THE ashes of a cat who starred in the titles of Coronation Street for a decade fetched more than £800 (€945) at auction yesterday — about five times their estimate.

The ashes of a cat who starred in the titles of 'Coronation Streetfor a decade fetched more than £800 (€950) at auction today – around five times their estimate.

A cheque from former Beatle John Lennon to the UK's Inland Revenue is expected to fetch £1,500 (€2,200) at auction.