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Voter ID deadline looming

20 April 2023
Voter ID deadline looming

Voters who don’t have a valid form of ID to be accepted into polling stations in May have just days left to apply for an alternative certificate.

Kent plans fewer coronation street parties...so how many are in your town?

19 April 2023
Kent plans fewer coronation street parties...so how many are in your town?

Kent and Medway will enjoy fewer coronation street parties compared to those held for the Queen last year - so how many are happening where you live?

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Coronation memorabilia and other royal souvenirs you might have tucked away

19 April 2023
Coronation memorabilia and other royal souvenirs you might have tucked away

With royal souvenirs celebrating the King's coronation now on sale, we take a look at some other memorabilia households may have hidden away.

Arcturus: What we know about the latest Covid-19 variant and its new symptom

18 April 2023
Arcturus: What we know about the latest Covid-19 variant and its new symptom

A new Covid variant, with a different symptom, is starting to make headlines around the world as fears grow it will drive another wave through the UK.

Every phone will get an emergency alert this weekend...and here's what it'll say

17 April 2023
Every phone will get an emergency alert this weekend...and here's what it'll say

More details about this weekend's test of the UK's emergency alerts system have been released including the wording the message will use.

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Disease spread by garden bird feeders is killing finches

14 April 2023
Disease spread by garden bird feeders is killing finches

A parasitic disease, bred in contaminated garden bird feeders, is decimating the numbers of some species of finch, says the RSPB.

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Cases of diptheria are rising but what is it?

13 April 2023
Cases of diptheria are rising but what is it?

A rise in diptheria cases is being driven by those arriving in small boats, say scientists, but what is the infection and how is it spread?

Why should you get a whooping cough vaccine in pregnancy?

13 April 2023
Why should you get a whooping cough vaccine in pregnancy?

A slowdown in the number of women getting a whooping cough vaccine is worrying health professionals so what is the jab and why can it be a lifesaver?

Robin Hood becomes the face of new Royal Mail stamp

13 April 2023
Robin Hood becomes the face of new Royal Mail stamp

Robin Hood, King Richard, Maid Marian and the merry men all feature on an exclusive set of new Royal Mail stamps.

King Charles' Coronation: What we know so far

12 April 2023
King Charles' Coronation: What we know so far

From the procession route and later pub opening times to Prince George's special role - here's everything we know about King Charles' coronation.

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What ID do I need to vote?

12 April 2023
What ID do I need to vote?

People in England will need ID to be able to vote from May 4, so here's all you need to know about the new rules before polling day.

'Audience participation should be reserved for panto but the rules have become blurred'

11 April 2023
'Audience participation should be reserved for panto but the rules have become blurred'

Theatre etiquette is under the spotlight but could venues do more to make the rules clear asks our columnist?

When and where does my dog need a lead by law?

03 April 2023
When and where does my dog need a lead by law?

Dog owners are being asked to keep their animals on leads near sheep this spring but where else do pets also need a lead by law?

The full list of bills rising in 'awful April'

01 April 2023
The full list of bills rising in 'awful April'

Households are facing an onslaught in surging bills from this month with broadband, water, council tax and dental charges among rising outgoings.

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Children's Awards to culminate with spectacular party

01 April 2023
Children's Awards to culminate with spectacular party

The Children's Awards throws a great bash for finalists and their guests but it can't be a success without your nominations to get the party started.

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?

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