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Single-use plastic plates and cups to be banned

09 January 2023
Single-use plastic plates and cups to be banned

Plastic plates and cups are among the items expected to be banned before the end of the year but not all shops and eateries will face the same rules.

Strep A infections surge as officials confirm 151 deaths

06 January 2023
Strep A infections surge as officials confirm 151 deaths

Cases of Scarlet Fever, caused by Strep A infection, have surged as the number of children developing severe infection also rises.

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New Prime drink coming to the UK

06 January 2023
New Prime drink coming to the UK

You Tube stars KSI and Logan Paul, founders of hit drink Prime, have confirmed they are bringing a new range of the drink to the UK this year.

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30 baby names at risk of extinction

05 January 2023
30 baby names at risk of extinction

While Noah and Olivia were among the most popular baby names in 2022 which monikers were not chosen by any parents at all last year?

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Supermarket halts sales of vaping products over health fears

05 January 2023
Supermarket halts sales of vaping products over health fears

Waitrose has stopped selling single-use vapes and removed two other e-cigarettes from sale over concerns for the health of young people.

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Royal memorabilia to mark the Queen's life goes on sale

05 January 2023
Royal memorabilia to mark the Queen's life goes on sale

An official collection of chinaware and other items commemorating the life of Queen Elizabeth has gone on sale.

2022 was warmest year ever says Met Office

05 January 2023
2022 was warmest year ever says Met Office

As Europe basks in one of its warmest ever winters the Met Office has confirmed that 2022 was the UK's hottest year on record.

'New Year's resolutions fail - usually by next Friday'

05 January 2023
'New Year's resolutions fail - usually by next Friday'

New Year's resolutions inevitably fail and usually within two weeks, writes columnist Lauren Abbott.

Supermarket extends £1 meal deals

04 January 2023
Supermarket extends £1 meal deals

With food prices rising at record rates Asda has announced it is to extend it's £1 meal deals for children and older customers.

All you need to know about the Covid-19 variant spreading like 'wildfire'

04 January 2023
All you need to know about the Covid-19 variant spreading like 'wildfire'

A new Covid-19 variant, spreading rapidly across the US, is being watched closely by scientists fearful of its potential impact on the NHS.

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Extra cash to help pay energy bills will start this spring

03 January 2023
Extra cash to help pay energy bills will start this spring

With the cost of living showing no signs of easing, the government has unveiled how it plans to help struggling households in 2023.

Strongest meteor shower of 2023 to peak with 110 shooting stars an hour

03 January 2023
Strongest meteor shower of 2023 to peak with 110 shooting stars an hour

One of the biggest and best meteor showers of 2023 will peak this week with 110 shooting stars every hour and here's how to see it.

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King Charles' Coronation: What we know so far

02 January 2023
King Charles' Coronation: What we know so far

From an extra bank holiday, later pub opening hours to the ceremony itself - here's everything we know so far about the Coronation of King Charles.

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Cheaper bus tickets on sale from today

01 January 2023
Cheaper bus tickets on sale from today

Bus fares for single journeys are being capped from today to help people save money on travel during the winter when other household bills are high.

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Skygazing events not to be missed in 2023

30 December 2022
Skygazing events not to be missed in 2023

Two spectacular supermoons are among the big events to look out for in 2023 but what else can we expect from the new sky gazing calendar?

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'Spare me talk of cost of living snowflakes'

28 December 2022
'Spare me talk of cost of living snowflakes'

Spare me the talk of cost-of-living snowflakes every generation should want better, writes columnist Lauren Abbott.

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Everything you need to know about London's New Year's Day Parade

26 December 2022
Everything you need to know about London's New Year's Day Parade

London's New Year's Day Parade is back, after two years of Covid-19 curbs, and here's all you need to know about seeing in 2023 in style.

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'Whatever happened to youth clubs? We need them back'

21 December 2022
'Whatever happened to youth clubs? We need them back'

Youth clubs gave children something to do and kept them out of trouble, we need them now more than ever, writes columnist Lauren Abbott.

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AA issues amber traffic warning over Christmas getaway

19 December 2022
AA issues amber traffic warning over Christmas getaway

An amber traffic warning, forecasting delays on routes including the M25 and M20, has been issued by the AA ahead of the Christmas getaway.

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Icy blast to be replaced by very warm wet weather

16 December 2022
Icy blast to be replaced by very warm wet weather

Temperatures could move into double figures for the last week before Christmas, say forecasters, who predict warm but wet weather is on the way.

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