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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Cheapest shop to buy a Dyson fan revealed and the dupes that are £338 cheaper
We reveal how you can save on summer essentials below FAN OF YOU Cheapest shop to buy a Dyson fan revealed and the dupes that are £338 cheaper Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRITS are bracing for temperatures up to 34C as glorious sunshine continues to hit the UK. For those looking to keep cool over the next few days and into the summer, you don't have to spend a bomb on Dyson fans. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 We've rounded up the cheapest Dyson fans and dupes Credit: Alamy We've scoured retailers online to find the cheapest deals, with prices starting from £249. Shoppers with smaller budgets can opt for a number of dupes that do just as good a job for less as well. Of course, prices and stock change on a regular basis so it's worth double-checking if you can find any better deals than us. Price comparison sites like Trolley, Price Spy and Price Runner are all useful for comparing prices across the major retailers. That said, here are the best Dyson-branded fans we found and dupes which won't set you back as much. Dyson desk fan - John Lewis, £249 5 This Dyson fan on sale at John Lewis is ideal for home workers Credit: John Lewis John Lewis is selling this Dyson desk fan, ideal for any home workers, for £249. Most other retailers we've seen are selling it for the slightly more expensive £249.99. Shoppers can't currently buy the fan online as it is out of stock, but there is some availability in stores. You can find out which branch nearest you has it in stock on the fan's product page. The nifty gadget comes with a night mode, which makes it quieter, and a timer so you don't have to worry about turning it off before falling asleep. Users can control the fan, which comes with 10 airflow settings, with a remote. Dyson tower cooling fan - Donaghy Bros, £269 5 Donaghy Bros is offering free delivery on this Dyson fan Credit: Donaghy Bros We found this Dyson tower cooling fan cheapest at Donaghy Bros, which comes with a 4.8 out of 5 star rating on Trustpilot. The £269 fan comes with 10 speed settings, an up to nine hour timer and is adjustable so you can direct cold air up or downwards. The retailer is also offering free home delivery on the device, which measures 1metre high and weighs 2.85kg. The fan comes with a two year warranty in case anything goes wrong after purchase. Dyson jet focus fan hot and cold heater - Argos, £290 5 This fan is perfect for keeping cool overnight in the bedroom Credit: Argos Argos is selling the dual-purpose Dyson hot and cold air fan for £290 which is cheapest we've seen out of the major retailers. It comes with 10 heat settings, is remote control-operated, and works either on the floor or tables. It's also, Dyson claims, super quiet meaning it would work well in the bedroom. The fan comes with a two-year parts and labour guarantee. Shoppers with a Nectar Card can also get 290 Nectar points when purchasing the fan. Dyson cool purifying fan - Donaghy Bros, £448 5 Dyson claims this fan purifies the air as well as keeping you cool Credit: Donaghy Bros This slightly more expensive fan is cheapest at Donaghy Bros, where it costs £448. Dyson says the fan works by not only keeping you cool but sensing and removing pollutants around your home as well. The fan turns 350 degrees, weighs 4.85kg and is just over 1metre tall. You can place it on desktops, bedside tables and side tables, depending on where you need it most. THE BEST DYSON DUPES Dyson is, arguably, one of the most recognised brands selling fans on the market, but you can save money buying a dupe version. We haven't tested the dupes below - they are just suggestions we've made based on our own research. B&Q is selling a 32inch Pro Breeze bladeless tower fan which purifies the air and comes with nine speed settings for just £109.99. That makes it around £338 cheaper than the Dyson cool purifying fan we've listed above. The Pro Breeze model is slightly smaller, coming in 0.8metres tall, but still has plenty of five star reviews on the Argos website. One customer said the "Dyson looking fan" was super quiet and comes with good power and air purifier settings. Tesco is also selling a Russell Hobbs desk fan that's just £24.99 and £224 cheaper than the Dyson desktop model in John Lewis listed above. The Russell Hobbs fan is smaller than the Dyson one, at 0.3metres tall, but does come with a one-year guarantee. Lastly, Screwfix is selling a Blyss three-in-one bladeless fan which heats, cools and purifies the air, for £137. That's £153 cheaper than the Dyson focus fan hot and cold heater we spotted in Argos for £290. How to save money on summer essentials SUNNIER days and warmer weather will leave many of us wanting to kit out gardens and outdoor areas. Sun Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to get a great deal on summer essentials… It pays to know how to bag big savings on the likes of hot tubs paddling pools, egg chairs and outside bars. Many retailers have flash sales across entire ranges – often this ties into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends. Sign up to the mailing lists of your favourite brands and you'll be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too. Keep a close eye on the specialbuys at Aldi and middle of Lidl drops which drop a couple of times a week and usually mean great value seasonal items such as beach gear and paddling pools. If you are not in a hurry to buy an item, try adding it to the shopping cart and leaving it for a couple of days. Sometimes big brands will try to tempt you into the sale by offering you a discount. Always check if you can get cashback before paying. It's especially worth using sites such as Topcashback, Quidco and app Jamdoughnut when buying bigger ticket items such as garden furniture as you'll get a nice kickback. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
