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Car service centre in Swansea
Hai, I moved to Swansea in 2010. I am looking for a reliable garage to do the car service. Last time I took the car to the garage for an mot & service, it was £500. Can't really afford these prices... Thanks
Olympic Torch event @ Singleton Park 5 free tickets
Claim up to 5 free tickets per household ( £3 booking fee when booking online or over the telephone) http://www.swansea.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=7829
Very cheap fruit and veg in wales -food co-op
Hi i have been using the food co-op in Cardiff (fairly new one in Albany road Church opposite the Claude public house.) These food co-ops are all over cardiff and I from the website lots of parts of Wales. There are various orders, you place your order one week then collect the next. Anyone can order, I believe they accept…
Cosmetic dentist Cardiff area, recommendations or any to avoid please.
I'm thinking of having my teeth whitened and there is such a choice of cosmetic dentists in Cardiff that I don't know where to start. Has anyone had any good or bad experiences that I should be aware of please?
Markets
me and a friend have been to the splott market and stormy down one. Any good markets worth going?
Household clearance Abergavenny area
Hi does anyone know of a company that buys and collects household items, I'm renting my house out and moving to midlands so looking to sell a washing machine , dishwasher , two beds and a few other bits of furniture . I did consider e bay etc but with me now working in the midlands would prefer one person to take the lot…
New Home Bargains in Merthyr
I've just found out that Home Bargains are opening in Merthyr soon - in mid-April according to their website. Does anybody know which date they're opening?
Car parking in Cardiff city center
We are travelling to Cardiff in Nov (14-17) and staying at Holiday Inn. The hotel charges £10 per 24 hours, which I think it is quite steep espcially for a conference delegate. Does anyone know any cheaper alternative car parks in the area?
Is there anyone in Colwyn Bay with a bit of time to kill....
....if so Colwyn Bay Football Club needs you to help get their ground improvements completed by the end of this week . http://cbfc.lefora.com/2012/03/28/raising-the-roof-the-final-push/#post0
Pembrokeshire-new oil storage tank required.
I have noticed a few tiny cracks in the top of my oil storage tank, so it's going to need replacing soon (it's eight years old). Can anyone recommend a good and reasonably priced supplier of tanks in the Pembrokeshire area?
Good bathroom fitters in S. Wales/Cardiff?
Our bathrooom badly needs a complete re-do. New suite, decor, etc. We want to contact a few companies for quotes, butunfortunately we don't know anyone who can recommend a company from their own experience, and I hate just plucking them at random from Yellow Pages. Has anyone here recently had their bathroom done & can…
Car Boot sales in south wales 2012
Anyone know of any good boot sales around the Blackwood area that are running now or soon will be starting? I know there is a very small one on sunday mornings at Ystrad Mynach Greyhound track, and have been told that Gelligaer one starts again in April. Have you heard of any more ?
Western Mail promo code for Phantom of the Opera wanted please
I'm desperate to get good seats for Phantom at the Millenium Centre this December but cannot buy them until tomorrow. I've just seen on the website that the Western Mail have printed promotional codes since Tuesday of this week. Could someone be a darling and have a look and tell me what it is please? Many thanks :)
car electrics
the electrics have gone mad on my car, hazard lights flashing, central locking not working, anyone recommend an electric mechanic? (think that is who i need?) i am based in Cardiff Thanks
In memory of Merv the Swerve
It's very sad news that Merv the Swerve has passed away. Watching the old tv clips brought back memories of watching the Welsh team play and the many happy times screaming and jumping up and down infront of the tv when Wales scored. Such happy memories. :T:j I'm hoping that you would like to show your thanks for those…
Did Martin do a Welsh themed header for St David's day?
.... or did he forget again? I was away on holiday and couldn't access MSE to check at the time. x
Accommodation Aberystwyth
Hi Folks A bit of a long shot this one, but my son is still desperately looking for accommodation to rent in Aber. Does anyone know of any properties or perhaps own any properties available for rent in Aber itself?? Thanks, Sally
hairdresser Cardiff, highlights
Can anyone please recommend any good hairdresser in Cardiff? I have half of the head highlights, need retouch only. What would be the average price? Thanks
Waxing in Cardiff
Recommendations on a reasonably priced but REPUTABLE salon to get legs and bikini waxed in Cardiff, which opens after 6pm on weekday evenings?
Happy St Davids Day
Just wanted to say I hope everyone has a good St David's Day..and wear those Daffadiddles and leaks with pride...:beer:

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Drivers to be able to pay for parking using just ONE app under new Government plans
You should soon be able to pay for parking across the UK using just one app under new Government plans. The initiative is designed to end "the scramble" to download multiple apps for use at different car parks.
Warning. Five holiday booking scams to watch out for as over £11 million lost to travel fraud
Booking your summer holiday soon? Protect yourself from scams by watching out for clone websites, fake deals and bogus cancellations, as fraudsters to continue to use a variety of sophisticated methods to trick holidaymakers out of their cash.
Santander Edge customer? It's axing its 1% cashback on spending
If you've got a Santander Edge current account, you'll no longer earn 1% cashback on supermarket, fuel and travel spending from 9 September. The bank has today (20 May) confirmed it's axing the perk, though it will continue to pay 1% cashback on bills.
Martin Lewis: I'm a bit teary – we just got a win on changing hideous Council Tax debt collection
Miss one monthly Council Tax payment and within six weeks you can have bailiffs at the door asking you to pay the whole year's bill, plus extra on top. But in a win for MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis and his charity the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI), the Government has agreed to investigate these "catastrophic" debt collection practices.
Buy now, pay later protection one step closer – but Martin Lewis urges caution as rules not yet in force
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Tesco shopper? You've less than two weeks to use £15 million worth of Clubcard vouchers – or extend them with our trick
If you've got a Tesco Clubcard, check if you have any vouchers close to expiring, as nearly £15 million-worth are due to run out on Saturday 31 May. Don't want to spend your vouchers yet? We've got a trick to extend their validity.
Martin Lewis: Just got a win on hopefully changing hideous council tax debt collection that hurts millions
"Catastrophic" Council Tax debt collection practices – that can see bailiffs at your door within six weeks demanding payment for the whole year despite missing just one month – are to be investigated by the Government. It's a win for MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis and his charity the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI) who've campaigned against this rapid escalation.
Martin Lewis: Mobile and broadband mid-contract inflation hikes are BANNED – but there are winners and losers
Inflation-linked broadband, mobile and TV price hikes have been banned. It means some will see bills rise by a specified amount in pounds and pence going forward. However, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has warned that many WILL still see above-inflation rises in future despite the new rules.
'Catastrophic' Council Tax debt collection practices to be investigated by Government – Martin Lewis says move is 'brilliant news'
"Catastrophic" Council Tax debt collection practices – that can see bailiffs at your door within six weeks demanding payment for the whole year despite missing just one month – are to be investigated by the Government. It's a win for MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis and his charity the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI) who've campaigned against this rapid escalation.

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