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9 things you should know before taking a dip in the heatwave

15 July 2022
9 things you should know before taking a dip in the heatwave

It's blisteringly hot and we all want to cool off but there's 9 things The Royal Life Saving Society says you should know before going near water.

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Remembering the sweltering summer of 1976

15 July 2022
Remembering the sweltering summer of 1976

For 15 days in 1976 temperatures raged above 32C leading to a record breaking summer that remains scorched on people's memories.

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Commonwealth Games 2022 stamps unveiled by Royal Mail

14 July 2022
Commonwealth Games 2022 stamps unveiled by Royal Mail

Royal Mail has designed eight sporting stamps to mark the start of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham later this month.

Eight million families set to get £326 in cash help from today

14 July 2022
Eight million families set to get £326 in cash help from today

A £326 cash payment will be given to millions of households within days but who is getting help with the cost of living and why?

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5 ways to keep your house cool in the heat

13 July 2022
5 ways to keep your house cool in the heat

With the warm weather set to continue, but with many of us still working from home, here's how to keep your house cool in the heat.

Can you legally break a car window to save a hot dog?

13 July 2022
Can you legally break a car window to save a hot dog?

Dog owners have been warned by police and RSPCA officials not to leave pets in cars but what should you do if you see an animal inside a vehicle?

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Nintendo issues Switch heat warning

13 July 2022
Nintendo issues Switch heat warning

Video games manufacturer Nintendo has issued a warning to those using its Switch console as England's heatwave continues.

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Amber warning for extreme heat extended into next week

13 July 2022
Amber warning for extreme heat extended into next week

The heatwave shows no signs of peaking yet with the Met Office now extending its amber warning for extreme heat into next week.

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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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