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Wickes donates 18,500 products to 985 charities and community projects

The retailer saw demand triple as the cost of living crisis worsened

Wales Online

We bought the giant sandwich made in a Wickes car park that competitive eaters from around the world come to try and it didn't end well

Only four people have ever finished the whole thing

Wales Online

Wickes unveil energy-saving appliances that will help cut bills amid cold snap

Just in time for the cold temperatures, Wickes have revealed a selection of energy-saving appliances that will help reduce the cost of bills

Daily Mirror

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The shops closing on Boxing Day including Aldi, Home Bargains, Lidl and more

Lots of stores will shut on December 26 to give staff a well-earned break

Manchester Evening News

Christmas Eve 2022 opening hours for Primark, Home Bargains, B&M, Poundland, IKEA

To make sure you don't get caught out this Christmas Eve, we have rounded up all the opening times for major retailers.

Daily Record

Lidl sells affordable heater that 'warms rooms for pence' amid cost of living crisis

The heater, which also doubles as a fan, is on sale now

Nottingham Post

Boxing Day 2022 supermarkets and shop closures as 10 stores to remain shut - full list

Aldi, Waitrose and M&S are just a few of the stores closing the day after Christmas to give employees some well-earned time off.

Daily Record

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Cheapest place to buy draught excluders - and how to make your own at home for free

Temperatures are plummeting across the UK - but as energy bills are set to rise further in the new year, households might want to consider draught excluders as a cheaper method to keep warm during the colder months

Daily Mirror

Mum claims she suffered a "nightmare" nine-month wait for Wickes to fix her bathroom - and her health suffered

Catherine Bull has found leaks, holes and damp in the unfinished bathroom

Wales Online

The £18 B&Q item expert says can slash heating bills by £300

If you are in need of saving money when it comes to your heating bills, then you may want to buy this item for just £18 and it should save you money in the long run - and it could be hundreds.

Glasgow Live

The £18 B&Q item that expert says can help slash energy bills by £300

The expert explained that households can slash around £300 off their bills this winter by purchasing cheap insulation material.

Daily Record

Expert shares £18 DIY item that can slash heating bills by £300 - and it's easy to set up

Top-rated building expert Darren McGhee has shared a DIY home essential that costs very little, but can help to knock off hundreds from your heating bills this winter

Daily Mirror

B&Q item that costs just £18 will help slash your energy bills by up to £300

Darren McGhee revealed that insulation in the home can be bought for as little as £18

Nottingham Post

£18 B&Q item makes your home instantly warm and can slash heating bills by £300, says expert

The moment I finished laying this product I instantly noticed a major and significant difference. The cold draft was gone and the warmth was kept in - which has lowered my heating bill!"

Manchester Evening News

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Christmas opening hours for B&Q, Wickes, Homebase, IKEA and other DIY stores

Not all retailers have released their Christmas and New Year opening hours yet but here's what we know so far

Manchester Evening News

Christmas 2022 opening times for B&Q, Wickes, Homebase, B&M, IKEA and more

Here's a handy guide to seasonal opening times for DIY and homeware stores in the area

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh’s only Wickes store sold for £6m as investors trigger bidding war

Edinburgh’s only Wickes store has been sold for £6 million after six bidders drove the price up from an initial £5.6m. As reported by Insider, the 21,935 sq ft property on Stevenson Road is let to Wickes building supplies provider on a long-term lea

Insider UK

Edinburgh’s only Wickes store sold for £6 million

Six bidders drove the price up from an initial £5.6m, proving demand for such properties

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Nottingham Post

Major changes for former Wickes stores used as first mass vaccination centre

It is hoped it will reduce traffic in the area

Nottingham Post

Bigger Lidl and Wickes stores set to be built in Long Eaton

A supermarket and DIY store on the site were approved at appeal by a Government planning inspector

Wales Online

Wickes’ has raised more than £2 million for charity YoungMinds

The £2 million will help to enable the Parents Helpline to answer another 40,000 calls on their helpline

Liverpool Echo

Man transformed 'junkyard' garden for £500 using bargains from B&Q, eBay and Wickes

Nick pulled off an impressive garden makeover

The Guardian - UK

DIY chain Wickes says its energy costs could rise by 75% in 2023

Retailer reports third-quarter sales growth but warns of uncertain outlook and £7.5m hike in energy bill

Evening Standard

Wickes says falling timber prices ease price inflation at DIY chain

But energy costs are set to rise at the Watford-based chain when its current supply contracts ends in March

Wales Online

Charities struggling as donations dry up in cost of living crisis

70% of charities and community organisations have found it harder to access funds

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