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Thousands of people invested their pensions in a scam that encouraged them to buy storage units through a company called Store First – with some people losing up to a million pounds. Our reporter Shari Vahl brings us the latest as those responsible appear in court for the first time.

Have you ever stayed in a mountain bothy? Bothies are free shelters found in some of the UK's harshest environments. There are just over a hundred in the British Isles, and whilst they have long been popular with those in the know, they are reaching a new audience through social media. We hear whether bothies are changing in the 21st century.

The Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival was meant to be one of the country's biggest food festivals, featuring luxury camping and celebrity chefs. However, its last-minute cancellation last month by organisers Cocker Hoop Ltd has left ticket holders and traders out of pocket. We hear from some of the people affected and find out what you can do if you have lost money on a cancelled event.

How important are hair, skin and beauty regimes to men? According to Boots, there was a 14% increase in men shopping for beauty products in 2024. From lower body scents and sprays to premium hair products and deodorant, we discuss how young men in particular are paying more attention to grooming.

The government is continuing to roll out its Electric Car Grant scheme, with new eligible vehicles being regularly added. It is incentivising electric vehicle ownership by reducing the upfront costs for consumers, so we’ll find out what it's like to own one in 2025. Is range anxiety a thing of the past? How easy is it to find a charging point? And what models are proving popular on the scheme?

PRODUCER: CHARLIE FILMER-COURT
PRESENTER: WINIFRED ROBINSON