Amazon is now offering all 18-22-year-olds in the UK 50% off a Prime membership.
In what could be an absolute game-changer for all youngsters battling with the rising cost of living crisison a daily basis, anyone who is between the ages of 18 and 22 can now sign up for an Amazon Prime membership at half the price.
The new offer means young adults can enjoy the full range of Amazon Prime benefits, all without having to fork-out the usual full membership price.
You may already be aware that half-price Prime has been available to students in the UK through Prime Student since 2014, but this new offer means it’s now available to all 18-22-year-olds in the UK, regardless of whether they’re in university or not.
And it’s just in time for the annual Amazon Prime Day on Tuesday 16 July too.
For just £4.49 per month, or £47.49 per year, all 18-22-year-olds can now get free next-day delivery, exclusive savings and deals, and award-winning entertainment like Prime Video and Amazon Music.
They can also make the most of other Prime membership benefits like free food delivery options on both Deliveroo and HelloFresh, discounted tickets at ODEON cinemas, free games through Prime Gaming, and thousands of free books, magazines, and comics each month.
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Alongside this, Amazon has also announced that all 18-22-year-old customers will get to benefit from some exclusive perks that are tailored especially for students and young adults, including discounts on grocery, travel, books, and fashion.
Amazon UK is now offering 50% off Prime memberships for anyone aged 18-22 / Credit: Marques Thomas (via Unsplash) | Amazon UK
“We’re always looking for ways to provide more value to our customers,” commented John Boumphrey, who is the UK Country Manager at Amazon, as the company announced the new half-price membership this week.
“Offering 18-22-year-olds 50% off Prime membership helps to make the wide range of Prime benefits even more accessible to young people.
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“This is a really important time in their lives, so helping them save while enjoying great shopping and entertainment benefits will make a big difference, whether they’re going to university, starting work, or moving out of home for the first time.”
Find out more and sign up for 50% off Amazon Prime here.
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Stevie Nicks’ Manchester gig at Co-op Live quietly postponed
Daisy Jackson
A huge Stevie Nicks gig that was set to take place in Manchester this week has been postponed.
The rock legend, famed for her work with Fleetwood Mac as well as her impressive solo career, was meant to play at the Co-op Live on Tuesday 9 July.
But due an injury, the star has now pulled out of the scheduled gig, as well as her Glasgow date which was called off just hours before doors opened.
In a statement shared on Instagram stories over the weekend, it was announced that Stevie Nicks requires a ‘minor surgical procedure’ which will put her out of action for ‘a few days’.
A new date for Stevie Nicks’ Manchester show hasn’t yet been announced.
It’s thought that she will still be able to go ahead with her huge outdoor show at Hyde Park in London this weekend.
It’s left fans and ticket-holders gutted.
One person wrote: “Stevie nicks manchester POSTPONED my week can’t get worse.”
Another said: “Absolutely devastated that Stevie has postponed her Manchester gig. I’ve been so excited for months.”
Someone else posted: “Wishing Stevie Nicks a very speedy recovery. A bit gutted that her Manchester show is postponed but her health is the most important thing. I honestly don’t know how artists in their mid 70s still tour. It must be unbelievably exhausting… Respect!!”
Stevie Nicks’ scheduled performances in Glasgow Saturday 6 July and Manchester Tuesday 9 July have been postponed.
And then, of course, there were plenty of comments on the Co-op Live’s page yelling for new Olivia Rodrigo dates to be announced.
The full statement shared on Stevie Nicks’ Instagram page said: “Due to a recent leg injury requiring a minor surgical procedure that will need a few days of recovery time, Stevie Nicks’ scheduled performances in Glasgow Saturday 6 July and Manchester Tuesday 9 July have been postponed.
“More information will be available at point of purchase, ticketholders are advised to hold on to their tickets as rescheduled dates will be announced soon.
“Stevie looks forward to seeing everyone at Hyde Park in London.”
Warning to motorists ahead of several overnight closures on M6 near Wigan for ‘complete resurfacing’
Emily Sergeant
Motorists are being warned of several overnight closures set to take place on the M6 near Wigan over the next few weeks.
As part of its ongoing ‘Warrington to Wigan Upgrade’ project, National Highways has now released the latest dates for overnight closures on the M6 – which will begin early this week, and run over the next couple of weeks.
Having started back in March 2021, the upgrade project involves the Government-owned company adding new emergency areas and technology, and a lane in each direction to the motorway between junctions 21a and junction 26, as well as resurfacing all four lanes of the carriageway across sections of the route between Croft and Orrell interchanges.
These next closures will be put in place so that “complete resurfacing” work can be carried out.
Most daytime activities on the project have now been completed, according to National Highways, however, overnight work will still need to be carried out to continue the installing of gantry signs, other signs, and to resurface what will be the new lanes two and three of the motorway.
Several overnight closures are planned on the M6 near Wigan for ‘complete resurfacing’ / Credit: Wikimedia Commons | National Highways
The overnight carriageway closures – which will be carried out from 9pm to 6am – are due to the size of the equipment required for the resurfacing.
The first closure will be put in place on the M6 northbound junction 23 to 26 this evening (8 July), with the final closure in the scheme being the M6 northbound junction 21a to 22 on Thursday 18 and Friday 19 July.
The full list of closures are as follows:
M6 northbound junction 23 to 26 – closed tonight (Monday 8 July) and Wednesday 17 July
M6 southbound junction 26 to 23 – closed Tuesday 9 July
M6 southbound junction 23 to 22 – closed Wednesday 10 and Friday 12 July
M6 northbound junction 22 to 23 – closed Thursday 11 and Tuesday 16 July
M6 southbound junction 22 to 21a – closed Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 July
M6 northbound junction 21a to 22 – closed Thursday 18 and Friday 19 July
National Highways says the precise dates and times of the work may be subject to change due to “weather conditions” or “unforeseen circumstances”.
Clearly signed diversions will be in place overnight when a carriageway is closed.