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Lymington resident reaches final of Shed of the Year competition
9+ hour, 21+ min ago (304+ words) An imaginative shed has earned a spot among the country's most creative garden buildings. Lymington resident Ian Paton's entry, named Mr Potts, has reached the final 38 in the Shed of the Year competition, now in its 20th year. His quirky creation…...
Expert reveals six common mistakes as energy bills rise
8+ hour, 40+ min ago (512+ words) Millions of households could be making simple mistakes that are costing them money on their energy bills. As the latest rise in the energy price cap comes into effect, consumer champion Sarah Ingrams from Which? has highlighted six common pitfalls…...
Martin Lewis reveals cheapest fixes available now as energy bills rise by 13 per cent
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (544+ words) Millions of households face a sharp rise in energy bills from next week, prompting consumer champion Martin Lewis to issue an urgent warning to anyone still on a standard variable tariff. The founder of Money Saving Expert says customers who…...
Holidaymaker's genius hack helps him avoid Ryanair baggage charge
4+ week, 1+ day ago (304+ words) A holidaymaker managed to avoid extra baggage fees by packing clothes inside a neck pillow. Leon Docwra, 50, from Great Yarmouth, filled the "15 pillow with underwear, T-shirts, swimming shorts, and even a beach towel before boarding a Ryanair flight from Norwich…...
Wetherspoon fans hail "genius" "4 "secret menu" dessert hack
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (266+ words) A Tik Tok user has gone viral after sharing a clever dessert hack at JD Wetherspoon. The social media user revealed how to create a budget-friendly version of affogato, a classic Italian treat of ice cream topped with espresso, using…...
BCP Mumbler launched new 'half-price vouchers' scheme
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (250+ words) A new 'half-price vouchers' scheme is helping families enjoy days out for less while supporting the local economy. The first wave of vouchers, released on April 30, proved so popular that entry to Farmer Palmers sold out within just five minutes....
Vinted rule change bans users from selling these two items
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (315+ words) Vinted has banned sellers from selling these two items, and listing them could see your account shut down. The online marketplace is prohibiting listing any knives or sharp objects, 'regardless of size or intended use'. A note on Vinted's website…...
Lidl Big Green Egg BBQ dupe is "900 cheaper - here's how to beat the crowds
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (319+ words) Shoppers have just hours to prepare before Lidl's viral egg BBQ dupe drops - and it's expected to sell out in minutes. The "249 ceramic grill, already dubbed a cut-price alternative to luxury ceramic Big Green Egg type barbecues, goes live to…...
Rare 50p coin is being sold for more than "1, 000
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (87+ words) A RARE 50p coin is being sold for more than "1, 000. The item is listed on e Bay and is a 2005 Samuel Johnson's fifty pence Dictionary coin. It was issued to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the dictionary which was published in 1755. Designed…...
The little-known rules that could lower your Council Tax as bills rocket across UK
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (371+ words) Millions of households are facing a brutal council tax hike this April'with bills jumping by up to 10% in some areas. But here's the twist: while many will pay more, thousands could cut their bill by hundreds'or wipe it out entirely'if…...