Scottish Sun
22-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
The super-lightweight Sainsbury's dress that's great for chucking over a bikini or keeping cool
All recommendations within this article are informed by expert editorial opinion. If you click on a link in this story we may earn affiliate revenue. This isn't the only frock fashionistas have been loving COOL FASHION The super-lightweight Sainsbury's dress that's great for chucking over a bikini or keeping cool Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AS much as we love the glorious sunshine, finding the right clothes that won't make you drown in sweat can be quite the challenge. But luckily, Sainsbury's has come to rescue yet again - this time, with a gorgeous frock that's not just affordable but will also keep you cool. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Crafted from a lightweight, modal blend, the show-stopper of a frock will keep you comfortable throughout the season Credit: Tu 2 The gorgeous summer wardrobe must-have runs in a huge range of sizes too - from UK 6 to UK 24 Credit: Tu The mega supermarket has seriously upped its fashion game in the recent years and their latest Strappy Tiered Midaxi Summer Dress is no exception. The perfect choice for sun-soaked holidays and warm weekends, our blue midaxi summer dress has been designed with tie-straps at the shoulders and a flattering, tiered hem. Crafted from a lightweight, modal blend, the show-stopper of a frock will keep you comfortable throughout the season. Whether you're off to the beach, have booked a sunny holiday abroad or are simply going out for a date, this dress can be easily styled up or down. For a more casual ensemble, you can finish your look with a pair of mule sandals and a tote bag. Heading out for some refreshing Aperol Spritz with your friends or significant other? Team the frock with strappy sandals, a slick-back bun, some jewellery and you're bound to make heads turn. The gorgeous summer wardrobe must-have runs in a huge range of sizes too - from UK 6 to UK 24. Whatever your size, it may be worth going up one - as one customer, who's between 10 and 12, said their brand new size 12 was ''tight'' on them. And did we mention the wallet-friendly price tag? Thrifty fashionistas can snap up this fabulous dress for just £22.50 - and you'll be rewarded with a whopping 22 Nectar Card points too. 'I adore this colour', cries Dunnes Stores fan as she tries on €40 'ultra-feminine' dress What's more, the frock also boasts a timeless design - and it's sure to remain a firm staple for the summers to come. So if you're looking to get your hands on it, you may need to run to your nearest store before it gets sold out. Shoppers have also been loving the butter yellow Cutwork Midaxi Strappy Dress they say "fits like a dream" thanks to its elasticated back, and suits all body shapes. Hottest fashion trends of 2025 Fabulous' Fashion Editor Clemmie Fieldsend shares the biggest trends from the high street. The East/West Bag Baguette bags have had a good run, after returning from the 1990s' shoulders of Sarah Jessica Parker to modern-day fashion icons, like Hailey Bieber. In 2025, the East/West bag is a similar but elongated shape and has long, thin straps that are easy to throw over your shoulder. They've been on runway models' arms at nearly ever designer show - think Burberry, Givenchy and Bottega Veneta - and are hitting the high street now, too. Powder pink Bright fuchsia pink had its day after the release of Barbie in 2023 and now the more polished and expensive-looking pale shade is taking over for 2025. Pantone may say that it's the year of Mocha Mousse, but the catwalks say otherwise! From Prada to Erdem, the subtle look was all over the spring/summer catwalks, worn head-to-toe or on its own. If the sugary shade is too girly for you, then look to sharp suiting for a androgynous take on the colour. The shell jacket The '80s classic is back, but with a sleek and minimal new twist for 2025. We all know we're likely to see rain for most of spring, so your practical coat of choice should be a cagoule jacket. Depop revealed one of its big trend predictions for this year is retro sportswear, with surges already seen in '80s windbreakers'. Seen everywhere from the stylish streets of Copenhagen to the Miu Miu catwalk, now mums who have an emergency raincoat crumpled underneath their pushchair are very much in fashion! The turn-up jeans While the shape of jeans remains the same for this year