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Contraceptive pill to be available over the counter from next month

17 November 2023
Contraceptive pill to be available over the counter from next month

Millions of women will soon be able to get the contraceptive pill from their pharmacy in a change to the rules and here’s how the scheme will work:

40 cases of antifreeze poisoning prompts warning to pet owners

16 November 2023
40 cases of antifreeze poisoning prompts warning to pet owners

An animal charity, which says it treated more than 40 cases of antifreeze poisoning last winter, is warning pet owners to be vigilant.

Six days of December train strikes set to disrupt Christmas build-up

16 November 2023
Six days of December train strikes set to disrupt Christmas build-up

Train drivers’ union Aslef has announced six strike dates for December with the walkouts expected to disrupt the build-up to Christmas.

Chickenpox vaccine: Why do experts now think it’s time to offer it on the NHS?

14 November 2023
Chickenpox vaccine: Why do experts now think it’s time to offer it on the NHS?

Experts say they now believe children should get a chickenpox vaccine on the NHS and here’s why:

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‘20mph zones might restore calm but not the attitudes towards children playing outside’

14 November 2023
‘20mph zones might restore calm but not the attitudes towards children playing outside’

After road-testing 20mph, low-traffic neighbourhoods our columnist declares it calmer but questions if it’s enough to encourage children out to play?

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Evri invests £46m in improvements ahead of Christmas

13 November 2023
Evri invests £46m in improvements ahead of Christmas

Courier giant Evri says it’s investing £46million ahead of Christmas as Ofcom reveals it is fining Royal Mail for not hitting its delivery targets.

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Could Britain’s dormouse become the next endangered species?

10 November 2023
Could Britain’s dormouse become the next endangered species?

The UK’s native hazel dormouse is undergoing a ‘catastrophic’ decline in numbers prompting calls for it to now be declared endangered.

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Iconic sweet to be scrapped after 64 years

08 November 2023
Iconic sweet to be scrapped after 64 years

Nestlé has announced it is scrapping a bar which has been on our shop shelves for the last 64 years.

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Laughing gas to become illegal in anti-social behaviour crackdown

07 November 2023
Laughing gas to become illegal in anti-social behaviour crackdown

Laughing gas, or nitrous oxide, is soon to be classified a Class C drug but what does it mean for communities regularly witnessing its use?

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Drivers are ‘dicing with disaster’ warns AA

03 November 2023
Drivers are ‘dicing with disaster’ warns AA

Too many drivers are tailgating and getting too close to the car in front, says the AA, which warns the behaviour is even more dangerous in winter.

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Royal Mail unveils 2023 Christmas stamps

02 November 2023
Royal Mail unveils 2023 Christmas stamps

Royal Mail has unveiled the designs for its 2023 Christmas stamps which go on sale this work at 7,000 Post Office branches.

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XL Bully dogs to be banned by the end of the year

31 October 2023
XL Bully dogs to be banned by the end of the year

XL Bully type dogs are to be banned by the end of the year but what does it mean for owners and the wider public?

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Millions of bank accounts to get £300 ‘cash boost’ from today

31 October 2023
Millions of bank accounts to get £300 ‘cash boost’ from today

A £300 cash boost is to begin dropping into the bank accounts of eight million cash-strapped people but who is the government giving money to?

Trick or treat etiquette for Halloween

27 October 2023
Trick or treat etiquette for Halloween

Pumpkins are carved, costumes ready and Halloween is almost upon us but how can you help ensure any trick or treating is safe and enjoyable for all?

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Free reflector keyrings up for grabs

23 October 2023
Free reflector keyrings up for grabs

We're giving away thousands of reflective keyrings to children in Kent to help them remain visible to drivers during the darker days ahead.

Energy bills could rise to help stop suppliers going bust

12 October 2023
Energy bills could rise to help stop suppliers going bust

Ofgem is considering a rise to the energy price cap to help prevent suppliers from going bust as the debt from unpaid bills reaches record levels.

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Is the cost of living crisis behind a rise in hot water bottle burns to children?

11 October 2023
Is the cost of living crisis behind a rise in hot water bottle burns to children?

Charities fear the cost of living crisis is behind a sharp rise in the number of children being burnt or scalded by hot water bottles.

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Dogs Trust shares Bonfire Night advice telling owners to ‘prep ahead’

11 October 2023
Dogs Trust shares Bonfire Night advice telling owners to ‘prep ahead’

There is plenty dog owners can do to prepare their pets for upcoming fireworks, says a charity, which is sharing its top tips ahead of Bonfire Night.

Cold snap to end Kent’s Indian summer

11 October 2023
Cold snap to end Kent’s Indian summer

Overnight temperatures in Kent could be as low as 3C by the weekend, say forecasters, as an incoming cold snap puts an end to October’s hot weather.

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‘Kent needs new homes but also the targets for more doctors, dentists and teachers to match’

10 October 2023
‘Kent needs new homes but also the targets for more doctors, dentists and teachers to match’

Kent needs new homes, and to hit its targets, but politicians must remain equally fixated on our crumbling public services, argues our columnist.

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