Finvola Dunphy
Leicester Mercury
United Kingdom
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Severn Trent tips could see families save £1,500 a year on their bills
Simple measures can be put in place resulting in major savings says the water supplier → Read More
Nine 'fatal' foods experts say dogs should never eat
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has warned pet owners of the dangers of these foods → Read More
Gifting 'experiences over things' is one way to save money this Christmas
From games, to figuring out priorities - you're sure to save a few quid with these nifty tips → Read More
Greggs has customers in hysterics over search and rescue mission for squirrel that invaded store
The bakery caught a lot of laughs on social media after changing its profile picture to the squirrel → Read More
Argos under fire from shoppers who spot Christmas toys at B&M and Smyths for up to half the price
For many children it is a Christmas tradition to scour through the Argos catalogue and mark off what they hope to find underneath the tree. But this year, the retailer is in hot water with shoppers who have spotted far cheaper prices elsewhere for the exact same products. Some toys and gadgets were even seen for up to half the price of those listed by Argos. The price differences are so great,… → Read More
Plunge in value of the pound will lead to higher fuel prices for drivers
The pound sterling has fallen to its lowest level ever against the dollar since decimalisation in 1971. Although sterling saw a bit of recovery yesterday (September 27) the weakened pound is likely to have an impact on our most common expenses - including fuel. The pound dropped by more than 4 per cent on Monday, September 26, to just 1.0327 dollars in early Asian trading. This followed a tumble… → Read More
M&S shoppers shocked by Percy Pig performer's 'inappropriate' wardrobe malfunction outside store
Marks and Spencer shoppers were astonished when a Percy Pig performer dressed in costume had a rather 'risky' wardrobe malfunction. The performer appeared to flash at customers outside a Midlands store. It happened outside a M&S store in Hereford prompting some funny quips on the supermarket's page. "For pork's sake Percy" heckled one person, while another added, "Put some pants on." The… → Read More
Tesco planning major change to self-checkouts across nation but shoppers say decision is 'weird'
The retailer wants to change the 'unexpected item in bagging area' noise and you could be just what they want → Read More
Energy suppliers named and shamed for not supporting people who can't pay their bills
British Gas was the only organisation that was praised → Read More
DWP issues clarification on when people can expect second cost-of-living payment
There has been some uncertainty about when the second lump sum will hit bank accounts → Read More
Liverpool and Glasgow to battle for honour of hosting Eurovision Song Contest 2023
The shortlist of cities has now been cut from seven to two → Read More
What the weak pound means for petrol, beer, holidays
The pound sterling slid to its lowest ever against the US dollar → Read More
This Morning's Deidre Sanders battling breast cancer after missing mammogram due to NHS error
The beloved agony aunt has helped people "through their darkest of times" → Read More
Universal Credit claimants facing further Government crackdown as it 'strengthens the sanctions regime'
'Claimants who do not fulfil their job-search commitment without good reason could have their benefits reduced' → Read More
Aldi shoppers rave over £25 SpecialBuy that helps them 'keep the heating off'
'It really cranks out the heat quickly,' praised one shopper → Read More
Primark slammed over response to unisex changing room incident that left woman in tears
Some shoppers have threatened to boycott the firm, while others say better safeguarding is needed → Read More
New UK driving rules coming into force this month with major crackdown on phones in cars
Four new driving rules have come into force this month, including stricter controls on the use of phones while driving. It follows changes to a number of rules earlier this year which aimed to protect road users, especially the most vulnerable such as cyclists and pedestrians. In January, the Highway Code saw a significant reshuffle in a bid to make roads safer. One of the most significant… → Read More
NHS warning as Victorian disease returns to UK
The illness hit a five-year high this year, lifestyle changes can significantly prevent the disease → Read More
Bride and groom slammed for asking wedding guests for £40 each towards meal
Weddings can be pricey affairs, with some couples spending thousands to make sure they have a magical day. But costs can also rack up for guests, who often need to bring a gift, pay for travel and accommodation and splurge on fancy wedding clothes. Members of the bridal party might also end up spending a fortune on bridesmaid dresses, and hen and stag dos. But one couple has gone a step further,… → Read More
Stunned mum gives birth hours before she knowing she was pregnant
Molly Gilbert's water broke at lunch with her mother less than two after receiving the news → Read More