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County Durham solar farm planning application submitted for former coal mining site
Bluefield Renewable Developments Ltd hopes to create a solar farm on 158 acres of pasture land, currently used for sheep grazing
Cost of Living
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New cost of living loan launched as Greater Manchester credit unions join forces
Loans for any amount between £200 and £1,000 are available
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Unwanted goods gathering dust could be worth almost £200 to cash-strapped households
Second-hand entertainment is the category in which Brits would be most willing to buy
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These banks will give you up to £200 free, even if you don't have an account with them
High street banks are offering “switch bribes” to lure more customers. Here's how you can get the extra cash
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Big turnout at Runcorn cost-of-living event
Although host organisations heard sad stories of how residents are struggling, the event finished on an upbeat note with people signposted to support.
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Stretford Foodbank receives random act of kindness from local homebuilder
The charity provides emergency food parcels for those in need
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Zoological Society of East Anglia offers free entry and discounted tickets for under 15s
ZSEA has created the scheme to support families who might find prices a barrier to visiting the zoo this year
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Waitrose slashes prices of own-brand basics as shoppers struggle with costs
The high-end grocer has lowered the prices by 14 per cent or more on items in its Essential range
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McDonald's hiking price of five popular items from today - including 99p Mayo Chicken
The fast-food behemoth is hiking the costs of popular menu items, blaming the cost of living crisis for the new prices
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Sky to raise broadband and TV prices
Sky is raising prices by 8.1%
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TK Maxx, New Look, B&Q and Homesense all set for store closures - is your area affected?
Huge chains like Wetherspoons, TK Maxx, House of Fraser and more are closing down this year, leaving gaps on high streets across the UK
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Martin Lewis says April energy bill rise will be 'national act of harm'
The Money Saving Expert has addressed his concerns that nearly two million people will be thrown into fuel poverty if plans go ahead