Winter is here, the frost has arrived, and no matter how many layers you tuck underneath your coat, you are still struggling to fight off the cold.

It's officially the season of central heating, but how often should we be cranking up that dial, and is it safe to leave it on overnight?

Aside from the drying effect the heating can have on our skin and throat, leaving the heat on overnight might be causing damage to our homes and older furniture.

For many, the idea of waking up to a cold house can be unbearable, but for others, the worry is about the impact extra heating will have on their energy bills.

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