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Volunteering Fair on Saturday 17 June 10am to 12.30pm organised by Totally Leighton Buzzard at Trinity Methodist Church Hall

Volunteering fair in Leighton Buzzard aims to help find more help for charities

Up to one million people cancel broadband due to cost of living

One million people cancel broadband services due to cost of living

Citizens Advice can advise on debt, welfare benefits, energy bills, mental health issues, and more.

Record numbers supported by Citizens Advice in ‘bleakest-ever’ year

Smart metres have become a familiar sight in many homes

Citizens Advice call for ban on forced switch to prepaid meters

Several UK parcel firms are underperforming in the UK, including Amazon.

Evri named UK’s worst delivery service in Citizens Advice league table

CBC headquarters, Chicksands.

More plans to support Bedfordshire residents during Cost of Living crisis

Central Bedfordshire’s Trading Standards team took part in a two-day Operation Jumpstart

Crackdown on safety of used cars sold by Central Bedfordshire car dealers

Royal Mail to hike stamp prices again despite cost of living crisis

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Rising living costs affect Leighton-Linslade families

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Leighton-Linslade Citizens Advice thanks volunteers

Martin Lewis has shared ways people can stay warm at home without running the heating (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis shares four ways to stay warm at home for just 4p a week

Octopus Energy is handing out 5,000 heated blankets to help customers keep warm (Photo: Adobe)

Major energy firm gives away free electric blankets as bills soar

Make sure you're not caught out by the newest scam making the rounds (Photo: Graeme Robertson/Getty Images)

Chocolate lovers warned over scam Cadbury Easter egg hunt WhatsApp message

The town council offices (Photo: Graham Mountford)

Will a 5.6% tax rise be needed as town council faces 'considerable budgetary pre...

JPIMedia Heat and Eat campaign. Top right: Leighton Linslade Helpers food bank headquarters; bottom left: donations to Leighton Linslade Homeless Service.

The chilling cost of living dilemma facing families highlighted by Leighton Buzz...

Customers face £30 monthly price hike when energy suppliers go bust

Here’s all you need to know about the winter fuel payment - and if you’re eligib...

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Citizens Advice Leighton Linslade secures £8,500 town council grant to increase ...

The negative review was taken to court (Photo: Shutterstock)

Man ordered to pay £25k in damages for writing negative online review - why was ...

If you have a timer on your central heating system, set the heating and hot water to come on only when required.

Top tips to save energy and money this winter

How to be better with money in 2021 - from budgeting to reducing debt

You can ask to be put on furlough under certain circumstances - the rules explai...

Over 2 million UK households are in debt over energy bills - but support is avai...

Strangers can park on your driveway and there’s almost nothing you can do about ...

This is the financial help available if you are facing redundancy

Energy suppliers must offer emergency help to customers who can’t pay their bill...

Renewing car or home insurance policies can cost more than expected at times, especially when prices increase over time (Photo: Shutterstock)

You could soon be protected against price hikes when renewing insurance

The coronavirus pandemic is said to be creating a strain on many relationships, with a rise in internet searches surrounding divorce proceedings, according to Citizens Advice (Photo: Shutterstock)

Online searches for ‘how to get a divorce’ are soaring - here’s why

Out of the six million struggling with debts due to lockdown, one in 10 have found themselves in a position where they are unable to afford food. (Shutterstock)

6 million people in the UK can’t pay their bills due to the pandemic - here's ho...

Netflix users are being warned of scam intended to steal personal details. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Netflix users warned of scam offering a year of free subscriptions

How to complain about hidden energy savings

Have you seen any of these scams making the rounds? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the coronavirus scams you need to know about - and how to spot them

This is how to deal with financial anxiety - and online tools to help you

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Sound of music raises the roof for Citizens' Advice

Katharine Reedy (front row, 3rd from left), Trustee of Citizens Advice Leighton-Linslade, with fellow musicians who will be performing in the Gala Orchestra.

Hollywood arrives in Leighton!

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Will Leighton Citizens Advice have to turn people away?

New service for trial witnesses

Andrew Selous

MP backs campaign to boost digital skill

The new Consumer Rights Act gives more guarantees to shoppers. Image: John Stillwell/PA Wire

Shoppers know your rights: 30-day refund becomes law and includes digital purcha...

Landlords can do their bit to cut energy bills

Check discount rates in hunt for best energy deals

Fear of the fuel bill: nearly half Britons say they’re worried

Banks will be getting in touch with customers over PPI mis-selling