared to be in her element wandering through the field and stopping off to admire the artwork.

Beatrice could well be the royals’ secret weapon

Nick Ede

“Bea was also keen to not drink too much ahead of the evening and stuck to fizzy water.”

Not only this, but she also went to BST Hyde Park to watch Kings Of Leon perform.

The royal appeared to be having the time of her life as she was filmed singing along to the band’s 2008 hit ‘Use Somebody’ alongside her husband. 

Beatrice wore a plain navy jumper and light black jacket, which she paired with a tan-toned crossbody bag and navy silk midi skirt.

A Royal wedding unlike no other

Whilst it’s typical royal style to have a big splashy wedding, that ended up not being so for Princess Beatrice.

Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi tied the knot in an intimate ceremony at Windsor Castle in 2020
Her wedding was much more low-key than other royals

While Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s wedding was estimated to cost more than £32 million, when Beatrice tied the knot to Edoardo in 2020, it was in a quaint and understated way after the Covid-19 pandemic meant plans for a grander wedding had to be scrapped.

The pair said “I Do” in a small ceremony in front of just a handful of guests, without any fanfare, on a quiet afternoon in July.

Not only this, but the Princess didn’t splash out on a traditional wedding gown either. 

Instead, she wore one of her grandmother’s old white dresses for the occasion.

According to Ingrid Seward, Beatrice’s “happily ever after” has played a huge part in her meteoric rise to “key royal player” status in the past year.

Late night party trick

Last year, Beatrice once again proved her relatability to the public – all through her shoes.

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On a night out last year, Beatrice packed her trusty Chanel flats to avoid getting blisters[/caption]

Beatrice and Edoardo stepped out in London for a glamorous night at Carlo Agostinelli’s birthday soirée in Mayfair, but it was the Princess’ footwear that people found relatable. 

The Princess looked fabulous in a hot pink floral mini dress from ME+EM, alongside a personalised seagrass handbag from Anya Hindmarch, embroidered with the initials “BMM”. 

But one element of Beatrice’s outfit caused a frenzy amongst royal style watchers – and it was her genius choice to wear not one, but two pairs of shoes for her night out.

Arriving at the exclusive venue, the 36-year-old royal channelled Barbie fever in embellished heels from high street brand Stradivarius. 

She has all her mother’s charm. She remembers people’s names and is so nice to everyone

Ingrid Seward

The electric pink buckled heels were the ultimate choice for a statement but affordable party look – but Beatrice also had a backup plan.

Upon leaving the club, after perhaps too many hours on the dancefloor, the royal was photographed wearing Chanel’s iconic Lambskin Ballerinas – a much more comfortable pair of flats.

Royal fans were floored by the royal making such a down-to-earth fashion statement, seemingly stunned by the prospect that even Princesses are partial to a blister. 

One fan wrote on Instagram: “What I love the most about this is Bea changing heels for flats… It’s always nice to see that royals are just like us normal people, who will switch shoes for more comfortable ones at the end of the night!” 

Whilst another chimed in: “Ohh she a real one! My girl carries her spare comfy shoes in her bag like many of us do! 10 10 10s for her.”

At the same time, a third chimed in: “The heels in the bag and the switch to flats is so relatable.” 

Parenting struggles

Beatrice is mother to daughter Sienna who she shares with her husband Edoardo and is also stepmother to his son Wolfie.

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During the coronavirus pandemic, Beatrice opened up about her struggles with homeschooling[/caption]

In an interview with Hello! Magazine, the princess gave a rare insight into being a step-mum and opened up about her parenting struggles.

When discussing the various coronavirus lockdowns and how they affected schools, Beatrice said: “Homeschooling, that was definitely not my forte! Not going to lie. Sadly, I can’t blame that on dyslexia.

“But I’ve felt very lucky to have had the chance to work with my bonus son (Wolfie) over the course of the school closures. It was a huge learning curve for all of us.”

A friend of the couple also told the Daily Mail: “Bea is totally into the step-mum role. 

“She’s very concerned about getting it right and making every effort to be a second mother to Wolfie.

“She’s totally devoted to him and talks about him all the time.

“He’s a super little boy and extremely cute… Bea is so caring, his happiness will always be her number one priority.”

Going au naturel

While we often see the ladies of the Royal Family rocking fabulous gowns, statement shoes and even eye-catching headwear, Beatrice has proved that Princesses aren’t always dressed up to the nines.

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The Princess also isn’t afraid to show off her natural beauty[/caption]

To mark her 35th birthday, her sister, Princess Eugenie, shared two sweet never-before-seen images that show her and “big sissy”.

