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Clean your feeders asks RSPCA as calls about sick birds soar

30 November 2022
Clean your feeders asks RSPCA as calls about sick birds soar

The RSPCA is pleading with homes to regularly clean garden feeders and water bowls over fears that birds will pick up fatal diseases this winter.

Parents told to stop using self-feeding pillows that could kill

30 November 2022
Parents told to stop using self-feeding pillows that could kill

An urgent safety alert has been issued for baby self-feeding pillows and parents are being urged to stop using them immediately.

Surge in number of under 5s very ill with flu prompts vaccine plea

30 November 2022
Surge in number of under 5s very ill with flu prompts vaccine plea

Health officials say they're increasingly concerned about the high numbers of children needing hospital treatment for flu while vaccine uptake falls.

Thousands of learners taking six or more driving tests

29 November 2022
Thousands of learners taking six or more driving tests

Tens of thousands of learner drivers have needed to take six or more practical tests before passing, figures reveal, with Covid-19 partly to blame.

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Cash-strapped households turn to driveway rental for extra income

29 November 2022
Cash-strapped households turn to driveway rental for extra income

Homeowners are flocking to rent out driveways and parking spaces for extra cash as the cost of living crisis deepens, say those behind a parking app.

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Met Office reveals first December forecast but will we see snow?

29 November 2022
Met Office reveals first December forecast but will we see snow?

The Met Office has released the first of its long range weather forecasts for December including the chances of snow for the Christmas period.

RSPCA begs people not to dump pets as it fears winter crisis

28 November 2022
RSPCA begs people not to dump pets as it fears winter crisis

The RSPCA is facing rising costs and record numbers of abandoned animals in need of care and is begging people not to dump their pets this winter.

Warning for energy firms over direct debit hikes

28 November 2022
Warning for energy firms over direct debit hikes

Energy firms are being warned not to unfairly increase direct debits for customers now using less as ministers push for 'more reflective' bills.

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'If early Xmas cheer leaves us longing for low-key January count me out'

22 November 2022
'If early Xmas cheer leaves us longing for low-key January count me out'

Christmas is starting way too early and could hit our bank accounts in a cost of living crisis, writes columnist Lauren Abbott.

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Royal Mail makes further changes to new stamp roll-out

21 November 2022
Royal Mail makes further changes to new stamp roll-out

Royal Mail is pushing back the deadline it initially gave customers to use-up old-style stamps without a barcode.

How much are my coins worth and are they rare?

21 November 2022
How much are my coins worth and are they rare?

Every year the Royal Mint releases unique and commemorative coins but how can you find out if money you've got at home is rare and valuable?

The surprising law which could land you with a £1,000 fine for watching the World Cup at work

18 November 2022
The surprising law which could land you with a £1,000 fine for watching the World Cup at work

The World Cup is about to start but with many daytime games fans must be sure of TV Licensing rules before watching a game at work.

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Supermarket to change 'reduced to clear' yellow labels

18 November 2022
Supermarket to change 'reduced to clear' yellow labels

Tesco is changing 'reduced to clear' sections and food marked with yellow labels because more customers now want to regularly buy discounted food.

Royal Mail's last Christmas posting dates as service faces more strikes

18 November 2022
Royal Mail's last Christmas posting dates as service faces more strikes

Royal Mail is asking customers to send Christmas post in good time as the service faces more strike action during its busiest period.

Amazon to bring back Neighbours

17 November 2022
Amazon to bring back Neighbours

Life on Ramsay Street will resume early next year, it has been announced, with Amazon confirming plans for a new series of the Australian soap.

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Coca-Cola recalls Christmas cans

17 November 2022
Coca-Cola recalls Christmas cans

Coca-Cola is recalling some of its Christmas multi-packs, says the Food Standards Agency, which has issued a food alert over the error.

7 egg swaps as shops run short

16 November 2022
7 egg swaps as shops run short

Shop shortages, avian flu and rising costs are leading to an egg crisis - so what are the alternatives when you can't lay your hands to a dozen?

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Supermarkets begin egg rationing

16 November 2022
Supermarkets begin egg rationing

Supermarkets, including Asda, are beginning to limit the numbers of eggs customers can buy as shortages across stores continue.

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Potholes are damaging 225 more cars each day, says the AA

15 November 2022
Potholes are damaging 225 more cars each day, says the AA

Heavy rain and crumbling roads, says the AA, is leading to patrols getting an extra 225 calls each day this month to vehicles damaged by potholes.

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Fast bright shooting stars to rain down over Kent

15 November 2022
Fast bright shooting stars to rain down over Kent

The Leonids meteor shower will peak this week bringing fast, bright shooting stars to the skies above us.

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