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Wettest March for England in 40 years

31 March 2023
Wettest March for England in 40 years

After one of the driest Februarys on record, March has been declared one of the wettest, the Met Office has revealed.

1,300 more Airbnbs in Kent since pandemic

31 March 2023
1,300 more Airbnbs in Kent since pandemic

The numbers of holiday rentals available from firms including Airbnb are surging in many UK tourist hotspots, including Kent, suggests a new map.

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Butterfly numbers hit hard by 2022 heatwave and drought

30 March 2023
Butterfly numbers hit hard by 2022 heatwave and drought

Butterfly numbers have been damaged by the 2022 heatwave and drought, says a study, with fears it has pushed some UK species closer to extinction.

'The cost of living crisis means now is the time to revisit Sunday trading laws'

29 March 2023
'The cost of living crisis means now is the time to revisit Sunday trading laws'

The government is under pressure to revisit Sunday trading laws as some firms say they're 'outdated' and our columnist thinks they might be right?

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Where and when can I get a better energy deal?

29 March 2023
Where and when can I get a better energy deal?

A major energy supplier is offering a new fixed deal cheaper than the price cap, so will more deals follow and how can customers get the best one?

My new build home has problems...what can I do?

28 March 2023
My new build home has problems...what can I do?

Buying a new-build home can be an exciting time but what can buyers do, and what rights do they have, if they find their property has a problem?

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UK braced for Insta-worthy blossom explosion to rival Japan

28 March 2023
UK braced for Insta-worthy blossom explosion to rival Japan

When the cold, damp weather gives way to warmer temperatures it will trigger a stunning cherry blossom season in the UK, expect gardening experts.

The cost to see an NHS dentist to rise from April

28 March 2023
The cost to see an NHS dentist to rise from April

The cost to see and be treated by an NHS dentist will increase next month, price changes the British Dental Association are calling 'grotesque'.

Get £25 off your next theatre show for just £1

27 March 2023
Get £25 off your next theatre show for just £1

To help theatres get through the cost of living crisis, The National Lottery is teaming up with venues to offer players £25 off their next show.

Rare parade of planets to happen this week

27 March 2023
Rare parade of planets to happen this week

Five planets, including Jupiter, Mercury and Venus, are expected to appear in the sky together this week and here's how you can see them.

Payment date confirmed for £301 cost of living cash

27 March 2023
Payment date confirmed for £301 cost of living cash

Eight million homes are to get an extra £300 this spring to help them with the cost of living and the DWP has now comfirmed its payment dates.

'City killer' asteroid coming close to Earth

24 March 2023
'City killer' asteroid coming close to Earth

An asteroid, big enough to wipe out a city, is expected to come so close to Earth there's a chance of seeing it with binoculars.

The 10 most instagrammable dog breeds

24 March 2023
The 10 most instagrammable dog breeds

Is it the poodle or the pug who is most popular on Instagram or does the border collie or bulldog have the biggest social media presence?

New recycling rules could leave homes with six rubbish bins

23 March 2023
New recycling rules could leave homes with six rubbish bins

Homes and councils may soon have to juggle as many as six different recycling bins, it has been suggested, under new plans expected to be unveiled.

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Broadband price rises: how much will you pay from April?

22 March 2023
Broadband price rises: how much will you pay from April?

Broadband fees are shooting up for millions of customers in April but how much extra will you pay and is it possible to avoid the new charges?

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The supermarket foods to have more than doubled in price

22 March 2023
The supermarket foods to have more than doubled in price

Supermarket own-brand items have some of the biggest price rises in the last year, suggests new analysis of more than 25,000 food and drink items.

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Plans to extend 20mph speed limit to 40 miles of London's roads

21 March 2023
Plans to extend 20mph speed limit to 40 miles of London's roads

Sections of the A2 and A20 are among the latest roads in South London facing 20mph speed limits, says TfL, as it extends plans as far as Bromley.

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Are more drivers sacrificing their cars in the cost of living crisis?

21 March 2023
Are more drivers sacrificing their cars in the cost of living crisis?

The cost of living crisis is forcing increasing numbers of drivers to take their cars off the road to avoid high running costs, suggests a new report.

Emergency alert to trigger all UK smartphones but how can you opt out?

21 March 2023
Emergency alert to trigger all UK smartphones but how can you opt out?

Loud sirens will be triggered on mobile phones in April in a test of the UK's new emergency alerts system but how will it work and can you switch off?

'After four years of staycations we'll holiday abroad to escape sewage'

21 March 2023
'After four years of staycations we'll holiday abroad to escape sewage'

After four years of enjoying the UK's glorious coast our columnist is contemplating holidaying abroad to escape the sewage.

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