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'This vital grant will enable us to lift the curtain' - theatre's delight

Cambridge Arts Theatre has been awarded money from the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund.

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Creatives at Cambridge Arts Theatre are preparing for the venue's reopening after receiving a Culture Recovery Fund grant of nearly £460,000.
The American Air Museum at Duxford, built by architects Fosters and Partners in 1997.

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Explore IWM Duxford outdoors at aviation museum's trail

Alan Davies

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A photo-reconnaissance blue Spitfire PL983 ‘L’, which toured the country last year in tribute to the NHS.

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Aircraft museum celebrates 85 years since the Spitfire's maiden flight

Alan Davies

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Beautiful young girl in a mask sitting in a car, protective mask against coronavirus, driver on a ci

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How to look after your car during Covid-19

Abigail Brown

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If the working from home (WFH) novelty wears off, are offices a good investment?  Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

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Using property investment to boost retirement finances

Sophie Stainthorpe

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Rightsizing could mean constructing your very own musical man-cave, says Peter Sharkey, allowing you

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Could equity release help you to ‘rightsize’ your home?

Peter Sharkey

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Peter Sharkey believes that more people will want to travel the world once the pandemic has subsided

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Covid-19 vaccine news is fantastic – now for implementing your...

Peter Sharkey

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Withdrawing funds from a pension, either too early or too rapidly, can have a seriously detrimental

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Finances: Think twice before raiding your pension

Peter Sharkey

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Prepay smart meters can be topped up in a number of ways, including online, via telephone or text me

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Top up at home with a smart prepay meter – and save money

Sophie Stainthorpe

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Video: Where you can find a free child’s meal to avoid half term hunger in Dunmow and district

Where you can find a free child’s meal to avoid half term hunger in...

Louise Dunderdale

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CPS this week shocked pensioners by calling pension triple lock an “engine of unfairness”, says Pete

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Cash-hungry Treasury may target pension ‘triple lock’

Peter Sharkey

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Decca famously rejected the Beatles, telling them that guitar music was on the way out, says Peter S

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Investment forecasting doesn’t always go according to plan

Peter Sharkey

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Tuesday marked the point at which entitlement to a UK state pension rose from 65 to 66, and finance

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Pension age rise: there’s more to come

Peter Sharkey

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According to the 2020 Houzz & Home Report, UK homeowners took an average of 10 months to plan their kitchen renovations...

4 steps to home improvement success

Sam Wylie-Harris

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The gratification we get from achievement, physical or otherwise, helps motivate us further, says fi

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Investing: Why do we enjoy chasing potentially enormous returns?

Peter Sharkey

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Buying your first property can be an exciting but daunting time. Picture: Getty

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First time buyers: Ready to purchase your new home? 9 things to consider

Hannah Gosset

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Flexible pension withdrawals are up 23% on the same period last year, says Peter Sharkey. Picture: G

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Retirement planning requires holistic approach

Peter Sharkey

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Post pandemic, many people intend buying a place in the sun says Peter Sharkey. Picture: Getty Image

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Covid-19: why bolthole buyers are ready to pounce

Peter Sharkey

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Founded by Alex Chesterman, the man behind Love Film and Zoopla, Cazoo (www.cazoo.co.uk) has pioneer

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Cars added to online product range as Covid-19 impacts traditional...

Peter Sharkey

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The trouble with borrowing is that there comes a point when the money must be repaid, says Peter Sha

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Chancellor’s largesse must now be repaid

Peter Sharkey

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Dunmow Tennis Club's coaching team William Hamill, head coach Ollie Clark, Paige Bott and Vishal Ban

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The Lillian Mitchell Memorial Trophy is awarded to Joey Coleman at...

Louise Dunderdale

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According to radical proposals currently being considered by the Government, the over-40s may soon h

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Over 40s may soon have to pay £700 in tax to cover cost of care

Peter Sharkey

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As commercial property remains under the cosh, there’s evidence of buoyancy in the residential secto

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Residential property: is now a good time to invest?

Peter Sharkey

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Lots of people have embraced video conferencing during lockdown - and with good reason. Picture: Get

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Video technology: a lockdown feature to celebrate

Peter Sharkey

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Eat Out to Help Out is launched today (August 3)

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This is how the Eat Out to Help Out scheme works - with a helpful video

Debbie Davies

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The UK is experiencing a motorhome shortage as staycationers flock to campsites, says finance expert

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Covid-19 pandemic underlines our need to fulfil ambitions

Peter Sharkey

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Parents are stepping in to help loved ones – and boost their own finances too. Picture: Getty Images

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Saving levels threatened by Covid-19 pandemic

Peter Sharkey

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Chancellor Rishi Sunak outside 11 Downing Street, London, before heading to the House of Commons to

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Will Chancellor abandon pension triple lock in autumn Budget?

Peter Sharkey

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More than 90pc of questions Peter Sharkey has received over the last few weeks relate to equity rele

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Interest-only mortgages are causing concern for over-60s

Peter Sharkey

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People have been making big life decisions while in lockdown, says Peter Sharkey. Picture: Getty Ima

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Getting More from life after Covid-19

Peter Sharkey

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