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Parents face £500 fine for children not in the correct car seat

12 July 2021
Parents face £500 fine for children not in the correct car seat

With restrictions easing and more outings on the horizon, parents are being reminded to check their children's car seats are suitable.

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Car parking on residential streets is getting worse

09 July 2021
Car parking on residential streets is getting worse

Vehicles sat unused and garages which are too small for modern cars is causing parking problems in residential streets, says a new report.

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'It should be candy floss people take home from the fair not live animals'

08 July 2021
'It should be candy floss people take home from the fair not live animals'

Giving goldfish as prizes is 'cruel and outdated', says the RSPCA, which wants councils to ban funfairs maintaining the tradition.

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Strong warning over matching mobile numbers scam

07 July 2021
Strong warning over matching mobile numbers scam

Mobile phone users are being told to be aware of a new scam in which fraudsters will target them with calls made from numbers similar to their own.

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Supermarket offers money off in return for old clothes

07 July 2021
Supermarket offers money off in return for old clothes

A major supermarket chain is collecting unwanted clothes for recycling and offering money-off vouchers in return.

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Palace gardens ready for first picnic visitors

07 July 2021
Palace gardens ready for first picnic visitors

Buckingham Palace visitors will enjoy picnics on the royal lawns for the first time this Friday and there are still tickets on sale for the summer.

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'Don't buy' warning for popular children's sun cream

06 July 2021
'Don't buy' warning for popular children's sun cream

Two well-known sun creams, including one made for children, have failed Which? tests leading to a warning for shoppers to avoid them this summer.

Primark confirms plans for new website

05 July 2021
Primark confirms plans for new website

Primark, which has stores across Kent, has announced work has now started on a new website for customers.

Hundreds choose home school in just two months

05 July 2021
Hundreds choose home school in just two months

Hundreds of families in Kent have chosen to home school their children in the last two months, latest figures reveal.

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The camping mistakes that could cost you £2,500

03 July 2021
The camping mistakes that could cost you £2,500

Are you packing-up to pitch-up this summer? Here are some camping rules you should be aware of, that if not followed, could cost you thousands.

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When is Flying Ant Day 2021?

02 July 2021
When is Flying Ant Day 2021?

Every year thousands of flying ants take to the skies in swarms all at once. But when is Flying Ant Day 2021 and what should you do when they arrive?

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Electrical goods will now be cheaper and easier to fix

01 July 2021
Electrical goods will now be cheaper and easier to fix

Appliances including washing machines and dishwashers will be cheaper and easier to fix under new 'right to repair' law, in force from today.

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Why driving with hay fever risks a £5,000 fine or points on your licence

01 July 2021
Why driving with hay fever risks a £5,000 fine or points on your licence

With pollen counts returning to 'very high' levels, there's a warning for sufferers who plan to get behind the wheel of their car.

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Is this 'rapid feeding' plant pest in your garden?

01 July 2021
Is this 'rapid feeding' plant pest in your garden?

Rosemary beetles looks like glitter-covered ladybirds but can cause huge problems in gardens during the summer. Have you got them?

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Tougher prison sentences for animal abusers

29 June 2021
Tougher prison sentences for animal abusers

People found guilty of animal cruelty face spending much longer in prison, under changes to the law which come into force today.

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Parents could claim £500 Covid payment if children are isolating

29 June 2021
Parents could claim £500 Covid payment if children are isolating

Parents of pupils, being sent home to isolate after coming into contact with coronavirus, could be entitled to a £500 one-off support payment.

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British-grown strawberries and apples risk extinction

28 June 2021
British-grown strawberries and apples risk extinction

As Wimbledon visitors begin to enjoy millions of British strawberries there's a warning the fruit, alongside other home grown crops, is under threat.

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9 questions drivers don't know the answer to but could lead to a fine or ban

25 June 2021
9 questions drivers don't know the answer to but could lead to a fine or ban

Is it illegal to drive in flip flops, with headphones or with one headlight, are among questions most 'googled' by drivers. We find the answers here:

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Polar Express train tickets on sale today

25 June 2021
Polar Express train tickets on sale today

Tickets go on sale today for The Polar Express Train Ride, based on the popular children's story, which is pulling into Kent this Christmas.

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Drivers hit out at new £100 pay-at-pump fee

24 June 2021
Drivers hit out at new £100 pay-at-pump fee

The way we pay for petrol at the pumps is changing but it's leaving some drivers frustrated.

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