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British Open Snooker 2024 LIVE RESULTS: Mark Selby vs John Higgins in tense final on NOW as pair eye £100k jackpot
THE British Open Snooker has headed into the final day with two of the sport’s biggest stars eyeing the £100,000 jackpot.
John Higgins will be looking to tie for the record of British Open titles when he faces Mark Selby in today’s highly-awaited final.
While Selby will be aiming to go one better than his runners-up spot last year at the big tournament in Cheltenham.
After the opening session of today’s huge final, the Jester holds a 5-3 lead over four-time champ Higgins.
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Five savvy ways to give your old winter coats a new lease of life
THERE is a chill in the air and before you know it you will be reaching for a winter coat.
But instead of splurging at the shops for something new, take a look at these creative ideas to breathe new life into your trusty old jacket.
STEAMY SOLUTION: One way to freshen up your coat at home is to use steam.
Hang your coat in the bathroom while you take a hot shower. The steam should release any creases and revive the fabric, hopefully giving it that just-bought appearance.
If you have a handheld steamer, a quick pass over your coat can make it look polished.
BOBBLE BUSTER: Those pesky fabric bobbles can make even the nicest coat look worn out.
But instead of buying an expensive bobble remover, grab an old razor and gently shave the surface of your coat.
This trick works particularly well on wool and knit fabrics.
BUTTON UP: If your coat’s buttons are looking dirty, mix vinegar with water, then scrub them with an old toothbrush. If the buttons are beyond cleaning, replace them.
You can often find inexpensive buttons at charity shops or thrift stores.
PIT STOP: Worried about sweaty armpit stains on your coat? A simple mixture of lemon juice and baking soda can work wonders.
Test a little on a hidden area of fabric first and check it after five minutes.
If OK, then spray the mixture on the underarm areas of your coat, let it sit for a few minutes, and wipe it clean with a damp cloth.
The natural cleaning properties of lemon and baking soda should lift stubborn sweat stains.
SOCK SAVER: If your padded coat has lost some of its puff, there’s an easy fix. Restuff it with old socks to give it back some volume.
For an extra update, try adding a new belt to adjust the fit slightly. Small alterations can make a big difference to your coat.
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Significant specific date on rare £2 coin that makes it worth SEVENTEEN times more – is it in your wallet?
A SPECIFIC date on your £2 coin could mean it’s worth 17 times its normal value.
A batch of coins minted in 2007 have the date 1807 etched into them – and two have now sold on eBay for £28 and £25.74.
The coins were produced to celebrate the bicentenary of the Slave Trade Act of 1807 – which made it illegal to trade slaves inside the British Empire.
These two examples are from the Piedfort silver edition – making them particularly desirable.
The £28 sale was finalised on August 31, following 11 bids on eBay, while the £35.74 sale was finalised on September 7, following 17 bids.
According to the Britannia Coin Company website: “In a standard weight of 24.00 grams, this £2 is struck in .925 sterling silver with a band of fine gold plating around the edge reminiscent of the Two Pounds in your change.”
The website states that there were 3,990 of the Piedfort silver 1807 coins issued in total.
Regular versions of the 1807 coin are more common – with 8,445,000 minted in total – and usually only worth their £2 face value.
The coin features the words “An Act For The Abolition Of The Slave Trade” around the date.
The zero forms part of a chain design, which is broken to signify the end of slavery.
The “heads” side has a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
It also features the inscription “Am I Not A Man, And A Brother” – a phrase associated with the abolition.
The sale comes after another kind of £2 coin attracted attention on eBay – selling once for £23 and once for £26.
The coin, minted in 2018, features lines from the First World War poet Wilfred Owen.
How to sell a rare coin
If, after checking, you realise you’ve come across a rare coin, there are a number of ways you can sell it.
You can sell it on eBay, through Facebook, or in an auction – but be wary of the risks.
For example, there are a number of scams targeting sellers on Facebook.
Crooks will say they’re planning to buy the item and ask for money upfront for a courier they’ll be sending around.
But it’s all a ruse to get you to send free cash to them – and they never have any intention of picking your item up.
It’s always best to meet in person when buying or selling on Facebook Marketplace.
Ensure it’s a public meeting spot that’s in a well-lit area.
Avoid payment links and log in directly through the payment method’s website.
Most sellers prefer to deal with cash directly when meeting to ensure it’s legitimate.
The safest way to sell a rare coin is more than likely at auction.
You can organise this with The Royal Mint’s Collectors Service.
It has a team of experts who can help you authenticate and value your coin.
You can get in touch via email and a member of the valuation team will get back to you.
You will be charged for the service, though – the cost varies depending on the size of your collection.
Meanwhile, you can sell rare coins on eBay.
But take into account that if you manage to sell your item then eBay will charge you 10% of the money you made – this includes postage and packaging.
Always keep proof of postage to protect yourself from dodgy buyers who may claim they never received the item.
Send the parcel by tracked delivery if you can as this way they can’t claim it never arrived.
Most valuable £2 coins
We reveal the most valuable £2 coins and how much they've sold for in the past.
2002 Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland – £60
In 2002, four different designs of this £2 coin were created to commemorate the Commonwealth games, but the Irish version is the rarest with only 485,500 minted.
We’ve seen this coin listed for as much as £60 on eBay in May with one bid.
There’s more money on the line if you’ve got the complete set though.
One seller proved this right when all four coins went for a whopping £100.
2002 Commonwealth Games England – £35
Another in the 2002 Commonwealth series, the English version is one of the rarest coins in circulation.
Some 650,500 were minted at the time, making the coin rare enough for eBay bidders to happily pay as much as £35 for it.
