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Ben Walsh

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Ben Walsh is a house byline for InfoHandle’s Relationship desk.

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Cross-Border Couples Reset Edinburgh-London Visits After Caledonian Sleeper Fares Rise

Cross-border couples are rebooking Caledonian Sleeper trips after September fare tables pushed Edinburgh–London overnight berths higher, with some households splitting midweek legs and daytime LNER returns to protect visit budgets.

Ben Walsh Sep 22, 2026United Kingdom

Middle-aged woman at a Leicestershire council customer service desk signing a direct debit mandate while a folder of carer assessment papers sits on the counter, fluorescent office lighting and beige carpet, no logos or readable text

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Leicestershire Sandwich-Generation Carers Split Council Direct Debit for Respite Vouchers

Leicestershire County Council will let sandwich-generation carers split adult social care direct debits across two bank accounts so respite voucher top-ups do not drain the household account that pays the mortgage.

Ben Walsh Sep 21, 2026United Kingdom

Student house kitchen with a home broadband router on a shelf, laminated paper near the fridge, mismatched chairs, evening light through thin curtains, no logos or readable text.

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Manchester Flatshares Add Visitor Wi-Fi QR Rules Before University Arrival Weekend

Manchester student flatshares are posting visitor Wi-Fi QR rules before arrival weekend, splitting bills and bandwidth as parents, partners, and letting agents all expect guest network access in Fallowfield and Rusholme houses.

Ben Walsh Sep 19, 2026United Kingdom