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50 popular Christmas toys since 1973

50 popular Christmas toys since 1973

22 September 2023

The most popular Christmas toys to have topped children’s wish lists since 1973 have been revealed by Argos – but how many of them do you remember?

London train trips to cost more when one-day Travelcard is scrapped

London train trips to cost more when one-day Travelcard is scrapped

21 September 2023

Plans to scrap one-day Travelcards will make train trips to London more expensive from January, fears a campaign group.

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Free National Trust passes on offer this autumn – here’s how to claim

Free National Trust passes on offer this autumn – here’s how to claim

20 September 2023

Free National Trust passes are on offer to encourage families to get outside this autumn with many Kent properties included in the deal.

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Payment date confirmed for next £300 cost-of-living payment

Payment date confirmed for next £300 cost-of-living payment

20 September 2023

Eight million homes are to get an extra £300 ahead of the winter and the DWP has now confirmed the payment date and who is eligible for the money.

‘Magnificent’ time-lapse footage shows Northern Lights over Kent

‘Magnificent’ time-lapse footage shows Northern Lights over Kent

19 September 2023

A father-of-two was thrilled to take ‘magnificent’ photos and video of a rare Northern Lights display off the Kent coast.

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‘My family thought me going on Married at First Sight was a sick joke’

‘My family thought me going on Married at First Sight was a sick joke’

19 September 2023

A 32-year-old has tied the knot with a stranger as a part of the new series of the hit reality TV show which has returned to screens.

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M&S ditches plastic bags for paper ones in all stores and food halls

M&S ditches plastic bags for paper ones in all stores and food halls

18 September 2023

M&S has announced it is scrapping its plastic bag for life and will begin introducing paper ones to all departments including its food halls.

430,000 young adults yet to claim ‘forgotten cash’ – is your child one of them?

430,000 young adults yet to claim ‘forgotten cash’ – is your child one of them?

18 September 2023

Hundreds of thousands of teenagers are sitting on unclaimed cash, warns HMRC, because Child Trust Funds with money inside them have been forgotten.

Doctors strike to disrupt ‘almost all planned care’ this week

Doctors strike to disrupt ‘almost all planned care’ this week

18 September 2023

A strike by both consultants and junior doctors this week is going to cause ‘unprecedented disruption’ for patients, the NHS is warning.

Supermarket loyalty prices not ‘always as good as they seem’ warns Which?

Supermarket loyalty prices not ‘always as good as they seem’ warns Which?

15 September 2023

Tesco and Sainsbury’s have defended their loyalty schemes amid claims by Which? that regular prices may be being raised to make deals look better.

Argos reveals 18 top toys for Christmas 2023

Argos reveals 18 top toys for Christmas 2023

15 September 2023

The toys most likely to top Christmas wish lists this year have been revealed by retailer Argos, which has released its annual list of predictions.

Government to fund insulation for UK’s draughtiest homes – does yours qualify?

Government to fund insulation for UK’s draughtiest homes – does yours qualify?

14 September 2023

Homes could save £400 a year on their energy bills under a scheme to improve 300,000 of the UK’s draughtiest homes – does your property qualify?

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Cadbury Christmas treat returns to shelves after almost a decade

Cadbury Christmas treat returns to shelves after almost a decade

14 September 2023

Cadbury is bringing back a popular Christmas treat almost a decade after the confectioner discontinued the range.

Cult Disney classic back in Kent cinemas for 30th anniversary

Cult Disney classic back in Kent cinemas for 30th anniversary

13 September 2023

Cult Halloween classic Hocus Pocus, starring Bette Midler and Sarah Jessica Parker, is returning to Kent cinemas to celebrate its 30th birthday.

Body cameras for Primark staff as bosses warn of rise in shoplifting

Body cameras for Primark staff as bosses warn of rise in shoplifting

13 September 2023

Primark has become the latest retailer to say it’s suffering at the hands of shoplifters with profits set to be hit by a loss of stolen stock.

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Unhappy hour! Major pub group announces beer price hike during peak times

Unhappy hour! Major pub group announces beer price hike during peak times

12 September 2023

A pub group with more than 30 outlets across Kent says the price of a pint could cost 20p more at peak times in a bid to offset growing overheads.

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Quality Street to bring back retro sweet after 20 years

Quality Street to bring back retro sweet after 20 years

12 September 2023

Quality Street manufacturer Nestle has announced it is bringing back a retro chocolate it discontinued 20 years ago.

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‘American XL Bully dog killed my puppy – the breed must be banned’

‘American XL Bully dog killed my puppy – the breed must be banned’

11 September 2023

A woman whose dachshund puppy was “torn apart” by an American XL Bully has backed the Home Secretary’s bid to ban the “lethal” breed.

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Supermarket to scap milk use-by dates

Supermarket to scap milk use-by dates

11 September 2023

A supermarket is to scrap use-by dates on milk as research suggests the average family spends over £730 a year on good food which goes in the bin.

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Comet Nishimura to be visible over Kent this week

Comet Nishimura to be visible over Kent this week

11 September 2023

A comet, only discovered in August, will fly very close to Earth this week providing a ‘once in a lifetime’ chance to see it with the naked eye.

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