The 5 smartest actions to take in October to make Christmas budgeting a breeze
04-10-2026 07:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk

The 5 smartest actions to take in October to make Christmas budgeting a breeze

Rajan Lakhani, personal finance expert, has shared his tips about how to save the most money between now and Christmas Day. It doesn't have to be a struggle
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Masked raiders attack elderly woman in her North East home and steal jewellery
Masked raiders attack elderly woman in her North East home and steal jewellery
Person taken to hospital after collision in Houghton-le-Spring
Person taken to hospital after collision in Houghton-le-Spring
Huge running challenge in memory of murdered Alice Ruggles gets under way
Huge running challenge in memory of murdered Alice Ruggles gets under way
Jeremy Clarkson catches 'dogger' in woods who came out with best line he's heard
Jeremy Clarkson catches 'dogger' in woods who came out with best line he's heard
Martin Lewis shares 'sneaky trick' for Asda, Tesco and Morrisons shoppers
Martin Lewis shares 'sneaky trick' for Asda, Tesco and Morrisons shoppers
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Woman's home 'unsellable' after neighbour demolishes his half of semi-detached house
Prolific burglar sneaked into Newcastle flat whilst occupant slept and stole ear phones
Prolific burglar sneaked into Newcastle flat whilst occupant slept and stole ear phones
The volunteers making Northumberland village a beautiful place to live and visit
The volunteers making Northumberland village a beautiful place to live and visit
Meet the Newcastle woman who has donated 57 inches of her hair to children in need
Meet the Newcastle woman who has donated 57 inches of her hair to children in need
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Heartbroken couple 'simply froze' after losing baby boy who developed brain anomalies
HMRC Monday deadline warning for UK households at risk of being fined £100
HMRC Monday deadline warning for UK households at risk of being fined £100
Households told to pour vinegar down the drain to avoid common problem in October
Households told to pour vinegar down the drain to avoid common problem in October
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Man in court after up to £21,000-worth of cannabis found in car in Newcastle
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Newcastle drink-driver 'only realised how much alcohol he'd consumed after being arrested'
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