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40C summers to be the norm by 2060 says Met Office

27 July 2023
40C summers to be the norm by 2060 says Met Office

40C summers to be the norm by 2060 says Met Office

27 July 2023

Weather like that seen in last year’s heatwave will be nothing but average by 2060 warns a Met Office report into the UK’s changing climate.


Pothole problems cause highest number of breakdowns for five years

26 July 2023
Pothole problems cause highest number of breakdowns for five years

Pothole problems cause highest number of breakdowns for five years

26 July 2023

Vehicle breakdowns caused by potholes are at a five-year high and the RAC says it highlights the ‘poor condition’ local roads are in.

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Days left for thousands of people to renew benefits

25 July 2023
Days left for thousands of people to renew benefits

Days left for thousands of people to renew benefits

25 July 2023

Thousands of people claiming tax credits have just a few days left to renew their claim or risk having their payments stopped, says HMRC.


‘Why are the school holidays so long - I’m not convinced children need six weeks off?’

25 July 2023
‘Why are the school holidays so long - I’m not convinced children need six weeks off?’

‘Why are the school holidays so long - I’m not convinced children need six weeks off?’

25 July 2023

Parents and teachers in Wales are to be asked about shortening the school summer holiday and our columnist thinks it’s time England followed suit.


Plans for Queen Elizabeth national memorial progress

24 July 2023
Plans for Queen Elizabeth national memorial progress

Plans for Queen Elizabeth national memorial progress

24 July 2023

A national memorial to the late Queen is being considered, confirms the government, but pubs and parks wishing to use her name will need approval.


Are these the 10 naughtiest dog breeds?

24 July 2023
Are these the 10 naughtiest dog breeds?

Are these the 10 naughtiest dog breeds?

24 July 2023

The dog breeds most likely to enjoy mischief making have made it into a Kennel Club’s list of naughtiest dogs but do you agree with the findings?

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Green man set to stay on for longer to help ‘less fit’ cross

24 July 2023
Green man set to stay on for longer to help ‘less fit’ cross

Green man set to stay on for longer to help ‘less fit’ cross

24 July 2023

Green man crossing times could be lengthened after transport experts recommended a change to respond to the UK’s slower and less fit population.


11 chocolate bars we’ve lost as Cadbury makes Dairy Milk buttons change

21 July 2023
11 chocolate bars we’ve lost as Cadbury makes Dairy Milk buttons change

11 chocolate bars we’ve lost as Cadbury makes Dairy Milk buttons change

21 July 2023

Cadbury is making a change to its popular Dairy Milk buttons range but what other chocolate bars have we loved and lost over the years?


Plans to make all schools open for 32.5 hours a week delayed

21 July 2023
Plans to make all schools open for 32.5 hours a week delayed

Plans to make all schools open for 32.5 hours a week delayed

21 July 2023

Schools have been given another year to ensure they’re offering a longer school day after the government scrapped its initial September 2023 deadline.


The supermarket staples now costing you more than double

21 July 2023
The supermarket staples now costing you more than double

The supermarket staples now costing you more than double

21 July 2023

A study of more than 26,000 food and drink items at eight supermarkets has uncovered the products now costing you significantly more.


Europe heatwave: Is it safe to travel or can I cancel my holiday?

20 July 2023
Europe heatwave: Is it safe to travel or can I cancel my holiday?

Europe heatwave: Is it safe to travel or can I cancel my holiday?

20 July 2023

With the school break upon us and the heat in southern Europe showing few signs of easing what are your rights if you’re worried about going abroad?


Netflix scraps basic £7 ad-free plan

20 July 2023
Netflix scraps basic £7 ad-free plan

Netflix scraps basic £7 ad-free plan

20 July 2023

Netflix has axed its standard ad-free plan as it also continues its crackdown on customers sharing passwords with those they don’t live with.


Shock as car insurance premiums leap by 40%

19 July 2023
Shock as car insurance premiums leap by 40%

Shock as car insurance premiums leap by 40%

19 July 2023

The price of car insurance has gone up 40% and insurance experts fear the sudden change will force some motorists off the road.


First British passports issued in the King’s name

19 July 2023
First British passports issued in the King’s name

First British passports issued in the King’s name

19 July 2023

British passports will now carry the name ‘His Majesty’ from this week, for the first time since 1952.


40C temperatures in UK more likely as Europe swelters under heatwave

19 July 2023
40C temperatures in UK more likely as Europe swelters under heatwave

40C temperatures in UK more likely as Europe swelters under heatwave

19 July 2023

A year since England recorded 40.3C, Europe is now struggling in unrelenting heat and the Met Office says more is in store because of climate change.


Where and when can kids eat for free or £1 this summer?

18 July 2023
Where and when can kids eat for free or £1 this summer?

Where and when can kids eat for free or £1 this summer?

18 July 2023

The school holidays can be an expensive six weeks so where can you take the kids to eat either for free or just £1 during the holidays?


‘Want to prevent a measles outbreak? It’s time to give families back relationship-based care’

18 July 2023
‘Want to prevent a measles outbreak? It’s time to give families back relationship-based care’

‘Want to prevent a measles outbreak? It’s time to give families back relationship-based care’

18 July 2023

With London facing a measles outbreak, our columnist says the NHS must return families to relationship-based care like that seen in Call The Midwife.


Train and tube strikes to throw summer travel plans into chaos

17 July 2023
Train and tube strikes to throw summer travel plans into chaos

Train and tube strikes to throw summer travel plans into chaos

17 July 2023

Three train strikes and six days of disruption on the tube are throwing people’s summer travel plans into chaos and here’s when the walkouts are.


Shingles vaccine to be offered to more people from September

14 July 2023
Shingles vaccine to be offered to more people from September

Shingles vaccine to be offered to more people from September

14 July 2023

More people will be invited to take up a singles vaccine from September, the NHS announced, as it turns its attention to ‘preventable’ diseases.


Fears grow for UK butterfly numbers after 2022 drought

14 July 2023
Fears grow for UK butterfly numbers after 2022 drought

Fears grow for UK butterfly numbers after 2022 drought

14 July 2023

Scientists fear last year’s drought has decimated butterfly numbers but wildlife experts say there is one thing people can do this summer to help.


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