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Petrol hits highest price in 28 months as Deeside tracker maps cheapest forecourts
5+ hour, 49+ min ago (820+ words) Drivers in Deeside and across Flintshire can now compare petrol and diesel prices at nearby forecourts in near real time, after the government's Fuel Finder scheme began delivering live price data through a range of apps and websites. The scheme…...
Connah’s Quay pool and Deeside logistics firm among Flintshire net zero grant recipients
1+ week, 2+ day ago (667+ words) A Connah's Quay swimming centre and a Deeside haulier are among the Flintshire businesses and community organisations to receive grants under a low-carbon scheme backed by UK Government money. Cambrian Aquatic Sports Centre and Farrall's Group are two of nearly…...
Wales to receive £3.8 million from UK Government to help households struggling with heating oil costs
2+ week, 1+ day ago (586+ words) The UK Government has announced "3.8 million for Wales to help low-income households with heating oil costs, as part of a "50 million package covering off-grid homes across the UK. The funding will be passed directly to the Welsh Government, which will…...
Broadband firms promise no surprise hikes
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (553+ words) Major broadband and mobile providers have agreed to end unexpected mid-contract price rises under a new government-backed Telecoms Consumer Charter. The agreement was announced on Wednesday 11 February after a roundtable hosted by the Chancellor and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall. Companies…...
Energy bill support extended as Warm Home Discount confirmed
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (759+ words) Millions of households across Great Britain will continue to receive the "150 Warm Home Discount each winter until 2030/31, after the government confirmed the scheme will run for the rest of the decade. The extension means eligible households will receive the "150 rebate…...
Post-Christmas tips to save money and cut food waste
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (594+ words) With Christmas Day behind us, households across Wales are being encouraged to make the most of festive leftovers, save money, and help power homes by recycling any food that can't be eaten. The campaign " Save time, save money, and power…...