In the family snaps, we saw the two sisters posing on a beach wrapped up in thick coats, scarves and hats before dissolving into a fit of giggles.

Unlike how we often see many other members of the Royal Family, Princess Beatrice appeared fresh-faced, whilst donning a down-to-earth outfit, with a black beanie on her head and her hands in her pockets, proving yet again just how down-to-earth she really is.

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While she might be a granddaughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II, social media users hailed her “a real one”[/caption]

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I’m missing out on £1MILLION payday because I can’t sell my home thanks to council ‘blunder’ – they’ve ruined my garden

A HOMEOWNER has claimed he is unable to sell his £1million farmhouse because of an imposing council car park subsiding the property.

Andrew Ewart-James, 78 also said the facility has driven the Gloucestershire gaff’s value down by an eye-popping £600,000.

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Andrew Ewart-James at his home in South Woodchester[/caption]
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The problematic wall next to his property has drawn ire from the pensioner[/caption]
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He claims £600K has been wiped off its value after the scaffolding was erected[/caption]

The pensioner nabbed Home Farm in the sleepy village of South Woodchester in 1977 and claims he has had difficulties retaining wall in his garden since he moved in.

The council erected scaffolding to help support the car park wall until a long term solution is found – but Andrew says the wall has been crumbling for years.

Andrew’s wife recently passed away and the homeowner is eager to sell off the home so that he can move into a more modest home and his children can have his inheritance.

He has now issued a High Court proceeding against Stroud District Council over the wall.

“I feel trapped. I am fed up with the council – they never say anything, never respond to me and never say what they are doing,” he claimed.

“They say they keep the residents up to date but it is not true – they won’t disclose their plans, but I know they are doing the cheapest job they can and they do not really care when they get around to doing it.

“I’m too old to hang around so I have issued instructions to go to High Court proceedings against them for damages!

“I used to be a solicitor, so I know the process won’t be immediate but it will come along – when the council they get the message I’m serious, hopefully they will do something.”

”When we bought the home in 1977 there were only two cars in the car park – but now there are seven to eight!

“My wife died and I don’t want to live in this home on my own. We have been here 47 years and I want to sell it.

“I want to live in a smaller home and give my children the share they are entitled to under their mother’s estate.”

Andrew fears the current situation will drive down the property’s value.

He continued: “Nobody with half a brain would buy a house in this condition. It’s probably worth somewhere over £1m.

“I reckon the fall in the value of this house would mean only an investor would buy it in its current condition for around £400,000.”

Andrew said his surveyor told him in 1977 there was a large retaining wall with a 12ft drop.

The surveyor said at the time that the structure was fine but “retaining walls nearly always cause problems”.

“In 1986, we had a structural survey specifically of the wall because we noticed cracks developing. They weren’t following the outline,” he told the The Local Democracy Reporting Service.

“The cracks were going through the bricks. We knew we had a problem.

“We have had to live through this problem since 1986 when we first notified the council there was an issue.

”At that time we put up marker tags to see if there was going to be any movement in the council’s wall.

“It showed slight movement over the years and then in January 2019, the wall lurched four inches being pushed by the council’s wall.

WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS?

Scaffolding is often not given the attention that it deserves. If scaffolding has been erected on or oversailing a neighbour’s property, without obtaining any consent, then it could be trespass.

Where trespass is established, the party that erected the scaffolding could be required to remove it entirely. They might also be liable for damages and costs.

The consequence of that might be that the intended works might not be able to be completed – even if there is suitable planning consent for those work. Overall potentially making a situation like this a costly mistake.

Source: Moore Barlow Lawyers

“We built buttresses. We were under the impression the whole thing was going to come tumbling straight down down.

“They are using our own wall internal to the land of the property to prop up their wall and its not working and they are all falling down.

“The council didn’t seem to take it particularly seriously and said there was no need for urgency.

“I’m afraid that has been their attitude ever since. They don’t tell us what they are doing and they do when they feel like it.

“I don’t think they are being directed by the elected representatives, it’s the paid officials who are deciding what, if anything, they wish to do, and I don’t think they are doing it properly.”

A Stroud District Council spokesperson said: “We have conducted essential preliminary work to identify the cause of the wall’s movement and determine the appropriate course of action.

“Comprehensive structural and geotechnical surveys are now complete and our structural engineers have finalised the design for the repairs.

“We are waiting for feedback on our plans from the residents’ own structural engineer.

