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May 4, 2025

We visited a boozer near Newport where the landlady uses quality food and drink to make a destination pub for all

May 2, 2025

The 2019 Mini Cooper S is worth £16,000

Tickets to win this £16,000 Mini are currently free - here's how to claim one

Affiliates|May 2

The no! no! Hair Removal Device is now on sale: Get 61% off the ‘No.1 painless hair removal system’

The no! no! Hair Removal Device is now on sale: Get 61% off the ‘No.1 painless hair removal system’

Affiliates|May 2

The Dolu play kitchen is durable enough to be used in the garden

This £39.99 play kitchen is perfect for keeping kids busy in the garden

Affiliates|May 2

Evaporative coolers are a cheap way of beating the heat

Half price deal brings this air conditioner down to just £99.99

Affiliates|May 2

Before and after images of 47 Skin user Jamie

He tried everything – then a pot of cream from his gran changed everything

Affiliates|May 2

We visit the Ludlow charity providing a helping hand to those in need

April 30, 2025

This four-bed in Shawbirch is yours for less than £400k

Spacious Telford family home with conservatory and double garage for under £400k

Property|Apr 30

Half term holiday ideas: Gulliver's Valley Resort Stay & Theme Park Entry Family from £139

Half term holiday ideas: Gulliver's Valley Resort Stay & Theme Park Entry Family from £139

Affiliates|Apr 30

Wowcher's £27.99 gazebo is ideal for garden parties

This waterproof gazebo is now just £27.99 in a crazy Wowcher deal

Affiliates|Apr 30

April 29, 2025

Supermarket giant Lidl has reiterated its plans to build new a series of new stores in Powys towns. Image: Lidl

Supermarket giant Lidl has reiterated its plans to build new a series of new stores in Powys towns

How school uniforms could change for four million pupils

Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: School uniforms could change for 4 million pupils - new rules explained

April 27, 2025

Watch: We asked couples across Bridgnorth when is the right time to turn the heating off - this is what they had to say

April 24, 2025

Energy bills will be going up next month - we look at a way to save money and earn cashback

Millions missing out on £388 energy savings as new site flags secret fixed deals

Affiliates|Apr 24

April 22, 2025

Motorists 'trapped' into parking fines by impossible ticket machines - and your essential guide if you are caught out

April 19, 2025

Energy bill displayed on a smart phone, with coins and banknotes beside it

The quick check that can save you £388 on your energy bills in seconds

Affiliates|Apr 19

April 16, 2025

Netflix TV licence rules

Do you need a TV licence for Netflix? UK rules explained

The Tassimo Finesse Friendly has a simple one-button operation

Save 58% on the Tassimo coffee machine + 48 free pods + £20 voucher this Easter

Affiliates|Apr 16

April 15, 2025

Harvey Norman Merry Hill Easter giveaway

Gigantic £1,000 Easter gift card giveaway at renowned Merry Hill store with free coffee and loads more

April 14, 2025

Benefit payment dates 2025

Benefit payment dates 2025: early payments over Easter as DWP and HMRC dates moved - including Child Benefit

April 13, 2025

Lib Dem MP for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe David Chadwick slams jobs tax

Lib Dem MP for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe slams jobs tax with employees in Powys facing a financial hit of nearly £2,273

April 10, 2025

The Eufy S220 captures 2K footage - but that's not even its best feature

Eufy S220 video doorbell hits lowest price ever at £108.99 – no subscription fees

Affiliates|Apr 10

There's no plumbing required with the Netta ice machine - just fill the tank with water and wait 10 minutes for the cubes to form

Double discount slashes Netta ice maker price to £47.59 – cheapest ever deal

Affiliates|Apr 10

April 9, 2025

The M3 Competition looks brutal in black

Win a BMW M3 Competition for under 5p with BOTB’s latest prize draw offer

Affiliates|Apr 9

The new Oodie cooling range features mix ‘n’ match designs - plus 50% off selected items in the Easter Sale

