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Residents to be given control over street name changes

07 July 2022
Residents to be given control over street name changes

Street names won't be changed without the agreement of residents and businesses under new plans to let communities 'take back control'.

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Dog walkers told to be vigilant as 'devastating' avian flu outbreak grows

05 July 2022
Dog walkers told to be vigilant as 'devastating' avian flu outbreak grows

Dog owners are being advised to stick to footpaths and keep pets on leads if near sea birds, as the UK's avian flu outbreak among wildlife spreads.

Millions to get more money in their pay packets from this month

04 July 2022
Millions to get more money in their pay packets from this month

Millions of workers are expected to see their take-home pay increase from this month thanks to changes to National Insurance contributions.

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Scorching 30C temperatures to hit Kent

04 July 2022
Scorching 30C temperatures to hit Kent

High pressure is going to bring very hot dry weather to Kent over the next week with some forecasts warning of the potential for another heatwave.

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When is Flying Ant Day 2022?

03 July 2022
When is Flying Ant Day 2022?

Every year thousands of flying ants take to the skies in giant swarms but when is Flying Ant Day and what should you do when the critters arrive?

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Will there be another rail strike this month?

01 July 2022
Will there be another rail strike this month?

With the RMT union now threatening further strike action we look at when another strike would be permitted and at who else is walking out this year.

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Why are we facing so much summer holiday disruption?

01 July 2022
Why are we facing so much summer holiday disruption?

From cancelled flights to long airport queues why is getting away this year becoming so tough?

22-point action plan unveiled to help passengers avoid summer chaos

30 June 2022
22-point action plan unveiled to help passengers avoid summer chaos

As flight cancellations and holiday disruption continues, a plan has been unveiled to help get people's summer plans back on track.

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More help for revellers returning home as Night Tube is expanded

29 June 2022
More help for revellers returning home as Night Tube is expanded

Northern line Night Tube services, which stop at London Bridge and Charing Cross, are returning from this weekend says Transport for London.

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The bowel cancer signs Deborah James didn't want people to miss

29 June 2022
The bowel cancer signs Deborah James didn't want people to miss

Supermarkets have pledged to put the signs of bowel cancer on toilet roll packets as tributes pour in for campaigner Dame Deborah James.

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Fixing broken goods may cost less than 'worthless warranties' suggests report

28 June 2022
Fixing broken goods may cost less than 'worthless warranties' suggests report

Households keen to save money should consider cancelling extended warranties on appliances and instead pay for the repairs themselves, says Which?

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Energy exit fees now 10 times higher in further hike to bills

27 June 2022
Energy exit fees now 10 times higher in further hike to bills

Customers face further hikes to energy bills with exit fees for leaving fixed-rate deals now up to 10 times higher than they were in 2021.

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Supermarkets recall frozen prawns

27 June 2022
Supermarkets recall frozen prawns

Two supermarkets are recalling frozen cooked prawns over fears that undercooked seafood has contaminated the products.

7 charity shop bargain-hunting tips you should follow

27 June 2022
7 charity shop bargain-hunting tips you should follow

With eBay's coupling with Love Island putting secondhand outfits in the spotlight, here are seven tips to follow when attempting to bag a bargain.

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RSPCA fears for pet health as cash-strapped owners cut back

26 June 2022
RSPCA fears for pet health as cash-strapped owners cut back

Animal charities say owners are cutting back on medical bills and pet food as the cost of living crisis squeezes budgets.

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Plans to cap private parking fines on hold

24 June 2022
Plans to cap private parking fines on hold

Plans to curb the amount private parking firms can charge drivers in fines have been temporarily withdrawn.

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Saturday's rail strike set to cause travel misery for millions

24 June 2022
Saturday's rail strike set to cause travel misery for millions

Drivers are being told to leave more time for weekend journeys as the rail strike clashes with A249 closures, Armed Forces Day and London concerts.

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What is polio virus and when should you be vaccinated against it?

23 June 2022
What is polio virus and when should you be vaccinated against it?

Parents are being told to check immunisations are up-to-date after sewage samples detected polio virus but what is the infection and who is at risk?

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Bank of England warning over £20 and £50 notes

23 June 2022
Bank of England warning over £20 and £50 notes

The Bank of England has issued a warning to households still using paper £20 and £50 notes which will be axed in 100 days.

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Ice cream sellers face summer shortage of Cadbury Flakes

22 June 2022
Ice cream sellers face summer shortage of Cadbury Flakes

A Cadbury's Flake shortage, just days after the year's first heatwave, looks set to hit ice cream sellers gearing up for a summer rush.

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