and barrel-legs will still be everywhere, the way we're styling them is different. This season, transform your wide-leg, baggy denims into turn-ups. For this look, size doesn't matter, so while deep turn-ups are a hit from jean trend-leaders Citizens of Humanity, a slight fold is still just as good - but only as it's just one single fold. Peep-toe shoe Get your pedicures booked in sharpish, as this season your toes are the main event. After a long hiatus, the peep-toe has been welcomed back into the fashion fold, with brands like Hermes, Miu Miu and Tory Burch showing plain and embellished footwear in this style. From mules to pumps and clogs (yes, clogs will be around too!), there are lots of different styles that are set to sweep the high street. Sheer blouses See-through looks have always lived on the catwalk, but have rarely filtered into everyday life - until now. Designers Ralph Lauren and Tom Ford loved sheer looks on their S/S '25 catwalks and M&S even had sellout success with its black sheer pencil skirt last season. Expect to see more sheer looks lining supermarket aisles and high street shops in the form of skirts, tops and frocks. It's also in the colour of the season, which instantly ticks the box for on-trend fashion. The stunning summer wardrobe staple is currently priced at £32 and comes in sizes six to 24. Describing it online, the Sainsbury's team say: "An elegant choice for summer outings and sun-soaked holidays, this yellow midaxi dress comes in a strappy style. "Designed with cutwork embroidery, a v-neckline, adjustable straps, finished with shirred detailing at the back. Finish your look with mesh ballerina pumps." Unsurprisingly, it has already scored countless five-star reviews, with one fan writing: "Love colour, style and fit of this dress. Comfortable and lovely material.'' A second wrote: "This is stunning dress which because of the double layer renders it non see through, excellent fit true to size and great length. As you can tell I love this dress."
The Herald Scotland
15-06-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Sainsbury's shoppers urged to lock Nectar card points
The move was put in place as a way to prevent points from being spent by anyone other than the primary account holder. This meant loyalty members could 'freeze' their points while also choosing to set where their points could be spent. #nectarcard ♬ original sound - Emma Stephenson 🍓 @emmastephensonn AD | Count how many times I say the word 'bargain' 🤣 Download the Nectar Card App for free today and start saving money on your shopping essentials at @Sainsbury's! T&C's apply 18+. Nectar Card/app required. Available in supermarkets, excludes Locals. Number of products at Nectar Price varies by store size and online. T&Cs and further exclusions apply. McCain Home Chips 1.6kg; Sensodyne Pronamel Core Whitening end 02/06. Persil Liquid Non Bio 1.026L; Comfort Ultimate Care Intense Pure; Sensodyne Pronamel Core Whitening end; Cif power and shine bathroom 700ml end 30/01. Subject to availability. Limits may apply. #sainsburys It comes as in January, an investigation by the Daily Mail's This Is Money, found Sainsbury's customers had lost an estimated 12.5 million Nectar points (worth more than £63,000 over the past year) by fraudsters accessing their accounts. Cybersecurity expert warns Sainsbury's customers to lock Nectar points But now, Jake Moore, global cybersecurity advisor at Eset is urging shoppers to monitor their account activity "frequently to detect and report any unauthorised actions promptly". He told The Sun: "It is especially important to monitor accounts more often just before Christmas as this is usually when criminals target accounts with points that have been accumulated over the year." Elsewhere, consumer expert Martyn James explained to the publisher that many people will be "unaware" that their Nectar points have disappeared. He shared: "That's because we rarely look at the app or check the total on our receipts." Martyn continued: "Download the latest version of the app and activate the lock feature.' How to lock Sainsbury's Nectar card points on the app If you haven't locked your Nectar points yet and are wondering how, it's easy - you can do so on the Nectar card app (available for free on the Apple store or Google Play). Once logged in, on your profile icon, head to 'settings' and then tap 'lock or unlock spending'. You then swipe the bar to either 'unlock' or 'lock', depending on your preferences. Have you chosen to lock your Nectar points? (Image: PA) Sainsbury's customers can change whether they want to lock or unlock Nectar points any time through the app – to spend them, they must be unlocked. Additionally, customers can continue to earn points as they shop even when spending is locked. A Nectar spokesperson said: "Nectar is one of the UK's biggest loyalty schemes, with over 23 million members. Recommended reading: "The security of our customer accounts is our highest priority and the proportion of those impacted by fraud each year is very small. "We have a range of measures which detect, and in many cases prevent fraud, including our Spend Lock feature. "Our Nectar Helpline team are on hand to support any customer who suspects they may have been a victim of fraud.'
