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Archives for May 2005

Rileys snooker Club, Darlington, Cue Deal
Hi just thought anyone interested in pool or snooker might be interested in a offer I got at Rileys at Darlington, They are having a cue sale with up to 20% off thier prices, but whats better is you can get the same amount back in free table time. When i asked the manager about it he pointed out that rileys had launched a…
4 posters for £1 at Woolworths, York
Went into Woolies in York today and noticed near the entertainment counter a metal cage with lots of posters in and a sign saying '4 posters for £1' Had a look good look through, there was all sorts; The Cat in the Hat, Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Britney Spears, Kurt Cobane, Spiderman, The…
Competition for those who live in Peterborough, you could win a ipod!
http://www.peterborough.net/news/articles/library200.asp I know this is a competiton, but since it is only for those that live in peterborough I thought it should be put on this board!
Superdrug, Bradford: Reach Power Toothbrush 49p
Hi this is my first post so here goes I went into superdrug yesterday and they had lots of reach power toothbrushes reduced from £12.99 to 49p They are battery operated i bought three of them and we used them last night and they were really good. They still had loads more in a basket this was in Bradford.
2L Fanta,coke,lilt 34p Pringles 34p and more, Kwiksave Leicester
Hi everyone. Please be patient as its my 1st post on here. Im from Leicester and went shopping today in my local Kwiksave. They had coke fanta and lilt marked with yellow Rtc stickers for 34p. Not short dated well October and the same for all flavours on Pringles. My cupboard is full. They also had craft salad dressings.…
Half Price Jetwash-Southport poss. anywhere
:cool: Hi, i'm a newbie so i hope i'm doing this right. This concerns the "buytime" jetwash machines which are at some petrol stations. If there are more than one of these machines the same code can be used in each one for upto a week. For example go to cashier, buy time on jetwash, enter code on machine number 1, wash…
Moving to Raunds/wellingborough/Irthlingborough
Help required! Seriously considering moving to the Northamptonshire area (Raunds, Wellingborough, Irthlingborough area), and was wondering if anyone could help with the areas. Nicest ones and those to avoid like the plague! Hubby will be working in Raunds and we have 4 kids ages vary greatly, so good schools a must!…
Mega cheap Terry's Chocolate Orange at Sainsbury's, South Croydon
My local Sainsbury's in South Croydon, Surrey, has today a Managers Special on Terry's Chocolate Orange reducing them from £1.99 to 19p! :j Picked up 10...no they're not all for me! :D
Anyone know about WIDNES??
Im moving to Widnes (Hough Green) in a few weeks, anyone got any info on the area, ive looked at Knowhere.co.uk but any tips or things to do etc would be great! Where and what would my local shops be? Whats the market like and what do they sell? Nearest and cheapest Gym or leisure centre? Anything im so excited that any…
savacentre baby bargains, hempstead valley, kent
just been up my local sainsburys at hempstead valley kent and they have most of the baby section reduced to half price. includes sterilisers, breast pumps, bottles, cups ,changing mats, dummies etc. loads of bargains.
Moving to Hampshire
We are looking for somewhere to live in Hampshire, within 30 mins (off peak) of Swanwick, nr Southampton. Requirements are, nice village, small town, good schools, infant through to secondary, great walks for our three dogs that are not close to roads - one dog likes to roam occasionally! Thanks for any input! H
Rajani's, Bristol
It took me a while to make my first trip to Rajani's, after hearing various people rave about it. Definitely worthwhile! They sell a range of houseware, luggage, furniture, linens, kitchenware, some foodstuffs, clocks, stationery, gifts etc etc etc. If you want stocking fillers or prizes for a school tombola, paper plates…
Blackpool and shops I should visit?
Im off to Blackpool this weekend. Can anyone reccomend any bargain shops that I may like to visit. Also maybe a farm shop in the area Thanks
Considering moving to Slough/Maidenhead area?
Hello, I am currently living in Hemel Hempstead. And because my husband found a job near Heathrow (we don't have the exact location yet), we were considering moving towards the M4/M25 interchange. Basically, I started doing some searches about some locations and I read good things about Maidenhead (also about Datchet, Iver…
Free 10 day trial Empire Fitness (Hinckley, Leics)
Empire Fitness Leicestershire are currently offering a free 10 (consecutive) day trial of their gym. Direct link to voucher
Financial adviser Wanstead
I would like a really good (ie recommended) financial adviser. Anyone help? Cheers
Cheap canapes - Sainsburys, King's Lynn
In the frozen food section 49p for 18. Contains the following selection apricot & stilton, oriental vegetable, tomato & chilli. Very nice they are too.

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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