The new Oodie cooling range features mix ‘n’ match designs - plus 50% off selected items in the Easter Sale

Affiliates|Apr 9

The screen detaches from the keyboard, becoming a tablet

Amazon slashes price of Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook by 53%

Affiliates|Apr 9

April 8, 2025

A resident has written to Knighton Town Council objecting to their increase in council tax

A resident has written to Knighton Town Council objecting to their increase in council tax

April 7, 2025

Sainsbury's cafes are closing at several stores across the West Midlands and Staffordshire

Sainsbury's: exact date UK groceries supermarket is closing its cafes including the West Midlands and Shropshire confirmed

House prices in UK take a dip - but find out why the market remains buoyant in the West Midlands

April 4, 2025

Bus services in Telford could stop from next month, as over a hundred drivers ballot for strikes over pay

Telford bus drivers ballot for strikes over pay amid fears services could face 'severe disruption'

April 3, 2025

Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe MP David Chadwick

Labour Refuses to Extend Rural Fuel Relief Scheme to Mid Wales

Sean Pitkin paid just 26p for his prize draw entry - and hit the jackpot

This man quit work to help his dad fight cancer - and then won a £157k Porsche

Affiliates|Apr 3

April 2, 2025

Martin Lewis state pension advice

Martin Lewis: state pension advice as Money Saving Expert shows how to beat April National Insurance deadline

A man walking past a National Lottery sign

National Lottery tickets: £9.6 million worth left unclaimed in UK - Full list of locations and numbers

Drayton Manor launches ticket deal – thrill-packed day out for two for under £30

Affiliates|Apr 2

DIRTEA mushroom coffee

Shroom with a brew: the coffee upgrade that’s got celebs buzzing

Affiliates|Apr 2

Check out this £20 Sky TV deal

Sky’s ‘secret sale’ slashes TV and Netflix to just £20 a month – no dish needed

Affiliates|Apr 2

US President Donald Trump

Donald Trump: US trade tariffs on UK announcement time today, what are they - American 'Liberation Day' news

April 1, 2025

Powys businesses in the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors are being urged to apply for a rate relief scheme that could see their business rates bill reduce in the new financial year

Powys businesses in the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors are being urged to apply for a rate relief scheme that could see their business rates bill reduce in the new financial year

Why house prices in West Midlands are set to hit significant milestone - new figures revealed by Nationwide

Road tax changes in the UK

Road tax: check my car and vehicle tax online as UK motorists face new DVLA charges in 2025 - how to save

March 31, 2025

Money stacked on top of a council tax bill

Awful April: Every household bill going up

The Volkswagen California Ocean is one of the best campervans out there

See inside this £80,000 campervan that can be won for just £2.50

Affiliates|Mar 31

You can get this exclusive whisky at nearly half price - if you're quick

This £105 special release whisky is only £60 if you buy it today

Affiliates|Mar 31

March 30, 2025

Orders can be made at home, and pharmacists will dispense them and deliver them to your door

Supermarket launches new online pharmacy service for discreet home deliveries

Affiliates|Mar 30

The Flymo Easilife Go 400 can cope with lawns up to 400m2

Cheapest robot lawnmower: Surprise deal in the Amazon Spring Sale

Affiliates|Mar 30

Eccleshall pub full of character and made great due to the quality of the food and warm welcome

March 29, 2025

The AMG GT has a huge V8 engine

Someone will win this £100,000 Mercedes AMG GT supercar for just 19p

Affiliates|Mar 29

Tefal Easy Fry Mega Air fryer has an extra-large capacity, but a compact price tag in the Amazon sale

Half price family-sized air fryer in the Amazon Spring Sale

Lifestyle|Mar 29

March 28, 2025

The most valuable CDs in the UK in 2025

The most valuable CDs in the United Kingdom in 2025 - are any gathering dust in your glove compartment?