Over 14 million smart meters have been installed in the UK so far, but there are still tens of millions to do before the full roll out has been completed. Back in 2009, the British government announced a plan to update Britain’s energy metering system and install smart meters throughout the UK by 2020. This …
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Continue readingEddie Jones’ sunny disposition after England’s ruthless dismissal of New Zealand in their Rugby World Cup semi-final on Saturday shows no sign of diminishing Beating the All Blacks, unbeaten in the competition since 2007, was never going to be a walk in the park. From the moment England defiantly faced down the Haka with a …
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Continue readingDaylight Savings Time (DST) ends at 2am on Sunday If you remember to put all your timepieces back an hour before you go to bed on Saturday, you can roll over and make the most of the extra hour in bed. If you forget, it’s time to stare blankly at the central heating control panel, …
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Continue readingFrom meter readings to removal companies, here’s our checklist of what to do when you move Although it’s an exciting step, moving home can also be one of the most stressful things you can do. However, careful organisation and planning can help the process go smoother – so read on! 8 Weeks – Research Ideally, …
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Continue readingFirst Rugby World Cup semi-final for 12 years, for Eddie Jones’s team England were impressive, as they blew away a spirited Australia side on Saturday. Eddie Jones’s team worked tirelessly and were organised in defence, providing their best performance at this years’ Rugby World Cup, when they needed it the most. The game started frantically, …
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Continue readingIf you’re planning on carving pumpkins this Halloween, make the most of the whole pumpkin! There are plenty of recipes out there to try, but we love this soup which uses both the flesh and seeds Pumpkin & lentil soup Serves 4 Kcals per serving: 233 Suitable for vegetarians and gluten free Ingredients • 1 …
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Continue readingDon’t let the cold keep you indoors. Snuggle up against the elements in soft chunky knits and stylish accessories. Here are our faves.. 1. Squirrel Print Hat & Mittens Set With this cute crocheted hat and matching mittens, they’ll be ready for splashing through all the puddles! Featuring ribbed cuffs, fora snuggly mitten fit. Embellished …
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Continue readingGrab your broomsticks, it’s Halloween! Here’show to keep your little coven spellbound and the not-so-little monsters in your life cackling at some of Britain’s top haunts. Apparently, we have the Celts to thank for Halloween and its creepy traditions. According to some scholars, the last day of October marked the end of the Celtic calendar …
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Continue readingTyphoon Hagibis is gathering force and ready, not only to batter Japan and provide a significant threat to life and property, but also to put a real dampener on this weekend’s sporting calendar The devastating tropical storm, expected to be the worst to hit the region this year, has already put the Rugby World Cup …
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Continue readingThe bedroom Ochre is a beautiful mustard yellow that is taking the high-street by storm, and it’s perfect for brightening up a room while adding a cosy feel of autumn too. Either opt for block colour or items featuring it as hints of colour. There are a whole host of ways of incorporating ochre into …
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Continue readingEngland qualify for knockout stages with a game to spare Two tries in the final six-minutes made the scoreline look more impressive than they were on the day, and maybe if Argentina hadn’t had a man sent off in the 18th minute it could have been a cagier affair. Eddie Jones’ team sit top of …
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Continue readingKatarina Johnson-Thompson breaks British record to win the heptathlon at the World Athletics Championships Johnson-Thompson set four personal bests and pushed her body to the max at the World Athletics Championships scoring 6981 points, surpassing the previous record of 6955 set by Jessica Ennis-Hill at the London Olympics in 2012. After breaking through at …
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Continue readingPut away garden furniture Your outside furniture will have done you proud throughout the summer months, but now you need to ensure it doesn’t become needlessly wet, rusty, and perhaps even frozen in parts. Pack away any chairs and tables, as well as the barbeque if it’s a movable one, to prevent them …
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