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February 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Household bills could increase by 17% this year - but you can avoid the price hikes

Household bills could increase by 17% this year - but you can avoid the price hikes

Supporting image for story: NFU Cymru toy appeal to spearhead #StopTheFamilyFarmTax campaign

NFU Cymru toy appeal to spearhead #StopTheFamilyFarmTax campaign

February 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Claims for £300 winter fuel payment open now if you haven’t received support

Claims for £300 winter fuel payment open now if you haven’t received support

Supporting image for story: Shifnal Town Council makes decision - including 8.83 per cent council tax rise

Shifnal Town Council makes decision - including 8.83 per cent council tax rise

Supporting image for story: Lidl increases hourly pay in near-£15m investment into wages

Lidl increases hourly pay in near-£15m investment into wages

February 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Newport pub which looks to provide traditional pub experience, a range of fine beers and a chance for a chat

Newport pub which looks to provide traditional pub experience, a range of fine beers and a chance for a chat

February 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: I went on a day trip to Dublin from Birmingham Airport - and it was cheaper than a train journey to London

I went on a day trip to Dublin from Birmingham Airport - and it was cheaper than a train journey to London

February 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Netflix is putting up its prices in the UK - and this is how much more you will pay

Netflix is putting up its prices in the UK - and this is how much more you will pay

February 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Martin Lewis explains clever trick to extend EV road tax exemption until 2026

Martin Lewis explains clever trick to extend EV road tax exemption until 2026

Supporting image for story: Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5% amid slow growth - what it means for you

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5% amid slow growth - what it means for you

February 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: The full list of people who can get a free TV licence - as price set to rise

The full list of people who can get a free TV licence - as price set to rise

February 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Clear support' for council tax increase for graffiti and fly-tipping, insists leader amid 'significant cuts

'Clear support' for council tax increase for graffiti and fly-tipping, insists leader amid 'significant cuts

Supporting image for story: Plans have been submitted for an 80-metre tall wind turbine near a Shropshire town

Plans have been submitted for an 80-metre tall wind turbine near a Shropshire town

February 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: A mixture of historic surroundings and modern facilities make Ludlow pub a place to eat, drink and be merry

A mixture of historic surroundings and modern facilities make Ludlow pub a place to eat, drink and be merry

January 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wait until you see the price of this Kenwood Stand Mixer reduced by Amazon

Wait until you see the price of this Kenwood Stand Mixer reduced by Amazon

January 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Sleep specialist Simba has just launched a huge winter sale on mattresses, pillows, and duvets

Sleep specialist Simba has just launched a huge winter sale on mattresses, pillows, and duvets

Supporting image for story: Assurance that education service staff restructure will not hit ALN teams

Assurance that education service staff restructure will not hit ALN teams

Supporting image for story: Centuries of tradition for Shropshire brewery which remains one of famous four brewhouses and serves guests from across West Midlands

Centuries of tradition for Shropshire brewery which remains one of famous four brewhouses and serves guests from across West Midlands

Supporting image for story: Revealed: £300-a-week pay gap between Telford and London

Revealed: £300-a-week pay gap between Telford and London

January 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: A funding boost of £3.8 million to boost bus services in Powys is not affordable for the council

A funding boost of £3.8 million to boost bus services in Powys is not affordable for the council

Supporting image for story: Kington residents will have to pay an extra 4.9 per cent for the town council’s part of the council tax for 2025/26.

Kington residents will have to pay an extra 4.9 per cent for the town council’s part of the council tax for 2025/26.

January 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: UK families owed thousands in council tax refunds due to overpayments - check your home

UK families owed thousands in council tax refunds due to overpayments - check your home

Supporting image for story: Police precept to rise by 8.6 per cent

Police precept to rise by 8.6 per cent

January 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire countryside pub on John O'Groats trail which aims to be a pub for all people

Shropshire countryside pub on John O'Groats trail which aims to be a pub for all people

Supporting image for story: Sky Mobile announces pre-order pricing for the hotly-anticipated Samsung S25

Sky Mobile announces pre-order pricing for the hotly-anticipated Samsung S25

January 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Household Support Fund: UK homes to get £300 DWP cost of living payment in 2025 and air fryers - how to apply

Household Support Fund: UK homes to get £300 DWP cost of living payment in 2025 and air fryers - how to apply

Supporting image for story: Severn Trent to increase shareholder dividends as water bills rise

Severn Trent to increase shareholder dividends as water bills rise

January 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Knighton residents are facing a 57 per cent increase in the town council portion of their council tax this year.

