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Drivers must 'cover or remove' GB car sticker

29 September 2021
Drivers must 'cover or remove' GB car sticker

For 111 years GB car stickers have been used to identify UK-registered vehicles in international traffic, but now the rules have changed.

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Could problems at the pumps speed-up our switch to electric cars?

29 September 2021
Could problems at the pumps speed-up our switch to electric cars?

Problems at the petrol pumps, and a rise in fuel costs, is encouraging people to consider new technology say those leasing and hiring plug-in cars.

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Sharp rise in drivers using the wrong fuel

28 September 2021
Sharp rise in drivers using the wrong fuel

There has been a dramatic rise in the number of drivers 'misfuelling' their cars since panic buying at the pumps started, says the AA.

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9 ways to help save the fuel in your car

27 September 2021
9 ways to help save the fuel in your car

Looking to make the petrol or diesel in your car last longer? Motoring experts say there is plenty drivers can do. Here's some top tips:

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Stamp designs by Kent pupils among Royal Mail competition finalists

27 September 2021
Stamp designs by Kent pupils among Royal Mail competition finalists

Stamp designs by five Kent children are among those chosen as finalists in the Royal Mail's Heroes of the Pandemic competition.

Fireworks hit by supply issues ahead of Bonfire Night

27 September 2021
Fireworks hit by supply issues ahead of Bonfire Night

The UK's stock of fireworks is the latest item to be hit by supply issues, which may lead to less availability and higher prices.

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Car prices rising faster than earnings

25 September 2021
Car prices rising faster than earnings

The financial pressures on motorists continue as it is revealed the prices of some of our most popular cars are rising faster than wages.

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Scammers posing as bailiffs prompts warning

23 September 2021
Scammers posing as bailiffs prompts warning

Fraudsters pretending to be from the courts service are attempting to scam people out of money they're told they owe, say government officials.

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'Our kids are going to love watching you on the TV'

21 September 2021
'Our kids are going to love watching you on the TV'

Disability groups and celebrities are among those praising Cbeebies, which has chosen 20-year-old George Webster as their newest presenter.

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'Click and collect' puppy buying at risk of becoming the norm

21 September 2021
'Click and collect' puppy buying at risk of becoming the norm

The trend for buying dogs over the internet must stop, says The Kennel Club, which is concerned the habit shows no signs of stopping post-lockdown.

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Warning over fake Wetherspoon offer which wants your details

20 September 2021
Warning over fake Wetherspoon offer which wants your details

Social media users are being warned about fake free meal deals pretending to be from pub chain Wetherspoon.

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Post Office card account changes explained

20 September 2021
Post Office card account changes explained

This is what you need to know about the changes coming to Post Office card accounts for those on benefits or collecting a state pension.

Vandals turn to baked beans in latest viral internet stunt

16 September 2021
Vandals turn to baked beans in latest viral internet stunt

Yobs are turning to baked beans in the latest criminal craze to hit the internet and Tik Tok, prompting warnings from police and to dog owners.

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The rarest 50p coins still in circulation revealed

16 September 2021
The rarest 50p coins still in circulation revealed

Check your purses and piggy banks - Britain's rarest 50p coins still in circulation have been revealed, and some are quite valuable.

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John Lewis to create thousands of Christmas jobs - with free food and drink among the perks

15 September 2021
John Lewis to create thousands of Christmas jobs - with free food and drink among the perks

John Lewis is looking to recruit more than 7,000 people to festive job roles across the company, including at Waitrose supermarkets.

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Here's where new Scout Squirrel groups will open in Kent and Medway

15 September 2021
Here's where new Scout Squirrel groups will open in Kent and Medway

New Squirrel groups, for children aged four and five, are being launched by the Scout Association and here's where they'll open in Kent and Medway:

New students risk being the target for tax scams

14 September 2021
New students risk being the target for tax scams

Students looking for part-time jobs risk falling victim to tax scams, warns HMRC, as hundreds of thousands get ready to head off to university.

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Universal Credit cut explained - as charities warn working families will be hit hardest

14 September 2021
Universal Credit cut explained - as charities warn working families will be hit hardest

Working families may be left struggling to pay for food and heating when Universal Credit is cut. But what is the reduction and why is it happening?

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Sainsbury's and Argos to shut on Boxing Day

13 September 2021
Sainsbury's and Argos to shut on Boxing Day

Supermarket Sainsbury's has confirmed it will keep closed all stores on Boxing Day, including its Argos branches, to give staff a festive break.

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6 easy ways to keep spiders out the house in mating season

13 September 2021
6 easy ways to keep spiders out the house in mating season

It's spider mating season and thousands of arachnids are on the move. Here's six ways to keep them at bay using things you've got at home:

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