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A POPULAR convenience store is offering 50% off chocolate gift boxes just in time for Mother’s Day this weekend.

One Stop has deals on a big selection of chocolates for those who order through the Just Eat app.

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A savvy shopper on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group spotted the deal, saying it would be “great” for those seeking a last-minute gift for their mum.

Among the delights on offer are boxes of Ferrero Rocher chocolates, Lindor truffles and Thorntons selections.

You’ll need to check if your local store is running the offer, but The Sun has seen several One Stop locations doing the deal.

You can check the store locator here to see if you have one near you, or you can search on Just Eat.

Shoppers won’t need a code to get the deal as it’s applied automatically.

One Stop doesn’t usually have a minimum order cost but you will need to pay the delivery cost as well as service and bag fees.

Of course, you will need to be quick as it’s Mother’s Day tomorrow.

The deals include the Ferrero Rocher Chocolate Pralines Gift Box of Chocolate 16 Pieces, which is £3.62 down from £7.25.

The Lindt Lindor Milk Chocolate Truffles Box 200g is £4.07 down from £8.15.

Meanwhile the Cadbury Milk Tray Chocolate Gift Box 360g is £3.57 down from £7.15.

You can also get the Thorntons Classic 150g selection box for just £3.02 down from £6.05.

Plus the Celebrations Milk Chocolate Selection Box is £2.62 down from £5.25.

Other chocolates in the offer include Maltesers, Toblerone, Cadbury Dairy Milk and Galaxy.

You can also get deals on other food for Mother’s Day morning, with 50% off crumpets, blueberries, strawberries and croissants.

Selected wines also have 25% off.

For example, you can get the Blossom Hill Crisp and Fruity White Wine for £6.11 down from £8.15.

The Barefoot Bubbly Pink Moscato Rose is £8.51 down from £11.35.

What other Mother’s Day deals are there?

A number of shops are doing deals to help people treat their mums.

Morrisons is handing out 50,000 boxes of Guylian chocolates to mothers at the checkout on March 30.

Meanwhile Deliveroo is currently running a deal on fresh flowers, with £15 off orders over £30 from local florists.

Those using the app can also get 50% off gift sets at Boots from brands like Ted Baker and Nobody’s Child.

There is also 25% off GHD, Briogeo and Wella hair products.

This comes as online flower delivery company, Blossoming Gifts, is giving The Sun readers an exclusive discount for Mother’s Day.

If you are looking for a thoughtful yet budget-friendly gift, you can claim the savings by using the exclusive code: SUN40M at the checkout on the Blossoming Gifts website.

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AN ICONIC cafe is closing today, after six years of serving loyal customers.

The venue’s proud owners, Martin, 83, and Sheila, 75, have blamed skyrocketing costs for making it “financially unfeasible” to continue.

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Big Bill’s Breakfast Cafe & Takeaway served it’s last dish today[/caption]

Big Bill’s Cafe in Worcester announced on March 20 that they were closing the beloved breakfast cafe.

Martin retired in in 2018 but quickly stepped in to run the breakfast joint after Sheila’s son started it, however, six years on the venue has been forced to shut.

He told BBC: “They wanted to up the rent and add on top of that, water and electric rates, we just couldn’t afford it.”

The rising bills were put down to “a bit of greed” and they’ve now reached the point that it was financially unfeasible.

Sheila, who took over with Martin in 2019, said he was one of the main reasons customers came into the cafe.

“There are a lot of lonely people who come in and want to sit down and talk to Martin,” she explained.

“If they’ve got problems, they’ll tell him and he’ll try and help in his way.”

In an emotional post on social media, the pair pointed the finger at rising building costs and said the decision was “not made lightly.”

On Facebook, the heartfelt post read: “After many successful years of serving the wonderful community of St. John’s in Worcester, we are saddened to announce that our breakfast café.

“Big Bills will be closing its doors with our last day in service 29th March 2025.

