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The first real freeze of winter is upon us and is set to continue into next week. It comes amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.  An extended yellow weather warning is in place for parts of the country. Forecasters think we're likely to be experiencing icy temperatures until at least early next week and maybe beyond that – possibly as low as minus ten in parts.
We've already heard warnings that the winter mortality rate could rise as pensioners struggle to heat their homes.   But what can we all do to help ?
Have you turned your heating on … are you using it less?
Have you invested to keep your home warmer…have you any tips to share? We’ll be offering help and advice.   

STEPHEN ASKS -  Can you afford to heat your home?

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1048 VASECTOMY
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1111 ASK THE OPTOMETRIST
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1130 DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
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The drop in temperatures hasn’t deterred hardy shorts wearers – with sightings this morning on the streets of a freezing Edinburgh. Is it ever too cold to bare your legs? What is it with men in shorts?