A show parodying cult 1981 movie Mommy Dearest in Manchester this week has been cancelled following the tragic death of co-star and legendary San Francisco drag queen Heklina.
16.03.2023 - 12:59 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Shoppers can get £10 off a food shop this month as part of a supermarket cashback deal. The offer, which runs for a month, could be a lifeline for those struggling in the cost of living crisis.
Customers who shop at Tesco, Co-op, Iceland, Ocado, Morrisons and Waitrose will be able to claim back £10 in cashback on a £40 shop until Sunday, April 16.
The deal is available through money saving site TopCashback, which offers users money back on their purchases when shopping with partnered retailers via their site.
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The offer is available to new members of the money-saving site, where they will receive £10 cashback when they spend £40 or more on a supermarket shop.
To claim the offer as a new member, customers will have to sign up to TopCashback via this link to get the £10 deal. Shoppers will then need to read the instructions on the page and select a supermarket retailer, and complete their £40 or more shop.
Some items are excluded from the offer, such as takeaway brands, so it’s important to check the terms and conditions before purchasing to ensure you’ll qualify for the offer.
Then, after checking out, the £10 cashback will show in your account within seven days, which can then be transferred to your bank account.
The offer means new members will be able to save 25 per cent off their supermarket shop - and with payday still a week away for many, it could be a good way to stretch the budget that bit further.
The offer Topcashback deal will end at 11.59pm on Sunday, April 16. You can sign up to claim the offer here.
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