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Thousands more in line for £100 energy voucher...are you eligible?

Thousands more in line for £100 energy voucher...are you eligible?

16 March 2023

Thousands of people in Kent are now eligible for an extra £100 to help pay their energy bills as a result of changes to a support scheme's criteria.

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Fears of hosepipe bans grow as UK is 'one hot dry spell' from a drought

Fears of hosepipe bans grow as UK is 'one hot dry spell' from a drought

16 March 2023

England is one hot dry spell away from a drought, warn experts, as fears grow that hosepipe bans will soon return without more rain this spring.

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Biohazard warning over deadly disease 'lying dormant' in woods

Biohazard warning over deadly disease 'lying dormant' in woods

16 March 2023

An abandoned factory and woodlands could still pose a “biohazard” to humans - as experts warn soil and water may be contaminated with Mad Cow Disease.

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What happened when we went head-to-head with ChatGPT

What happened when we went head-to-head with ChatGPT

16 March 2023

AI site ChatGPT has more than 100 million users – but can it be trusted? We quizzed it on Kent and even got it to write us poetry and a song.

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High street store recalls Easter hunt eggs

High street store recalls Easter hunt eggs

15 March 2023

An Easter egg hunt bag has been recalled by a high street shop over undeclared ingredients in the sweets that could be dangerous to allergy sufferers.

11 chocolate bars we've loved and lost

11 chocolate bars we've loved and lost

15 March 2023

With Cadbury announcing it is discontinuing a chocolate in its Easter range we take a look at 11 other bars we've loved and lost over the years.

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Members from Girls Aloud and The Wanted to perform at retro festival

Members from Girls Aloud and The Wanted to perform at retro festival

14 March 2023

They join the likes of Peter Andre, Gareth Gates and Blazin’ Squad for the ‘90s and ‘00s weekender.

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Drivers hit out at new £120 pay-at-pump holding fee

Drivers hit out at new £120 pay-at-pump holding fee

14 March 2023

Drivers using pay-at-pump petrol stations could now have £120 of their money ring-fenced in pre-authorisation checks, which is leaving some angry.

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The list of cold and flu medicines being withdrawn over health fears

The list of cold and flu medicines being withdrawn over health fears

14 March 2023

Cold and flu remedies are being withdrawn from pharmacies over health fears and here's the full list of medicines experts are saying to avoid.

First special stamps with King's silhouette released

First special stamps with King's silhouette released

14 March 2023

The first special stamps to carry the silhouette of King Charles have been released by the Royal Mail.

Microchipping for cats becomes compulsory

Microchipping for cats becomes compulsory

13 March 2023

Cat owners must microchip their pets or face a hefty fine under new rules and here's how long households have to abide by the new law.

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'Armageddon alarm' to be triggered on phones next month

'Armageddon alarm' to be triggered on phones next month

13 March 2023

Alerts, which trigger loud sirens on mobile phones and tablets, will be tested next month across the UK as the system gets ready for roll-out.

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'Our home was giant beehive - honey was dripping down the walls'

'Our home was giant beehive - honey was dripping down the walls'

13 March 2023

A couple discovered their home had been turned into a giant beehive - after honey started dripping down the walls.

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Musical family have say on Lineker's Match of the Day ban

Musical family have say on Lineker's Match of the Day ban

11 March 2023

A musical Kent family who went viral with their popular lockdown songs during the pandemic have released their take on the Gary Lineker affair.

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Amazon Prime members issued with warning over scam

Amazon Prime members issued with warning over scam

10 March 2023

Amazon Prime members are being warned of a new scam which has seen some unsuspecting victims have their bank accounts 'emptied'.

NHS prescription charges to rise and here's what you'll need to pay

NHS prescription charges to rise and here's what you'll need to pay

10 March 2023

The cost of an NHS prescription is to rise from April 1 along with the charges for pre-payment certificates and here's what you'll soon need to pay.

Greggs plans later opening hours and 24-hour drive-thru

Greggs plans later opening hours and 24-hour drive-thru

09 March 2023

Greggs says it plans to extend the opening hours at 300 shops into the evening and wants to trial a 24-hour service for customers.

First UK airport scraps liquid rule ahead of school holidays

First UK airport scraps liquid rule ahead of school holidays

09 March 2023

New airport security rules are coming into force and one UK airport is set to change liquid restrictions ahead of the next school break.

Why can't children under 7 wear this year's Comic Relief red nose?

Why can't children under 7 wear this year's Comic Relief red nose?

08 March 2023

Comic Relief has unveiled a new red nose for 2023 but its unique design has left some families and schools frustrated.

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Rush hour warning as 'significant second wave' of snow is forecast

Rush hour warning as 'significant second wave' of snow is forecast

08 March 2023

Drivers and train passengers are being told to plan ahead, check routes and consider travelling home earlier as more snow is forecast.

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