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What is likely to dip in price this week?
Slow cookers
11% cheaper on average than last week
Skill games
9% cheaper on average than last week
Android watches
10% cheaper on average than last week
Headphones
13% cheaper on average than last week
LEGO
7% cheaper on average than last week
Ride-on toys
12% cheaper on average than last week
This is a good time to think about buying...
Bike helmets
Granted, these aren’t the most exciting of items, but helmets are an essential piece of kit for cyclists across the country.
The first lockdown saw bike sales boom by 172% on price comparison site Idealo.
Plenty of us are enjoying some exercise on two wheels – but are we all doing it safely?
March is the best time of the year to buy a bike helmet as you can save around 11% compared to the most expensive month of October. This week, we reckon UK consumers will be buying...
School kit
The first stage of the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown is due to get underway tomorrow with kids heading back to school.
For many, this will be the first time they’ve been in the classroom since mid-December, so we think parents will be scrambling to gather all the gear their children need, whether it’s a bit of uniform that needs replacing or a new school bag and stationery.
If your child has got their heart set on a branded item, such as an expensive backpack, it’s really worth comparing prices online in order to get the best deal. You might be surprised how much you can save.
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PREMIERSHIP leaders Bristol squeezed past Worcester 24-23 thanks to Ratu Naulago’s stunning hat-trick.
The Fijian’s treble earned the bonus-point win but it was harder work than it had looked like being when his two tries in the first 26 minutes had put the Bears in control.
The Warriors fought back to lead 23-17 before Naulogo completed his hat-trick on 71 minutes.
Callum Sheedy held his nerve to kick the extras and secure a maximumpoints win.
Bristol boss Pat Lam said: “It feels like 10 points, with the amount of unavailability we have. Everyone did their jobs well as they had to step up. It’s a crucial win.”
EXETER CHIEFS remain on the Bears’ tails after coming from behind to beat BATH 38-16.
Two tries each from
Sam Skinner and Tom O’Flaherty underlined the Chiefs’ superiority in their bonus-point win.
Exeter head coach Ali Hepher said: “Our belief grew and then you saw a true Exeter Chiefs team.”
Billy Twelvetrees kept his cool as his late penalty saw GLOUCESTER snatch a 20-19 win at WASPS.
Despite playing with 14 men for 52 minutes following Ollie Thorley’s red card for a high tackle, Twelvetrees was on target just as Wasps looked set to win it.