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Ex-teachers needed to cover Omicron absences

20 December 2021
Ex-teachers needed to cover Omicron absences

Former teachers are being asked to consider returning to the classroom to help cover Covid absences schools are expected to face in January.

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What can I do if my parcel is late, damaged or missing?

17 December 2021
What can I do if my parcel is late, damaged or missing?

Here's what you should do if a Christmas parcel you're waiting for is delayed, damaged or just doesn't ever arrive.

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West End show cancellations continue as Covid outbreaks grow

16 December 2021
West End show cancellations continue as Covid outbreaks grow

Pantos, musicals and plays across London continue to be hit hard by Covid outbreaks with Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella postponed until February.

NHS Covid pass: How to get one and where you'll need to use it

15 December 2021
NHS Covid pass: How to get one and where you'll need to use it

With adults now needing to prove their Covid-19 status to get into larger events here's everything you need to know about the new Covid pass rules.

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Covid passes for travelling teens now ready

14 December 2021
Covid passes for travelling teens now ready

Parents of children aged 12 to 15 can now request NHS Covid travel passes for their offspring to enter countries including Spain.

Lateral flow test shortages persist despite change to testing rules

14 December 2021
Lateral flow test shortages persist despite change to testing rules

Problems with the supply of lateral flow tests are entering a second day despite new rules requiring close contacts of a case to now test daily.

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Roadworks to be removed to help Christmas traffic

13 December 2021
Roadworks to be removed to help Christmas traffic

Around 900 miles of roadworks are to be removed in time for Christmas to try and keep traffic flowing.

NHS website hit by problems amid Covid jabs rush

13 December 2021
NHS website hit by problems amid Covid jabs rush

People booking a Covid jab via the NHS website are facing error messages while those ordering home test kits are being asked to come back later.

The Plan B rules you need to know about this week

13 December 2021
The Plan B rules you need to know about this week

From home working to how to download a Covid Pass - here's everything you need to know about this week's new Plan B rules.

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How to see December's meteor shower NASA is calling 'the best of the year'

11 December 2021
How to see December's meteor shower NASA is calling 'the best of the year'

The Geminids meteor shower is taking place this month - here's how to catch one of Mother Nature's very best light shows.

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Christmas shopping discounts for Blue Light workers

10 December 2021
Christmas shopping discounts for Blue Light workers

Two of the UK's biggest supermarkets are offering festive discounts to emergency workers to say thank you for their work in keeping communities safe.

9 plants and trees to keep away from your dog this Christmas

10 December 2021
9 plants and trees to keep away from your dog this Christmas

With some festive trees and plants full of toxins that can be harmful to pets, here's nine that owners should be aware of.

Drivers must prepare for a 'bumper-to-bumper' Christmas getaway, warns AA

10 December 2021
Drivers must prepare for a 'bumper-to-bumper' Christmas getaway, warns AA

Drivers should expect long delays and some problems on major routes, says the AA, which expects millions of cars to take to the roads this Christmas.

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Concrete degree course launched over fears of dwindling workforce

09 December 2021
Concrete degree course launched over fears of dwindling workforce

A specialist concrete qualification has been drawn-up because of concerns about the number of workers available to fix the UK's roads in future.

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Disco Dave, ZZ Top and Batmobile among most unusual car names reveals DVLA

07 December 2021
Disco Dave, ZZ Top and Batmobile among most unusual car names reveals DVLA

The most popular and unusual names drivers give their cars has been released by the DVLA.

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Cat owners face £500 fine under new law

06 December 2021
Cat owners face £500 fine under new law

Microchipping for cats is to become compulsory with hefty fines for those owners who don't comply.

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9 ways to enjoy a green Christmas

04 December 2021
9 ways to enjoy a green Christmas

Reduce the footprint your festive celebrations leave on the environment by following some of our tips for an eco-friendly Christmas.

Four birds added to UK's endangered red list

01 December 2021
Four birds added to UK's endangered red list

Swifts and house martins are among four species of bird to have today been added to the UK's red list of those under threat.

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HMRC extends deadline for Post Office payments

30 November 2021
HMRC extends deadline for Post Office payments

People who have HMRC benefits paid into a Post Office card account were to have them stopped tomorrow but a last minute change has been announced.

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Pet owners told to 'Google the poodle'

30 November 2021
Pet owners told to 'Google the poodle'

Households looking for puppies or kittens for sale this Christmas are being warned about an increase in deceitful pet sellers.

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