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Weekend meteor shower promises celestial fireworks

07 October 2022
Weekend meteor shower promises celestial fireworks

A meteor shower will be visible in the skies above us this weekend and here's how you can see it.

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Supermarket launches £1 meal deal in cost of living plans to help over 60s

06 October 2022
Supermarket launches £1 meal deal in cost of living plans to help over 60s

A £1 meal deal and a proposal to let hard-up groups use its cafes for free are among a supermarket's plans to help its older customers.

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Shops confirm changes to opening hours at Christmas to give staff a break

06 October 2022
Shops confirm changes to opening hours at Christmas to give staff a break

Shops are beginning to confirm Christmas opening hours as retailers prepare for customers to begin festive shopping earlier to spread the cost.

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Heavy showers and blustery winds for Kent

06 October 2022
Heavy showers and blustery winds for Kent

Despite blue skies in large parts of the county today the Met Office says the county is in for some blustery weather as we reach the middle of autumn.

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Teenagers are missing out on unclaimed stashes of cash

05 October 2022
Teenagers are missing out on unclaimed stashes of cash

Thousands of pounds in unclaimed cash is said to be sat waiting for teenagers given Child Trust Funds at birth that were then forgotten about.

Most popular baby names revealed

05 October 2022
Most popular baby names revealed

The most popular baby names in England and Wales have been released and for the first time in eight years the most chosen boys' name has changed.

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Primark announces important changes to all UK fitting rooms

05 October 2022
Primark announces important changes to all UK fitting rooms

Primark says it will be making 'important changes' to its fitting rooms within weeks after feedback from customers about its unisex areas.

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Bereaved siblings raise thousands in memory of baby sister

05 October 2022
Bereaved siblings raise thousands in memory of baby sister

Siblings, raising thousands of pounds in memory of their baby sister who died from a brain tumour, are among this year's Children's Award winners.

Children at risk of deadly diseases as vaccine rates tumble

04 October 2022
Children at risk of deadly diseases as vaccine rates tumble

Children face an increased risk of catching a deadly disease, and outbreaks are more likely, say health officials worried about vaccine uptake rates.

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Mild winter forecast offers hope for cheaper energy bills

04 October 2022
Mild winter forecast offers hope for cheaper energy bills

An early winter forecast suggests milder temperatures could be on the cards, which would save homes and businesses millions in energy payments.

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Date for second £324 cost of living payment confirmed

04 October 2022
Date for second £324 cost of living payment confirmed

Eight million homes are waiting for a £324 cost of living payment and the DWP has now released further details about when the money will be sent.

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Fears of travel chaos as bus and train services are cancelled

03 October 2022
Fears of travel chaos as bus and train services are cancelled

Bus and train services in Kent face major disruption with four transport strikes taking place this week while major roadworks in the county continue.

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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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