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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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Days left to submit primary school applications

14 January 2023
Days left to submit primary school applications

The deadline for submitting primary school applications is now looming and here's everything you should know about the process.

Gritters on standby as Met Office forecasts icy snap ahead

13 January 2023
Gritters on standby as Met Office forecasts icy snap ahead

Bitterly cold temperatures, sleet and snow are expected next week prompting an appeal from Highways staff to drivers to give gritters space to work.

Passport fees to rise in weeks

12 January 2023
Passport fees to rise in weeks

The price of both an adult and child passport is increasing and the government plans to hike prices in a matter of weeks.

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Most popular kitten and puppy names revealed

11 January 2023
Most popular kitten and puppy names revealed

The top puppy and kitten names chosen by new owners in 2022 have been revealed by Pets at Home but is your furry friend's moniker on the list?

Why are people leaving their Christmas decorations until February?

11 January 2023
Why are people leaving their Christmas decorations until February?

English Heritage is among those to suggest Christmas decorations can be kept up until February to honour an ancient festival called Candlemas but why?

Supermarket announces new cost of living discount

10 January 2023
Supermarket announces new cost of living discount

Supermarket chain Iceland, which also owns Food Warehouse stores, has announced a new 2023 discount for older customers.

More heavy rain on the way warns Met Office

10 January 2023
More heavy rain on the way warns Met Office

January's torrential downpours show no signs of disappearing with more persistent heavy rain in the latest Met Office long range forecast.

'Spoons and Greggs don't make Rishi man of people - he must experience NHS first hand'

10 January 2023
'Spoons and Greggs don't make Rishi man of people - he must experience NHS first hand'

Rishi Sunak must be open and up front as the NHS fights to survive - but he also needs to experience it for himself, writes columnist Lauren Abbott.

Green comet hurtling towards Earth for the first time since the Stone Age

09 January 2023
Green comet hurtling towards Earth for the first time since the Stone Age

A bright green comet is coming close to Earth for the first time in 50,000 years and NASA experts believe there's a chance you'll be able to see it.

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Single-use plastic plates and cups to be banned

09 January 2023
Single-use plastic plates and cups to be banned

Plastic plates and cups are among the items expected to be banned before the end of the year but not all shops and eateries will face the same rules.

Strep A infections surge as officials confirm 151 deaths

06 January 2023
Strep A infections surge as officials confirm 151 deaths

Cases of Scarlet Fever, caused by Strep A infection, have surged as the number of children developing severe infection also rises.

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New Prime drink coming to the UK

06 January 2023
New Prime drink coming to the UK

You Tube stars KSI and Logan Paul, founders of hit drink Prime, have confirmed they are bringing a new range of the drink to the UK this year.

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30 baby names at risk of extinction

05 January 2023
30 baby names at risk of extinction

While Noah and Olivia were among the most popular baby names in 2022 which monikers were not chosen by any parents at all last year?

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Supermarket halts sales of vaping products over health fears

05 January 2023
Supermarket halts sales of vaping products over health fears

Waitrose has stopped selling single-use vapes and removed two other e-cigarettes from sale over concerns for the health of young people.

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