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What are your consumer rights on Black Friday?

Black Friday might be over-hyped, but there are still some great deals to be had. So if you are tempted, what should you look out for and what are your rights?




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ASK TONY: My mobile caught fire in the car - but Samsung blames me!

My Samsung phone was only a year old when it spontaneously caught fire in the footwell of my car. I put it there after receiving a phone call, but as I drove off I noticed a strange smell.




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TONY HETHERINGTON: ScottishPower's billing shambles may bankrupt us

P.S. writes: I am secretary of a not-for-profit charity. ScottishPower for some reason reduced the utility payments for our premises from £748 a month to just £1.




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I booked my BA flights through a third party. Am I still able to get a voucher or a cash refund?

My flight to Cambodia has still not been cancelled but I cannot go. I booked through a third party but not sure if this means I can get a voucher in lieu of flights or a cash refund?




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ASK TONY: We waited two weeks for Morrisons order, then RBS blocked it

My wife and I received a message from our bank saying there had been an 'unusual' request for payment on our account and it had declined to pay it. The payment was to Morrisons.




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Is it possible for companies to rotate their furloughed staff?

I wanted to know if it would be possible for companies to rotate the staff they have on furlough so we can all have a chance of earning our full salary - at least for a while?




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Audley Harrison on winning gold 20 years ago and the public ridicule of his pro career

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY DANIEL MATTHEWS: He won Britain's first ever super-heavyweight gold but his pro career would become synonymous with ridicule and potential unfulfilled.




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Strictly bosses 'are offering doubled fees to celebs to attract an A-list line-up'

Sources claim TV executives are keen for the series 'to remain the jewel in the BBC's crown' and have already put forward contract proposals in a bid to attract a 'stellar line-up'.




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Shops will have to enforce rules when lockdown is eased to support police, warns ex-chief constable

Sir Peter Fahy, former Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police, told BBC Breakfast today that police do not want to get drawn into 'game' of counting the number of people in each household.




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Taron Egerton left 'raging' after discarded cigarette causes a fire at his London apartment block  

The Rocketman star, 30,was reportedly left 'raging' after a discarded cigarette caused a fire at his luxury London apartment block, near the BBC Television Centre in White City on Friday.




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Zoe Ball, 49, says her menopause symptoms include 'terrible anxiety and sobbing' 

Speaking to Tamzin Outhwaite about a new menopause drama, the Radio 2 Breakfast star listed the symptoms the menopause is throwing at her, including 'rage, sobbing, heat and anxiety.'




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Kate and William feel 'responsible' for helping and 'comforting people' during the covid-19 pandemic

Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine, told The Sun that Kate Middleton, 38 and Prince William, 37, are determined to use their influence to benefit the royal family.




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Colonel Tom Moore revealed he appeared on Blankety Blank aged 63

Colonel Tom Moore's incredible National Health Service fundraising attempt isn't his first brush with fame, as it's revealed he previously appeared on Blankety Blank.




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Culture Minister Oliver Dowden blasts BBC director-general over bias in wake of Panorama programme

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.




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Normal People star Paul Mescal lied to BBC producers about being able to drive when he got the role

He is the breakout star of the BBC's new teenage sex drama Normal People - but actor Paul Mescal has admitted he only got the part after fibbing to BBC producers about whether he could drive.




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Naked hypocrisy: How Professor Lockdown's mistress was telling the public to stay at home

PAUL BRACCHI: Antonia Staats, the girlfriend of Professor Neil Ferguson, was telling the general public to 'Stay at home' during lockdown, while she visited the Prof's flat twice.




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Millions of fans tune in to watch Jeonbuk Motors defeat Suwon Bluewings in South Korea's K-League

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.




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Trains will return to running at 70% of normal timetable in 10 days

TfL, who operate London's underground network, are 'running the maximum frequency' of services possible. Fewer trains means commuters have been forced to cram into over-crowded carriages.




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Venus Williams breaks Wimbledon's strict courtside rules by whipping out a selfie stick

Venus Williams was watching her sister Serena's doubles match with Sir Andy Murray at Wimbledon when she pulled out her camera.




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Serena's coach believes mixed doubles adventure has left her in prime shape

MATTHEW LAMBERT AT WIMBLEDON: The American came into Wimbledon having not played since the French Open, when she was hampered by knee problems.




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Wimbledon ninth day court report

KIERAN GILL AT WIMBLEDON: All England Club chairman Philip Brook says Wimbledon are considering erecting an Andy Murray statue but they will not be renaming a court after him.




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Wimbledon chiefs angered by former champion Angela Buxton after anti-Semitic claim

COURT CIRCULAR: Wimbledon are angered by former champion Angela Buxton's suggestion that they have not handed her a membership because she is Jewish. 




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Motorist wrecks Dunblane postbox that was painted gold to honour local lad Andy Murray's victory

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.




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Andy Murray and brother Jamie mark doubles reunion with battling victory in Washington

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.




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Andy Murray to face brother Jamie in quarter-finals of Cincinnati Masters men's doubles

Andy and partner Feliciano Lopez beat Ryan Harrison and Jack Sock 2-6, 6-3, 10-7 to reach the last eight, after Jamie and Neal Skupski beat French pair Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert 6-3, 6-3.




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Andy Murray loses in doubles to brother Jamie at Cincinnati Masters quarter-finals

Andy Murray was beaten by brother Jamie in the quarter-finals of the Cincinnati Masters, spelling the end of the two-time Wimbledon champion's dabble with doubles.




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Jamie and Andy Murray ready to link up in doubles for Team GB at Davis Cup

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Barcelona footballing superstar Gerard Pique has taken advantage of the international break to visit New York and promote his sports business venture.




