Supermarket launches back to school packs to help families

Morrisons has designed back to school 'pick up packs' for families struggling to meet the costs of getting children ready for the new term.

Supermarket becomes first to give free nappies to tiny babies

Free nappies for premature babies are available from pharmacies for the first time thanks to a partnership between Pampers and supermarket Asda.

Households face biggest rise to energy bills for a decade

The cost of energy bills may rocket, if Friday's increase to the energy price cap goes ahead, but there are concerns for lower income families too.

Always read the 'regulars only' sign

Our pub spy gets two very different welcomes on a night out on the town.

We tried Tofish at vegan chippy

Everyone and their nan is a vegan these days, so we took the plant-based option at one of Kent's top chippies.

Supermarket to build biggest electric car charging network

A supermarket chain says it is installing the UK's largest charging network for electric cars under its expansion plans.

Secret Drinker: 'It was a step away from turning into Acorn Antiques'

Why you can't beat horse brasses, good honest pub grub and Mud's Tiger Feet

Online banking and playstation users report outage

Playstation gamers and customers using online banks including HSBC and Barclays are reporting problems with services this afternoon.

'Does a cat cafe leave you feline good?'

For cat lovers, numerous feline friends frolicking beside your tea and cake are a perfect combination - or aren't they?

£30k raised already as celebs back bid to save restaurant

Chef Tom Kerridge and food critic Jay Rayner are among those fighting to save a Kent restaurant - with £30,000 raised in less than 24 hours.

New seafront bar and rooftop will 'turn rubbish into gold'

A Kent restaurateur is bidding to transform a derelict seafront eyesore that has sat empty for years into a boutique hotel with a rooftop bar.

Cool off with World Ice Cream Day today

From the nation's favourite ice cream to the world's smallest parlour - we take a look at ways to celebrate today's World Ice Cream Day.

Bookings open for winter flu jabs

Boots has opened flu jab bookings early, with slots for both NHS and private patients, saying it's preparing for a 'potential flu epidemic'.

Secret Drinker ends up the only punter in the oldest gay bar in town

Thai restaurant to open in town

Nearly seven years after the idea was scrapped a Thai restaurant will open in a town centre.

New bistro opens in town centre

A new bistro serving everything from coffee to dinner to cocktails has opened in town centre.

'I tucked in like a glutton and all there was to show was the clean plate'

We discover a quirky tea room where you can dine under an old gas mask, read vintage Rupert annuals and share your table with a dish of radio valves.

'Staycation summer could end up being very expensive'

With petrol prices at an eight-year high and food prices also on the up, there's a warning about the cost to our summer plans.

Fill your boots at three-day food festival

A popular outdoor food and drink festival is back for a sixth year this weekend.

Supermarket warns of fake emails scam

Morrisons has issued a warning to customers about a new scam circulating in emails pretending to be from the store.