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I tried Heinz Beanz Pigs In Blankets Christmas special edition - and I have to eat my words
For me, at Christmas you have to have pigs in blankets, and if you’re having beans, yes, they have to be Heinz.
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UK households warned simple heating mistake is causing your energy bill to rise
Energy experts say many householders are making an error when it comes to heating their properties and it could be costing them more in the long run
State Pensioners over certain age can get extra DWP cash thanks to £105 rule
A particular DWP scheme could provide £105.70 a week in the 2025 to 2026 tax year but only to those who qualify
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One month BBC TV Licence rule could mean you can claim refund on £174 fee
There are four situations where you can use your TV without needing to pay for a licence - and you may be entitled to a refund
Newcastle museum to develop new space for 'high profile exhibitions' after £193k grant
The Discovery Museum's current exhibition space is considered unsuitable for the scale of exhibitions bosses hope to provide
See inside the whimsical Northumberland shop that's been transformed into Narnia
Customers at Northern Angels Alnwick can add a bubble to the tree of remembrance and children can play at Mr Beaver's tea party
UK tourists warned of six surprising errors that could cancel your travel insurance
Experts have warned holidaymakers about the unexpected things that can have an impact on your travel insurance
DVLA bans over 35,000 UK motorists from driving due to health condition
The DVLA has revoked driving licences or refused new applications for failing to meet the required standards, it says
UK weather maps show arctic blast could trigger more snow within days
New weather maps show snowstorms stretching down from the Highlands down to the North West of England, with Manchester, Liverpool, Blackpool, Lancaster, Carlisle, Glasgow and Inverness set to be hit
UK drivers are failing MOT's over this common problem
RAC data shows lighting and signalling issues are the top cause of MOT failures, with experts urging simple winter checks
DWP urges pensioners to look for six-letter code to spot £300 payment
Nine million pensioners across England and Wales are due to receive a Winter Fuel Payment of up to £300, with the DWP urging them to look for a specific code on their bank statements
Brother of Stone Roses Mani shares heartbreaking update after star's death
The family of Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist Gary 'Mani' Mounfield has shared a number of heartbreaking tributes following the sad news of his death
Met Office issue 9 hour fog warning for parts of UK as Brits face 'travel chaos'
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of fog for several areas in the UK, with the nine-hour warning coming into effect from Saturday night to Sunday morning
UK drivers could save 'massive' £1,371 when renewing car insurance
One customer said this method helped them save £690 a year
Newcastle's Discovery museum handed nearly £200,000 by National Lottery
A top Newcastle museum has been awarded nearly £200,000 of Lottery funding.
The current Ofsted ratings of Gateshead secondary schools before grades are scrapped
As the existing Ofsted grading system could soon be scrapped, take a look at the ratings currently held by secondary schools in Gateshead.
NHS prescriptions and who qualifies - check if you can avoid the £9.90 cost
Many people are entitled to free prescriptions from the NHS - check if you qualify
DWP says these two dates decide which State Pensioners will miss out on up to £300 help
Some over 65s could miss out on the Winter Fuel Payment due to their circumstances during the qualifying period
DWP financial support families can get on low income - full list
A wide variety of support from the DWP is available to eligible families
Martin Lewis Money Saving Expert gadgets keep you warm for less than 1p an hour
With energy prices remaining high, it is worth trying some alternative measures to stay warm this winter