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Worst ever UK bird flu outbreak could put Christmas turkeys at risk

03 October 2022
Worst ever UK bird flu outbreak could put Christmas turkeys at risk

Poultry experts are warning of 'carnage' if rising bird flu cases, expected to increase rapidly this winter, infect turkey flocks before Christmas.

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Rush to deposit paper £20 and £50 notes as deadline to spend them nears

29 September 2022
Rush to deposit paper £20 and £50 notes as deadline to spend them nears

Millions of paper £20 and £50 notes remain in circulation, says the Bank of England, as the Post Office warns of a last minute rush to deposit them.

Hurricane Ian to bring 55mph winds and heavy rain to UK

29 September 2022
Hurricane Ian to bring 55mph winds and heavy rain to UK

Gale-force winds and heavy rain will sweep the country on Friday as a result of changes to the jet stream caused by America's Hurricane Ian.

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Meter reading day: Why must homes look at energy meters this week?

28 September 2022
Meter reading day: Why must homes look at energy meters this week?

From October energy prices are changing but why must households look at their gas and electric meters before the switch?

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Who can have a flu or Covid-19 jab?

28 September 2022
Who can have a flu or Covid-19 jab?

Thirty million people are being told to get vaccinated amid fears the UK will be hit hard by Covid-19 and flu - but who can get a jab and how?

Millions urged to get flu and Covid jabs amid fears of a deadly 'twindemic'

28 September 2022
Millions urged to get flu and Covid jabs amid fears of a deadly 'twindemic'

Millions of people are being encouraged to take up offers of flu and Covid jabs amid fears a winter 'twindemic' is about to hit the UK.

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Royal Mail unveils four commemorative Queen stamps

27 September 2022
Royal Mail unveils four commemorative Queen stamps

Royal Mail has unveiled four new black and white stamps to mark the life of the Queen, which will go on general sale later this year.

DWP issues £150 cost of living cash update amid complaints of delays

27 September 2022
DWP issues £150 cost of living cash update amid complaints of delays

Operational issues have reportedly slowed down the arrival of cost of living cash but the DWP says it is on track to reach those still waiting.

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No Southeastern trains to run in Kent this Saturday

26 September 2022
No Southeastern trains to run in Kent this Saturday

No trains will run in Kent this Saturday, including all services in and out of London, says operator Southeastern.

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When is the £324 second cost of living payment going to arrive?

26 September 2022
When is the £324 second cost of living payment going to arrive?

Low-income households are set to receive a second cost of living support payment of £324 this autumn but when might the money arrive?

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Don't miss 'extraordinary' views of Jupiter as it comes close to Earth

26 September 2022
Don't miss 'extraordinary' views of Jupiter as it comes close to Earth

Jupiter is about to come the closest it's been to Earth since 1963 and stargazers are hoping for 'extraordinary' views.

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Striking workers will now 'up the ante' to get better pay

23 September 2022
Striking workers will now 'up the ante' to get better pay

From 999 operators to train and bus drivers, thousands of workers are gearing up for more strikes and these are the ones which might affect you.

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'It's alarming vulnerable customers are being preyed on in this way'

22 September 2022
'It's alarming vulnerable customers are being preyed on in this way'

Cash to help every home pay their winter energy bill will soon be on its way but there's a warning for those waiting for the money.

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How to get to the London Marathon around weekend train strikes

22 September 2022
How to get to the London Marathon around weekend train strikes

With rail strikes before the London Marathon expected to disrupt travel to the race what options are there for getting into London?

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Is chocolate about to disappear from the checkout?

21 September 2022
Is chocolate about to disappear from the checkout?

Fat and sugar-laden food and drink may have to be removed from prominent locations in supermarkets next month and here's why.

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£10 bath dinosaur among top toys for Christmas

21 September 2022
£10 bath dinosaur among top toys for Christmas

Argos has named the top 15 toys it thinks will dominate Christmas wish lists this year and among them is a £10 dinosaur bath toy.

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More train strikes announced for October

20 September 2022
More train strikes announced for October

Train drivers and railway workers will go on strike three times in October, unions have announced, throwing people's travel plans into chaos.

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Six million people to get £150 cost of living cash

20 September 2022
Six million people to get £150 cost of living cash

Millions of people will be sent a £150 cost of living payment as more help with winter bills begins trickling through.

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How Kent played its part in 10 days of national mourning

19 September 2022
How Kent played its part in 10 days of national mourning

We look back at 10 monumental days for the county after the Queen's death triggered national mourning on a scale not seen before.

Nation bids farewell to The Queen

19 September 2022
Nation bids farewell to The Queen

The nation has bid a final farewell to The Queen in a historic state funeral watched by millions around the world.

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