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Peppa Pig marks 20th birthday with her own stamps and new stage show

02 May 2024
Peppa Pig marks 20th birthday with her own stamps and new stage show

Peppa Pig is celebrating her 20th birthday with her own set of Royal Mail stamps, an exclusive video and a new live theatre show.

Shoppers asked to return butter that may contain blue cloth

01 May 2024
Shoppers asked to return butter that may contain blue cloth

Pats of salted butter are being recalled by a supermarket over fears they may have been contaminated with pieces of blue cloth.

Dog friendly beaches in Kent this summer

01 May 2024
Dog friendly beaches in Kent this summer

From May 1 the rules around dogs on Kent’s beaches change in many areas – so which of our coastal spots remain dog-friendly throughout the summer?

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NHS prescriptions rise to almost £10 but who can get help to pay?

01 May 2024
NHS prescriptions rise to almost £10 but who can get help to pay?

NHS prescription charges increase from this month but who is eligible to get their medicine for free?

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‘Rising levels’ of public support for smacking ban, says NSPCC

01 May 2024
‘Rising levels’ of public support for smacking ban, says NSPCC

There are rising levels of public support, says the NSPCC, for a ban on smacking children in England as it adds its voice to calls for a law change.

Cadbury discontinues chocolate bar over fans’ ‘changing tastes’

30 April 2024
Cadbury discontinues chocolate bar over fans’ ‘changing tastes’

Cadbury has discontinued one of its Dairy Milk chocolate bars because of fans’ changing tastes.

‘Sure Start was a lifeline – reviving it would be a vote winner’

30 April 2024
‘Sure Start was a lifeline – reviving it would be a vote winner’

Children living near Sure Start centres got better GCSEs and its among the reasons, says our columnist, why the next government must bring them back.

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Children’s car seat is urgently recalled over safety fears

29 April 2024
Children’s car seat is urgently recalled over safety fears

Parents are being told to stop using a children’s car seat, which is being recalled because of a potential issue with the harness.

Junior footballers warned against trend made popular by Jack Grealish

24 April 2024
Junior footballers warned against trend made popular by Jack Grealish

Junior players are being told not to adopt a trend made famous by Premier League aces such as Man City’s Jack Grealish because of the risk of injury.

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‘Alarming decline’ in Kent insect numbers unsustainable, warn experts

24 April 2024
‘Alarming decline’ in Kent insect numbers unsustainable, warn experts

Flying insect numbers in Kent are declining at an unsustainable rate, fear wildlife experts behind the latest study into the health of our ecosystem.

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The most popular dog and cat names – by breed – revealed

23 April 2024
The most popular dog and cat names – by breed – revealed

The top 20 dog and cat names have been revealed – alongside the monikers currently most popular with particular breeds.

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‘Smacking children is lazy parenting and it should be banned’

23 April 2024
‘Smacking children is lazy parenting and it should be banned’

Doctors are right to call for a smacking ban, believes our columnist, who suggests hitting children says far more about our failings as adults.

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Kent train services face disruption as union confirms more strikes

22 April 2024
Kent train services face disruption as union confirms more strikes

Strikes by train drivers at 16 different rail operating companies have been announced by union Aslef and will take place next month.

WhatsApp users warned of ‘nasty scam’

22 April 2024
WhatsApp users warned of ‘nasty scam’

WhatsApp users are being warned about the growing prevalence of a ‘nasty scam’ in which fraudsters are trying to take over people’s accounts.

How do you enter the London Marathon?

20 April 2024
How do you enter the London Marathon?

If this year’s London Marathon runners are inspiring you to give the 26.2 mille course a go then here’s how to sign up for next year’s race:

Warning to dog walkers in the countryside this spring

19 April 2024
Warning to dog walkers in the countryside this spring

Farmers fear a rise in dog attacks during lambing season as more of us visit the countryside - so here’s what pet owners must do when out walking.

Magnum recalls more ice cream over metal fears

18 April 2024
Magnum recalls more ice cream over metal fears

Shoppers are being told to not eat a batch of Magnum ice creams amid fears they’re unsafe just weeks after other batches were recalled.

Tough times ahead for drivers as petrol prices look set to surge

17 April 2024
Tough times ahead for drivers as petrol prices look set to surge

Filling up a family car is now £5 more expensive and drivers are being warned tough times lay ahead as petrol looks set to surge past 150p a litre.

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Smacking children should be banned in England, say doctors

17 April 2024
Smacking children should be banned in England, say doctors

Smacking children must now be made illegal in England say a leading group of children’s doctors – take our poll or comment to tell us what you think?

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Taylor Swift fans targeted in ticket scam surge

17 April 2024
Taylor Swift fans targeted in ticket scam surge

Ticket scams are said to be ‘flooding’ social media with Taylor Swift fans being heavily targeted ahead of the UK leg of her Eras Tour in June.

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