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Car boot sale in Liverpool?
Hi all, does anyone know of decent car boot sales in or around Liverpool? I don't mind going as far as places like St Helens, Ormskirk, maybe even Widnes, etc, but don't want to go over to Birkenhead/Wirral. Many thanks :)
Wanted electrician to put in shower chelmsford area
Hi i live in the chelmsford area i'm looking to have an electric shower put in with tiling as well can anyone recommend someone who is reasonable in this area.
Car Boot Sale around Essex
Hi there, I've been cleaning out all the stuff I no longer want and wish to do a car boot sale. I live in Basildon in Essex and wondered if anyone had a few tips on a good car boot sale to go to and any tip with regards pricing etc. Any tips with regards to actually doing the boot sale would be most welcome... whats a good…
Sophies Restaurant - Covent Garden - 50% Off
Not sure if already posted, have searched but no real results. Just incase it has not their new store has opened in covent gatrden with 50% off. Their steaks are to die for,. http://www.sophiessteakhouse.co.uk/index.asp 50% off during November Enjoy!
Best place to trade PS3 40 gb at?
Hi guys im looking to get the ps3 slimline and I would like to trade in my ps3 40gb model as it is too big and loud. Does anyone know the best shop for trading a ps3 in? I just want to get the most money out of my ps3 if i do trade it in! all your help is very much appreciated
Southwest London
The Asda in Roehampton always sells a pack of three bars of plain white soap for 13p. I use them all the time for the bathroom and shower and handwash. It also has a pack of two white toothbrushes for 10 - yes ten pence!!!! The bristles are not really hard, and are just as good as the one the dentist recommended at three…
Ear Piercing in Romford
Does anyone know where i can get my ears pierced in Romford or Ilford[or surronding areas]? I only place i know is the shop CLAIRE,S, None of the major jewellery shops do it any more and i,m not too keen or going to CLAIRES. Any suggestions would be really helpful Thank you
Quilting Group
Anybody know of a quilting group around Newcastle area please? Just starting and need a bit of help. :)
Sheffield - Style Swap Shop / Swishing Party - Tonight
Tonight there is a Style Swap Shop at 7:30 pm at Ecclesall Junior School Hall Ringinglow Road, Sheffield, S11 7PQ You just turn up on the night with up to 6 quality items of (women’s) clothing or accessories that are lurking unloved and forgotten in your wardrobe, other girls fall in love with them and give them a good…
House clearance
Stockport, Cheshire We've had the sad task of clearing out my parents' home after they both died. The contents are now reduced to a few boxes of glass and china that I really do not know what to do with! I've tried e-bay searches and one or two items do show up on there but haven't sold :( Is there another way of finding…
Bristol charity shops with parking nearby?
Does anyone know of any charity shops in the Bristol area with parking close by? I'm decluttering like mad in preparation for moving so have lots of bric a brac/toys to 'lose'! The charity banks round here only seem to accept clothing and bedding, and they've stopped delivering charity collection bags. I'll have my 2 year…
Yorkshire: 1/2 Price Restaurant Vouchers
Buy a £25 voucher and receive a £50 off your meal at selected restaurants. Terms & conditions apply Visit Radio Aires website and type '/tastyoffers' after the url.
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…
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…
A good but cheap hairdresser in Bristol?
Hi all, I am new to Bristol and in desperate need of a haircut. Does anyone have any recommendations for somewhere reasonably priced and good? The last place i tried butchered it so I’m a bit wary of trial and error now. Somewhere on the Clifton side of the centre would be ideal but i'm not too bothered where it is. Cheers…
Expats
Hi there Sorry for putting this in the England board but I couldn't put it on the main one... I was wondering if it would be possible (please moderators) that an Expat board could be opened? I know that there are many of us scattered all over the world and am certain that in Australia there isn't anything similar in…
knitting class west yorkshire
Anyone know where I can learn to knit? Ideally somewhere near bradford? willing to travel I've tried to learn online but I'm just not getting it....maybe it's because I'm left handed?
Stockport - Saverpassport
Hi I stumbled upon a website saverpassport.com which seems to offer discounts from a number of local businesses in the Stockport area. All you need to do is go on the site and serch for the service and it will list participating business that are offering a discount, you can then print off the discount voucher. I did use…
"swishing" in Bristol?
Does anybody know of any "swishing" or clothes swapping events that take place in Bristol? I think it seems a great idea to save money - get new clothes and make space in your wardrobe by letting somebody else take your unwanted items. I'm not entirely sure on the ins an outs but a friend in Manchester has done this and…
Beauty party for 8 yr olds in Stockport
Morning all My neice would like a party for her 8th birthday in Stockport. There will be 4-6 7/8 year olds who would like their hair, nails and make up doing. My SIL will be there with my Mum but they feel getting a 'proffessional' in would make it easier to keep all the children occupied while the 'beauty treatments' are…

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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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