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Up to £2,000 government help with childcare costs this summer holidays

13 July 2022
Up to £2,000 government help with childcare costs this summer holidays

Working parents can find the six-week school holiday a costly struggle but there's extra help out there, says HMRC.

First £326 cost of living cash arrives this week, but will be gone in a month

12 July 2022
First £326 cost of living cash arrives this week, but will be gone in a month

Eight million homes will get an extra £326 this week to help with the cost of living but many will struggle to make it last five weeks says a charity.

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This is why you might see gritters in your street as heatwave continues

12 July 2022
This is why you might see gritters in your street as heatwave continues

An amber warning for extreme heat is in place and temperatures could break all records so why are gritting teams now on standby?

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5 signs of heatstroke in dogs as RSPCA warns of 'silent killer'

11 July 2022
5 signs of heatstroke in dogs as RSPCA warns of 'silent killer'

'If in doubt, don't go out' warns the RSPCA which says owners should avoid hot walks and be alert to signs of heatstroke as the weather warms up.

5 ice lollies for dogs you can make at home

11 July 2022
5 ice lollies for dogs you can make at home

While supermarkets Aldi and Morrisons are selling dog-friendly ice cream, here's 5 quick and easy recipes you can knock-up for your pets from home.

Warning to use water wisely as heatwave predictions continue

08 July 2022
Warning to use water wisely as heatwave predictions continue

With more hot dry weather forecast, homes are being asked to use water wisely, with the Environment Agency admitting it's watching levels 'closely'.

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Residents to be given control over street name changes

07 July 2022
Residents to be given control over street name changes

Street names won't be changed without the agreement of residents and businesses under new plans to let communities 'take back control'.

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Dog walkers told to be vigilant as 'devastating' avian flu outbreak grows

05 July 2022
Dog walkers told to be vigilant as 'devastating' avian flu outbreak grows

Dog owners are being advised to stick to footpaths and keep pets on leads if near sea birds, as the UK's avian flu outbreak among wildlife spreads.

Millions to get more money in their pay packets from this month

04 July 2022
Millions to get more money in their pay packets from this month

Millions of workers are expected to see their take-home pay increase from this month thanks to changes to National Insurance contributions.

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Scorching 30C temperatures to hit Kent

04 July 2022
Scorching 30C temperatures to hit Kent

High pressure is going to bring very hot dry weather to Kent over the next week with some forecasts warning of the potential for another heatwave.

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When is Flying Ant Day 2022?

03 July 2022
When is Flying Ant Day 2022?

Every year thousands of flying ants take to the skies in giant swarms but when is Flying Ant Day and what should you do when the critters arrive?

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Will there be another rail strike this month?

01 July 2022
Will there be another rail strike this month?

With the RMT union now threatening further strike action we look at when another strike would be permitted and at who else is walking out this year.

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Why are we facing so much summer holiday disruption?

01 July 2022
Why are we facing so much summer holiday disruption?

From cancelled flights to long airport queues why is getting away this year becoming so tough?

22-point action plan unveiled to help passengers avoid summer chaos

30 June 2022
22-point action plan unveiled to help passengers avoid summer chaos

As flight cancellations and holiday disruption continues, a plan has been unveiled to help get people's summer plans back on track.

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More help for revellers returning home as Night Tube is expanded

29 June 2022
More help for revellers returning home as Night Tube is expanded

Northern line Night Tube services, which stop at London Bridge and Charing Cross, are returning from this weekend says Transport for London.

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The bowel cancer signs Deborah James didn't want people to miss

29 June 2022
The bowel cancer signs Deborah James didn't want people to miss

Supermarkets have pledged to put the signs of bowel cancer on toilet roll packets as tributes pour in for campaigner Dame Deborah James.

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Fixing broken goods may cost less than 'worthless warranties' suggests report

28 June 2022
Fixing broken goods may cost less than 'worthless warranties' suggests report

Households keen to save money should consider cancelling extended warranties on appliances and instead pay for the repairs themselves, says Which?

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Energy exit fees now 10 times higher in further hike to bills

27 June 2022
Energy exit fees now 10 times higher in further hike to bills

Customers face further hikes to energy bills with exit fees for leaving fixed-rate deals now up to 10 times higher than they were in 2021.

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Supermarkets recall frozen prawns

27 June 2022
Supermarkets recall frozen prawns

Two supermarkets are recalling frozen cooked prawns over fears that undercooked seafood has contaminated the products.

7 charity shop bargain-hunting tips you should follow

27 June 2022
7 charity shop bargain-hunting tips you should follow

With eBay's coupling with Love Island putting secondhand outfits in the spotlight, here are seven tips to follow when attempting to bag a bargain.

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