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HUNDREDS of users are reporting issues with Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland this morning.

The main issue appears to be with access to online banking, with more than 60 per cent of customers having problems , according to Downdetector.

A further 34 per cent of people have reported problems with logging into mobile banking services, with

Users have also been locked out of mobile banking services at Halifax and Bank of Scotland, according to the website.

In a statement on X, Lloyds Bank said: “We know some customers are having issues with Internet Banking and Mobile Banking. We’re sorry about this and we’re working to have everything back to normal.”

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A HOTEL located on the English Riviera has been rated among the cheapest places to stay in the UK.

The Trelawney Hotel in Torquay, Devon has earned itself a place on Tripadvisor‘s top 10 cheapest hotels list for offering a room rate of just £58 a night.

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The Trelawny Hotel in Torquay has a range of different bedrooms available, from twin rooms to rooms with four-poster beds[/caption]

TRELAWNY HOTEL, TORQUAY

The hotel has an ideal location, with beaches and the main town within walking distance[/caption]

Offering “luxury” bed and breakfast accommodation, guests consistently comment on the hotel’s great value and service.

One guest who stayed in June this year wrote on the review website: “Fabulous hotel. Fantastic value for money and only 5 minutes walk down into town.

“Liz and Paul, the owners are very friendly and are very good hosts.”

The hotel is nestled conveniently close to the seafront, just 300m from Torre Abbey Sands.

As the main beach in Torquay, it’s popular with holidaymakers from the surrounding hotels, day visitors and locals with its long sandy shore and great views across to the coastal town of Brixham.

Torre Abbey Meadows is also nearby – a grassy expanse which is perfect for picnics.

The hotel has a variety of rooms on offer, including twin, double, king size, family, and four-poster beds, all of which have en suite bathrooms, colour TVs and complimentary beverage trays.

And alongside good room rates, an ideal location, and comfortable rooms, guests seem to be enamoured with the spotless cleanliness throughout the hotel and its freshly-cooked breakfast.

One guest wrote on Tripadvisor: “The rooms are spotlessly clean and the beds really comfortable…..a real home from home.”

Another said: “No dogs, No dirty stains on the carpets!!
Everything was spotless!”

As part of its extensive breakfast menu, the hotel uses local suppliers where possible, for example, for its free range eggs, bacon and sausages.

Another guest wrote: “Breakfast was delicious. You can opt for as much, or as little as you want and the ordering of breakfast the day before, is a great idea. Definitely would stay again.”

Someone else penned: “A range of cereals , fruit, yoghurts, fresh orange and apple juice, tea and coffee was great, full English breakfast was lovely. I myself really enjoyed the poached eggs.”

One thing in particular that sets Trelawney apart from other hotels is it has an honesty bar, with guests saying they “loved the idea! and it “was a really nice touch”.

As well as being close to a beach, the hotel is ideally located for those who want to explore further afield with the South Devon coastline and Dartmoor National Park.

The English Riviera Conference and Leisure Centre is within 250 metres of the hotel, where you can visit one of its many staged events and swim in its wave machine pool.

Torquay town centre is just a 10 minute walk away from the hotel, with plenty of shops and places to eat.

But if you don’t fancy walking, one guest shared a tip: “A bus runs you into town for just £1.50!”

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Torre Abbey Sands is the main beach in Torquay and within walking distance of the hotel[/caption]

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Each room at Trelawny has its own en suite bathroom, TV and beverages tray[/caption]

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Breakfast at the hotel is highly rated among guests, with an extensive menu on offer and local produce used[/caption]

For Brits looking for a cheap holiday abroad, Marrakesh has been named the best budget Autumn getaway.

It was crowned Most Budget Friendly Autumn Getaway 2024 by DiscoverCars.com.

TYSON FURY got a taste of future heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois while weighed 27 STONE and with just one shoe on.

At the time, Fury had vacated the unified titles he won against Wladimir Klitschko amid a battle with depression and substance abuse.

And he wondered down to watch cousin Hughie spar a 19-year-old Dubois – who was just embarking on his professional debut.

Fury was over TEN STONE his fighting weight at the time and could barely keep his two shoes on when he got in the ring with Dubois.

He told TNT Sports in 2020: “I came down to the gym one random Saturday morning, got the bug to have a little spar and Daniel was sparring with Hughie at the time and a few other lads in the gym.

“I just wanted to have a spar, it’s in me isn’t it, it’s what I do.

“I remember I had no equipment with me, no head guard, no bandages.

“I don’t remember exactly what I was wearing but I remember I had one shoe off and one shoe on, the shoe came off and it was what it was.

