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High street store recalls Easter hunt eggs

15 March 2023
High street store recalls Easter hunt eggs

An Easter egg hunt bag has been recalled by a high street shop over undeclared ingredients in the sweets that could be dangerous to allergy sufferers.

11 chocolate bars we've loved and lost

15 March 2023
11 chocolate bars we've loved and lost

With Cadbury announcing it is discontinuing a chocolate in its Easter range we take a look at 11 other bars we've loved and lost over the years.

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Drivers hit out at new £120 pay-at-pump holding fee

14 March 2023
Drivers hit out at new £120 pay-at-pump holding fee

Drivers using pay-at-pump petrol stations could now have £120 of their money ring-fenced in pre-authorisation checks, which is leaving some angry.

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The list of cold and flu medicines being withdrawn over health fears

14 March 2023
The list of cold and flu medicines being withdrawn over health fears

Cold and flu remedies are being withdrawn from pharmacies over health fears and here's the full list of medicines experts are saying to avoid.

First special stamps with King's silhouette released

14 March 2023
First special stamps with King's silhouette released

The first special stamps to carry the silhouette of King Charles have been released by the Royal Mail.

'Cutting nursery staff to get parents back to work will backfire'

14 March 2023
'Cutting nursery staff to get parents back to work will backfire'

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has a plan to get parents back to work, but it won't work, writes Lauren Abbott.

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Microchipping for cats becomes compulsory

13 March 2023
Microchipping for cats becomes compulsory

Cat owners must microchip their pets or face a hefty fine under new rules and here's how long households have to abide by the new law.

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'Armageddon alarm' to be triggered on phones next month

13 March 2023
'Armageddon alarm' to be triggered on phones next month

Alerts, which trigger loud sirens on mobile phones and tablets, will be tested next month across the UK as the system gets ready for roll-out.

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Amazon Prime members issued with warning over scam

10 March 2023
Amazon Prime members issued with warning over scam

Amazon Prime members are being warned of a new scam which has seen some unsuspecting victims have their bank accounts 'emptied'.

NHS prescription charges to rise and here's what you'll need to pay

10 March 2023
NHS prescription charges to rise and here's what you'll need to pay

The cost of an NHS prescription is to rise from April 1 along with the charges for pre-payment certificates and here's what you'll soon need to pay.

Greggs plans later opening hours and 24-hour drive-thru

09 March 2023
Greggs plans later opening hours and 24-hour drive-thru

Greggs says it plans to extend the opening hours at 300 shops into the evening and wants to trial a 24-hour service for customers.

First UK airport scraps liquid rule ahead of school holidays

09 March 2023
First UK airport scraps liquid rule ahead of school holidays

New airport security rules are coming into force and one UK airport is set to change liquid restrictions ahead of the next school break.

Why can't children under 7 wear this year's Comic Relief red nose?

08 March 2023
Why can't children under 7 wear this year's Comic Relief red nose?

Comic Relief has unveiled a new red nose for 2023 but its unique design has left some families and schools frustrated.

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Rush hour warning as 'significant second wave' of snow is forecast

08 March 2023
Rush hour warning as 'significant second wave' of snow is forecast

Drivers and train passengers are being told to plan ahead, check routes and consider travelling home earlier as more snow is forecast.

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Millions to be offered Covid-19 booster jab this spring

07 March 2023
Millions to be offered Covid-19 booster jab this spring

The NHS has announced plans for a Covid-19 spring booster campaign and here are the patients who will be offered another jab.

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How and when to see March's Worm moon

07 March 2023
How and when to see March's Worm moon

This month's full moon - nicknamed the Worm moon - will reach its peak on Tuesday and here's how you can see it.

'How do you stop truancy? Not like this'

07 March 2023
'How do you stop truancy? Not like this'

Michael Gove's plan to tackle truancy by stopping child benefits will just make the issue worse, writes columnist Lauren Abbott.

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Drivers asked to give gritters time and space as 530 vehicles go on standby

06 March 2023
Drivers asked to give gritters time and space as 530 vehicles go on standby

Drivers are being asked to give gritting teams time and space to work as an Arctic blast bringing warnings of ice and snow moves in.

Snow and ice warnings as cold snap arrives

06 March 2023
Snow and ice warnings as cold snap arrives

Bitterly cold Arctic air is bringing freezing temperatures, ice and the risk of snow to Kent this week as a cold weather alert also comes into force.

RAC fears 'pump price shock' in two weeks' time

03 March 2023
RAC fears 'pump price shock' in two weeks' time

Diesel drivers are paying too much at the pumps, says the RAC, which fears any change to the 2022 5p cut in fuel duty will push up prices more.

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