“We understand that living so close to a construction site poses challenges, however this is an unusually complex case due to the scale, construction type and location.

“We have kept the owner of the neighboring property informed of our actions throughout the process.

“Ensuring the safety of the public remains our priority.”

The Sun has reached out to Stroud District Council for comment.

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Andrew blames the alleged council blunder for what could be a drop in property value[/caption]
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The pensioner purchased Home Farm in the Gloucestershire village in 1977[/caption]
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He is eager to sell off the land and give his kids the inheritance money[/caption]

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Best Prime Day deals UK 2024 – live offers on Fire TV, Ninja and Shark

AMAZON’S next Prime Day sale is happening next week.

For 48 hours, Prime subscribers can get their hands on thousands of exclusive deals – read on for our pick of the best early deals.

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You can save a bundle on thousands of products this Prime Day

Prime Day deals

Amazon now plays host to two Prime Day sales each year.

The first took place in July. The next, Prime Big Deals Day, is happening next week (8th-9th October).

During that time, any shopper with a Prime membership will have access to thousands of exclusive offers across tech, fashion, home, garden and beauty products.

Some of the discounts, as always, will be on Amazon device deals.

This is usually a time when see Echo Dots, Fire TVs, Ring doorbells, Fire Sticks and other gadgets at super-low prices.

During the July Prime Day sale, we saw Amazon’s 32-inch Fire TV slashed to an all-time low, and massive savings on a popular Ring/Echo bundle.

Amazon also launched some superb promotions on its subscription services. Prime members can pick up 4 months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free.

Avid book-readers, meanwhile, can pick up 3 months of Kindle Unlimited for just £7.99.

These are all early-bird offers: next week, get ready for discounts on everything from beauty and fashion to home and garden.

But to take advantage of all the incredible deals, you will need a Prime subscription.

If you’ve never been a member but want immediate access to the sale, there is a 30-day free trial available.


Follow our Prime Day live blog for all the latest updates, hottest deals and deepest discounts.


Amazon Prime Day: the best early deals

Prime Big Deals day isn’t due to kick off until next week, but there’s already some terrific early deals.

These aren’t exclusive for Prime members, but they might become exclusive when the sale actually starts – so keep that in mind!

Amazon Prime Day tech and device deals

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As ever, some of the best Prime Day deals are on Amazon’s own devices, including its Fire TV streaming sticks

Electronics are amongthe biggest-selling products in the Amazon Prime Day sale.

The retailer stocks an enormous range of items, from TVs to tablets to SIM-free smartphones to its own smart tech.

As ever, some of the most impressive discounts are on its own products – we’ve listed the best below but you should head to our Amazon device deals page for an in-depth list of Echo, Ring, Fire and Kindle discounts.

  • Apple 2022 10.9-inch iPad, £324.97 (was £349) – buy here
  • Garmin Forerunner 55 Running Smartwatch, £134.41 (was £159.99) – buy here
  • Echo Dot (5th-gen), £22.99 (was £54.99) – buy here
  • Ring Video Doorbell, £59.99 (was £99.99) – buy here
  • Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, £39.99 (was £59.99) – buy here
  • Google Pixel 8 Pro smartphone, £809 (was £1,059) buy here
  • Asus Vivobook 15.6-inch Laptop, £466 (was £549) – buy here

Amazon Prime Day beauty deals

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Amazon is offering a huge wave of price drops on beauty products this Prime Day, including these ceramic hair straighteners from ghd

Amazon might not sound like the automatic go-to for beauty and cosmetics products – but it’s often where you’ll find the best prices on items from major brands such as ghd, Maybelline and Babyliss.

That’s certainly the case right now, thanks to Prime Day – right now, Prime members can get their hands on everything from make-up to styling tools.

Take a look at our fave deals below.

  • ghd Original Ceramic Hair Straightener, £105.33 (was £139.99) – buy here
  • Maybelline Concealer Instant Anti Age Eraser Eye Concealer, £7.49 (was £9.99) – buy here
  • Shark FlexStyle Limited Edition 5-in-1 Air Styler & Hair Dryer, £299.99 (was £319.99) – buy here
  • L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Clinical SPF 50+ Invisible UV Fluid, £10 (was £19.99) – buy here
  • COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Serum, £12.28 (was £23.99) – buy here

Amazon Prime Day home and garden deals

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Prime members can pick up the Philips L’Or Barista coffee machine for £60 cheaper than usual

Prime Day is a great opportunities to go hunting for homeware from the likes of Ninja, Sage and Russell Hobbs.

