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Supermarket loyalty cards: Which give the best deals?

27 April 2023
Supermarket loyalty cards: Which give the best deals?

With supermarket loyalty cards now frequently unlocking the cheapest prices we take a look at what being a member of each scheme might get you.

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Exam students may not see subject teachers because of strikes

27 April 2023
Exam students may not see subject teachers because of strikes

GCSE and A level pupils may not see subject staff due to strikes, warns the NEU, despite efforts to get those facing exams into school.

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Supermarket rations peppers as shortages return

25 April 2023
Supermarket rations peppers as shortages return

Rationing has returned to one major supermarket as a result of low stock levels being caused by harvest problems in Europe.

Arctic blast to bring frosty cold snap

25 April 2023
Arctic blast to bring frosty cold snap

The final week of April is to be a cold one, says the Met Office, with Arctic air set to sweep in ahead of the bank holiday weekend.

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Millions to get £300 ‘financial boost’...are you one of them?

25 April 2023
Millions to get £300 ‘financial boost’...are you one of them?

Cash payments each worth £301 will begin arriving in the accounts of eight million people from this week - so who is getting a ‘financial boost’?

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All you need to know about going to London for the coronation

24 April 2023
All you need to know about going to London for the coronation

If you’re going to London for the coronation – or need to get to the capital over the bank holiday – here’s all you need to know about travelling.

Learner drivers face a week of disruption

21 April 2023
Learner drivers face a week of disruption

Learner drivers face a week of disruption as examiners plan to go out on strike in a row over pay and pensions.

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Wetherspoon announces change for King’s coronation

20 April 2023
Wetherspoon announces change for King’s coronation

Wetherspoon pubs plan a change to opening hours next month after the government announced venues could stay open later in honour of the coronation.

Voter ID deadline looming

20 April 2023
Voter ID deadline looming

Voters who don’t have a valid form of ID to be accepted into polling stations in May have just days left to apply for an alternative certificate.

Kent plans fewer coronation street parties...so how many are in your town?

19 April 2023
Kent plans fewer coronation street parties...so how many are in your town?

Kent and Medway will enjoy fewer coronation street parties compared to those held for the Queen last year - so how many are happening where you live?

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Coronation memorabilia and other royal souvenirs you might have tucked away

19 April 2023
Coronation memorabilia and other royal souvenirs you might have tucked away

With royal souvenirs celebrating the King's coronation now on sale, we take a look at some other memorabilia households may have hidden away.

Arcturus: What we know about the latest Covid-19 variant and its new symptom

18 April 2023
Arcturus: What we know about the latest Covid-19 variant and its new symptom

A new Covid variant, with a different symptom, is starting to make headlines around the world as fears grow it will drive another wave through the UK.

Every phone will get an emergency alert this weekend...and here's what it'll say

17 April 2023
Every phone will get an emergency alert this weekend...and here's what it'll say

More details about this weekend's test of the UK's emergency alerts system have been released including the wording the message will use.

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Disease spread by garden bird feeders is killing finches

14 April 2023
Disease spread by garden bird feeders is killing finches

A parasitic disease, bred in contaminated garden bird feeders, is decimating the numbers of some species of finch, says the RSPB.

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Cases of diptheria are rising but what is it?

13 April 2023
Cases of diptheria are rising but what is it?

A rise in diptheria cases is being driven by those arriving in small boats, say scientists, but what is the infection and how is it spread?

Why should you get a whooping cough vaccine in pregnancy?

13 April 2023
Why should you get a whooping cough vaccine in pregnancy?

A slowdown in the number of women getting a whooping cough vaccine is worrying health professionals so what is the jab and why can it be a lifesaver?

Robin Hood becomes the face of new Royal Mail stamp

13 April 2023
Robin Hood becomes the face of new Royal Mail stamp

Robin Hood, King Richard, Maid Marian and the merry men all feature on an exclusive set of new Royal Mail stamps.

King Charles' Coronation: What we know so far

12 April 2023
King Charles' Coronation: What we know so far

From the procession route and later pub opening times to Prince George's special role - here's everything we know about King Charles' coronation.

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What ID do I need to vote?

12 April 2023
What ID do I need to vote?

People in England will need ID to be able to vote from May 4, so here's all you need to know about the new rules before polling day.

'Audience participation should be reserved for panto but the rules have become blurred'

11 April 2023
'Audience participation should be reserved for panto but the rules have become blurred'

Theatre etiquette is under the spotlight but could venues do more to make the rules clear asks our columnist?

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