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Youth clubs gave children something to do and kept them out of trouble, we need them now more than ever, writes columnist Lauren Abbott.
An amber traffic warning, forecasting delays on routes including the M25 and M20, has been issued by the AA ahead of the Christmas getaway.
Temperatures could move into double figures for the last week before Christmas, say forecasters, who predict warm but wet weather is on the way.
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
New airport security rules will be introduced from next year at UK airports with restrictions on liquids and laptops expected to be scrapped.
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.
Supermarkets are beginning to offer cut-price deals on essential Christmas vegetables as retailers battle to attract shoppers as food prices soar.
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.
Almost 900 miles of roadworks will be paused between December and January to try and keep roads running during industrial action by transport workers.
In the age of Covid and Strep A, attendance awards are one of the worst school policies, writes columnist Lauren Abbott.
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.
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.
Strike action by Royal Mail workers is reportedly leading to a backlog of deliveries with final Christmas posting dates now just days away.
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
Driving test examiners across the UK have announced a series of strikes for December and January and here's when Kent's learners will be affected.
The last full Moon of 2022 - aptly named a Cold Moon - will be visible above Kent as temperatures plummet below freezing and here's how to see it.
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