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Severe cold warning for Kent residents...but what's the advice?

06 December 2022
Severe cold warning for Kent residents...but what's the advice?

Bitterly cold weather and freezing temperatures are on their way but what is the official advice for the icy snap ahead?

Thousands of Christmas train services set to be cancelled

06 December 2022
Thousands of Christmas train services set to be cancelled

Thousands of train services face cancellations in the coming weeks thanks to further strikes by the RMT and here's when disruption is expected.

'Christmas Eve boxes should be banned – what a waste of money!'

06 December 2022
'Christmas Eve boxes should be banned – what a waste of money!'

Columnist Lauren Abbott says Christmas Eve boxes are just another way of making parents spend money and are unnecessary.

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Cold weather alert issued - with -10C possible

05 December 2022
Cold weather alert issued - with -10C possible

A cold weather alert has been issued for the whole of England with lows of -10C possible in some areas by the end of the week, warns the Met Office.

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The signs and symptoms of Strep A infection

05 December 2022
The signs and symptoms of Strep A infection

Parents are being told to trust their judgement if their child is unwell after the deaths of six children and a steep rise in Strep A infections.

Second Harry Potter themed coin goes on sale

05 December 2022
Second Harry Potter themed coin goes on sale

The second coin in an exclusive Harry Potter collection has been released by the Royal Mint and this time features the Hogwarts Express.

Football-related insurance claims jumped during 2018 World Cup

04 December 2022
Football-related insurance claims jumped during 2018 World Cup

Enthusiastic England fans showing-off their football skills caused a rise in accidental damage claims during the last World Cup, says an insurer.

28 Elf on the Shelf ideas

01 December 2022
28 Elf on the Shelf ideas

Homes across Kent have been invaded by a contingent of pint-sized pixies - here's a guide to some of the mischief you should be prepared for.

Clean your feeders asks RSPCA as calls about sick birds soar

30 November 2022
Clean your feeders asks RSPCA as calls about sick birds soar

The RSPCA is pleading with homes to regularly clean garden feeders and water bowls over fears that birds will pick up fatal diseases this winter.

Parents told to stop using self-feeding pillows that could kill

30 November 2022
Parents told to stop using self-feeding pillows that could kill

An urgent safety alert has been issued for baby self-feeding pillows and parents are being urged to stop using them immediately.

Surge in number of under 5s very ill with flu prompts vaccine plea

30 November 2022
Surge in number of under 5s very ill with flu prompts vaccine plea

Health officials say they're increasingly concerned about the high numbers of children needing hospital treatment for flu while vaccine uptake falls.

Thousands of learners taking six or more driving tests

29 November 2022
Thousands of learners taking six or more driving tests

Tens of thousands of learner drivers have needed to take six or more practical tests before passing, figures reveal, with Covid-19 partly to blame.

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Cash-strapped households turn to driveway rental for extra income

29 November 2022
Cash-strapped households turn to driveway rental for extra income

Homeowners are flocking to rent out driveways and parking spaces for extra cash as the cost of living crisis deepens, say those behind a parking app.

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Met Office reveals first December forecast but will we see snow?

29 November 2022
Met Office reveals first December forecast but will we see snow?

The Met Office has released the first of its long range weather forecasts for December including the chances of snow for the Christmas period.

RSPCA begs people not to dump pets as it fears winter crisis

28 November 2022
RSPCA begs people not to dump pets as it fears winter crisis

The RSPCA is facing rising costs and record numbers of abandoned animals in need of care and is begging people not to dump their pets this winter.

Warning for energy firms over direct debit hikes

28 November 2022
Warning for energy firms over direct debit hikes

Energy firms are being warned not to unfairly increase direct debits for customers now using less as ministers push for 'more reflective' bills.

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'If early Xmas cheer leaves us longing for low-key January count me out'

22 November 2022
'If early Xmas cheer leaves us longing for low-key January count me out'

Christmas is starting way too early and could hit our bank accounts in a cost of living crisis, writes columnist Lauren Abbott.

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Royal Mail makes further changes to new stamp roll-out

21 November 2022
Royal Mail makes further changes to new stamp roll-out

Royal Mail is pushing back the deadline it initially gave customers to use-up old-style stamps without a barcode.

How much are my coins worth and are they rare?

21 November 2022
How much are my coins worth and are they rare?

Every year the Royal Mint releases unique and commemorative coins but how can you find out if money you've got at home is rare and valuable?

The surprising law which could land you with a £1,000 fine for watching the World Cup at work

18 November 2022
The surprising law which could land you with a £1,000 fine for watching the World Cup at work

The World Cup is about to start but with many daytime games fans must be sure of TV Licensing rules before watching a game at work.

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