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Scammers posing as bailiffs prompts warning

23 September 2021
Scammers posing as bailiffs prompts warning

Fraudsters pretending to be from the courts service are attempting to scam people out of money they're told they owe, say government officials.

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'Our kids are going to love watching you on the TV'

21 September 2021
'Our kids are going to love watching you on the TV'

Disability groups and celebrities are among those praising Cbeebies, which has chosen 20-year-old George Webster as their newest presenter.

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'Click and collect' puppy buying at risk of becoming the norm

21 September 2021
'Click and collect' puppy buying at risk of becoming the norm

The trend for buying dogs over the internet must stop, says The Kennel Club, which is concerned the habit shows no signs of stopping post-lockdown.

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Warning over fake Wetherspoon offer which wants your details

20 September 2021
Warning over fake Wetherspoon offer which wants your details

Social media users are being warned about fake free meal deals pretending to be from pub chain Wetherspoon.

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Post Office card account changes explained

20 September 2021
Post Office card account changes explained

This is what you need to know about the changes coming to Post Office card accounts for those on benefits or collecting a state pension.

Vandals turn to baked beans in latest viral internet stunt

16 September 2021
Vandals turn to baked beans in latest viral internet stunt

Yobs are turning to baked beans in the latest criminal craze to hit the internet and Tik Tok, prompting warnings from police and to dog owners.

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The rarest 50p coins still in circulation revealed

16 September 2021
The rarest 50p coins still in circulation revealed

Check your purses and piggy banks - Britain's rarest 50p coins still in circulation have been revealed, and some are quite valuable.

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John Lewis to create thousands of Christmas jobs - with free food and drink among the perks

15 September 2021
John Lewis to create thousands of Christmas jobs - with free food and drink among the perks

John Lewis is looking to recruit more than 7,000 people to festive job roles across the company, including at Waitrose supermarkets.

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Here's where new Scout Squirrel groups will open in Kent and Medway

15 September 2021
Here's where new Scout Squirrel groups will open in Kent and Medway

New Squirrel groups, for children aged four and five, are being launched by the Scout Association and here's where they'll open in Kent and Medway:

New students risk being the target for tax scams

14 September 2021
New students risk being the target for tax scams

Students looking for part-time jobs risk falling victim to tax scams, warns HMRC, as hundreds of thousands get ready to head off to university.

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Universal Credit cut explained - as charities warn working families will be hit hardest

14 September 2021
Universal Credit cut explained - as charities warn working families will be hit hardest

Working families may be left struggling to pay for food and heating when Universal Credit is cut. But what is the reduction and why is it happening?

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Sainsbury's and Argos to shut on Boxing Day

13 September 2021
Sainsbury's and Argos to shut on Boxing Day

Supermarket Sainsbury's has confirmed it will keep closed all stores on Boxing Day, including its Argos branches, to give staff a festive break.

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6 easy ways to keep spiders out the house in mating season

13 September 2021
6 easy ways to keep spiders out the house in mating season

It's spider mating season and thousands of arachnids are on the move. Here's six ways to keep them at bay using things you've got at home:

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Could the tone of your voice or way you cough suggest you've got Covid?

12 September 2021
Could the tone of your voice or way you cough suggest you've got Covid?

Talking and coughing sounds are being collected by NHS scientists investigating whether they may indicate someone has caught Covid-19.

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'Feeding your dog a slice of toast is like you eating two portions of fries'

10 September 2021
'Feeding your dog a slice of toast is like you eating two portions of fries'

People's desire to 'treat' their pets is partly to blame for the numbers of animals piling on the pounds in lockdown, says a leading animal charity.

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Can the UK push back boats in the Channel?

10 September 2021
Can the UK push back boats in the Channel?

Any attempt to push back boats would endanger lives and be in breach of the law, say refugee groups, but the UK government disagrees.

Scout Association launches Squirrels for early years children

09 September 2021
Scout Association launches Squirrels for early years children

Children aged just four and five will now be able to join the Scout Association as it launches its first new group for 35 years.

One horse harmed each day over summer, says the RSPCA

08 September 2021
One horse harmed each day over summer, says the RSPCA

One horse or pony is harmed deliberately on average each day during the summer months, according to the latest cruelty figures released by the RSPCA.

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Waste water release rules relaxed over chemical shortage caused by Brexit

08 September 2021
Waste water release rules relaxed over chemical shortage caused by Brexit

Partially-treated waste water could be released into rivers and seas because of a chemical shortage caused by Brexit.

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Devastating fall in girls' happiness warns Girlguiding UK

07 September 2021
Devastating fall in girls' happiness warns Girlguiding UK

The happiness of girls continues to decline dramatically, says the well-respected charity, which is now insisting the government take action.

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