“We had a little move around. Big fat 27 stone, I had a move around and it was a pleasure.

“He was only a young man then, I think he had only had one fight then or maybe he hadn’t even had a professional fight.

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“But I found he was a very good fighter, straight away.”

Fury later returned to the ring in what is considered one of the greatest sporting comebacks of all time.

He defeated Deontay Wilder, 38, to win the WBC title and reigned for three years until losing to Oleksandr Usyk, 37, in May.

Usyk became the first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion ever but vacated the IBF belt to proceed with his December 21 rematch with Fury.

Dubois, 27, was meanwhile elevated from interim champion and knocked out Anthony Joshua, 34, in his first title defence.

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Greenville County leaders provided an update Monday on efforts to clean up and restore power following Hurricane Helene

Days after Hurricane Helene made landfall, Spartanburg County, like the rest of the Upstate, is in the cleanup phase.

Officials in Buncombe County confirmed 40 people have now died there as a result of Helene.

(WSPA) - Organizations and agencies have announced locations where food will be distributed in the Upstate after Tropical Storm Helene. Spartanburg County Greenville County Anderson County Pickens County 7NEWS will continue to update this list as more information becomes available.

Schools across the Upstate will remain closed through October 4.

MARTIN Lewis has issued a warning to millions of households who could save money on their energy bills as prices rise.

Ofgem‘s latest price cap comes into effect today, meaning the average household on a dual fuel standard variable tariff paying by direct debit will see their bills rise from £1,568 a year to £1,717 a year.

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Martin Lewis has revealed four options that could save you money on your energy bills[/caption]

It’s worth noting what you will actually pay depends on your usage and the number of people in your home.

However, consumer champion Martin Lewis has issued a reminder to households they can still save money on their bills despite today’s rise.

Posting on X earlier today, he said: “It’s time to rename the energy Price Cap, the energy Pants Cap.

“No one, who’s capable of switching, should be on it right now.”

The consumer expert went on to explain how households can pay less than the price cap through three main routes: fixing at a lower price, getting a discounted tariff or opting for a special EV tariff.

Here’s everything you need to know about all three options.

Fixing at a lower price

A number of energy firms have brought fixed deals to the market cheaper than the current price cap.

A fix is when you lock in a set price for a certain period which is usually 12 months.

The reason there are fixed deals available cheaper than the price cap is that the price cap is decided months before it comes into force.

The new price cap from today was decided based on wholesale energy prices between May and August which were much higher than now.

But as wholesale prices have fallen since August it means suppliers can offer deals now that are less than the new price cap.

Energy prices are also predicted to fall by just a few per cent in 2025 meaning fixing now could save you money overall over the next year.

There are a number of fixed deals to choose from that are up to 9% less than the October to December price cap, including from Outfox the Market, E.On Next and Ovo Energy.

You can find out the best deals for you by going on price comparison sites like Compare the Market, MoneySuperMarket or MSE’s website.

Martin has previously said anyone who is “risk averse” should lock in a fixed deal now, but there are some drawbacks.

You can end up paying more on a fix than a standard variable tariff (SVT) if wholesale costs fall.

Plus, fixed deals come with exit fees if you want to leave them earlier than the agreed period.

Below are the current best fixed deals on the market, though remember that deals can launch or be pulled at any time.

Get a discounted tariff

Another alternative to staying on the price cap is a variable discounted tariff.

These deals offer you a fixed discount off the price cap standing charges or unit rates for a set period of time.

Standing charges are fixed daily fees charged to customers regardless of their usage and cover the cost of maintaining the energy supply network, taking meter readings and government schemes.

For example, E.On Next’s Pledge tariff is offering new and existing customers who pay by direct debit a 12-month tariff priced £50 below the price cap.

Meanwhile, EDF Energy is offering new and existing customers a 12-month tariff priced £50 below the price cap, with standing charges discounted so you will pay less regardless of your usage.

Time of use tariffs

“Time of use” tariffs charge you different rates based on the time of day.

They usually charge you a cheaper rate at night and a more expensive one in the day.

But they can be useful if you work night shifts or want to charge your electric vehicle (EV) overnight.

One major drawback to these types of deals is that the rates you are charged during peak hours can be quite pricey though.

Octopus Energy‘s Agile Tracker tariff is one other option.

Rates on this tariff change every half an hour based on nationwide demand which means if you use a lot of energy at off-peak times it could be worthwhile.

Octopus Energy is currently only recommending those with solar panels, home batteries and EVs opt in though due to volatile wholesale prices.

This is because these households can more easily shift their usage outside of peak periods.

The tariff is electricity-only as well which means you would need to find another tariff for your gas.

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