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Amazon warns customers of ‘creative’ scams trying to steal their money

Amazon warns customers of ‘creative’ scams trying to steal their money

01 August 2023

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

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Supermarket to scrap largest milk cartons

Supermarket to scrap largest milk cartons

31 July 2023

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

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Gale force winds and hail in Met Office’s latest summer forecast

Gale force winds and hail in Met Office’s latest summer forecast

31 July 2023

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.

When and how to see August’s bright and brilliant supermoons

When and how to see August’s bright and brilliant supermoons

31 July 2023

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 tests up by a third as cases increase

Sales of Covid-19 tests up by a third as cases increase

31 July 2023

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.

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Alcohol prices to rise from August 1 – with a bottle of wine costing 44p more

Alcohol prices to rise from August 1 – with a bottle of wine costing 44p more

31 July 2023

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

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TV star enjoys family day out at Kent wildlife park

TV star enjoys family day out at Kent wildlife park

28 July 2023

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

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Kent student’s 38-syllable name goes viral on TikTok

Kent student’s 38-syllable name goes viral on TikTok

27 July 2023

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.

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Urgent warning for travellers as Turkey tourists fall ill with food poisoning

Urgent warning for travellers as Turkey tourists fall ill with food poisoning

27 July 2023

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

40C summers to be the norm by 2060 says Met Office

40C summers to be the norm by 2060 says Met Office

27 July 2023

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.

Pothole problems cause highest number of breakdowns for five years

Pothole problems cause highest number of breakdowns for five years

26 July 2023

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

Days left for thousands of people to renew benefits

Days left for thousands of people to renew benefits

25 July 2023

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

Plans for Queen Elizabeth national memorial underway

Plans for Queen Elizabeth national memorial underway

24 July 2023

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.

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Are these the 10 naughtiest dog breeds?

Are these the 10 naughtiest dog breeds?

24 July 2023

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 set to stay on for longer to help ‘less fit’ cross

Green man set to stay on for longer to help ‘less fit’ cross

24 July 2023

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

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11 chocolate bars we’ve lost as Cadbury makes Dairy Milk buttons change

11 chocolate bars we’ve lost as Cadbury makes Dairy Milk buttons change

21 July 2023

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?

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Unions call off six-day tube strike

Unions call off six-day tube strike

21 July 2023

A six-day strike on London’s Underground has been called off but July’s train strikes are still expected to go ahead.

Plans to make all schools open for 32.5 hours a week delayed

Plans to make all schools open for 32.5 hours a week delayed

21 July 2023

Schools have been given another year to ensure they’re offering a longer school day after the government scrapped its initial September 2023 deadline.

The supermarket staples now costing you more than double

The supermarket staples now costing you more than double

20 July 2023

A study of more than 26,000 food and drink items at eight supermarkets has uncovered the products now costing you significantly more.

Europe heatwave: Is it safe to travel or can I cancel my holiday?

Europe heatwave: Is it safe to travel or can I cancel my holiday?

20 July 2023

With the school break upon us and the heat in southern Europe showing few signs of easing what are your rights if you’re worried about going abroad?

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