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Stoke council homes to get solar panels - [19-08-2010]

People living in social housing in some of the most deprived areas of Stoke-on-Trent are to get help making their homes more energy efficient, thanks to the installation of solar panels.

The Sentinel reports that around 50 council properties in Chell and Packmoor which have south-facing roofs are to have the...
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Brits 'should check home insurance policies' - [19-08-2010]

Britons have been urged to talk to an insurance adviser when it comes to purchasing home insurance to ensure that they are getting the best deal for their needs.

Graeme Trudgill, technical and corporate affairs executive at the British Insurance Brokers' Association, said many consumers fail to seek these recommendations but...
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Quarter of Brits 'feel the pinch' - [18-08-2010]

Two in five Britons have admitted to feeling worse off financially now than they did during this point last year.

According to Confused.com, nearly 25 per cent of respondents admitted they needed to cut back on their spending in order to make ends meet.

Despite this, 27 per cent of consumers have...
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OFTEC urges making CO check part of boiler service - [18-08-2010]

Carbon monoxide (CO) checks should be made a mandatory aspect of boiler services, according to a body of oil technicians.

According to the Coleraine Times, OFTEC is advising all homeowners relying on oil-powered appliances to have their heating checked out before the winter.

Manager of the body in Ireland David Blevings...
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Gas boiler-heated water 'greener way of washing dishes' - [18-08-2010]

When it comes to living a more energy efficient lifestyle, Britons could find that going green starts with washing the dishes.

According to the Guardian, washing the crockery by hand is less damaging to the environment than using a dishwasher.

This is because most homes in the UK rely on water that...
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