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Smart supermarket shoppers can use a sneaky trick to save their expiring cash
Tesco Clubcard holders are being told to take a quick look at their vouchers before a fast-approaching deadline, when they could be lost for good. In a matter of days, loyalty card holders could lose a slice of an estimated £11m in unspent rewards.
Shoppers need to check their physical and digital vouchers for a key piece of information, as some could end up worse off after midnight on Monday, August 31. Martin Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert (MSE) team says a chunk of rewards waiting to be spent is at risk of disappearing for good once the deadline passes.
The average shopper probably assumes they’ve got plenty of time once those points land in your account. But forgetting about them can mean all that ‘free’ money you’ve banked could be wiped from your account.
The last-minute reminder comes as one of Britain’s biggest supermarket chains will delete unclaimed Clubcard rewards at the stroke of midnight on August 31. Martin Lewis’ MSE team has issued an urgent reminder that millions of pounds will be lost if shoppers do not act quickly.
Although there is some urgency to redeem these points, shoppers should never let their guard down. The MSE team claims that crooks are exploiting these deadlines by getting fake links to trick supermarket fans as the clock ticks down to a devastating bank holiday voucher wipeout.
Savvy spenders can pull off a clever loophole to stop their hard-earned cash from vanishing into thin air for another two years while they build up their pot further – or make a decision on what or when they need certain rewards. When you purchase a tiny charity donation or low-cost reward, the leftover balance is re-credited with a brand-new expiry date.
Reward Partners change over time, and not every deal offers the same boost. It’s worth checking the final amount you’ll get before confirming, so you don’t swap in a rush and regret it later.
Some deals can double the voucher value, turning £5 into £10 for certain treats like days out or subscriptions. There are also offers that can stretch to triple value with selected restaurant chains, making a £5 voucher worth £15 towards a meal.
Swapping the coupons with high-street restaurant partners like Pizza Express and Bella Italia turns a fiver into a delicious feast that already has £15 taken care of from the bill. See a full list of current offers and deals on the Tesco website here.
Supermarket bosses are urging Brits to hunt down any random paper slips in kitchen drawers and check their mobile apps right away. Do not miss out on your share of the massive jackpot before the bank holiday weekend draws to a close.
Shoppers should only sign in through the official Tesco app or by typing the address themselves, rather than clicking on messages. If a text or email creates panic with ‘cancelled today’ – you should treat it as a red flag that someone is pressuring you to make a mistake.
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Emergency services were called to the scene of a crash late on Tuesday evening
Emergency services were called to reports of a crash between a car and a pedestrian on the the A4058 Tyntyla Road(Image: Google)
A man has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car, police said. Emergency services were called to reports of a crash between a car and a pedestrian on the the A4058 Tyntyla Road, Pentre, on Tuesday evening.
Police and paramedics attended the scene and the pedestrian was taken to hospital with injuries. The road was closed at around 9pm in both directions between Penrhys Road and Sherwood Street.
Motorists were told to avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible during the road closure. The road reopened shortly before 11pm.
Police say their investigation into the incident remains ongoing. A police spokesperson said: “South Wales Police was called at 9.20pm on Tuesday August 25 to reports of a man being hit by a car on Tyntyla Road in Pentre.
“The man was taken to hospital with his injuries and investigations into the incident are ongoing.”
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Domenico Telles, 63, of Beryl Road, was cleared of assault occasioning actual bodily harm against Ali Mohammed Ahmed.
The defendant had been charged relating to an incident at his home address on April 23, 2024.
Mr Telles had denied any wrongdoing and was acquitted by jurors following a trial at Cardiff Crown Court heard in front of Recorder Angharad Price.
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Daily habits could increase your dementia risk (Image: Getty)
Around a quarter of UK adults over the age of 40 cannot name any habits or health conditions that increase their risk of dementia, according to new research by the Alzheimer’s Society. The study indicates that millions of Brits lack the knowledge to take effective steps to reduce their risk of developing the disease. It estimates that close to one million people in the UK are living with dementia, with around a third living without a formal diagnosis.
That figure is expected to increase to around 1.4 million by 2040, with the Alzheimer’s Society sharing the everyday habits and health conditions that increase a person’s risk of developing dementia. It comes as a poll of 1,393 people in the UK, conducted on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Society, found that 26% could not name a single risk factor.
Everyday lifestyle choices and habits that are known to increase a person’s risk of dementia include:
- Drinking too much alcohol
- Physical inactivity
- Smoking
- Infrequent social interaction.
Meanwhile, other factors and health conditions that could increase a person’s risk of dementia include:
- Air pollution
- Obesity
- Head injury
- Hypertension
- Vision loss
- Diabetes
- Less education
- Depression
- Hearing impairment
- High cholesterol.
The research found that fewer than a third (32%) of people knew that high blood pressure could increase their dementia risk.
Smoking is among the habits that increase a person’s risk of developing dementia (Image: Getty)
Michelle Dyson, chief executive at the Alzheimer’s Society, said: “These new findings show that many people are not aware of the factors they can influence to help reduce their risk of developing dementia, the UK’s biggest killer.
