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Margaret Thatcher's clothes fetch £75,000 at auction

Suits that once belonged to the former Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, have been auctioned off this afternoon. Credit: ITV Central

Suits that once belonged to the former Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, have been auctioned off this afternoon, fetching just over £75,000.

The seven outfits that were once owned by the Grantham-born politician were sold at Christie's auction house in London. This is the suit that fetched the most, selling at £25,000.

This is the suit that fetched the most, selling at £25,000. Credit: ITV Central

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Ayrton Senna's car at auction

Ayrton Senna's first car will go under the hammer at Silverstone Auctions this afternoon.

The triple World Champion drove The Toleman TG184-2 in his first Formula 1 season.

Ayrton Senna's car at Silverstone auction
Ayrton Senna's car at Silverstone auction Credit: ITV Central
Ayrton Senna's car at Silverstone auction
Ayrton Senna's car at Silverstone auction Credit: ITV Central
Ayrton Senna's car at Silverstone auction
Ayrton Senna's car at Silverstone auction Credit: ITV Central

Construction equipment sale

Auction items at a huge construction equipment sale Credit: ITV Central News

Buyers from around the UK are expected to be at Donington Park in Leicestershire for the sale of 630 pieces of construction equipment

Stadium seating has been installed for the buyers because of the interest. The equipment is driven past as it's displayed.

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