South Wales Argus
15-06-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Sainsbury's shoppers urged to lock Nectar card points
Back in February, the supermarket introduced a new 'Spend Lock' security feature to its Nectar loyalty app. The move was put in place as a way to prevent points from being spent by anyone other than the primary account holder. This meant loyalty members could 'freeze' their points while also choosing to set where their points could be spent. #nectarcard ♬ original sound - Emma Stephenson 🍓 @emmastephensonn AD | Count how many times I say the word 'bargain' 🤣 Download the Nectar Card App for free today and start saving money on your shopping essentials at @Sainsbury's! T&C's apply 18+. Nectar Card/app required. Available in supermarkets, excludes Locals. Number of products at Nectar Price varies by store size and online. T&Cs and further exclusions apply. McCain Home Chips 1.6kg; Sensodyne Pronamel Core Whitening end 02/06. Persil Liquid Non Bio 1.026L; Comfort Ultimate Care Intense Pure; Sensodyne Pronamel Core Whitening end; Cif power and shine bathroom 700ml end 30/01. Subject to availability. Limits may apply. #sainsburys It comes as in January, an investigation by the Daily Mail's This Is Money, found Sainsbury's customers had lost an estimated 12.5 million Nectar points (worth more than £63,000 over the past year) by fraudsters accessing their accounts. Cybersecurity expert warns Sainsbury's customers to lock Nectar points But now, Jake Moore, global cybersecurity advisor at Eset is urging shoppers to monitor their account activity "frequently to detect and report any unauthorised actions promptly". He told The Sun: "It is especially important to monitor accounts more often just before Christmas as this is usually when criminals target accounts with points that have been accumulated over the year." Elsewhere, consumer expert Martyn James explained to the publisher that many people will be "unaware" that their Nectar points have disappeared. He shared: "That's because we rarely look at the app or check the total on our receipts." Martyn continued: "Download the latest version of the app and activate the lock feature.' How to lock Sainsbury's Nectar card points on the app If you haven't locked your Nectar points yet and are wondering how, it's easy - you can do so on the Nectar card app (available for free on the Apple store or Google Play). Once logged in, on your profile icon, head to 'settings' and then tap 'lock or unlock spending'. You then swipe the bar to either 'unlock' or 'lock', depending on your preferences. Have you chosen to lock your Nectar points? (Image: PA) Sainsbury's customers can change whether they want to lock or unlock Nectar points any time through the app – to spend them, they must be unlocked. Additionally, customers can continue to earn points as they shop even when spending is locked. A Nectar spokesperson said: "Nectar is one of the UK's biggest loyalty schemes, with over 23 million members. Recommended reading: "The security of our customer accounts is our highest priority and the proportion of those impacted by fraud each year is very small. "We have a range of measures which detect, and in many cases prevent fraud, including our Spend Lock feature. "Our Nectar Helpline team are on hand to support any customer who suspects they may have been a victim of fraud.'