“When we first opened up 7 years ago in 2018 , our vision was simple: to provide high-quality, affordable breakfasts for the good people of the local community.

“However, due to rising building costs, it has become increasingly difficult to sustain our operations.”

The pair shared thanks to the tight-knit community which supported them and said they would cherish the six years they had running the cafe.

“While this decision was not made lightly, we want to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who has supported us over the years,” the post continued.

“Thank you for making this journey so special – we’ll forever cherish the memories and the connections we’ve made along the way.”

On March 10 it was the birthday of the late Bill Rutter, who the cafe is named after.

In a previous post, the owners shared a post celebrating the date, writing: “I hope you’re proud of what we’ve done.”

The cafe served a range of iconic breakfast foods including a sausage and egg butty, chips, and of course – the full English.

Gutted customers were left devastated by the news and took to the comments to express their dismay.

One disappointed diner said: “That is sad, some of the best breakfasts I have eaten from you, enjoy whatever you will be doing afterwards.”

Another loyal customer said: “Sorry to hear this, much appreciation for all your hard work.

“You will be sorely missed.”

A third cafe-fan commented: “Gutted! Fantastic breakfasts and great people – good luck Martin.”

The owners served its final meals today to its devoted customers, marking the final farewell.#

WHY ARE CAFES CLOSING?

The hospitality industry is facing mounting pressures, including soaring bills, rising costs, and squeezed budgets.

More closures could be on the horizon due to upcoming hikes in employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and the national minimum wage.

Many food and drink businesses have faced significant challenges recently, as the rising cost of living has led to a decline in dining out.

After struggling to recover from the impact of the pandemic, many establishments were then hit with soaring energy bills and mounting inflationary pressures.

This has forced several well-known chains to shut locations, with big brands like Wetherspoons and Frankie & Benny’s among those affected

ERIC Clapton’s historic Ferrari, which has been immortalised in rock history, has gone on sale for £285k. 

The 1975 Ferrari 365 GT4 Berlinetta Boxer has only clocked a miniscule 14,000 miles on the clock in it’s fifty years. 

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An integral part of rock ‘n roll history, the car is splashed across the back of Clapton’s 1977 album, Slowhand, which features the tear jerker “Wonderful Tonight.”

Reflecting the chaos of the industry, the car is pictured with one side crumpled, after the musical legend battered it in a crash shortly after he bought it. 

Clapton purchased what was then the most expensive car in the world, at around $30,000, after thinking George Harrison looked snazzy when he pulled up in one at his Hurtwood Estate. 

Arguably, one of the best guitarists of all time, Clapton, had fallen prey to the allure of alcohol and heroin. 

In his autobiography, he claims that he crashed the Ferrari, his second, at 90mph into a van, whilst drunk.

He crashed his first Ferrari in 1970 after his first kiss with Patty Boyd, his future wife who was then married to his friend, Beatles legend George Harrison. 

His clandestine love affair with Boyd inspired the timeless love song “Wonderful Tonight.”

Despite escaping the crash with only a perforated ear drum, Clapton put it up for sale, and an eagle-eyed vendor snapped it up after spotting an advert in Exchange & Mart on October 3 1975.

The vendor, who kept the car in his kitchen for fifty years until his death, restored the coveted classic and painted it a majestic red. 

Only 367 of the model, which can reach top speeds of 186mph were ever built between 1973 and 1976.

Papers document Clapton’s purchase of the car which was delivered on Christmas Eve 1974.

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Papers registering Clapton’s original ownership[/caption]

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The listing states: “Matching clamshell numbers ‘172’ are present on all four corners, and the engine and gearbox numbers also match the original order sheets from the car.”

It claims that “you could look wonderful tonight” in the Berlinetta Boxer, which will go on sale at Bonhams during their Goodwood Members Meeting Auction on April 13.

This fabled part of musical lore retains its matching chassis, engine and gearbox. 

Pics show a rare right-hand drive in a two-tone black and red finish with a black leather interior and three-spoke steering wheel bearing a prancing horse logo. 

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