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When and how to see August’s bright and brilliant supermoons

31 July 2023
When and how to see August’s bright and brilliant supermoons

Two big, bright supermoons are to be visible to star gazers during August – with the first one just around the corner.

Sales of Covid-19 tests up by a third as cases increase

31 July 2023
Sales of Covid-19 tests up by a third as cases increase

Sales of Covid-19 home test kits are up by a third, says Boots, as health officials say they are watching a rise in cases and hospital admissions.

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Alcohol prices to rise from August 1 – with a bottle of wine costing 44p more

31 July 2023
Alcohol prices to rise from August 1 – with a bottle of wine costing 44p more

The price of wine, gin and other spirits could rise significantly this week but why is your favourite drink about to become more expensive?

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Urgent warning for travellers as Turkey tourists fall ill with food poisoning

27 July 2023
Urgent warning for travellers as Turkey tourists fall ill with food poisoning

Health officials have issued a warning to families going abroad after a high number of tourists were struck down with food poisoning in Turkey.

40C summers to be the norm by 2060 says Met Office

27 July 2023
40C summers to be the norm by 2060 says Met Office

Weather like that seen in last year’s heatwave will be nothing but average by 2060 warns a Met Office report into the UK’s changing climate.

Pothole problems cause highest number of breakdowns for five years

26 July 2023
Pothole problems cause highest number of breakdowns for five years

Vehicle breakdowns caused by potholes are at a five-year high and the RAC says it highlights the ‘poor condition’ local roads are in.

Days left for thousands of people to renew benefits

25 July 2023
Days left for thousands of people to renew benefits

Thousands of people claiming tax credits have just a few days left to renew their claim or risk having their payments stopped, says HMRC.

‘Why are the school holidays so long - I’m not convinced children need six weeks off?’

25 July 2023
‘Why are the school holidays so long - I’m not convinced children need six weeks off?’

Parents and teachers in Wales are to be asked about shortening the school summer holiday and our columnist thinks it’s time England followed suit.

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Plans for Queen Elizabeth national memorial underway

24 July 2023
Plans for Queen Elizabeth national memorial underway

A national memorial to the late Queen is being considered, confirms the government, but pubs and parks wishing to use her name will need approval.

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Are these the 10 naughtiest dog breeds?

24 July 2023
Are these the 10 naughtiest dog breeds?

The dog breeds most likely to enjoy mischief making have made it into a Kennel Club’s list of naughtiest dogs but do you agree with the findings?

Green man set to stay on for longer to help ‘less fit’ cross

24 July 2023
Green man set to stay on for longer to help ‘less fit’ cross

Green man crossing times could be lengthened after transport experts recommended a change to respond to the UK’s slower and less fit population.

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11 chocolate bars we’ve lost as Cadbury makes Dairy Milk buttons change

21 July 2023
11 chocolate bars we’ve lost as Cadbury makes Dairy Milk buttons change

Cadbury is making a change to its popular Dairy Milk buttons range but what other chocolate bars have we loved and lost over the years?

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Unions call off six-day tube strike

21 July 2023
Unions call off six-day tube strike

A six-day strike on London’s Underground has been called off but July’s train strikes are still expected to go ahead.

Plans to make all schools open for 32.5 hours a week delayed

21 July 2023
Plans to make all schools open for 32.5 hours a week delayed

Schools have been given another year to ensure they’re offering a longer school day after the government scrapped its initial September 2023 deadline.

The supermarket staples now costing you more than double

20 July 2023
The supermarket staples now costing you more than double

A study of more than 26,000 food and drink items at eight supermarkets has uncovered the products now costing you significantly more.

Europe heatwave: Is it safe to travel or can I cancel my holiday?

20 July 2023
Europe heatwave: Is it safe to travel or can I cancel my holiday?

With the school break upon us and the heat in southern Europe showing few signs of easing what are your rights if you’re worried about going abroad?

Netflix scraps basic £7 ad-free plan

20 July 2023
Netflix scraps basic £7 ad-free plan

Netflix has axed its standard ad-free plan as it also continues its crackdown on customers sharing passwords with those they don’t live with.

Shock as car insurance premiums leap by 40%

19 July 2023
Shock as car insurance premiums leap by 40%

The price of car insurance has gone up 40% and insurance experts fear the sudden change will force some motorists off the road.

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First British passports issued in the King’s name

19 July 2023
First British passports issued in the King’s name

British passports will now carry the name ‘His Majesty’ from this week, for the first time since 1952.

40C temperatures in UK more likely as Europe swelters under heatwave

19 July 2023
40C temperatures in UK more likely as Europe swelters under heatwave

A year since England recorded 40.3C, Europe is now struggling in unrelenting heat and the Met Office says more is in store because of climate change.

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