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Andy Murray admits an Olympic doubles partnership with his brother Jamie may not happen

MIKE DICKSON IN ANTWERP: Andy Murray has admitted that his expected dream team partnership with brother Jamie may not materialise in the forthcoming glut of team competitions.




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Andy Murray shows no signs of slowing down as he brushes aside world No 48 Pablo Cuevas

Four weeks into his gruelling singles comeback tour, Andy Murray shows no sign of stopping. The 32-year-old Scot made short work of world No 48 Pablo Cuevas.




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Joe Salisbury is the only Brit at the ATP Finals this year and is ready to shine in the doubles

MIKE DICKSON: Given that he lodges at his sister's flat in Peckham, doubles player Joe Salisbury will not have a long commute to London's O2 Arena next week.




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Great Britain suffer Davis Cup heartbreak after doubles defeat sees Spain advance to the final

MIKE DICKSON IN MADRID: Andy Murray was sitting on the team bench, contorted with anxiety, while his elder brother was heroically trying to force GB into the Davis Cup final.




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Andy Murray reveals how close he was to death in Dunblane massacre

The tennis star, who was just nine-years-old at the time of the shooting at the school in Dunblane near Stirling, Scotland, has told a documentary how he attended kids clubs with the killer.




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Liverpool earn double nomination at 20th Laureus World Sports Awards

Liverpool have earned a double nomination at this year's prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards after their incredible Champions League triumph last season.




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Andy Murray at risk of missing Wimbledon as 32-year-old waits to see if requires third hip op

Andy Murray has admitted his dream of returning to Wimbledon this year is in the balance after he suffered further complications from hip surgery.




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'I've found these months harder than last few years': Andy Murray reveals struggle over hip problem

After winning in Antwerp in October, Murray suffered pelvic bruising a month later and is yet to play in 2020. But despite his problems, he divulged that he is back practicing on court.




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Table for Rooney! Sleek £7,000 glass-top table earmarked for delivery just in time for Christmas

The dining table, sold by Stocktons, in Manchester, is covered in plastic wrapping and has a label stuck on the top saying 'Sold Rooney Del December.'




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Paul Gascoigne, Wayne Rooney and Co paraded on Wembley turf as England celebrate 1000th game

England thrashed Montenegro 7-0 thanks to a hat-trick from Harry Kane, to ensure they booked their place at next summer's Euros in style - but they had other reasons to celebrate too.




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Coleen Rooney shares adorable snap of son Cass falling asleep while getting his Christmas haircut

The WAG, 33, uploaded the heartwarming photo to her Instagram on Thursday where Cass could be seen falling asleep while his hair was being styled.




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Wayne Rooney admits he was sucked in by gambling when he was away with Manchester United and England

The 34-year-old, who made his debut for Derby this week, has described how he was 'sucked in' by initial success with gambling before ending up losing money and then 'chasing his bets'




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Wayne Rooney slammed by church for 'advertising' casino sponsor during video on gambling addiction

The former England captain played his first game for Championship side Derby County on Thursday as part of a £7.8million tie-up with Gibraltar-based betting firm 32Red.




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Derby County 3-0 Blackburn: Chris Martin bags brace in Wayne Rooney's absence

Derby County did not need Wayne Rooney as they boosted their play-off hopes with another impressive display by teenager Louie Sibley on his full League debut.




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Wayne Rooney pays sweet tribute to wife Coleen with adorable snap of their boys to mark Mother's Day

Wayne Rooney, 34, paid tribute to his wife Coleen, 33, with a sweet Mother's Day post of her and their four boys shared on Instagram on Sunday.




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Marcus Rashford provides fans with relatable insight into his Netflix habits

Marcus Rashford, just like many of us right now, has amusingly admitted he is trying to balance his Netflix schedule so that he doesn't get bored too quickly during the lockdown.




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Ed Sheeran looks delighted while supporting Ipswich Town as the team beat AFC Wimbledon

The singer, 28, supported his favourite football team as they went up against AFC Wimbledon for the Sky Bet League One at Portman Road Stadium in Ipswich on Tuesday.




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Brand behind Kate Middleton's custom white Wimbledon dress release off-the-rack version for £1,850

The Duchess of Cambridge's stunning white dress which she wore to the second day of Wimbledon this year is now on sale on the Suzannah website for £1,850.




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Former AFC Wimbledon chairman says it is crucial Bury supporters can hold on to Gigg Lane

Bury supporters have been advised keeping Gigg Lane is key to starting a phoenix club after the Shakers' English Football League membership was withdrawn at 11pm on Tuesday night.




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Jamie Murray and Neal Skupski beaten by top seeds in semi-finals of the men's doubles at the US Open

Jamie Murray and Neal Skupski were beaten by top seeds Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah in the semi-finals of the men's doubles at the US Open.




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Meghan and Prince Harry 'know Africa royal tour has to be a success' to turn tide of bad publicity

Royal author Ingrid Seward told Vanity Fair that if the public gets plenty of glimpses of Baby Archie during the Africa tour, it could help sway public opinion after a 'tough run' for the couple.




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Peterborough United offer Thomas Cook employees free tickets to Wimbledon clash

Peterborough United have announced that they will offer free tickets to Thomas Cook employees for Saturday's clash against Wimbledon after the collapse of the travel company.




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Wimbledon boss Wally Downes suspended until further notice as FA charge him for major betting breach

Wimbledon manager Wally Downes has been suspended after being charged over alleged betting irregularities by the Football Association, the club have announced.