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Are you missing out on £900 of council tax help?

15 July 2021
Are you missing out on £900 of council tax help?

A staggering £2.6 billion of council tax help to help cut the cost of bills, went unclaimed by 2.7million people last year. Could you be entitled?

New Cbeebies app to better reflect all children

14 July 2021
New Cbeebies app to better reflect all children

A new Storytime app has been launched by BBC children's channel Cbeebies, with more diverse stories to 'better reflect' all children in the UK.

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'Staycation summer could end up being very expensive'

14 July 2021
'Staycation summer could end up being very expensive'

With petrol prices at an eight-year high and food prices also on the up, there's a warning about the cost to our summer plans.

Can I leave my child home alone?

14 July 2021
Can I leave my child home alone?

With six weeks of school holidays coming up, the NSPCC has advice for parents trying to make a decision about leaving their child home alone.

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Supermarket warns of fake emails scam

13 July 2021
Supermarket warns of fake emails scam

Morrisons has issued a warning to customers about a new scam circulating in emails pretending to be from the store.

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What we know so far about the Lambda variant found in the UK

13 July 2021
What we know so far about the Lambda variant found in the UK

Cases of the Lambda variant have been found in the UK. With concerns it could be more transmissable, here's all you need to know about its arrival:

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How to see Mars and Venus meet in the sky

13 July 2021
How to see Mars and Venus meet in the sky

Mars and Venus will appear close together in the sky in a unique meeting - or conjunction - with the moon. Here's how you might be able to see it.

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Parents face £500 fine for children not in the correct car seat

12 July 2021
Parents face £500 fine for children not in the correct car seat

With restrictions easing and more outings on the horizon, parents are being reminded to check their children's car seats are suitable.

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Car parking on residential streets is getting worse

09 July 2021
Car parking on residential streets is getting worse

Vehicles sat unused and garages which are too small for modern cars is causing parking problems in residential streets, says a new report.

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'It should be candy floss people take home from the fair not live animals'

08 July 2021
'It should be candy floss people take home from the fair not live animals'

Giving goldfish as prizes is 'cruel and outdated', says the RSPCA, which wants councils to ban funfairs maintaining the tradition.

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Strong warning over matching mobile numbers scam

07 July 2021
Strong warning over matching mobile numbers scam

Mobile phone users are being told to be aware of a new scam in which fraudsters will target them with calls made from numbers similar to their own.

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Supermarket offers money off in return for old clothes

07 July 2021
Supermarket offers money off in return for old clothes

A major supermarket chain is collecting unwanted clothes for recycling and offering money-off vouchers in return.

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Palace gardens ready for first picnic visitors

07 July 2021
Palace gardens ready for first picnic visitors

Buckingham Palace visitors will enjoy picnics on the royal lawns for the first time this Friday and there are still tickets on sale for the summer.

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'Don't buy' warning for popular children's sun cream

06 July 2021
'Don't buy' warning for popular children's sun cream

Two well-known sun creams, including one made for children, have failed Which? tests leading to a warning for shoppers to avoid them this summer.

Primark confirms plans for new website

05 July 2021
Primark confirms plans for new website

Primark, which has stores across Kent, has announced work has now started on a new website for customers.

Hundreds choose home school in just two months

05 July 2021
Hundreds choose home school in just two months

Hundreds of families in Kent have chosen to home school their children in the last two months, latest figures reveal.

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The camping mistakes that could cost you £2,500

03 July 2021
The camping mistakes that could cost you £2,500

Are you packing-up to pitch-up this summer? Here are some camping rules you should be aware of, that if not followed, could cost you thousands.

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When is Flying Ant Day 2021?

02 July 2021
When is Flying Ant Day 2021?

Every year thousands of flying ants take to the skies in swarms all at once. But when is Flying Ant Day 2021 and what should you do when they arrive?

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Electrical goods will now be cheaper and easier to fix

01 July 2021
Electrical goods will now be cheaper and easier to fix

Appliances including washing machines and dishwashers will be cheaper and easier to fix under new 'right to repair' law, in force from today.

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Why driving with hay fever risks a £5,000 fine or points on your licence

01 July 2021
Why driving with hay fever risks a £5,000 fine or points on your licence

With pollen counts returning to 'very high' levels, there's a warning for sufferers who plan to get behind the wheel of their car.

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