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Archives for November 2009

West Yorkshire Information and views on Under/overdwellings
Hi, we are thinking of buying a place in Hebden bridge area/ Mytholmroyd and have been looking ( on line) at the under/overdwellings. I have seen a couple of underdwellings I like the look of, but would like to know if any of you have any experience of living in one type or the other or know anyone who does? Can the…
york, visiting on thursday nxt wk
ok, what little shops are lovely and unusual and where is a quiet nice cafe and the and lush shop? spending all day there, cant wait. all suggestions appreciated.
Free cinema tickets in Lancashire
Taken from www.acecentre.co.uk: FREE Cinema Tickets! Send an email to [EMAIL="info@acecentre.co.uk"]info@acecentre.co.uk[/EMAIL] with your name, address, email address and telephone number and we'll send you two free tickets for The ACE's cinema. Tickets will be issued within 3 weeks of receiving your email.
Morrisons Bollinger champagne offer
Has anyone actually been able to find one of these cut-price bottles of bubbly? I've been to three Morrisons in North London today and in each store have been told 'we're expecting a delivery tomorrow/later in the week". One manager insisted that he had had some in, although there was no sign of where they might have been…
Anyone with a driving license in the Bexleyheath area?
Hi, My husband is learning how to drive and has his practical driving test in early December. He has had several lessons and is almost ready for the test but needs to practice. Being a learner driver, legally he needs to have an experienced driver (3 year minimum license holder) sitting next to him while he drives. None of…
Massage for men in Coventry/Warwickshire
Before all the dodgy comments :rolleyes: Am looking to get OH a massage for Cmas in a nice relaxing place. He really wouldn't be in for the whole spa experience thing at all, but really think he would enjoy a massage by a trained professional who pays HMRC!!!! Anyone know anywhere good for guys to go for an hour or two?…
PSSSSSTTT.....A closely guarded Asian secret.
Right. Im about to let you into a closely guarded secret known to all indians/pakistanis living in and around Bradford. After this you may no longer hear from me again :eek: But you deserve it! Forget about paying upto £10 and more for a curry thats just gonna give you problems in the morning anyway. Instead pay just £2.50…
Merseyside - Save Up To £60 per year.
By fitting an eaga ShowerSmart system which restricts the water flow to your shower or mixer taps, you can save up to £60 per year in heating, and it also saves around 21,000 litres of water per year for a family of 4. Find out more about how it works at…
Free Photography in North East England
Hi Money savers, I thought I would post details of a flyer that I have recieved in my area, a local Photographer in Hebburn, Tyne and wear is offering free photoshoots with no obligation to buy. Might make great Christmas presents? The details are alanclarkephotography. co. uk phone 07852 304480. Pictures look great to me.
Therapeutic massage in Newbury?
Can anyone recommend a good de-stress and unwind massage therapist near Newbury, Berks?
Uttoxeter yeast
For all the breadmakers in and around Uttoxeter, the new Deli in the Maltings Shopping Precinct sells FRESH YEAST, yay, hooray :j:j:j
Cumbria taxi & airport transfers discount
Hello I've been a MSE'er for a long time now but this is my first post so please be gentle :o New taxi and airport transfer company opening in Cumbria is offering MSE'ers 10% off all journeys in November. Simply quote Money Saving Expert when booking. They are called Swish Travel and they have a website so you can google…
Legal Aid
Hi Firstly, thanks in advance for reading this. I require (fairly urgently) the assistance of a solicitor to review an employment case filed by myself with the Employment Tribuneral. I would need the solicitor to also speak on my behalf during the hearing. The case includes a claim for damages and compensation. Can anyone…
Funky Crafts in Manchester
For all in the Manchester area, looking for Christmas gifts, Crafty So and So are hold a Funky Craft Fair this weekend, everything is hand made by local artists. 12.30 till 7 pm both Saturday and Sunday, entrance is free. Being held at TV21, Thomas Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester
West Yorks old guttering
Hello, I`d be grateful if anyone had some plastic guttering they did`nt want for me to plant plants in . PM me please.
Camper Van storage wanted in Bracknell (RG12)
Hey all, I need to store my camper off road over the winter/spring season so I don't have to tax/insure it. Does anyone know of any land or farm around the Bracknell area (RG12) Thank you :beer:
Discount vouchers
Hello everybody, I'm a French girl and I decided to come to London 1 months ago. I'm very, very happy to be here but life is very expensive! I tried to cut down on my expenses but I can't save money. I have heard about discount vouchers and I would like to have some tips: where can I find them? Can I use them for food,…
Good gents hairdresser in Harrow
I have a couple of bad experiences with random hairdressers since relocated to Harrow and now I would like to find some references before doing next hair cut. Could anyone please recommend me a good mans hairdresser in Harrow? Thank you.
divorce solicitor in nottingham !!
well hey= it's looking for someone in an area. seriously a lady friend of mine is about to divorce a pig and would like to know of an 'above' who doesn't want a gazillion sponds up-front and has been spot on,at a reasonablle price, for someone you know. very much appreciated- thank you in advance.
National Bus Concessionary Scheme in York
Can anyone tell me if the park and ride facility accepts the bus passes for over 60s/disabled? Some local authorties class park and ride as "coach" and thus not free, and others class as local bus so is free. Their website doesnt mention the park and ride facility. Thanks

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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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