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wick

(wĭk)

Any material that absorbs liquids. Wicks are used in wounds and cavities to drain accumulated fluids.

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It said: "Although Wickes said the 50% discount was not intended as a discount against a previous selling price, we noted a unit bought as part of the 50% off multi-buy offer cost the same as before the promotion began.

Store's '50% off' half true; DIY chain doubled prices on day of 'discount' promo

Banning the ad, the ASA told Wickes not to alter list prices in a way that gave the misleading impression of a genuine saving when that was not the case.

DIY chain rapped for misleading ad; CONSUMER

While it is not illegal to sell house coal, the Examiner has asked Wickes why it sells a product that is illegal to use.

Is it illegal to burn coal on your fire at this time of year? GREEN COUNCILLOR PUSHING FOR ACTION TO BAN OLD-FASHIONED FUEL

While you're in Wickes, or on wickes.co.uk, check out the latest offers, including 50% off selected lighting and a fantastic buy one, get one free on all coloured emulsion paint (until February 21, T&Cs apply).

product of the week

Security lighting, like this one from Wickes, right, performs two roles: it's practical lighting that comes on when needed by way of a sensor, and it deters anyone walking around your home because they can be seen!

SECURITY project SECURITY

IF you plan to do any wallpapering or painting, you'll find the heavy duty decorating table from Wickes (www.wickes.co.uk) useful.

SAVVY savers; Alison Cork gets you more.. for less

Sales at Wickes owner Travis Perkins slowed in its last three months as the economic squeeze deterred people from buying new kitchens and bathrooms.

Wickes slowed by weak kitchen sales; business Business briefing

Officers James Wickes and Daniel Gilbert spoke to a neighbor who told them a man named Michael had thrown a bottle at the boys, ages 9 and 6.

Alleged drunken rant may lead to hate crime count

Wickes has launched a new paint range which offers top quality paint at great value prices.

WIN pounds 2500 OF WICKES PAINT; competition time YOUR CHANCE TO WIN

Builders' merchant Travis Perkins offered hopes of a trading recovery as demand for kitchens and bathrooms boosted sales at its Wickes DIY chain.

Homes hope for Travis as like-for-like sales rise

FABRICE Muamba was promoting the Wickes On Me Shed Son competition at St Andrew's on Friday.

Football: A ROOF RIDE FOR FABRICE; WOLVES v BLUES, TODAY, KO 12 NOON

WICKES owner Travis Perkins raised the spirits of investors yesterday after profits beat expectations and it forecast a recovery in market conditions.