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Preston FC - Deepdale
Hi all We're off there tomorrow to watch the footy. Are there places to park nearby? Can we park at the Sainsburys nearby? Thanks
West Sussex Worthing/Lancing facebook selling sites
If you are a member of facebook there are quite a few local groups where people can sell things, like an online car boot sale. No fees obviously, just create a photo album, add your prices etc and post on the site! I can't remember the names of the groups off hand but search along the lines of "worthing and lancing online…
Recommendations please for cheap but decent hairdresser in Altrincham area
can anyone recommend a good and nicely priced hairdresser in the Altrincham/Lymm/Stockton Heath/Warrington sort of area? I'm sick of paying ridiculous amounts to get just a trim, and my OH says he wont cut my hair for me (even though i do his, not fair!). current hairdressers now charging £48 just for a trim! hope someone…
Half price deals in Coventry & Warwickshire
We have discovered a brilliant new half price website called TopTown Deals. They appear to have genuine half price or less deals for restaurants, days out, hotels and even a garden centre. We bought one of the restaurant vouchers and the meal was fabulous. A real bargain! I have noticed they have vouchers for other areas…
Gardener in Exeter?
Any recommendations please?
Free fitness + rewards, Walsall
If you live in the Walsall area, the local authority have a scheme call Groundmiles http://www.walsall.gov.uk/index/leisure_and_culture/sports_leisure_development/health_and_fitness/groundmiles.htm It aims to get people more healthy by moving more(!) and offers free exercise/fitness programs to suit all ages/levels of…
2gb Maxell SD Card 20p superdrug
Just been into superdrug in Sheffield and they have got 2gb SD Cards for 20p, just grabbed 5 for £1.:j
morrisons - spitfire ale
I'm just back from morrisons with 24 bottles of spitfire for £3. I picked up a pack of 8 with the shopping and noticed I only been charged £1 but thought they might have just scanned one bottle by mistake. I went back in and picked up a pack and self scanned it - I was charged £1 again so went back and got another. I'm not…
Fairford IAT
Is there anything on tomorrow concerning IAT eg like a practice session, I cant see anything on the website. Found it, its a rehearsal which is £10 to get in tomorrow.
Hartlepool bargain!
Hartlepool United FC - season tickets cost only £100 for the new season. You have until Friday 5pm to take advantage of this unreal offer. 23 home games next season, works out at £4.23 a game. Utter bargain - forget all the hype about the Premier League and watching plastic football on telly, come to pools and watch real…
sewing/craft group in weston super mare
I would really like to join a sewing group or general craft group but cant find one local to weston. Anyone know of one I would be really greatful for your help?
Kitchensuber
Hi, We have just ordered a new kitchen plus white goods from Uber Kitchens based in Manchester, we live in the South East. A rep. came to visit, seemed straight, only took £100 deposit and the kitchen should be delivered to be fitted end of July. The price was almost half the price of other quotes and too good to miss.…
Kefir grains in Brentwood
Hi I would like to start making kefir. Does anyone have any grains they would be happy to give away, and want to meet up in Brentwood? Thanks
Swindon- Petrol £1.28p a litre
I believe this is the cheapest in Swindon- Sainsburys Bridgemead (West Swindon) petrol is £1.28p a litre

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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
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