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Cars are getting too big for UK parking spaces

16 April 2024
Cars are getting too big for UK parking spaces

Parking spaces are failing to keep up with the size of new cars, says a study, which is in turn costing drivers millions in damage claims each year.

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‘Amsterdam is spotlessly clean and parking £5 a day so where is Kent going wrong?’

16 April 2024
‘Amsterdam is spotlessly clean and parking £5 a day so where is Kent going wrong?’

After a break in Holland where the streets were clean and parking cheap our columnist has been left wondering what could Kent learn from the Dutch?

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More than nine in 10 children get first-choice primary school

16 April 2024
More than nine in 10 children get first-choice primary school

More than 16,000 families who applied for a primary school place in the county will find out later today which school their child has been allocated.

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Ban new drivers from giving lifts to friends, suggests the AA

15 April 2024
Ban new drivers from giving lifts to friends, suggests the AA

New drivers should be banned from giving friends a lift, suggests the AA, which is proposing limits and restrictions on the licences of new motorists.

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How much does a new British passport now cost?

11 April 2024
How much does a new British passport now cost?

The cost of a new British passport is increasing by 7% this week – so how much will you now be charged for your application?

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‘If we can use 24/7 gyms, is it time to scrap Sunday trading laws?’

09 April 2024
‘If we can use 24/7 gyms, is it time to scrap Sunday trading laws?’

With gyms the latest venues to seek 24/7 opening hours, our columnist asks is it now time to revisit Sunday trading laws?

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Drivers need to be ‘more alert’ to those on two-wheels, says the AA

08 April 2024
Drivers need to be ‘more alert’ to those on two-wheels, says the AA

Nearly nine in 10 motorists admit cyclists are ‘sometimes hard to see’, says the AA, which is marking 10 years of its ‘Think Bikes’ campaign.

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Bank issues scam warning as cases jump by a third

04 April 2024
Bank issues scam warning as cases jump by a third

Santander customers lost £7million in purchase scams last year, says the bank as it and Gumtree share the most common items for fake listings.

Rain slowed early spring, says National Trust, as blossom campaign launches

04 April 2024
Rain slowed early spring, says National Trust, as blossom campaign launches

Nature is getting ready to put on a show, says The National Trust, after early spring was slowed by rain and the charity wants people to capture it.

What do the Child Benefit changes mean for your family?

03 April 2024
What do the Child Benefit changes mean for your family?

Changes are being made to Child Benefit payments this month but what will it mean for your family?

Headlight glare to be investigated by government after driver complaints

03 April 2024
Headlight glare to be investigated by government after driver complaints

The government has announced it will look into the issue of headlight glare amid growing concerns from drivers and motoring groups about the issue.

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‘Constant surveillance of young people is perpetuating a myth they’re a generation to be feared’

02 April 2024
‘Constant surveillance of young people is perpetuating a myth they’re a generation to be feared’

It’s the holidays and online gossip boards are complaining about children’s behaviour, which is doing more harm than good argues our columnist.

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Magnum ice creams recalled over safety fears

02 April 2024
Magnum ice creams recalled over safety fears

Households with Magnum ice creams in their freezer are being asked to check the products they have at home after an urgent recall notice was issued.

7 things going up in price from April 1

01 April 2024
7 things going up in price from April 1

Households will be paying more for some bills and services from this month – don’t miss our guide to those that might hit you with a price increase.

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How to claim free trees for your school or youth group

28 March 2024
How to claim free trees for your school or youth group

Hundreds of thousands of free trees are being offered by the Woodland Trust to schools and groups this year and here’s how to apply for a delivery.

Millions of households urged to submit meter readings before energy price cut

28 March 2024
Millions of households urged to submit meter readings before energy price cut

Millions of UK households are being advised to read their meter this weekend before a reduction in gas and electric prices and here’s why.

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The Kent roadworks being lifted or finished in time for Easter

27 March 2024
The Kent roadworks being lifted or finished in time for Easter

National Highways says it’s ‘lifting’ 850 miles of roadworks to make Easter journeys smoother and here are the projects in Kent that are affected.

BBC TV Licence fee to increase in days but who can still get one for free?

27 March 2024
BBC TV Licence fee to increase in days but who can still get one for free?

The cost of a TV licence is rising – here’s everything you need to know about the increase and who will be eligible for a free or discounted permit.

Mount Everest-sized comet to soon be visible to the naked eye

26 March 2024
Mount Everest-sized comet to soon be visible to the naked eye

Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks can only be seen once every 71 years and excitement is growing among astronomers about its next scheduled appearance.

‘From supermarket tills to ‘print-at-home’ tickets – are we losing patience with the self-serve era?’

26 March 2024
‘From supermarket tills to ‘print-at-home’ tickets – are we losing patience with the self-serve era?’

After backlash at HMRC and protests over train ticket office closures are we losing patience with the demand to self serve, asks our columnist?

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