Fines for littering, graffiti and fly-tipping could increase to help councils ‘get tough’ on anti-social behaviour and here’s what’s being proposed.

Stamps with no barcode are soon to expire and Royal Mail is warning people to use them up or swap out before the risk of incurring a surcharge.

Flying ant day is just around the corner but pest control experts believe a damp spring and scorching June could lead to bumper swarms this year.

BabyCentre has released the most popular baby names of the year so far and there’s some surprising changes among the choices for girls.

Ticket offices at most train stations could shut down within the next three years under plans to ‘modernise’ customer service.

A major change to the free flu vaccination programme for children has been announced as the government attempts to prepare the NHS for winter.

This flat is one of the most expensive on the market - but does its unique location and grand features make it worth the price tag?

Drivers could soon be told where the cheapest fuel is after a probe into prices found a lack of competition has left motorists paying over the odds.

A supermarket has raised the alarm over an ‘undeclared ingredient’ that has made its way into a popular range of its snacks by mistake.

The sweets which we most prefer to add to our pick and mix pots have been revealed by Wilko and the results may surprise you...

The price we pay for gas and electricity is changing in July and here’s why you must check your energy meter before it does.

Parents face average costs of £422 for secondary school uniform, says a charity, that claims some schools are still asking for too many branded items.

June 2023 is on track to be the hottest on record but the weather has also led to hosepipe bans, runaway reptiles and the death of hundreds of fish.

Unions have pledged to oppose any closures of train ticket offices amid speculation the government is gearing up to unveil consultation plans.

Consumer group Which? says it is receiving increasing numbers of reports this week about a scam specifically targeting O2 customers.

Snake owners must remain vigilant to the whereabouts of their pets, says the RSPCA, as calls to its hotline about missing reptiles rocket in summer.

Energy vouchers worth millions of pounds remain unclaimed with just days to go until their expiry date prompting fears thousands will remain unspent.

Firms needed to team up with Shaun the Sheep for charity art trail

Thousands of workers – from train staff and teachers to junior doctors – are striking in July but how when and how might industrial action affect you?

Bus passengers can travel across Kent and Medway for free this weekend as part of a campaign to encourage people to use the county’s services.