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Olympics

Posts tagged with "olympics"

28 July 2016 in Travel & Leisure

Olympics tickets warning – don’t be caught out on the road to Rio

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Olympic tickets

Which? is warning anyone planning a trip to the Rio Olympics to be aware of suspicious sites selling tickets to the games. Would you know what to look out for?

(more on Olympics tickets…)

1 August 2013 in Money

PPI scandal costs twice as much as the Olympics

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Two bankers with briefcase

This time last year we were all on a high thanks to the Olympics. They were an expensive affair but enjoyed by many. PPI, on the other hand, has benefited very few – unless of course you’re a banker.

(more about the cost of PPI…)

6 September 2012 in Travel & Leisure

The Olympic legacy – a park for the people, not profit?

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Olympic park by Brian Harrington Spier on Flickr

What do you think should happen to the Olympic Park once the Games are over? Some of the planned attractions sound great, as long as the prices they’ll charge won’t break the bank.

(more about the Olympic legacy…)

12 August 2012 in Travel & Leisure

We’re happy and we know it thanks to the Olympics

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Three fingers painted with smiley faces

There’s nothing like a bit of gold and a spot of sunshine to bring out the best in Brits. We have that warm fuzzy feeling and we’re buzzing with pride. As a nation our outlook on life’s on the up – thanks to the Olympics.

(more about Olympic happiness…)

8 August 2012 in Technology

Freeviewers! Press the red button to miss out on the Olympics

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There’s no doubt that the BBC has pulled out all the stops with regards to its Olympics coverage, but I think Freeview red button customers are missing out.

(more on freeview and the Olympics…)

7 August 2012 in Money, Motoring

Taking a black cab? Look out for ‘rip-off’ card surcharges

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If you’re lucky enough to have ‘won’ tickets to the Olympics, you’ll have to make your way there. The Tube seems to be keeping up with demand, but if a black cab is more your style, watch out for hefty card charges.

(more about black cab surcharges…)

5 August 2012 in Shopping

Should we be able to shop for longer on Sundays?

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Are you all enjoying the relaxation of the Sunday trading laws during the Games? Are you shopping at your leisure? Our Jen is enjoying it, but Charlotte hopes it won’t continue beyond the Olympics.

(more about Sunday trading hours…)

3 August 2012 in Motoring

Your say: for and against compulsory cycle helmets

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Olympic gold medallist Bradley Wiggins has come out in favour of compulsory cycle helmets. It’s a debate we touched on last month, so here’s a look at the arguments you made.

(more about cycle helmets…)

1 August 2012 in Travel & Leisure

Will you take a last minute holiday to getaway from the Games?

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So the Olympics are finally upon us, and all those gloom-mongers who couldn’t face the disruption have headed off on holiday. Another two million have been tempted by a last minute break – are you one of them?

(more about avoiding the Olympics…)

31 July 2012 in Home & Energy

How will the Olympics affect your energy use?

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We’ve all heard stories about peaks in electricity demand during soap opera ad breaks, when everyone pops out to put the kettle on. But how much can demand vary? I spoke to the National Grid to find out.

(more about electricity demand…)

30 July 2012 in Travel & Leisure

Who’s to blame for empty seats at the Games?

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As the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games has released 3,000 tickets originally reserved for officials who failed to show up, who is really to blame for the rows of empty seats?

(more about empty seats at the Games…)

27 July 2012 in Travel & Leisure

On your marks… get set… Golympics!

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Although some events have already begun, tonight’s opening ceremony marks the true start of the Olympics. So will you be embracing the Games, or hiding behind the sofa? I asked staff at Which? HQ…

(more on the opening ceremony…)

28 June 2012 in Food & Drink, Shopping

A Wimbledon coffee maker? Serve me a double espresso

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This year we’re all being told to shout about everything British, from the Jubilee to the Olympics. And Wimbledon’s no exception. But are some companies using it as another excuse to flog us stuff we don’t need?

(more about Wimbledon memorabilia…)

22 June 2012 in Food & Drink, Health, Travel & Leisure

How long will it take to burn off these Olympic calories?

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Grab your trainers – it’s time for a workout. We ‘worked out’ how much exercise you’d need to do to burn off some of the food that’s being sold by Olympic sponsors.

(more on Olympic food…)

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