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Harrogate Advantage
You can now get a local discount card for Harrogate & Knaresborough (North Yorkshire) called Harrogate Advantage from harrogateadvantage.co.uk Discounts from over 100 shops and businesses in Harrogate and Knaresborough area including the following: 10% off Blacks, Cotswold, Up & Running 10% off Tony & Guy 2 for 1 Pizza…
Peckham - opinions, please!
First off, sorry if this in the wrong place - feel free to move it. We are currently looking at finding a new place to rent, and have seen some places we like around the Bellenden area of Peckham, and, as on the whole, the people on this board seem quite level-headed, I was hoping for your input/advice. Some things to…
Recommended IFA in Portsmouth
Hi, I am looking for some recommendations for an IFA in Portsmouth, someone with knowledge in general finance issues, life/building/contents insurance, mortgages and tax returns. Thanks, Emma
Bury St. Edmunds - Hall Hire
Hi I would like to hire a hall/community centre/etc in BSE (or nearby) for a birthday party. Any ideas? I remember a village hall in Fornham All Saints. Does anyone have a contact number? Around 100 guests. We would pref like some tables/chairs and kitchen facilities as we want to provide some food and our own booze. Is…
Tatton park - free entry 28/3/09
Saturday March 28th Tatton Park Open Day Tatton Park including car entry and admission to the Farm, Mansion, Old Hall and Gardens will be free on this day to celebrate the end of Cheshire County Council after 120 years of dedicated service to the public http://www.tattonpark.org.uk/Attract...tslistings.htm
Taunton: the LoveTaunton Project
Hi, Hopefully this doesn't count as self-promotion or spam. I've just started a community site at https://www.lovetaunton.com, and one of it's main aims is to provide the people of Taunton and the surrounding area with discounts and special deals at shops, restaurants, and businesses in the area. We're in negotiations with…
E: 31/3/09 2-for-1 deal to London's Icebar - ends 31 March
Looking for a bargain night out? Go to the bahighlife website (I can't post links), then click on competitions. You'll see the place there to get the voucher. It came pretty quickly for me. The cost of entry includes a free drink, too, so that's free drinks for two of you, plus free entry for one. Bargain! Cool (he he)…
Coventry: Does ANYONE understand the bus fares?
I apologise that this post seems like it might be more suited for the vent board, but it does have a point to it: My girlfriend took the 12 bus to go from Earlsdon to Leamington. She wanted a single so she put in £1.70. "£2" said the bus driver. This was the second time this had happened for a couple months, my girlfriend…
Freecycle is DEAD! (well, almost..)
Have tried posting both offers and wants on Weds eve, but not getting through for several hours- moderator says there are probs with yahoo moving stuff around on the servers..? yeah right- i wonder if they paid the tech dept, or even the last leccy bill! anyhows, best hold off postig for a while, so the geeks can sort it…
Rose and Crown pub in Thaxted, Essex
Anyone ever enjoyed a meal here? Dont click this link then... :rolleyes: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1164450/Pictured-The-rotting-food-mould-covered-fridges-greeted-inspectors-Britains-worst-pub-kitchen.html How anyone can sit with mold in the fridge like that is beyond me...and with unsuspecting paying…
pub between manchester & liverpool
Hi would anybody be able to recommend a decent cheap-ish pub for food (dont mind two for one/brewers fayre) thats on/just off the east lancs between manchester and liverpool (so roughly haydock/st helens area)...? Ive tried searching the web, to no avail, like needle in haystack as addresses not necessarily on east lancs…
Free Fivers in Liverpool?
I was in Liverpool this afternoon, and there was this man giving out five pound notes. Did anyone see him?
Reasonable hotel/B&B in Sheffield?
Can anyone recommend a clean, decent , reasonably priced hotel or great B&B near the centre of Sheffield please? I have friends who are going to the Crucible snooker finals - I realise that prices probably go up around that time but some insider knowledge on a nice place would be useful. Thanks in advance Sparkly
Kids Days Out in Walsall over Easter - Any ideas
My spouse will be working in Walsall in the run up to Easter, and rather than be apart we (myself, plus our two kids aged 5 & 7) are going to stay in the same hotel with him. I've never been to the Walsall area before, but I'm looking for some ideas for a few relatively cheap days out suitable for myself and the kids…
Cheap places to eat in the Isle Of Wight
I wonder if anyone can please reccomend good value places to eat in the Isle Of Wight We would hve a 4 year old and a baby in his buggy with us. Were off on our hols soon and I would like to go out for lunch/dinner a few times Were staying in Bembridge but will be travelling around visiting attractions Also if anyone knew…
Recommended Pubs in Reading
What pubs should a couple of lads in their 30s pay a visit to in Reading? We are particularly interested in those that show premiership football. We are over from 19th to 24th April. Thanks. We are staying in the Holiday Inn, any near there??
Document legalisation by Notary Public in Guildford
Hi, I need to get a single document (a studentship confirmation letter from a UK university) legalised through a notary. I called up a couple of solicitors' offices, and they both quoted a price of £70. Can I do any better? Edit: It can either be a solicitor or a notary (no idea if that should make any difference to the…
6 Cinema tickets - Times newspaper subscription offer, within M25 area ONLY
Even if you don't read the Times newspaper* it's worth signing up for this subscription offer if you live within the M25...you get 6 free cinema tickets to use at selected Vue, Odeon OR Picturehouse cinemas - tickets valid until 31/12/09 at the latest (depending which cinema chain you choose - all listed on the website):…
Greenwich - massive voucher bundle
Details and link to large PDF to print yourself here: http://www.greenwich.gov.uk/Greenwich/LeisureCulture/EntertainmentEvents/BeALocalTourist Lots of discount vouchers for attractions, eateries, travel etc., in the Greenwich area. These are supposed to be to encourage local residents to go out but stay local! You need to…
Portsmouth Area Mother's Day treat
I got this through email, thought I'd pass it on. Happy Mother's day! " Treat your mum to a bit of pampering at Rae Palmer Hairdressing for Mothers Day. We are offering you the opportunity to book a luxury La Biosthetique Treatment for half the usual price! This luxury treatment will include: A hair and scalp consultation,…

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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
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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
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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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