Ashley Roberts wears a white boiler suit to Global Radio studios

Ashley Roberts looks effortlessly chic in a white boiler suit and a camel coat as she arrives in style at Global Radio studios By Roxy Simons For Mailonline Published: 11:07 GMT, 6 January 2021 | Updated: 11:07 GMT, 6 January 2021 She is continuing to lift the nation’s spirits with her Heart Radio breakfast show … Read more

Five reasons to switch your old gas boiler to electric heating

When the nights draw in and cold starts to seep into our homes, how we heat them quickly without it costing a fortune becomes a priority.   The vast majority of British homes are run on gas boilers that heat water which is then distributed through a network of radiators.  But gas is a fossil fuel … Read more

My plumber has refused to service my old boiler. Do I need to replace it?

My boiler is 28 years-old and works fine, so I was surprised when the plumber who usually services it refused this year because it is too ancient. It’s a Potterton boiler, which I have had serviced every year since 1992, and my gas bill for the past 11 months was around £1,300. I live in … Read more

Cash-strapped families are wasting thousands of pounds on boiler cover

Cash-strapped families are wasting thousands of pounds on boiler cover they don’t need as nine in ten houses would be better off paying for repairs, Which? research reveals Nine in ten households would be better off if they ditched costly boiler cover Half of customers said that they needed their boiler fixed in the past … Read more

Households could be spending thousands on boiler cover that is rarely worth the money

Watch out for ‘waste of money’ boiler cover: Consumer experts warn households not to spend thousands on costly and ineffective insurance Which? found that many policyholders are paying more than necessary   Better to pay for repairs and services as and when needed Policies are bound by restrictive terms and conditions  Some who have cover are … Read more

Fancy an old boiler door for £60,000? Well, it was painted by Jack Vettriano…

Fancy an old boiler door for £60,000? (Well, it WAS painted by Jack Vettriano in the one-bedroom London flat where he used to live…) Jack Vettriano painted Suddenly Last Summer directly on to a cupboard door The artist painted the door in his Knightsbridge flat which he used as a studio When he sold the … Read more

BGT semi-finalists make a bold statement in gold boiler suits as they arrive for filming

Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalists make a bold statement in gold boiler suits and face masks as they arrive for socially-distanced filming in London By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 17:36 BST, 4 September 2020 | Updated: 17:36 BST, 4 September 2020 They’re set to go head-to-head for a spot in October’s live final. And the … Read more

I have to turn on the hot tap a lot before my combi boiler kicks in. Can I fix this? 

I have to turn on the hot tap a long time before my combi boiler kicks in: I’m on a water meter so am worried about wasting money – can I fix it? Some have found it takes a while for their hot tap to work with their combi boiler Having boiler insurance is a … Read more

Refunds for homeowners denied annual boiler services during lockdown

Refunds for homeowners denied their annual boiler services during lockdown By Amelia Murray For The Daily Mail Published: 22:01 BST, 16 June 2020 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 16 June 2020 Many households were unable to get their the annual boiler services they paid for during lockdown  Households denied boiler services during lockdown may be entitled … Read more

Ashley Roberts puts on an edgy display in camel boiler suit and trainers

Ashley Roberts puts on an edgy display in camel boiler suit and trainers as she heads to radio studios By Eve Buckland For Mailonline Published: 11:25 BST, 10 June 2020 | Updated: 11:25 BST, 10 June 2020 She has been showcasing her sartorial flair during lockdown on her daily walk to her radio show. And … Read more