The supermarket's latest preliminary results cover the year to 29 February and do not cover the spell of mass panic buying in the last few weeks.

There is no doubt that the most hygienic way to pay for something is with a tap of a contactless card. But if you're spending more than £45 you either have to use a card machine, or hand over cash.

If his recovery goes to plan, Tiger Roll will return to action in the Boyne Hurdle at Navan in February - a race he won last year - before bidding for a fifth Cheltenham Festival victory.

Jockey Robbie Power made all the running on the Colin Tizzard-trained gelding to draw eight lengths clear of runner-up Ribble Valley. Master Debonair has shown improved form.

Jockey Robbie Power sang the praises of Fiddlerontheroof after the 5-4 favourite landed the Tolworth Hurdle at Sandown by six lengths.

Irish trainer Willie Mullins says Benie Des Dieux might be the best mare he has trained after she romped home in the Galmoy Hurdle at Gowran Park.

Zara, 38, donned a navy coat, with a Jockey Club brooch, and a grey fedora hat for the Festival Trials Day at Cheltenham Racecourse. The mother-of-two is a regular visitor to the racecourse.

Henderson committed Shishkin to the Supreme Novices' Hurdle on the opening day of next month's Cheltenham Festival after he brushed aside proven performers on Thursday.

Nigel Twiston-Davies hopes Ballyandy can continue his revival by getting the victory former stable star The New One could not manage in his attempts at the Unibet Champion Hurdle.

Though Minella Rocco may not be the force of old, he has demonstrated with wins at Warwick and most recently at Wetherby he has the potential for one more big effort at Cheltenham.

Horse racing fans from across the UK will have their eyes on the Cheltenham Festival as the hotly-anticipated four-day meet kicks off today. Here, some of the famous faces you might see.

The biggest cheer on the opening day of the 2020 Cheltenham Festival was reserved for Rachael Blackmore and Honeysuckle after they won the Grade One Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle.

Envoi Allen maintained his unbeaten career record with victory in the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham.

The 2-1 shot, ridden by Paul Townsend, held off the challenge of Saint Calvados to secure the victory, with A Plus Tard rounding off the top three.

The horse emerged triumphant at the 4.50pm race, well ahead of Dolcita and 100-1 shot Rayna's World in second and third respectively.

Monkfish was victorious in the Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham after squeezing through on the line in a thrilling race. Latest Exhibition and Fury Road took second and third spot.

Indefatigable won the final event at the Cheltenham Festival after pipping Pileon in the Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle. There was a long pause as the crowd eagerly awaited.

For 30 years Steve Packham has been dreaming of owning a winning horse at Cheltenham, only for the reality to be snatched away from him in a couple of seconds.

It has emerged that Philip Davies and Caroline Nokes received eight tickets between them from sports betting company GVC Holdings, which owns Ladbrokes and Coral, for the event.

NHS figures show the local hospital trust in Gloucestershire has had 125 patients die from COVID-19, nearly double the amount recorded in Bristol, 58, Swindon, 67, and Bath, 46.

I have taken over the management of my mother's finances under a power of attorney which she granted.  She used to pay my children's school fees. Can I continue to make these payments?

In just the past ten days I've battled with my home insurer after the price of my policy was hiked by 30 per cent for no reason, chased my old energy supplier for a £174 refund.

My mother moved from one flat to another in mid-December. Her broadband stopped working after the move and BT have not fixed it even though she needs it as her heart monitor requires wi-fi.

I am the treasurer of a 300-year-old bowling club. In October, I received a water bill for £1,335.29 (£1,220.72 actual plus £114.57 estimated). Bills had previously been about £30 per quarter.

What a week. As a money commentator for more than 30 years standing, that was as disheartening as times go. But patient, long-term investing will win through in the end.

I have received a letter from Lowell Portfolio, claiming an alleged debt of £599 which it says I owe to PayPal. But I rang PayPal and was told that in fact no money is owed on my account.

Joining forces with Who actors past and presenter, the pair will appear in a message for BBC's Big Night In, set to air ahead of the weekly Clap For Carers on Thursday evening.

Past and present Doctor Who stars took part in BBC's Big Night In on Thursday to pay tribute to the NHS.

Tributes have been paid to Game Of Thrones actor BJ Hogg following his death aged 65.

Photographer Christopher Bobyn of Nine, BBC News Scotland was granted exclusive access to the NHS ICU at Hairmyres hospital, in East Kilbride Scotland over a period of 12 hours.

Mr Dowden urged director-general Tony Hall to 'uphold the highest standards in relation to integrity and impartiality' in the wake of the Panorama programme which featured five left-wing activists.

SPORTS AGENDA: Big, unexpected news out of the BBC on Friday when, in an illuminatingly terse email, staff were informed that Radio 5 Live Sport editor Mike Carr had left the building.

Britt Ekland, now 77, was married to British comic actor Peter Sellers from 1964 to 1968. She's spoken candidly for the first time about their fights and his controlling ways in a new BBC documentary.

The unlikely trend was claimed by a consultant at Harrogate district hospital. Dr Richard Pilling urged people to mark the weekly occasion 'less vigorously.'

Jeonbuk Motors are taking Suwon Bluewings and supporters have jumped at the chance to watch some live action for the first time since football was suspended in March.

Locals in Andy Murray's home town of Dunblane in Perthshire quickly shared photos of the unfortunate sight of the toppled cast-iron structure. The gold postbox was destroyed by a car.

The former world No 1 has so far been restricted to doubles action since returning following his hip operation in January, and played in the mixed event alongside Serena Williams at Wimbledon.

One of the key figures behind Andy Murray's remarkable comeback this year has admitted there can be no guarantees about his fitness in 2020.

If you're unfamiliar with the story of Anthony Joshua, it begins with an unruly boy from Watford, born to Nigerian parents, who swapped selling drugs for boxing gloves before becoming world champion.

Rebekah Vardy's father Carlos Miranda has broken his silence on the WAG row between his daughter and Coleen Rooney as he said he was baffled by the 'baseless' accusations against her.

The former Spice Girls star, 45, revealed that she and her husband David, 44, had 'come a long way' throughout the year

TOM COLLOMOSSE AT PRIDE PARK: Wayne Rooney could not manage a goal on his return to English football but produced two moments of quality that showed he can still make an impact.

As Jadon Sancho shines for Borussia Dortmund, we've rated the 20 most expensive teenagers in football history, featuring no fewer than five Manchester United signings.

The former Manchester United frontman was embroiled in a lengthy feud over his home, but has been handed permission to build a shed to store the vehicle in by Cheshire East council.

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: A chance meeting at a Manhattan hotel with someone famous for being a Night Manager has gained Jo Konta some celebrity support at the US Open.

Coco Gauff is remarkably through to her maiden tour-level WTA final at the tender age of 15 after defeating Germany 's Andrea Petkovic in the semi-final of the Linz Open on Saturday.

Eamonn Holmes, pictured, described Meghan Markle as 'uppity' which resulted in one complaint from a viewer who said it was a 19th century US insult used against black people.

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: The fate of Wimbledon will be decided by the Government but it is understood that there is extreme reluctance in SW19 to hold their iconic event without spectators.

Simon Timson is to leave the Lawn Tennis Association to take up a comparable role at the Premier League giant after being the latest figure to try and solve the problems of elite player production.

A fried chicken shop near Europe's busiest railway station has been shut down after horrified inspectors found raw sewage in the kitchen sink, pouring in from broken drain pipes.