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Why could rare polar vortex trigger a big freeze next month?

25 January 2023
Why could rare polar vortex trigger a big freeze next month?

What is a polar vortex and could the same weather phenomenon which caused 2018's Beast from the East return next month with more heavy snow?

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Huge asteroid heading for close encounter with Earth

25 January 2023
Huge asteroid heading for close encounter with Earth

An enormous asteroid, only discovered at the weekend, is hurtling towards Earth and its arrival is set to be live-streamed on the internet.

Three days of 'celebration and pageantry' shape Coronation weekend

24 January 2023
Three days of 'celebration and pageantry' shape Coronation weekend

With Buckingham Palace releasing fresh details about the King's Coronation plans we take a look at what's in store for the three-day weekend in May.

Millions of Netflix users could be logged-out in password sharing crackdown

24 January 2023
Millions of Netflix users could be logged-out in password sharing crackdown

Streaming service Netflix says it is getting ready to tackle the millions of users sharing accounts with the launch of a 'paid sharing' option.

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'If you're against teacher strikes I hope you've considered this'

24 January 2023
'If you're against teacher strikes I hope you've considered this'

Columnist Lauren Abbott hopes anyone angry at teachers striking will look at the wider picture.

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Fears over fall in HPV vaccine uptake among teens

23 January 2023
Fears over fall in HPV vaccine uptake among teens

Fewer teenagers are now coming forward for an HPV jab despite a study confirming that vaccines can cut the risk of cervical cancer by 87%.

RSPB asks for help amid 'climate emergency'

23 January 2023
RSPB asks for help amid 'climate emergency'

The RSPB - fearful of the effect climate change is having on nature - is asking people to find an hour to help the Big Garden Birdwatch.

Why are people being paid to use less electricity?

23 January 2023
Why are people being paid to use less electricity?

Homes are being paid money to use appliances in 'off-peak' hours as the cold snap bites but how is the new Demand Flexibility Service working?

6 classic cars that could be hot property in 2023

20 January 2023
6 classic cars that could be hot property in 2023

With new research suggesting investing in classic cars could prove better than property we look at makes and models that might be popular in 2023.

Shoppers to soon pay a deposit when buying drinks in plastic bottles

20 January 2023
Shoppers to soon pay a deposit when buying drinks in plastic bottles

A plastic bottle return scheme that charges people a deposit when they buy a drink and refunds it when they return the empty is to be launched.

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Supermarket recalls item in its 'Free From' range

19 January 2023
Supermarket recalls item in its 'Free From' range

Tesco is being forced to recall a range of its 'Free From' porridge over fears that undeclared milk is among the ingredients.

Toxic grit and other winter hazards vets say make animals very ill

19 January 2023
Toxic grit and other winter hazards vets say make animals very ill

The British Veterinary Association is urging pet owners to protect animals from the dangers posed by the current cold snap and here's its advice.

Plans for biggest strike day in decades gather pace

19 January 2023
Plans for biggest strike day in decades gather pace

Unions are warning the country faces 'significant' disruption when the biggest and most far-reaching strike action to date takes place next month.

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The basics in your basket with the biggest price rises

18 January 2023
The basics in your basket with the biggest price rises

The cost of buying basic food items such as milk and jam have leapt again and it's the budget supermarkets with the highest overall price rises.

Changes to MOT tests could bring later dates for drivers

18 January 2023
Changes to MOT tests could bring later dates for drivers

A consultation wants people's views on issues including the future frequency of MOT tests and whether measures are needed to tackle loud engines.

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The unique 50p coins featuring beloved children's characters

18 January 2023
The unique 50p coins featuring beloved children's characters

Winnie the Pooh, who celebrates his official day today, is among the characters to appear on a 50p coin alongside these other very famous faces.

The rise of 'make do and mend'

17 January 2023
The rise of 'make do and mend'

First came TV programmes like the Repair Shop and Great British Sewing Bee and now a UK retailer says haberdashery items are flying from shelves.

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Severe cold warning for Kent residents...but what's the advice?

17 January 2023
Severe cold warning for Kent residents...but what's the advice?

Freezing temperatures, ice and sleet have plunged the county into an icy snap but what is the official advice when a cold weather alert is issued?

The troubling buzz word undermining mums

17 January 2023
The troubling buzz word undermining mums

There's a buzzword for 2023 which is undermining mums and setting us back a century, writes columnist Lauren Abbott.

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Sky government deal could help save customers £180

16 January 2023
Sky government deal could help save customers £180

Sky has become the first company to join a government scheme that could help save cash-strapped households up to £180 on their broadband.

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