Knighton residents are facing a 57 per cent increase in the town council portion of their council tax this year.

January 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wetherspoons calls for pub food tax cuts ahead of Budget cost increases

Wetherspoons calls for pub food tax cuts ahead of Budget cost increases

January 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Proposed police precept to be scrutinised by Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Panel

Proposed police precept to be scrutinised by Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Panel

January 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Blue Monday: What is Blue Monday? When is Blue Monday? Along with three key ways to combat Blue Monday

Blue Monday: What is Blue Monday? When is Blue Monday? Along with three key ways to combat Blue Monday

January 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: The historic pub offering a gateway to the Shropshire countryside with amazing food and beer

The historic pub offering a gateway to the Shropshire countryside with amazing food and beer

January 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Seven incredible restaurant deals to beat the January blues in Shropshire

Seven incredible restaurant deals to beat the January blues in Shropshire

January 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Business Rates Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Rates Relief – still time to apply

Business Rates Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Rates Relief – still time to apply

Supporting image for story: Powys' directory of warm spaces for residents has been updated.

Powys' directory of warm spaces for residents has been updated.

January 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Could alternative budget proposals bring down 8.9% Council Tax proposal?

Could alternative budget proposals bring down 8.9% Council Tax proposal?

Supporting image for story: Budget could be set later - if more funding comes to Powys from the Welsh Government

Budget could be set later - if more funding comes to Powys from the Welsh Government

January 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Festive cheer and community spirit shine bright at Llandrindod Wells Community Fridge Christmas dinner!

Festive cheer and community spirit shine bright at Llandrindod Wells Community Fridge Christmas dinner!

January 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Bishop's Castle pub which celebrates culture and colour of local area and provides place for all to enjoy a pint

Bishop's Castle pub which celebrates culture and colour of local area and provides place for all to enjoy a pint

January 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Council house rents in Powys are due to rise by 2.7 per cent from April 1

Council house rents in Powys are due to rise by 2.7 per cent from April 1

January 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Brecon and Radnorshire MP calls for greater support for off-grid homes

Brecon and Radnorshire MP calls for greater support for off-grid homes

Supporting image for story: A council tax increase of 8.9 per cent will be considered by Powys County Council on Tuesday.

A council tax increase of 8.9 per cent will be considered by Powys County Council on Tuesday.

January 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Herefordshire Council considering a 4.99 per cent increase in council tax for 2025/2026

Herefordshire Council considering a 4.99 per cent increase in council tax for 2025/2026

January 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cheapest way to get the best odds on winning a £4 million house and a £100k Range Rover

Cheapest way to get the best odds on winning a £4 million house and a £100k Range Rover

January 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Free drop-in session aiming to help people keep warm and save money

Free drop-in session aiming to help people keep warm and save money

Supporting image for story: Step off the train and walk into a Codsall pub full of character

Step off the train and walk into a Codsall pub full of character

December 31, 2024

Supporting image for story: Early budget discussions in Kington suggest the town council’s council tax may increase by about 4.8 per cent.

Early budget discussions in Kington suggest the town council’s council tax may increase by about 4.8 per cent.

December 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Historic pub with a riverside view, excellent beer and a warm Shropshire welcome to all

Historic pub with a riverside view, excellent beer and a warm Shropshire welcome to all

December 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'All of Shrewsbury' invited to grab leftover Christmas food for free after charity receives mountains of Yorkshire puds, sprouts and more

'All of Shrewsbury' invited to grab leftover Christmas food for free after charity receives mountains of Yorkshire puds, sprouts and more

December 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: 15.27 per cent increase for Llandrindod Wells Town Council's budget

15.27 per cent increase for Llandrindod Wells Town Council's budget

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