The edge of this coin also has the inscription “Spirit of Friendship, Manchester 2002″, which adds appeal to collectors too.
One recently went on the market on eBay for £27 with one bid.
2002 Commonwealth Games Wales – £27
With only 588,500 put into circulation, the 2002 Commonwealth Games Wales £2 coin celebrates Wales’ achievements in the event.
The piece features a figure in motion holding a banner, encircling the Welsh flag.
It is the fourth rarest in the Commonwealth set and the fourth rarest in the overall list.
We’ve seen one sell on eBay for £26.97 in May this year with 10 bids.
London 2012 Handover – £35
At the end of each Olympic Games, the next host city of the Games is celebrated with a flag handover ceremony.
In 2012 we gave the flag to Rio to take on the next tournament.
That event was immortalised on the design of a £2 coin, with just 845,000 released into circulation.
We saw one sell for £35 on eBay this month after 10 bids.
Olympic centenary – £37.95
Carrying on the sporting theme, the Olympic centenary £2 marked 100 years of the modern games in 2008.
There are 910,000 in circulation so finding one isn’t such a tough ask.
We’ve seen one version sell on eBay for £37.95 in February.
2002 Commonwealth Games Scotland – £24.97
Out of all of the valuable Commonwealth coins, Scotland’s is the sixth rarest out of all rare £2 coins.
It has a mintage of 771,750 – some 286,250 more than were released in the Irish version.
It features pretty much the same design as the other coins in the series but the Scottish flag is on the design instead.
Bidders on eBay have still paid higher than face value, we’ve seen one version sell on eBay for £24.97 in May.
Olympic handover – £9.99
Still in the top ten is the Olympic Handover coin.
This £2 details Beijing in 2008 handing over the Olympics to London in 2012, and shows the Olympic flag and two hands shaking.
One sold for precisely £9.99 in May on eBay with one bid.
There are 918,000 of these in circulation.
King James Bible – £23.95
Next on the list is a coin showing the King James Bible.
One was for £23.95 in May on eBay with one bid.
According to Change Checker, there are 975,000 in circulation.
Mary Rose – £19.50
A circulated £2 showing the famous Mary Rose ship sold on eBay for £19.50.
There are just over one million in circulation, and it lands ninth on Change Checker’s scarcity index.
2015 First World War (Navy) – £10.50
There were also 650,000 of the First World War Navy £2 coins minted in 2015.
The coin features a battleship design by military artist David Rowlands and the 5th portrait of the Queen.
It’s also the second in a five-coin series remembering the First World War and celebrates the efforts of the Royal Navy and their contribution to the war effort.
One sold on eBay in May for £10.50 with two bids.
Great Fire of London – £14.95
The Great Fire of London £2 coin was first put into circulation in 2016 to mark the 350th anniversary of the historic event.
The reverse side of the piece was designed by Aaron West, depicting the city of London burning.
The coin wasn’t always considered so rare, but it has since transpired its mintage figure was incorrectly published.
A recent auction on eBay saw the piece go for £14.95 with one bid.
Coronation Street’s John Thomson teases ‘dramatic’ scenes to come as he returns to soap this week
CORONATION Street star John Thomson has teased a dramatic storyline for his return to the cobbles.
The actor is returning for Helen Worth’s exit storyline after Sean Wilson was axed from the show.
Cold Feet and Fast Show star John, 55, is set to have a romance plotline with Sean’s character Martin Platt’s ex-wife.
He played children’s entertainer Jesse Chadwick from 2008 to 2010.
Helen Worth, 73, who plays Gail, is leaving after 50 years on the show.
Due to Sean’s sudden departure from the show, the writers had to conjure up a quick storyline.
Comedian John’s character is set to roll into town just as his ex Eileen Grimshaw returns to Weatherfield from Thailand.
She is shocked to see him, but soon discovers he wasn’t looking for her – instead he’s got his eye on her neighbour and nemesis Gail.
And the surprises keep coming when Gail and Jesse reveal that they met each other when Gail was travelling a few years ago and have kept in touch.
Jesse has heard about Gail’s granddaughter Bethany’s Turkish cosmetic surgery nightmare and, worried about his friend, decides to pay a visit.
“It’s a joy to be given stuff that’s sometimes dramatic and sometimes humorous, it’s really nice to get to play both sides.”
“The Platts are totally baffled by Jesse’s arrival, how do they react to him suddenly appearing and showing concern?
“So two like him and two hate him! Shona and Nick are prepared to give him the benefit of the doubt, whereas David and Sarah are absolutely not, it’s just total mistrust from the start,” he added.
“There is the thinking that they need a decent man in their lives, but as soon as David lists all Gail’s previous it’s no wonder that there is a mistrust, because Gail’s sense of judgement over men has been very poor.
“Really Shona and Nick are very generous in their offer to wipe the slate clean and see what Jesse might be like given Gail’s history.
“Jesse’s going to have to work really hard to get David and Sarah on his side and see he is just a friend who cares about Gail because there’s a real sense of mistrust about his motives.”
Cast and crew were baffled by Sean’s leaving.
A spokeswoman said he “stepped down for personal reasons”.
A source said of John’s return: “It’s been an absolutely frantic, incredibly stressful past couple of weeks for Corrie bosses and scriptwriters.”
Speaking of thee quick turnaround, John said: “I was a bit shell shocked when I first came in because I’d forgotten the speed of the turnaround so it was an absolute baptism of fire.”
Speaking about being reunited with Helen, he said: “Helen and I are absolutely thrilled to be working together, everyone’s good company and there’s always fun to be had on set with the Platts which is great.”
