A meteor shower, which will peak this month, is expected to bring the brightest and best meteors of the year to our skies.

Spider mating season is around the corner, and the wet weather may drive them indoors earlier, so what can you use to repel them from your residence?

The number of homes defaulting on essential bills has leapt by a million in a month as the Bank of England is poised to raise interest rates again.

Young mascots are wanted by Team GB to get involved in the nation’s preparations for the Olympic Games and here’s how to enter a child you know.

Amazon customers are being warned about two scams circulating in which fraudsters are attempting to extract money and personal details from shoppers.

A supermarket is phasing out its largest six-pint milk cartons as part of efforts to reduce food waste by customers.

The county’s bleak summer weather looks set to continue with warnings of hail and gale force winds in the latest Met Office forecast for August.

Two big, bright supermoons are to be visible to star gazers during August – with the first one just around the corner.

Sales of Covid-19 home test kits are up by a third, says Boots, as health officials say they are watching a rise in cases and hospital admissions.

The price of wine, gin and other spirits could rise significantly this week but why is your favourite drink about to become more expensive?

A reality TV star has been spotted in Kent, with an Instagram story showing her enjoying a family outing.

A video showing a student with a 38-syllable name receiving his degree at convocation has gone viral after the announcer “nailed” the tricky readout.

Health officials have issued a warning to families going abroad after a high number of tourists were struck down with food poisoning in Turkey.

Weather like that seen in last year’s heatwave will be nothing but average by 2060 warns a Met Office report into the UK’s changing climate.

Vehicle breakdowns caused by potholes are at a five-year high and the RAC says it highlights the ‘poor condition’ local roads are in.

Thousands of people claiming tax credits have just a few days left to renew their claim or risk having their payments stopped, says HMRC.

A national memorial to the late Queen is being considered, confirms the government, but pubs and parks wishing to use her name will need approval.

The dog breeds most likely to enjoy mischief making have made it into a Kennel Club’s list of naughtiest dogs but do you agree with the findings?

Green man crossing times could be lengthened after transport experts recommended a change to respond to the UK’s slower and less fit population.

Cadbury is making a change to its popular Dairy Milk buttons range but what other chocolate bars have we loved and lost over the years?