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Re-waxing begins at Chelmsford

Preparatory work towards a six-figure project that will see the racing surface at Chelmsford City “re-waxed” is underway, with a view to completing the renewal of the track in time for the meeting scheduled for July 21.

Stan's shorts steal the show

Forget the breathtaking backhands, formidable forehands and astonishing aces that Stanislas Wawrinka produced during his magnificent run to the French Open title – it was his bizarre red and white checked shorts that stole the limelight on Sunday.

Luxury is now entering a “decade of change,” says Deloitte exec

Instagram photo from Mulberry As with consumers based in emerging markets, the tastes and behavior of affluent individuals living within the United Kingdom are also evolving, according to new report by Deloitte. Luxury brands spend ample time curating content and experiences to meld to the demands, expectations and cultural expectations of consumers living in emerging markets, but attention should also be paid to individuals based in established and stable regions.

OnePlus One is now permanently cheaper

Last week OnePlus failed to announce the OnePlus 2, instead revealing a week-long discount to its ageing One smartphone. It initially said the discount would only apply from June 1-7, but the Chinese firm has now confirmed it will be kept at the new price indefinitely. That means you can pick up the 16GB OnePlus One for just $249, $179, while the 64GB handset is now an attractive $299/£219. When

TechRadar Deals: Best cheap laptop deals in June 2015

Cheap laptops laptop deals Cheap laptops aren’t that hard to find, but which deals should you go for? Cheap laptops, like Chromebooks, are more powerful and capable than ever, while high-end devices are often perfectly good replacements for your desktop computer, able to cope with more intensive programs. In order to make your buying decision easier, we’ve tracked down all of the UK’s best cheap laptop deals and linked to

Ridley Scott's The Martian gets its first trailer

The Martian proved one of 2014’s runaway hit novels, garnering some fantastic reviews from critics – and we can assure you, it’s a fantastic read. It’s being made into a film by Ridley Scott starring Matt Damon and the first trailer shows it’s looking just as great. Centering around Mark Watney, an astronaut having to survive on Mars after being stranded there in a freak accident, the story follows his