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Wet weather and high pollen raise fears of ‘thunderstorm asthma’ attacks

12 June 2023
Wet weather and high pollen raise fears of ‘thunderstorm asthma’ attacks

With pollen counts high and storms brewing, allergy experts are warning asthmatics to be cautious amid fears conditions could trigger severe attacks.

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

09 June 2023
Can you break a car window to save a hot dog?

With very hot weather on the way animal charities are warning owners not to leave pets in cars - but what should do you if you see a dog in distress?

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More disruption for learner drivers

08 June 2023
More disruption for learner drivers

Learner drivers are being told to prepare for possible disruption as examiners confirm five further strikes.

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Shoppers asked to use ‘sniff test’ as supermarket bins milk dates

08 June 2023
Shoppers asked to use ‘sniff test’ as supermarket bins milk dates

Shoppers are being encouraged to ‘sniff’ milk to see if it’s sour after a retailer removed all use by dates from its cartons.

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Warning for hayfever sufferers as ‘pollen bomb’ set to strike

07 June 2023
Warning for hayfever sufferers as ‘pollen bomb’ set to strike

A cocktail of very hot air and thunderstorms could create a pollen bomb over the UK - prompting a warning for hayfever and asthma sufferers.

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‘The rise of the internet prankster raises uncomfortable questions about what we find funny’

07 June 2023
‘The rise of the internet prankster raises uncomfortable questions about what we find funny’

Extreme online pranks are a far cry from You’ve Been Framed, says our columnist, and must make us question what kids are growing to think is funny.

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The fight to get your kids into the right school

05 June 2023
The fight to get your kids into the right school

With so many Kent schools now setting their own admission rules, how hard is it for parents to get the place that they want for their child?

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Communities don’t want longer lorries ‘thundering through’ say campaigners

31 May 2023
Communities don’t want longer lorries ‘thundering through’ say campaigners

Longer lorries are allowed on UK roads from today, but campaigners say they put people at risk and communities don’t want them ‘thundering’ through.

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‘Teens have nowhere to go, nothing to do and now nowhere to hide’

30 May 2023
‘Teens have nowhere to go, nothing to do and now nowhere to hide’

Childhood silliness today risks kids making an appearance on social media residents’ groups - and it isn’t always justified, suggests our columnist.

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Ofgem’s price cap is changing but what does it mean for energy bills?

25 May 2023
Ofgem’s price cap is changing but what does it mean for energy bills?

Ofgem has confirmed it is to change the energy price cap from July 1 but what will that do to the price of your gas and electric bills?

What does Netflix's password crackdown mean for your account?

24 May 2023
What does Netflix's password crackdown mean for your account?

Streaming giant Netflix is beginning a password crackdown but what does it mean for account holders and what are its updated rules?

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7 UK bugs that will bite or sting you

24 May 2023
7 UK bugs that will bite or sting you

With the Forestry Commission warning people to stay away from a hairy caterpillar we look at other creatures that might give you a nasty nip.

RAC issues Dartford Crossing traffic warning

23 May 2023
RAC issues Dartford Crossing traffic warning

Warnings about journey times on the M25 and Dartford Crossing have been issued by the RAC, which is predicting the busiest bank holiday since 2019.

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‘AI is the ultimate homework cheat and it’s lining our kids up for even more testing’

23 May 2023
‘AI is the ultimate homework cheat and it’s lining our kids up for even more testing’

As debate about this month's Year 6 SATs paper rumbles on, our columnist fears the rapid growth of AI is only going to mean more exams for children.

Where can you get help if you can’t afford baby formula?

17 May 2023
Where can you get help if you can’t afford baby formula?

The high cost of formula is driving parents to desperate measures, say charities, so what help is there if you’re struggling to buy infant milk?

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Supermarket to strip 30 unhealthy foods of cartoon characters

16 May 2023
Supermarket to strip 30 unhealthy foods of cartoon characters

A supermarket is to remove cartoon characters from more than 30 unhealthy foods as it calls on retailers to do more to entice children to eat well.

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Rising cost of baby milk is driving parents to ‘unsafe’ alternatives

16 May 2023
Rising cost of baby milk is driving parents to ‘unsafe’ alternatives

Parents unable to afford the rising cost of baby formula could be forced into unsafe alternatives that’ll harm their child’s health fear charities.

What is cannibal-drug monkey dust and why could it be reclassified?

12 May 2023
What is cannibal-drug monkey dust and why could it be reclassified?

A probe has been launched into a drug that reportedly makes people want to eat glass, jump off buildings and violently attack the faces of others.

Final chance to nominate courageous children

11 May 2023
Final chance to nominate courageous children

Brave, courageous, determined youngsters are being sought for this year’s Children’s Awards and there are just days left to send us your nominations.

Public urged to report sightings of caterpillar that must not be touched

11 May 2023
Public urged to report sightings of caterpillar that must not be touched

Sightings of a hairy caterpillar that makes people and pets very unwell must be reported urge officials tracking the pest.

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