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Expelliarmus! Muggles welcome as Harry Potter fans prepare to cast their spell

03 February 2022
Expelliarmus! Muggles welcome as Harry Potter fans prepare to cast their spell

Witches, wizards and muggles are getting ready to wave their wands at one of the biggest events tonight worldwide for Harry Potter fans.

£200 fine for breaking new phone laws from next month

02 February 2022
£200 fine for breaking new phone laws from next month

New mobile phone laws are coming into force next month with big penalties for drivers caught not following the more stringent rules.

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Measles warning for children as MMR jab rate hits 10-year low

01 February 2022
Measles warning for children as MMR jab rate hits 10-year low

The number of children receiving two MMR doses before starting school is at a record low prompting a warning to parents about the dangers of measles.

Royal Mail unveils new digital stamps

01 February 2022
Royal Mail unveils new digital stamps

Everyday stamps have been given a makeover and will now include unique digital barcodes as old designs are set to be phased out.

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How to swap a £2 Lotto ticket for a cheap half term outing

01 February 2022
How to swap a £2 Lotto ticket for a cheap half term outing

The National Lottery Days Out scheme is back and is offering discounted days out just in time for February's half term.

Queen's Platinum Jubilee ticket ballot opens

31 January 2022
Queen's Platinum Jubilee ticket ballot opens

A ballot, offering tickets to one of the biggest Platinum Jubilee events in London this June, has now opened.

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8 Highway Code changes you need to know before leaving home today

29 January 2022
8 Highway Code changes you need to know before leaving home today

The Highway Code has been updated - here's 8 changes all road users need to understand from today.

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10 ways tired parents can find balance after the pandemic

27 January 2022
10 ways tired parents can find balance after the pandemic

Parents need balance and time to protect their own mental health after two difficult years say those behind the UK's first Parent Mental Health Day.

Xbox subscriptions and online passes to change

26 January 2022
Xbox subscriptions and online passes to change

Microsoft is to make changes to its Xbox subscriptions, including Xbox Live Gold, following an investigation into online gaming memberships.

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The Highway Code changes that will give cyclists priority over drivers

25 January 2022
The Highway Code changes that will give cyclists priority over drivers

All you need to know about changes to the Highway Code that will give cyclists and pedestrians priority over drivers from the end of this month.

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What is Stealth Omicron and why are scientists watching it so closely?

24 January 2022
What is Stealth Omicron and why are scientists watching it so closely?

New Omicron variant BA.2, thought to be more contagious than the current strain, is being investigated by scientists worldwide and here's why:

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6 ways to ask for a pay rise in 2022

24 January 2022
6 ways to ask for a pay rise in 2022

With the cost of living soaring how is it best to raise the subject of a pay rise so that you can take home a little more money each month?

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What is the Big Jubilee Lunch and how can I organise a street party?

22 January 2022
What is the Big Jubilee Lunch and how can I organise a street party?

If you've got the bunting at the ready here's everything you need to know about throwing a street party for The Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

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New 50p Jubilee coin to enter circulation and here's how to get one

21 January 2022
New 50p Jubilee coin to enter circulation and here's how to get one

A new 50p coin to celebrate The Queen's Platinum Jubilee is to enter circulation and here's how you can get your hands on one.

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Arctic blast to bring sub-zero temperatures

19 January 2022
Arctic blast to bring sub-zero temperatures

Widespread frosts and freezing temperatures are expected until the weekend with a cold weather alert also coming into force.

Meningitis B cases rising sharply among teens

19 January 2022
Meningitis B cases rising sharply among teens

Meningitis B cases are rising sharply with health officials warning numbers among teenagers are exceeding pre-pandemic levels.

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Morrisons cuts sick pay for unvaccinated staff

18 January 2022
Morrisons cuts sick pay for unvaccinated staff

Morrisons has become the first supermarket to make cuts to sick pay for unjabbed staff who have to isolate after being exposed to Covid.

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Calls to make electric vehicle charging points more accessible

18 January 2022
Calls to make electric vehicle charging points more accessible

Heavy cables and poor lighting are among the problems people can encounter with EV charging points, claim disability charities and the AA.

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Cost of living to 'devastate' poorest families

18 January 2022
Cost of living to 'devastate' poorest families

A charity is demanding emergency payments to help families stay afloat as energy bill rises, it says, threaten to send more into deep poverty.

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Young people are the most lonely in society says charity

17 January 2022
Young people are the most lonely in society says charity

Young people are the most lonely in society, says a charity, which is using 'Blue Monday' to encourage people to check on others this month.

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