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‘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?’

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.

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Plans for Queen Elizabeth national memorial underway

24 July 2023
Plans for Queen Elizabeth national memorial underway

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.

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Are these the 10 naughtiest dog breeds?

24 July 2023
Are these the 10 naughtiest dog breeds?

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?

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

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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

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?

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Unions call off six-day tube strike

21 July 2023
Unions call off six-day tube strike

A six-day strike on London’s Underground has been called off but July’s train strikes are still expected to go ahead.

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

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

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

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?

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 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%

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

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First British passports issued in the King’s name

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

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

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.

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‘Want to prevent a measles outbreak? Call the Midwife and give families back relationship-based care’

18 July 2023
‘Want to prevent a measles outbreak? Call the Midwife and give families back relationship-based care’

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.

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When can kids eat for free or £1 this summer?

17 July 2023
When can kids eat for free or £1 this summer?

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?

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

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.

Travel woes continue for Gatwick airport passengers

14 July 2023
Travel woes continue for Gatwick airport passengers

As Gatwick staff announce summer strikes, travellers with cancelled easyJet flights from the airport are being told to be alert to scammers.

Shingles vaccine to be offered to more people from September

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

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

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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Holidaymakers issued with heatwave red alert

13 July 2023
Holidaymakers issued with heatwave red alert

There are warnings for tourists bound for parts of Europe as a deadly heatwave threatens to push temperatures above 48C.

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