As the mercury plummets, it's tempting to whack the heating up full blast; however, with energy bills increasing by 2% according to the Homeowners Alliance, some Plymouth residents will be doing everything they can to delay turning on their central heating.

While some social media users have admitted they've already given in and switched it on as early as September, Martin Lewis advises that you "heat the person and not the home" to save money , which really does make a lot of sense.

Taking this advice on board, journalist Danielle Kate Wroe was mindful about popping on a jumper when she felt a bit nippy, or making the most of her beloved Ugg slippers.

But if she decided that if she was still feeling chilly come bedtime, she would turn on her electric mattress topper.

Receiving one

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