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How you can access Amazon Warehouse to find some major discounts.

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Amazon has a 'secret' section with access to huge discounts - How you can access

Almost half (47%) of adults in Great Britain are currently using less fuel such as gas or electricity in their homes, according to recent figures from the Office of National Statistics.

Almost half (47%) of adults in Great Britain are currently using less fuel such as gas or electricity in their homes, according to recent figures from the Office of National Statistics.

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Your fridge could add £580 to your energy bill - here's how to avoid this

Whether it's using the B&M app or what time you should hit the store, this ultimate guide could make your money go that bit further.

Whether it's using the B&M app or what time you should hit the store, this ultimate guide could make your money go that bit further.

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7 'hacks' to help B&M shoppers save hundreds on their shopping

Watford's National Animal Welfare Trust has said that families have had to give up pets during the cost-of-living-crisis.

Watford's National Animal Welfare Trust has said that families have had to give up pets during the cost-of-living-crisis.

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Watford homes forced to give up pets during cost-of-living crisis

Heating unused rooms can cost an average of £1,172.08 each year, according to BOXT's research

Heating unused rooms can cost an average of £1,172.08 each year, according to BOXT's research

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This one home habit could be adding over £1000 to your energy bills

Priced at 75p per 100ml, I purchased Boots's basics range item and used it that night.

Priced at 75p per 100ml, I purchased Boots's basics range item and used it that night.

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I tried this 75p Boots shampoo and it's changed my self care routine forever

Prices of common household items have risen at supermarkets during the summer, new analysis has revealed

Prices of common household items have risen at supermarkets during the summer, new analysis has revealed

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Price of common household items surge at supermarkets amid cost of living crisis

Here are 18 tips Amazon customers can use to save on their shop

Here are 18 tips Amazon customers can use to save on their shop

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Amazon shoppers could save up to £377 with these 18 tips

Cheapest supermarket for a basket of 10 items revealed - according to new analysis

Cheapest supermarket for a basket of 10 items revealed - according to new analysis

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Cheapest supermarket for a basket of 10 items revealed - according to new analysis

Warms hubs are opening at a number of locations across Watford.

Warms hubs are opening at a number of locations across Watford.

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Safe, warm and free hubs to open across Watford

The council tax could rise by 4.99% in April 2023

The council tax could rise by 4.99% in April 2023

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Watford residents face council tax hike to protect services

Donald Langford (right) claims to have had a “stress attack” due to the shop’s £17,700 electricity bill.

Donald Langford (right) claims to have had a “stress attack” due to the shop’s £17,700 electricity bill.

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Meriden Fish Bar owner had 'stress attack' due to electricity bill

The group performing a previous production of The Three Musketeers.

The group performing a previous production of The Three Musketeers.

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Pantomime group set to end as it struggles financially

Morrisons Foundation has given One Vision £20,500 to help the charity provide additional services and support to the vulnerable this winter.

Morrisons Foundation has given One Vision £20,500 to help the charity provide additional services and support to the vulnerable this winter.

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Watford charity can help more families this winter thanks to large donation

Ten essential items were compared at Lidl, Nisa Local and Tesco Express in South Oxhey.

Ten essential items were compared at Lidl, Nisa Local and Tesco Express in South Oxhey.

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What store is cheaper? Price comparisons at Lidl, Nisa Local and Tesco Express

Ocean's Pearl has been named the Watford Observer’s Take Away of the Year 2022. Picture: Ocean's Pearl

Ocean's Pearl has been named the Watford Observer’s Take Away of the Year 2022. Picture: Ocean's Pearl

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Award-winning fish and chip shop turns off lights to save on electricity

Support bags are given to people over the age of 55 for free. Picture: Say it with a Smile

Support bags are given to people over the age of 55 for free. Picture: Say it with a Smile

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Herts charity expects rise in people forced to choose between food and heating

Kayne Henry (far left) met with children who attended the summer basketball camp. Picture: Nisha Patel

Kayne Henry (far left) met with children who attended the summer basketball camp. Picture: Nisha Patel

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Hot meals and new skills were a hit at basketball summer camp

Winter will be time for compassion as energy prices soar

Winter will be time for compassion as energy prices soar

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Winter will be time for compassion as energy prices soar

A mother fears she will be sitting in the cold when energy prices rise in October. Picture: Pixabay

A mother fears she will be sitting in the cold when energy prices rise in October. Picture: Pixabay

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Mum fears her family will 'sit in the cold' as bills set to rise

Clockwise: One Vision, Watford Credit union, Watford Borough Council, Watford Foodbank

Clockwise: One Vision, Watford Credit union, Watford Borough Council, Watford Foodbank

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Where to go for support with the cost of living in Watford

The charity is looking for quality clothes to donate to families. Picture: Meriden Community Centre. Inset, picture: PA

The charity is looking for quality clothes to donate to families. Picture: Meriden Community Centre. Inset, picture: PA

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Charity calls for quality uniforms to help financially struggling families

Ash (left), Teddy and Tabitha (top right) are looking for new homes. The mum and baby kittens (bottom left) are to young to be rehomed. Pictures: Jacqui Schafer

Ash (left), Teddy and Tabitha (top right) are looking for new homes. The mum and baby kittens (bottom left) are to young to be rehomed. Pictures: Jacqui Schafer

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Children in tears as family cats given up due to money woes

Watford's MP Dean Russell

Watford's MP Dean Russell

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Energy bills should be cut, says Watford MP

When the bill becomes law employers will legally have to give all staff their tips.

When the bill becomes law employers will legally have to give all staff their tips.

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New law on the way will mean workers keep their tips

There are some amazing bargains at charity shops in Watford. Pictures: Kimberley Hackett. Inset: Image by S K from Pixabay

There are some amazing bargains at charity shops in Watford. Pictures: Kimberley Hackett. Inset: Image by S K from Pixabay

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The best bargains I found in an afternoon at Watford's charity shops

Fish and chip shops are struggling financially. Picture: Top left - Harry Kyriakou. Top right - Google. Bottom - Zack Pelit.

Fish and chip shops are struggling financially. Picture: Top left - Harry Kyriakou. Top right - Google. Bottom - Zack Pelit.

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Fish and chip shop could close due to price hikes

How far will £20 stretch in Watford?

How far will £20 stretch in Watford?

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How many essential food and household items will £20 be able to buy you?

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8 of the cheapest heated airers to help you save on your energy bills

8 of the cheapest air fryers that can help you save on your energy bills

8 of the cheapest air fryers that can help you save on your energy bills

Nirmala Singhvi MBE, One Vision Food HUB Lead, with donations

Nirmala Singhvi MBE, One Vision Food HUB Lead, with donations

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Watford children having to skip meals due to 'hidden hunger'

Drivers pictured: Nisar, Ifthahar, Kumar, Shabab, Rahim and Zahoor

Drivers pictured: Nisar, Ifthahar, Kumar, Shabab, Rahim and Zahoor

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Soaring fuel prices leave Watford taxi drivers struggling