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White Christmas odds slashed as icy snap is forecast

23 November 2021
White Christmas odds slashed as icy snap is forecast

Bookmakers have slashed the odds of snow on December 25 as longer range forecasts now warn of sub-zero conditions ahead.

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Government changes Covid testing advice

23 November 2021
Government changes Covid testing advice

The government has issued new advice on taking Covid tests as Europe battles a fourth wave and the UK races to administer more booster jabs.

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Plastic plates, cups and cutlery could be banned in England

22 November 2021
Plastic plates, cups and cutlery could be banned in England

A ban on single-use plastic plates, cutlery and other items such as disposable cups and sachets is being explored, the government has confirmed.

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All new buildings in England must add electric car charge points from 2022

22 November 2021
All new buildings in England must add electric car charge points from 2022

New homes, shops and work places, as well as buildings under going major renovation, will have to add electric car charge points from next year.

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Can I ask for a ticket refund if I catch Covid?

22 November 2021
Can I ask for a ticket refund if I catch Covid?

Can you get your money back for a day out, concert, show or event you have to cancel this Christmas because you, or a family member, catches Covid?

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Personalised plate made famous by Disney among 2,500 on sale next month

20 November 2021
Personalised plate made famous by Disney among 2,500 on sale next month

Around 2,500 personalised number plates will go on sale next month, including one combination made famous by Disney.

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The growing need for reverse advent calendars at Christmas

19 November 2021
The growing need for reverse advent calendars at Christmas

Reverse advent calendars are set to support a number of food banks with their preparations for Christmas but what are they and how do you make one?

Holding a phone for any reason while driving to be made illegal

19 November 2021
Holding a phone for any reason while driving to be made illegal

Drivers are to be banned completely from using mobile phones while driving, under a strengthening of the law the government has announced today.

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Early morning moon to glow red in partial lunar eclipse

18 November 2021
Early morning moon to glow red in partial lunar eclipse

A partial lunar eclipse will cause a part of the moon early tomorrow morning to glow a rusty shade of red and here's how you can try and see it.

Dog thieves to face up to five years in prison

18 November 2021
Dog thieves to face up to five years in prison

Pet abduction is to become a new criminal offence, with tougher penalties for offenders, under new government plans unveiled today.

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Women now working for free because of rising gender pay gap

18 November 2021
Women now working for free because of rising gender pay gap

From today women will stop earning relative to men, say campaigners, and will effectively work the rest of the year for free.

Minecraft axolotl craze prompts RSPCA warning to parents

16 November 2021
Minecraft axolotl craze prompts RSPCA warning to parents

Exotic axolotls are salamanders native to Mexico, but their arrival in a popular video game has animal welfare experts concerned.

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DVLA issues warning over driving licence deadlines as waiting times grow

16 November 2021
DVLA issues warning over driving licence deadlines as waiting times grow

The DVLA has issued a warning to drivers with a licence about to expire as paper applications face extremely long delays.

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How to see this week's Leonids meteor shower and partial lunar eclipse

15 November 2021
How to see this week's Leonids meteor shower and partial lunar eclipse

It's a busy week in the stargazing calendar with two big events happening in the skies above us.

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5 essential winter car checks as UK braces itself for cold snap

12 November 2021
5 essential winter car checks as UK braces itself for cold snap

Temperatures are expected to plummet as freezing conditions sweep in for the second half of November so it's time to get your car winter ready.

Letters to Santa deadline warning

12 November 2021
Letters to Santa deadline warning

Royal Mail is urging families to send their letters to Santa in plenty of time if youngsters wish to receive a reply this year.

When is Christmas Jumper Day 2021?

12 November 2021
When is Christmas Jumper Day 2021?

Internet searches for Christmas jumpers are rapidly increasing, but when is Christmas Jumper Day and how can you take part?

A third of 'healthy' children's snacks would get red light label warning

10 November 2021
A third of 'healthy' children's snacks would get red light label warning

Biscuits, fruit bars or puffs made for babies and toddlers can contain 'alarming' amounts of sugar a study into 73 children's snacks has found.

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Time running out for Post Office card account holders

10 November 2021
Time running out for Post Office card account holders

Thousands of HMRC customers, whose payments to Post Office accounts will stop at the end of November, have still not handed over new payment details.

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Could feeding cows seaweed cut the methane they burp?

09 November 2021
Could feeding cows seaweed cut the methane they burp?

A seaweed-based animal feed diet for cows is being investigated as part of efforts by a supermarket to have more climate-friendly cattle.

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