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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.

Days left to use Second Class post as backlogs build

09 December 2022
Days left to use Second Class post as backlogs build

Strike action by Royal Mail workers is reportedly leading to a backlog of deliveries with final Christmas posting dates now just days away.

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England's deep freeze will continue into next week warns Met Office

09 December 2022
England's deep freeze will continue into next week warns Met Office

England's Arctic blast shows no signs of relenting with the Met Office now warning of snow in its forecast for southern areas of the UK.

Supermarket recalls mince pies because they may contain plastic

09 December 2022
Supermarket recalls mince pies because they may contain plastic

One of the UK's biggest retailers has been forced to recall three different varieties of mince pie over fears the food may contain pieces of plastic.

Who will get cold weather payments when temperatures plummet?

08 December 2022
Who will get cold weather payments when temperatures plummet?

With Kent entering a severe cold snap the icy weather could trigger cold weather payments but who is entitled to extra cash and how do you get it?

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First King Charles 50p enters circulation and here's how to get one

08 December 2022
First King Charles 50p enters circulation and here's how to get one

The first coins featuring the face of King Charles will begin appearing in people's change but how can you be among the first to get one?

500 gritters on standby as cold snap moves in

07 December 2022
500 gritters on standby as cold snap moves in

National Highways says a fleet of more than 500 gritters is ready to treat England's motorways and A-roads as the severe cold weather arrives.

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