“As a result, millions of people are missing the chance to take simple steps today that could help protect their brain health tomorrow, from getting their hearing checked to managing their blood pressure.
“By helping people to understand their risks and the actions they can take, we have a meaningful opportunity to reduce the number of people affected by dementia in the future.”
Professor Ian Maidment, a professor in clinical pharmacy at Aston University, said: “Many people understandably live in fear of dementia.
“But there are many things that we can do to reduce the risk of dementia, including exercise, not smoking, alcohol in moderation and managing diseases such as high blood pressure and raised cholesterol.
“The key message is: what is good for the heart is good for the head. This message needs to be communicated in accessible ways to a diverse audience; social media has a key role.”
David Thomas, head of policy and public affairs at Alzheimer’s Research UK, said that the research highlights a gap in knowledge around dementia in Britain.
“The question is no longer whether awareness is too low – that’s been established,” he said. “But what can be done to help people understand how to keep their brains healthy and reduce their risk of dementia.
“We are calling on the Government to introduce a national dementia risk reduction campaign delivered through the NHS, so people can access clear, evidence-based information about protecting their brain health.”
Over 40,000 more people died on the hottest days in England between 1988 and 2025 than would be expected, according to data published by the Office for National Statistics on Wednesday.
The figures do not include this summer, when England has sweltered under a succession of heatwaves and is on track to record its highest ever number of heat-related deaths. The UK Health Security Agency announced on 30 July that an estimated 2,877 people had died in the May and June heatwaves alone. The total is almost double the figure for the whole summer in 2025.
The number of people dying prematurely due to high temperatures is expected to rise further as the climate crisis caused by the burning of fossil fuels continues to push up temperatures and the population ages. Elderly people, as well as children and the unwell, are particularly vulnerable to heat. The heat in 2027 will be further exacerbated by the super El Niño weather system now building in the Pacific Ocean.
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Emergency departments in England’s hospitals have experienced their busiest period ever this summer, with almost 2.5 million patients attending A&E each month in May, June and July and the heat cited as a main reason. Nurses were collapsing during shifts amid “inhumane and impossible” conditions caused by extreme heat, their union warned earlier in August.
London had the highest number of deaths attributable to the hottest temperatures, the ONS said. The London ambulance service has dealt with 25,000 more calls this summer than last, surpassing the record number seen during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Historically, more deaths in England were associated with the coldest temperatures than the hottest. There were 139,000 deaths associated with the coldest days between 1988 and 2025, according to the ONS data. However, the agency said: “The proportion of deaths associated with the hottest days has increased in recent years, and the gap between heat- and cold-related deaths is narrowing.”
In continental Europe, at least 35,000 more people died during the baking-hot summer than would normally be expected, according to figures available so far from barely half the continent.
The heatwave that scorched western Europe in late June was the most severe and widespread ever recorded and was only possible due to the climate crisis driven by fossil fuel burning, scientists found. The World Health Organization said in May that heat-related mortality in its European region had increased by more than 30% over the past 20 years.
Rising global heat kills one person a minute around the world, according to a major report published by the Lancet in October.
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Over 40,000 more people died on the hottest days in England between 1988 and 2025 than would be expected, according to data published by the Office for National Statistics on Wednesday.
The figures do not include this summer, when England has sweltered under a succession of heatwaves and is on track to record its highest ever number of heat-related deaths. The UK Health Security Agency announced on 30 July that an estimated 2,877 people had died in the May and June heatwaves alone. The total is almost double the figure for the whole summer in 2025.
The number of people dying prematurely due to high temperatures is expected to rise further as the climate crisis caused by the burning of fossil fuels continues to push up temperatures and the population ages. Elderly people, as well as children and the unwell, are particularly vulnerable to heat. The heat in 2027 will be further exacerbated by the super El Niño weather system now building in the Pacific Ocean.
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Emergency departments in England’s hospitals have experienced their busiest period ever this summer, with almost 2.5 million patients attending A&E each month in May, June and July and the heat cited as a main reason. Nurses were collapsing during shifts amid “inhumane and impossible” conditions caused by extreme heat, their union warned earlier in August.
London had the highest number of deaths attributable to the hottest temperatures, the ONS said. The London ambulance service has dealt with 25,000 more calls this summer than last, surpassing the record number seen during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Historically, more deaths in England were associated with the coldest temperatures than the hottest. There were 139,000 deaths associated with the coldest days between 1988 and 2025, according to the ONS data. However, the agency said: “The proportion of deaths associated with the hottest days has increased in recent years, and the gap between heat- and cold-related deaths is narrowing.”
In continental Europe, at least 35,000 more people died during the baking-hot summer than would normally be expected, according to figures available so far from barely half the continent.
The heatwave that scorched western Europe in late June was the most severe and widespread ever recorded and was only possible due to the climate crisis driven by fossil fuel burning, scientists found. The World Health Organization said in May that heat-related mortality in its European region had increased by more than 30% over the past 20 years.
Rising global heat kills one person a minute around the world, according to a major report published by the Lancet in October.
More details soon …
