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Can you stop scam texts? What you can do about spam messages

Abbie McMahon, 25, claims she was flung from her wheelchair when the wheel broke after getting stuck in a dropped kerb.

My wheelchair broke when it got trapped in a dropped kerb

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Half of renters endure cold, damp or mould - despite record high rents

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These two energy suppliers have been ranked worst by Citizens Advice

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Dealing with the cost of keeping mould at bay

Citizens Advice Leighton Linslade Advice Column - February 2024

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

Several UK parcel firms, such as Royal Mail, Amazon and DPD, are underperforming according to the Citizens’ Advice league table 2022 with Evri ranking last for the second year in a row.

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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... Sarah Wilson

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

Millions of mobile phone users have been overcharged for their phones, having been paying expensive rates after their contracts have ended (Photo: Shutterstock)

You could be owed a refund for your mobile phone after millions have been overch...

The UK has a multitude of energy suppliers to choose from, allowing customers to pick the deal that suits them best (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the best and worst energy suppliers for customer service ranked

Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping days of the year, but with the consumer frenzy about to begin - do you know your rights? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are your consumer rights if you want to return Black Friday items or recei...

Currys PC World staff have been caught giving false warranty information to cust...

If you’re currently receiving benefits or have certain medical conditions, then you may be entitled to help with water bills through the WaterSure scheme (Photo: Shutterstock)

You can get help with water costs if you receive benefits - this is how to apply

Will you be downloading the app? (Photo: Shutterstock)

This free app can save you £640 per year by cancelling subscriptions at the end ... Rhona Shennan

Make sure your details are safe (Photo: Shutterstock)

This email scam could affect Santander, Royal Bank of Scotland and HSBC custome...

Missed council tax payments could result in huge bills (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s how missing one council tax bill could cost you thousands of pounds

Fewer people divorcing due to EU uncertainty

(L-R) Adrienne Lowther (owner, Adrienne's Flowers), Emma Tuohy, and Karen Banfield (Advice Services Manager, Citizens Advice LL)

Royal visit to Leighton Buzzard is a blooming special occasion for Karen and dau...

The Princess Royal arrives at Citizens Advice Leighton Linslade. Photo: Jane Russell

Pictures as the Princess Royal arrives in Leighton Buzzard to visit Citizens Adv...

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Princess Royal to visit Leighton Buzzard this Tuesday

Magic of Musicals concert 2018

Proms concert will be a right royal celebration and aims to raise vital finance ...

Tabitha Park, chief officer, Citizens Advice Leighton-Linslade

Help on offer as Universal Credit goes live in Leighton Buzzard in just a few da...

Fake HMRC websites are directing users to £36 per call premium lines

This is what to do if you have noisy neighbours