The Sun
14-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
How to lock your Sainsbury's Nectar card points as outraged shoppers ‘get TWO YEARS' worth stolen'
SHOPPERS have been issued a reminder to lock their Nectar card after an outraged shopper had two years worth of points stolen. Sainsbury's launched a safety feature in February, which allows you to lock your points after customers complained that their points had been stolen. But experts have issued fresh warnings to customers to make use of the security measure, as shoppers continue to post on social media about their points being swiped. Jake Moore, global cybersecurity advisor at Eset told The Sun, customers should monitor their account activity "frequently to detect and report any unauthorised actions promptly". He said: "It's is especially important to monitor accounts more often just before Christmas as this is usually when criminals target accounts with points that have been accumulated over the year." When an account is locked customers can not use the loyalty rewards to get money off their shop, but can still collect points if they scan their card at the till. Increased security was rolled out earlier this year after an investigation by The Daily Mail, found that over 12million Nectar card points worth nearly £63,000 had been stolen from shoppers. It was reported last October that criminals were using social media channels to sell 1,000 Nectar accounts at a time. But even though new security measures are in place, many shoppers are still claiming their Nectar rewards have been swiped. Since the lock feature was introduced around 14 people have posted on X about the issue, including one who said she had had "£15 stolen". In a recent post she said: Someone has stolen 3000 of my nectar points? "I have never been to Twickenham in my life and I have been saving these points for two years to help pay for Christmas, please look into this." Sainsbury's scraps in-store changing rooms leaving shoppers furious One Nectar point is worth 0.5p, with 100 points worth 50p and 200 points are worth £1. Consumer expert Martyn James told The Sun the majority of customers will be "unaware" their Nectar points have vanished. "That's because we rarely look at the app or check the total on our receipts." He added: "Download the latest version of the app and activate the lock feature. "But Sainsburys need to reassure customers about why this is happening so we can shop with confidence." He also said customers should download the latest version of the app and "activate the lock feature". A Nectar spokesperson told The Sun: 'Nectar is one of the UK's biggest loyalty schemes, with over 23 million members. "The security of our customer accounts is our highest priority and the proportion of those impacted by fraud each year is very small." "We have a range of measures which detect, and in many cases prevent fraud, including our Spend Lock feature. They added: "Our Nectar Helpline team are on hand to support any customer who suspects they may have been a victim of fraud.' HOW TO LOCK YOUR NECTAR CARD POINTS If you are a Sainsbury's customer you can find the feature in the Nectar Card app, which can be downloaded in the Google Play or Apple store. Once that is downloaded, you then need to go into settings and click on the section which reads "Lock or Unlock Spending". There will be an option to click which option you would prefer. You can change whether you want to lock or unlock your points any time you like by using the app. Shoppers can continue to earn points as they shop and get money off when it is locked. But it means customers will not be able to use any of their points to get money off their shopping or any other deals until the cardholder unlocks the points in the app. When you choose to unlock your points it is usually instant but may take longer in busy stores or during busy times. If you want to use the points you have locked it may be best to unlock them before you shop. Scammers tried to steal £250 worth of Nectar points from me By Emily Mee Carrie-Ann Skinner, 41, from Crayford in South East London, had spent a year building up points by regularly shopping at Sainsbury's. She had two-factor authentication enabled on her account, it meant that when she attempted to log in to Nectar she was sent an email with a verification code. Without this function, she may not have been alerted when hackers tried to access her account. In July last year she received a verification code email, despite not requesting one. Carrie-Ann told The Sun she thought it was 'a bit strange' when she got the notification but after checking her Nectar app, everything seemed fine so she 'thought nothing else of it'. But later in the day, she had an email saying the address on the account had been changed, to what she says was a completely different address to her own. It's not clear how the address was changed, as Sainsbury's says the hackers weren't granted access to the account. She quickly changed her password and contacted Nectar, which fixed her address. Carrie-Ann then changed her password three times. However, days later she had another email saying her address had been changed again to the same new address. Nectar then put a permanent block on her card and transferred £250 worth of points to a new card. Carrie-Ann was left 'very angry' and confused by the situation. 'They said everything would be fine, but to be honest, I didn't believe them because I changed the password three times,' Carrie-Ann said. 'So if the password had been leaked, they shouldn't have been able to get in the second and third time.' As a former technology journalist, she says she is hot on spotting phishing scams, using complex passwords and not posting too much information online. A spokesperson from Nectar said it had seen evidence of fraudulent attempts to gain access to her account, but denied hackers that had ever accessed it. It says it blocked Carrie-Ann's original Nectar account to keep her balance safe and transferred the points to a new account, showing their security measures worked. Carrie-Ann said she no longer keeps too many Nectar points on her card - no more than £20 at a time - in case she is targeted again. The 41-year-old has also changed her passwords and her email on her Sainsbury's shopping account. A Sainsbury's spokesperson said: 'The security of our customer accounts is of the utmost importance and we have a range of measures in place to help us detect, and in cases such as these, prevent fraud."
