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June on track to be the hottest on record

28 June 2023
June on track to be the hottest on record

June 2023 is on track to be the hottest on record but the weather has also led to hosepipe bans, runaway reptiles and the death of hundreds of fish.

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Unions pledge to fight ‘mass closure’ of train ticket offices

27 June 2023
Unions pledge to fight ‘mass closure’ of train ticket offices

Unions have pledged to oppose any closures of train ticket offices amid speculation the government is gearing up to unveil consultation plans.

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O2 customers warned of scam that could drain your bank account

27 June 2023
O2 customers warned of scam that could drain your bank account

Consumer group Which? says it is receiving increasing numbers of reports this week about a scam specifically targeting O2 customers.

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‘Vaping among children is endemic...our experience with cigarettes should show us what to do’

27 June 2023
‘Vaping among children is endemic...our experience with cigarettes should show us what to do’

Vaping is endemic among children so why aren’t we drawing on society’s experience with cigarettes for the answers, asks our columnist this week.

Snake escape warning issued by RSPCA

26 June 2023
Snake escape warning issued by RSPCA

Snake owners must remain vigilant to the whereabouts of their pets, says the RSPCA, as calls to its hotline about missing reptiles rocket in summer.

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People urged to cash-in unspent energy vouchers ahead of cut off date

26 June 2023
People urged to cash-in unspent energy vouchers ahead of cut off date

Energy vouchers worth millions of pounds remain unclaimed with just days to go until their expiry date prompting fears thousands will remain unspent.

From teachers to train staff...who is striking in July and when?

23 June 2023
From teachers to train staff...who is striking in July and when?

Thousands of workers – from train staff and teachers to junior doctors – are striking in July but how when and how might industrial action affect you?

Free weekend bus travel as operators entice passengers to return

21 June 2023
Free weekend bus travel as operators entice passengers to return

Bus passengers can travel across Kent and Medway for free this weekend as part of a campaign to encourage people to use the county’s services.

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Asda recalls 8 baby and toddler items over safety fears

21 June 2023
Asda recalls 8 baby and toddler items over safety fears

Asda is recalling eight baby items amid safety concerns with families being urged to return affected products to their nearest store.

Could these 6 vehicles be among the most popular classic cars of 2023?

21 June 2023
Could these 6 vehicles be among the most popular classic cars of 2023?

A Rolls Royce Silver Cloud is for sale in Herne Bay for just £10,000 but what other classic cars could be popular with collectors this year?

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Police tell mobile users to check settings after spike in silent 999 calls

20 June 2023
Police tell mobile users to check settings after spike in silent 999 calls

There has been a stark rise in the number of people dialling 999 by mistake and police believe a mobile phone software update could be to blame.

‘India is rolling out free broadband while Kent still struggles for decent phone signal’

20 June 2023
‘India is rolling out free broadband while Kent still struggles for decent phone signal’

As India rolls out free broadband our columnist asks why is the UK still so slow to embrace the digital age?

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£150 cost of living cash to be sent to six million bank accounts

19 June 2023
£150 cost of living cash to be sent to six million bank accounts

A £150 cost of living cash payment will begin dropping into the accounts of more than six million people this week and here’s how you can qualify.

The best and safest sun creams you can buy this summer

19 June 2023
The best and safest sun creams you can buy this summer

A £3 supermarket sun cream has come out as one of the strongest performers in the latest round of lotion lab tests – see the full list here.

‘If in doubt, don’t go out’ warning to dog owners

16 June 2023
‘If in doubt, don’t go out’ warning to dog owners

‘If in doubt, don’t go out’ say animal welfare experts who fear some dog owners don’t fully appreciate the dangers of heat exhaustion.

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Seventy aircraft to take to the skies in rearranged flypast

16 June 2023
Seventy aircraft to take to the skies in rearranged flypast

The Red Arrows, Spitfires and Hurricanes will join a flypast of 70 aircraft on Saturday to celebrate King Charles’ first Trooping the Colour.

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Everything you need to know about the hosepipe ban

16 June 2023
Everything you need to know about the hosepipe ban

From hefty fines to whether you can fill your child's paddling pool - here's everything you need to know about the hosepipe ban in Kent.

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Can I go home from work if it gets too hot?

15 June 2023
Can I go home from work if it gets too hot?

Bosses are being urged to help staff cope with the current hot weather, but can you really go home if your work place gets too hot?

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5 ways to keep your home cool as heatwave continues

15 June 2023
5 ways to keep your home cool as heatwave continues

June’s spectacular weather is set to continue and the heat health alert extended so how can you keep your home cool and comfortable?

‘Life-changing’ pension boost scheme extends deadline after helpline issues

14 June 2023
‘Life-changing’ pension boost scheme extends deadline after helpline issues

People aged 45 to 70 are being urged to check their national insurance contributions but important changes have been made to the scheme’s deadline.

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