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Is it illegal to park on the pavement and when can you be fined?

14 March 2024
Is it illegal to park on the pavement and when can you be fined?

A blanket ban on pavement parking is needed, says a new report, to keep pedestrians safe and cap costly road repairs – so what are the current rules?

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Who is eligible for the Elizabeth Emblem?

13 March 2024
Who is eligible for the Elizabeth Emblem?

The Elizabeth Emblem will recognise public servants killed in the line of duty and applications can go back as far as 1948 – so how do families apply?

‘Mothers earned £4.44 an hour less than fathers in 2023 - is Lily Allen right to say you can’t have it all?’

12 March 2024
‘Mothers earned £4.44 an hour less than fathers in 2023 - is Lily Allen right to say you can’t have it all?’

UK mothers earned £4.44 less an hour than fathers in 2023 - so is singer Lily Allen right when she says ‘you can’t have it all’, asks our columnist?

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Pet owners may be overpaying for prescriptions, warns watchdog

12 March 2024
Pet owners may be overpaying for prescriptions, warns watchdog

Pet owners may be paying too much for medicine at the vets and customers don’t always get clear prices before treatment, a watchdog is warning.

One million drivers demand car finance compensation – are you eligible?

11 March 2024
One million drivers demand car finance compensation – are you eligible?

Martin Lewis says a million letters about possible car finance compensation have been sent in the last month – but who is eligible to make a claim?

Millions of workers weeks away from ‘record’ pay rise

11 March 2024
Millions of workers weeks away from ‘record’ pay rise

Millions of workers will earn more money per hour when changes to the National Living Wage come into force and here’s how the new scheme will work:

Mini eggs choking warning issued to parents ahead of Easter

11 March 2024
Mini eggs choking warning issued to parents ahead of Easter

Parents are being reminded not to give chocolate mini eggs to small children this Easter – with the Cadbury's treat coming with a minimum age warning.

Thousands in Kent at risk from ‘silent killer’

11 March 2024
Thousands in Kent at risk from ‘silent killer’

People over the age of 40 are being asked to come forward for a simple test amid fears thousands are living with undiagnosed high blood pressure.

Know a young hero? Let’s give them the credit they deserve

11 March 2024
Know a young hero? Let’s give them the credit they deserve

Courageous youngsters, outstanding charities and young fundraisers are alll being sought for the 2024 Children’s Awards – who could you nominate?

What questions should you ask when buying a puppy?

08 March 2024
What questions should you ask when buying a puppy?

With Crufts hitting TV screens – and many puppies born in spring – vets are sharing the questions those thinking of buying a dog this year should ask.

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Scout hut, church and youth centre among 20 venues for MMR catch-up clinics

07 March 2024
Scout hut, church and youth centre among 20 venues for MMR catch-up clinics

A church and scout hut are among the venues hosting MMR catch-up clinics in Kent as officials try and encourage those not vaccinated to come forward.

McDonald’s to hand out free Mr Men books for World Book Day

07 March 2024
McDonald’s to hand out free Mr Men books for World Book Day

McDonald’s is giving away free books for World Book Day after research found one in five small children still don’t have a book to call their own.

‘In ‘97 Blair danced into Downing Street singing ‘Things Can Only Get Better’ – today young people don’t agree’

05 March 2024
‘In ‘97 Blair danced into Downing Street singing ‘Things Can Only Get Better’ – today young people don’t agree’

Young people today think they’ll be worse-off than their parents and not much is being said to convince them otherwise, says our columnist.

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9 Cadbury bars we’ve loved and lost as chocolatier celebrates 200 years

04 March 2024
9 Cadbury bars we’ve loved and lost as chocolatier celebrates 200 years

As Cadbury celebrates its 200th birthday we take a look back at some of the popular bars we’ve loved and lost over the years.

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The 12 World Book Day books you could choose with your £1 token

04 March 2024
The 12 World Book Day books you could choose with your £1 token

World Book Day celebrations take place this week but which special 2024 books might your children wish to swap their £1 book tokens for?

Emotional NHS ads to target parents over measles danger

04 March 2024
Emotional NHS ads to target parents over measles danger

With measles cases still rising, adverts will be broadcast across TV, radio and the internet appealing to parents to get their children vaccinated.

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New 50p coin to mark 200 years of the RNLI

04 March 2024
New 50p coin to mark 200 years of the RNLI

The Royal Mint has unveiled a new commemorative coin to honour 200 years of life-saving service by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.

RNLI 200: Two centuries of lifesaving history in pictures

02 March 2024
RNLI 200: Two centuries of lifesaving history in pictures

The RNLI has been saving lives at sea for 200 years but it’s a story that started miles from the coast and instead inside the walls of a city pub.

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Royal Mail to increase stamp prices again

01 March 2024
Royal Mail to increase stamp prices again

Royal Mail is to increase the price of a first and second class stamp as it finds ways to address fewer people sending letters.

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Cash bonuses for dentists begin to tackle appointment shortages

01 March 2024
Cash bonuses for dentists begin to tackle appointment shortages

Dentists will be offered extra cash from this month to see new NHS patients so how will the new scheme help those struggling to get an appointment?

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