Football fans are buying Oxford Loyal wristbands for up to 20 times the original price – even though they are available for £1 from the club again.

The yellow bands have proved so popular that a buyer on the internet auction site eBay has paid more than £21 to get one from a seller in Witney – while another seller in Harrow, Middlesex, had two bands up for grabs with a Buy It Now price of £25 but failed to clinch a sale. (more…)

A coalition of 13 non-government organisations launched a campaign to encourage Bulgarians to vote in the October 22 presidential elections, Darik Radio reported.

The campaign is called “I care” and is a response to concerns that voter turnout will be low.

One hundred thousand silicone bracelets in the colours of Bulgaria’s flag and with the slogan “I care” would be given away during the campaign, Darik said. (more…)