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'Covid home learning made teens think school wasn't important'

14 February 2023
'Covid home learning made teens think school wasn't important'

Home teaching gave teenagers the impression their learning could take a back seat, now they've developed an attitude to match, writes Lauren Abbott.

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When can I leave my child home alone?

13 February 2023
When can I leave my child home alone?

It's a question many parents may be asking themselves during the school holidays but what does the law say about leaving children home alone?

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Legoland Windsor unveils new attraction

10 February 2023
Legoland Windsor unveils new attraction

Legoland Windsor has unveiled plans for a Ferrari-themed racing attraction that will open to car-mad visitors this year.

How to apply for free tickets to King's Coronation Concert

10 February 2023
How to apply for free tickets to King's Coronation Concert

A huge concert at Windsor Castle will celebrate the King's coronation this May and here's how to be in with a chance of getting free tickets.

How much will London tube and bus tickets be after March increase?

10 February 2023
How much will London tube and bus tickets be after March increase?

Tickets to use London Underground and the capital's buses are increasing next month so how much will journeys on public transport then cost?

Warning over fake quake appeals as DEC launches disaster fund

09 February 2023
Warning over fake quake appeals as DEC launches disaster fund

An appeal is being started by the Disasters Emergency Committee to help victims of the Turkey-Syria earthquakes but there's a warning for UK donors.

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Last chance for adults under 50 to get Covid booster

09 February 2023
Last chance for adults under 50 to get Covid booster

Adults under the age of 50 have just days left to claim a free Covid-19 booster jab before the NHS will withdraw its offer.

First look at new state-of-the-art London trains

08 February 2023
First look at new state-of-the-art London trains

State-of-the-art trains that will come into service in the capital next year have been unveiled by Transport for London.

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Event that caused Beast from the East 'likely' warns Met Office

08 February 2023
Event that caused Beast from the East 'likely' warns Met Office

A major weather event, which led to prolonged Arctic conditions and record snowfall in 2018, is likely to happen later this month says the Met Office.

King's stamp unveiled by Royal Mail

08 February 2023
King's stamp unveiled by Royal Mail

Royal Mail has unveiled the first stamps featuring King Charles III which will go on sale later this spring.

February half term travel warning as strikes loom

07 February 2023
February half term travel warning as strikes loom

Half term travellers are being told to expect disruption as cross-Channel Border Force staff and Spanish air traffic controllers prepare to strike.

Coronation street party applications open

07 February 2023
Coronation street party applications open

Coronation street parties will take place across the UK in May for King Charles but neighbours have just weeks left to submit their applications.

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'Future Queen's glitzy baby photo campaign ignores ugly reality'

07 February 2023
'Future Queen's glitzy baby photo campaign ignores ugly reality'

The future Queen is leading a glitzy baby photo campaign to help give children a better start in life, but she's ignoring an ugly reality.

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Two million homes to get £200 help with heating bills from this week

06 February 2023
Two million homes to get £200 help with heating bills from this week

Two million homes are to get an extra £200 in help to cover the cost of winter heating bills and the money will start arriving from this week.

Let school run parents use bus lanes suggests new campaign

03 February 2023
Let school run parents use bus lanes suggests new campaign

Letting parents on the school run drive in available bus lanes would help cut congestion on the roads and save time suggests a new campaign.

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Covid-19 numbers rising as contagious 'Kraken' variant takes hold

03 February 2023
Covid-19 numbers rising as contagious 'Kraken' variant takes hold

Covid-19 hospitalisations are increasing again with health officials suggesting a new highly contagious variant could be behind the surge.

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New Royal Mail stamps mark 60 years of X-Men

02 February 2023
New Royal Mail stamps mark 60 years of X-Men

Comic book heroes X-Men are celebrating their 60th anniversary and Royal Mail is to mark the occasion with an exclusive stamp collection.

Alarming 75% fall in Kent's flying insects

02 February 2023
Alarming 75% fall in Kent's flying insects

Kent's flying insect populations are declining rapidly but why is the county witnessing a bigger drop in numbers compared to the UK as a whole?

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Latest Big Garden Birdwatch uncovers worrying data for RSPB

02 February 2023
Latest Big Garden Birdwatch uncovers worrying data for RSPB

Reports from the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch uncover worrying data for officials with indications climate change is altering nesting behaviour.

What does it now cost to get a new British passport?

02 February 2023
What does it now cost to get a new British passport?

The price of a new British passport is increasing this week with the Home Office upping the cost of documents for both adults and children.

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