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For some meal deal fans, it's the best time of the year! The usual offerings are being replaced with this year's selection of creative Christmas alternatives. Christmas dinner sandwiches, pulled pork wraps, brie and cranberry baguettes and sides of pigs in blankets in pastry. There's weird combinations and old favourites…
For those of you who are chocolate lovers, this week's poll is seeking your votes on how you like your confectionary treat... or more specifically, what temperature? Does it taste better a little on the chilled side, or do you prefer a more melty experience with a room temperature choccie? Fridge or cupboard? Or is there…
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Noticed after changing flats ( same block same boilers) that my pulsacoil water heater is not showing usage on night tariff. I checked the smart meter - time is correct. It is set up to heat every night for 3 hours and I barely have 16p for each night. I suspect it is somehow being charged on day tariff which also…
Been quoted £200 to install e ESI ESRTP4RF. Labour quoted £120. When I told him I can provide the thermostat as I can buy it for approx £50 online. He still insisted its supply and install for £200. I do not really like him but do not seem to have any other option as he seems to be the cheapest. He also serviced my valiant…
Trying to help my friend... - the original cistern (with a new fixing bracket) For the life of me I cannot find a replacement :/ All concealed I see are 'low level', not 'close coupled'. Bought this one from Amazon hoping that I can use it without the pipe - and am returning it as the diameter of the flash valve (and the…
I have some greeting stamp booklets (unused stamps) from 1996 etc. As far as I know, these stamps can still be used as they are commemoratives and I have been using them whenever possible to post Ebay items. Someone has just queried the validity of these stamps. I can't find the link on the Royal Mail website to show that…
Is there a general rule about when is best for booking a week car rental abroad? Any tips for getting best price welcomed Thanks
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It's October... Do you think it's too early for retailers to be rolling out their Christmas Meal Deals? Or do you think now is the perfect time to release those festive options?
Almost half a million workers will soon see their hourly pay rise thanks to an increase in the 'real living wage' – a voluntary employers' pay scheme based on the cost of living.
If you want your Christmas food shop delivered to your door, you'll need to pounce to get your preferred slot. Supermarkets including Asda and Waitrose are now taking bookings, and there's a trick to get early access at Sainsbury's and Tesco.
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