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Below-maximum council tax rise in Burnley as bills still set to climb
10+ hour, 34+ min ago (435+ words) Burnley Council is set to increase its portion of council tax by 1.99 per cent from April 1 - below the 2.99 per cent maximum allowed without triggering a local referendum. It marks the second consecutive year the borough's ruling executive - a coalition of…...
Lidl shakes up Scottish classic with limited edition snowball-doughnut fusion
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (253+ words) It doesn't get much more Scottish than a snowball for a wee sweet treat - but Lidl has turned tradition on its head with the launch of its latest bakery "Special Guest: the Snownut. Described as a playful twist on the…...
Aldi's Glasgow stores to welcome back much-loved chocolate pets ahead of Easter
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (15+ words) Aldi's Glasgow stores to welcome back much-loved chocolate pets ahead of Easter'Yahoo News UK...
Tesco introduces new change to in-store cafes that shoppers think is 'a great idea"
1+ week, 2+ day ago (406+ words) Tesco has announced a new change for customers heading to its cafes over the next few weeks and the news has been received well. The supermarket is offering a new menu with some returning favourites also appearing for a limited…...
Dennis the Menace 50p coin celebrates 75 years of mischief
1+ week, 3+ day ago (148+ words) Dennis the Menace is featuring in a new coin design, celebrating 75 years of mischief.The Royal Mint and Beano collaboration sees the prankster, wearing his famous red and black striped top, appear on a 50p coin with his trusty dog Gnasher....
Brighton designer selling £609 chopping boards says customers must be 'very wealthy"
2+ week, 18+ hour ago (520+ words) A furniture designer who ran a successful business during the 1980s is selling bespoke items like throw horses and bath paddles for hundreds of pounds for "Hollywood A List stars and high net worth clientele. Mark Lewis moved to Brighton last…...
Mum's £15 designer tights bought from Middlesbrough department store lasted 19 years without a hole
2+ week, 1+ day ago (535+ words) A budget-conscious mother has managed to keep the same pair of tights she bought from Middlesbrough's Debenhams for an impressive 19 years. Joanna Buchanan, 40, bought the black 60-denier stockings by designer Jasper Conran during her first job as a trainee manager…...
Barnard Castle mum gutted after pair of tights she's worn for 19 years gets a hole
2+ week, 2+ day ago (601+ words) A thrifty Barnard Castle mum has worn the same pair of tights for 19 years. Joanna Buchanan, 40, bought the black 60-denier tights by designer Jasper Conran in her first job as a trainee manager at Debenhams in 2007 when she was 21. She…...
30 Places Kids Can Eat Free (Or For £1) This Half-Term
2+ week, 4+ day ago (14+ words) 30 Places Kids Can Eat Free (Or For "1) This Half-Term'Yahoo News UK...
Rugs aren’t just decorative – they can help cut heat loss in your home
2+ week, 4+ day ago (334+ words) As energy bills continue to rise, many households are finding ways to stay warm without cranking up the heating. Interestingly, one of the biggest sources of heat loss is often overlooked: the floor. According to the Energy Saving Trust, up…...