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Nearly all train ticket offices to shut within three years

05 July 2023
Nearly all train ticket offices to shut within three years

Ticket offices at most train stations could shut down within the next three years under plans to ‘modernise’ customer service.

NHS announces change to flu vaccine roll-out for children

05 July 2023
NHS announces change to flu vaccine roll-out for children

A major change to the free flu vaccination programme for children has been announced as the government attempts to prepare the NHS for winter.

‘Two more strikes and 40,000 resignations...it’s about time Rishi revealed what he’s willing to pay teachers’

04 July 2023
‘Two more strikes and 40,000 resignations...it’s about time Rishi revealed what he’s willing to pay teachers’

With two teaching strikes looming and 40,000 resignations in 2022, our columnist feels it’s about time the government said what it is willing to pay.

Calls for new petrol price comparison site to stop drivers being ripped off

03 July 2023
Calls for new petrol price comparison site to stop drivers being ripped off

Drivers could soon be told where the cheapest fuel is after a probe into prices found a lack of competition has left motorists paying over the odds.

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Supermarket issues urgent ‘do not eat’ warning over popular snacks

03 July 2023
Supermarket issues urgent ‘do not eat’ warning over popular snacks

A supermarket has raised the alarm over an ‘undeclared ingredient’ that has made its way into a popular range of its snacks by mistake.

Britain’s favourite pick’n’mix sweets revealed

30 June 2023
Britain’s favourite pick’n’mix sweets revealed

The sweets which we most prefer to add to our pick and mix pots have been revealed by Wilko and the results may surprise you...

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Homes warned to check energy meters before July price change

29 June 2023
Homes warned to check energy meters before July price change

The price we pay for gas and electricity is changing in July and here’s why you must check your energy meter before it does.

Parents still facing demands for ‘too many’ branded uniform items

28 June 2023
Parents still facing demands for ‘too many’ branded uniform items

Parents face average costs of £422 for secondary school uniform, says a charity, that claims some schools are still asking for too many branded items.

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June on track to be the hottest on record

28 June 2023
June on track to be the hottest on record

June 2023 is on track to be the hottest on record but the weather has also led to hosepipe bans, runaway reptiles and the death of hundreds of fish.

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Unions pledge to fight ‘mass closure’ of train ticket offices

27 June 2023
Unions pledge to fight ‘mass closure’ of train ticket offices

Unions have pledged to oppose any closures of train ticket offices amid speculation the government is gearing up to unveil consultation plans.

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O2 customers warned of scam that could drain your bank account

27 June 2023
O2 customers warned of scam that could drain your bank account

Consumer group Which? says it is receiving increasing numbers of reports this week about a scam specifically targeting O2 customers.

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‘Vaping among children is endemic...our experience with cigarettes should show us what to do’

27 June 2023
‘Vaping among children is endemic...our experience with cigarettes should show us what to do’

Vaping is endemic among children so why aren’t we drawing on society’s experience with cigarettes for the answers, asks our columnist this week.

Snake escape warning issued by RSPCA

26 June 2023
Snake escape warning issued by RSPCA

Snake owners must remain vigilant to the whereabouts of their pets, says the RSPCA, as calls to its hotline about missing reptiles rocket in summer.

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People urged to cash-in unspent energy vouchers ahead of cut off date

26 June 2023
People urged to cash-in unspent energy vouchers ahead of cut off date

Energy vouchers worth millions of pounds remain unclaimed with just days to go until their expiry date prompting fears thousands will remain unspent.

From teachers to train staff...who is striking in July and when?

23 June 2023
From teachers to train staff...who is striking in July and when?

Thousands of workers – from train staff and teachers to junior doctors – are striking in July but how when and how might industrial action affect you?

Free weekend bus travel as operators entice passengers to return

21 June 2023
Free weekend bus travel as operators entice passengers to return

Bus passengers can travel across Kent and Medway for free this weekend as part of a campaign to encourage people to use the county’s services.

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Asda recalls 8 baby and toddler items over safety fears

21 June 2023
Asda recalls 8 baby and toddler items over safety fears

Asda is recalling eight baby items amid safety concerns with families being urged to return affected products to their nearest store.

Could these 6 vehicles be among the most popular classic cars of 2023?

21 June 2023
Could these 6 vehicles be among the most popular classic cars of 2023?

A Rolls Royce Silver Cloud is for sale in Herne Bay for just £10,000 but what other classic cars could be popular with collectors this year?

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Police tell mobile users to check settings after spike in silent 999 calls

20 June 2023
Police tell mobile users to check settings after spike in silent 999 calls

There has been a stark rise in the number of people dialling 999 by mistake and police believe a mobile phone software update could be to blame.

‘India is rolling out free broadband while Kent still struggles for decent phone signal’

20 June 2023
‘India is rolling out free broadband while Kent still struggles for decent phone signal’

As India rolls out free broadband our columnist asks why is the UK still so slow to embrace the digital age?

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