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Saturday's rail strike set to cause travel misery for millions

24 June 2022
Saturday's rail strike set to cause travel misery for millions

Drivers are being told to leave more time for weekend journeys as the rail strike clashes with A249 closures, Armed Forces Day and London concerts.

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What is polio virus and when should you be vaccinated against it?

23 June 2022
What is polio virus and when should you be vaccinated against it?

Parents are being told to check immunisations are up-to-date after sewage samples detected polio virus but what is the infection and who is at risk?

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Bank of England warning over £20 and £50 notes

23 June 2022
Bank of England warning over £20 and £50 notes

The Bank of England has issued a warning to households still using paper £20 and £50 notes which will be axed in 100 days.

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Ice cream sellers face summer shortage of Cadbury Flakes

22 June 2022
Ice cream sellers face summer shortage of Cadbury Flakes

A Cadbury's Flake shortage, just days after the year's first heatwave, looks set to hit ice cream sellers gearing up for a summer rush.

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Supermarket to launch £5 school uniform bundle

22 June 2022
Supermarket to launch £5 school uniform bundle

A £5 school uniform package is being launched by a supermarket to help parents afford essentials and the deal will be available to pre-order.

Warning to dog owners over highly toxic blue-green algae

21 June 2022
Warning to dog owners over highly toxic blue-green algae

Dog owners are being told to keep their pets on leads around freshwater as the recent hot weather may increase the growth of toxic blue-green algae.

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Rail strikes: Three days of walkouts start today

21 June 2022
Rail strikes: Three days of walkouts start today

People are being urged not to travel on the railway as more than 40,000 workers walk out for three days of national strike action.

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Weather is heating up for the longest day of the year

20 June 2022
Weather is heating up for the longest day of the year

Tuesday marks this year's Summer Solstice but what does the weather forecast look like for the longest day of the year?

Commuters should avoid underground this week

20 June 2022
Commuters should avoid underground this week

This week's national rails strikes also coincide with a strike by London Underground staff and here's how TfL services are set to be affected.

Five sun creams fail Which? tests as heatwave takes hold

17 June 2022
Five sun creams fail Which? tests as heatwave takes hold

Which? sun cream tests see high street products outperform some more expensive mineral-based brands, prompting a warning from the consumer group.

Second union ballots Southeastern workers over summer strike action

17 June 2022
Second union ballots Southeastern workers over summer strike action

Hundreds of Southeastern staff are set to vote on more strike action which this time could threaten summer holiday services in July.

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Millions to get first cost of living payment next month

16 June 2022
Millions to get first cost of living payment next month

The first of the government's cost of living support payments will begin dropping into people's accounts in July but who will get the money and when?

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Kent braces itself for searing 34C heat

16 June 2022
Kent braces itself for searing 34C heat

Temperatures could hit 34C, the Met Office is warning, which has prompted public health officials to raise the heat-health alert level.

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Last chance to nominate hero children

15 June 2022
Last chance to nominate hero children

The Children's Awards, which recognise the efforts of Kent's courageous kids, is closing for nominations soon - have you done yours?

How to keep your pets safe in the sun

15 June 2022
How to keep your pets safe in the sun

Heat exhaustion can pose a real danger to pets, so here's the RSPCA's top tips for keeping animals cool and comfortable during the hot weather.

Prisoners face drinking bans and alcohol tags on leaving jail

15 June 2022
Prisoners face drinking bans and alcohol tags on leaving jail

People leaving prison could be given alcohol bans and sobriety tags under new plans to cut reoffending rates and drink-fuelled crime.

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Are you one of 770,000 people eligible for an extra £3,300 a year?

15 June 2022
Are you one of 770,000 people eligible for an extra £3,300 a year?

More than 770,000 people are missing out on more than £1.7 billion in unclaimed pension credits - are you one of them?

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Strawberry Supermoon set to delight skygazers and here's when to see it

14 June 2022
Strawberry Supermoon set to delight skygazers and here's when to see it

Stargazers are gearing up to capture June's Stawberry Supermoon and here's how and when you can see it from today.

Free beer scam spreading like 'wildfire' through Whatsapp

14 June 2022
Free beer scam spreading like 'wildfire' through Whatsapp

Whatsapp users are being warned not to interact with a scam message offering free coolers of Heineken beer for Father's Day.

11 ways to save fuel as the AA demands a 10p tax cut

10 June 2022
11 ways to save fuel as the AA demands a 10p tax cut

As the AA calls for a 10p cut in fuel duty we look at other ways drivers can conserve what's in their tank to reduce petrol and diesel bills.

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