We have scoured the Amazon website, and there are some great value bargains covering everything from vacuum cleaners to coffee machines.

  • Philips L’OR Barista Sublime Capsule Coffee Machine, £89.99 (was £109.99) – buy here
  • Kärcher K 2 Power Control Home pressure washer, £119 (was £149.99) – buy here
  • Shark Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner with Anti Hair Wrap, £170 (was £279.99) – buy here

Amazon: Huge savings on books, audiobooks and music streaming

Prime Day kicks off next week (8th-9th October), but there are already some great deals on Amazon's subscription services.

  • Amazon Music Unlimited: Get 4 months FREE (£10.99p/m after)sign up here
  • Kindle Unlimited: Get 2 months for free (£9.49p/m after) – sign up here
  • Audible: Get 3 months for 99p (£7.99p/m after) – sign up here

Just remember: you need to be signed up to Prime to pick up these limited-time promotions. Head to our best Amazon Prime Day deals page for the very best discounts.

When was the last Prime Day 2024 event?

The last Amazon Prime Day took place on 16th and 17th July 2024.

For 48 hours straight, Prime members got their hands on a tidal wave of exclusive deals and discounts.

Here are the dates of previous Prime Day sales:

  • 2015: 15 July
  • 2016: 12 July
  • 2017: 11 July
  • 2018: 16-17 July
  • 2019: 15-16 July
  • 2020: 13-14 October
  • 2021: 21-22 June
  • 2022: 12-13 July
  • 2022: 11-12 October
  • 2023: 11-12 July
  • 2023: 10-11 October
  • 2024: 16-17 July

Do I need to be a Prime member to take part in Prime Day?

If you want access to all the Prime Day deals released during the event you will need to sign up for a Prime membership.

If you have never signed up before, you can opt to use a 30-day free trial offer.

The trial is also available if you haven’t been an Amazon Prime member in the last 12 months.

This, in essence, gives you access to the sale and the perks associated with the membership for nothing.

However, if you choose this route, you will need to cancel before the end of the 30-day trial to avoid being charged.

How much is Amazon Prime?

Amazon Prime costs £8.99 a month to join.

There are other plan options you can sign up for, including paying £95 for an annual subscription.

Perks include same-day delivery, access to Prime Video and Amazon Music as well as a host of exclusive offers and deals throughout the year.

You can cancel your Prime membership at any time.

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Sign up to Amazon Prime for a 30-day trial

Do Prime Day deals change daily?

Prime Day discounts are a mix of different types of deals.

Some offers are live for the duration of the sale, often Amazon device deals fall into this category.

Then there are deals of the day which only stick around for a 24-hour window, or possibly less if stock sells out.

Lastly, there are very limited-time “lightning deals” that have limited stock available and, once sold out, disappear.

More recently, Amazon has offered exclusive early Prime deals ahead of the official event to entice shoppers too.

How long will Prime Day 2024 deals last?

Prime Day deals last for a maximum of 48 hours.

But most discounts featured in the event will stick around for a much shorter period, with some selling out in just a few hours.

The more popular an item is, the quicker it is set to fly off the shelves.

If you do have your eye on a coveted product it is best to snap it up when you see it rather than wait.

Does Amazon have Prime Day deals on everything?

You can pretty much guarantee that whatever category you are shopping for during Prime Day will have some discounts available.

Major categories like technology, home and garden, beauty, fashion, toys and household goods always feature heavily in the Prime Day offers.

There are normally a variety of well-known brands included across product categories, as well as lesser-known options and Amazon’s own brands.

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Amazon Prime Day deals

Can students take part in Prime Day?

Students can take part in Prime Day if they have an Amazon Prime membership.

Students can take advantage of the Amazon Student subscription, which has a reduced monthly cost of just £3.99, or £39 a year.

There’s also a free six-month trial, which allows full access to all the perks and exclusive offers. You can sign up for Amazon Student here.

How to cancel your Amazon Prime 30-day free trial after Prime Day

If you’ve signed up for an Amazon Prime trial to take part in the Prime Day event, you’ll need to cancel the service before the 30 days expire, or you will be charged the recurring monthly fee.

You can easily cancel your subscription if you wish. Simply sign into your Amazon account and go to “Manage Your Prime Membership.”

From there, select click “Cancel free trial” on the left-hand side of the page if you want to cancel right away.

If you haven’t signed up already, make sure you sign up here for the Amazon Prime 30-day free trial – otherwise, you won’t be able to access the deals.


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