A rare Blue Peter 50p coin designed for the 2012 Olympics sold for £200 on eBay, roughly 400 times its face value, despite approximately 20,000 being minted in 2009 and never officially circulated. The coin's high value stems from its rarity and Olympic significance, prompting experts to advise the public to check their loose change, as similar rare editions could be worth substantially more than face value.

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A man in Somerset has died in what authorities describe as squalid living conditions, prompting urgent calls for policy changes in social care and housing standards. The case has raised questions about oversight of vulnerable individuals and the adequacy of care provision.

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