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Aerial photos display Kent's stunning summer mazes

29 July 2021
Aerial photos display Kent's stunning summer mazes

Get lost in one of Kent's intricate maize mazes this summer, which have once again opened for the summer, each with its own unique theme.

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7 ways to keep kids reading in the holidays

29 July 2021
7 ways to keep kids reading in the holidays

Are you trying to get the kids to pick up a book this summer? Here are some expert tips for keeping their reading going through the school break.

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Holidaymakers warned to check passports after travel confusion

28 July 2021
Holidaymakers warned to check passports after travel confusion

Travellers are being reminded to check passports are valid following confusion with post-Brexit rules and the government's own passport checker.

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Met Office has 'good news' for hayfever sufferers

28 July 2021
Met Office has 'good news' for hayfever sufferers

After weeks of very high pollen levels and unbearable symptoms there's some good news for hayfever sufferers this week.

Supermarket to build biggest electric car charging network

27 July 2021
Supermarket to build biggest electric car charging network

A supermarket chain says it is installing the UK's largest charging network for electric cars under its expansion plans.

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Renew credit claims or money may stop, warns HMRC

26 July 2021
Renew credit claims or money may stop, warns HMRC

More than 300,000 people have less than a week left to renew tax credit claims or they risk payments being stopped, warns HMRC.

Are we heading for a cashless society?

26 July 2021
Are we heading for a cashless society?

Campaigners says millions would struggle to survive in a society that doesn't use cash, prompting the Post Office to launch a campaign.

Slang words your kids use you may need to understand

23 July 2021
Slang words your kids use you may need to understand

Are you left scratching your head at some of the slang words kids use? From 'lit' to 'yeet' and acronyms like PAW and PITR, we're here to translate.

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Online banking and playstation users report outage

22 July 2021
Online banking and playstation users report outage

Playstation gamers and customers using online banks including HSBC and Barclays are reporting problems with services this afternoon.

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5 ways to help your family sleep well in the heat

20 July 2021
5 ways to help your family sleep well in the heat

From the best ways to cool rooms to maintaining a proper evening routine, we've got some top tips to help your family sleep well during the heatwave.

How to keep your pets safe in the sun

19 July 2021
How to keep your pets safe in the sun

Heat exhaustion can pose a danger to pets. Here's the RSPCA's top tips for keeping your animals cool and comfortable during the hot weather.

Pregnant man among new 2021 emojis

19 July 2021
Pregnant man among new 2021 emojis

A new proposed release of 2021 emojis includes a pregnant man and a gender-neutral person wearing a crown. See more here:

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Cool off with World Ice Cream Day today

18 July 2021
Cool off with World Ice Cream Day today

From the nation's favourite ice cream to the world's smallest parlour - we take a look at ways to celebrate today's World Ice Cream Day.

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Be a citizen scientist and join the Big Butterfly Count

16 July 2021
Be a citizen scientist and join the Big Butterfly Count

More than 100,000 people signed up last year to spend 15 minutes counting butterflies for conservationists. Here's how to get involved this year:

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Bookings open for winter flu jabs

16 July 2021
Bookings open for winter flu jabs

Boots has opened flu jab bookings early, with slots for both NHS and private patients, saying it's preparing for a 'potential flu epidemic'.

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Are you missing out on £900 of council tax help?

15 July 2021
Are you missing out on £900 of council tax help?

A staggering £2.6 billion of council tax help to help cut the cost of bills, went unclaimed by 2.7million people last year. Could you be entitled?

New Cbeebies app to better reflect all children

14 July 2021
New Cbeebies app to better reflect all children

A new Storytime app has been launched by BBC children's channel Cbeebies, with more diverse stories to 'better reflect' all children in the UK.

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'Staycation summer could end up being very expensive'

14 July 2021
'Staycation summer could end up being very expensive'

With petrol prices at an eight-year high and food prices also on the up, there's a warning about the cost to our summer plans.

Can I leave my child home alone?

14 July 2021
Can I leave my child home alone?

With six weeks of school holidays coming up, the NSPCC has advice for parents trying to make a decision about leaving their child home alone.

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Supermarket warns of fake emails scam

13 July 2021
Supermarket warns of fake emails scam

Morrisons has issued a warning to customers about a new scam circulating in emails pretending to be from the store.

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