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All you need to know about the Covid-19 variant spreading like 'wildfire'

04 January 2023
All you need to know about the Covid-19 variant spreading like 'wildfire'

A new Covid-19 variant, spreading rapidly across the US, is being watched closely by scientists fearful of its potential impact on the NHS.

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Extra cash to help pay energy bills will start this spring

03 January 2023
Extra cash to help pay energy bills will start this spring

With the cost of living showing no signs of easing, the government has unveiled how it plans to help struggling households in 2023.

Strongest meteor shower of 2023 to peak with 110 shooting stars an hour

03 January 2023
Strongest meteor shower of 2023 to peak with 110 shooting stars an hour

One of the biggest and best meteor showers of 2023 will peak this week with 110 shooting stars every hour and here's how to see it.

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King Charles' Coronation: What we know so far

02 January 2023
King Charles' Coronation: What we know so far

From an extra bank holiday, later pub opening hours to the ceremony itself - here's everything we know so far about the Coronation of King Charles.

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Cheaper bus tickets on sale from today

01 January 2023
Cheaper bus tickets on sale from today

Bus fares for single journeys are being capped from today to help people save money on travel during the winter when other household bills are high.

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Skygazing events not to be missed in 2023

30 December 2022
Skygazing events not to be missed in 2023

Two spectacular supermoons are among the big events to look out for in 2023 but what else can we expect from the new sky gazing calendar?

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'Spare me talk of cost of living snowflakes'

28 December 2022
'Spare me talk of cost of living snowflakes'

Spare me the talk of cost-of-living snowflakes every generation should want better, writes columnist Lauren Abbott.

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Everything you need to know about London's New Year's Day Parade

26 December 2022
Everything you need to know about London's New Year's Day Parade

London's New Year's Day Parade is back, after two years of Covid-19 curbs, and here's all you need to know about seeing in 2023 in style.

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'Whatever happened to youth clubs? We need them back'

21 December 2022
'Whatever happened to youth clubs? We need them back'

Youth clubs gave children something to do and kept them out of trouble, we need them now more than ever, writes columnist Lauren Abbott.

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AA issues amber traffic warning over Christmas getaway

19 December 2022
AA issues amber traffic warning over Christmas getaway

An amber traffic warning, forecasting delays on routes including the M25 and M20, has been issued by the AA ahead of the Christmas getaway.

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Icy blast to be replaced by very warm wet weather

16 December 2022
Icy blast to be replaced by very warm wet weather

Temperatures could move into double figures for the last week before Christmas, say forecasters, who predict warm but wet weather is on the way.

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LadBaby goes for fifth charity hit as food banks face 'tsunami of need'

16 December 2022
LadBaby goes for fifth charity hit as food banks face 'tsunami of need'

Food bank donations can't keep up with demand says the charity set to benefit from the latest Christmas charity single by social media stars LadBaby

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Airport security 100ml liquids rule to be scrapped

15 December 2022
Airport security 100ml liquids rule to be scrapped

New airport security rules will be introduced from next year at UK airports with restrictions on liquids and laptops expected to be scrapped.

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Evri says 'sorry' for delays as final Royal Mail posting date nears

15 December 2022
Evri says 'sorry' for delays as final Royal Mail posting date nears

Couriers such as Evri and DPD say they're working hard to deliver 'high volumes' of parcels as Royal Mail's final First Class posting date nears.

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Supermarkets launch price war with 19p Christmas veg offer

13 December 2022
Supermarkets launch price war with 19p Christmas veg offer

Supermarkets are beginning to offer cut-price deals on essential Christmas vegetables as retailers battle to attract shoppers as food prices soar.

9 plants and trees to keep away from pets this Christmas

13 December 2022
9 plants and trees to keep away from pets this Christmas

With some festive trees and plants full of toxins that are harmful to pets, here's nine that owners should be aware of when decorating for Christmas.

Hundreds of miles of roadworks to be paused

13 December 2022
Hundreds of miles of roadworks to be paused

Almost 900 miles of roadworks will be paused between December and January to try and keep roads running during industrial action by transport workers.

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'Nando's vouchers for good attendance? What a terrible idea'

13 December 2022
'Nando's vouchers for good attendance? What a terrible idea'

In the age of Covid and Strep A, attendance awards are one of the worst school policies, writes columnist Lauren Abbott.

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Am I liable if someone falls on a path I've cleared?

12 December 2022
Am I liable if someone falls on a path I've cleared?

As the icy snap continues here's what the law says about clearing ice or snow from paths while councils ask that salt bins be left for public use.

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Toxic grit and other winter hazards vets say make animals ill

12 December 2022
Toxic grit and other winter hazards vets say make animals ill

The British Veterinary Association is urging pet owners to protect animals from the dangers posed by the current cold snap and here's its advice.

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