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How to see spectacular 'once in a lifetime' green comet

How to see spectacular 'once in a lifetime' green comet

01 February 2023

An exotic green comet last seen some 50,000 years ago is now hurtling towards Earth and here's how you might be able to see it this week.

What to do with your kids while the teachers are on strike

What to do with your kids while the teachers are on strike

31 January 2023

Wondering how on earth you’re going to keep your kids busy while the schools are shut? We’ve got you covered with some great days out.

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Can I still use my old stamps and when do they expire?

Can I still use my old stamps and when do they expire?

31 January 2023

Royal Mail is urging people to now use up or swap out everyday stamps without a barcode but when is their official expiry date?

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Deadline set for school defibrillator deliveries

Deadline set for school defibrillator deliveries

26 January 2023

The Department for Education has begun sending life-saving defibrillators to schools and says it won't be long before all sites have at least one.

Kent jobseekers urged to watch out for these 7 signs of a scam

Kent jobseekers urged to watch out for these 7 signs of a scam

26 January 2023

The number of people looking for new jobs rockets in January and February but so do fake adverts, says the government, which has shared some advice.

The Great British tea bag debate - how do you dispose of yours?

The Great British tea bag debate - how do you dispose of yours?

26 January 2023

A supermarket says millions of used tea bags are being disposed of incorrectly each year with drinkers unclear on where the discarded bags belong.

Raise a glass to Kent’s new winter cocktail festival

Raise a glass to Kent’s new winter cocktail festival

26 January 2023

Pubs, bars and restaurants will be offering cheap drinks and specialty cocktails to wristband-wearers.

Why could rare polar vortex trigger a big freeze next month?

Why could rare polar vortex trigger a big freeze next month?

25 January 2023

What is a polar vortex and could the same weather phenomenon which caused 2018's Beast from the East return next month with more heavy snow?

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Huge asteroid heading for close encounter with Earth

Huge asteroid heading for close encounter with Earth

25 January 2023

An enormous asteroid, only discovered at the weekend, is hurtling towards Earth and its arrival is set to be live-streamed on the internet.

Three days of 'celebration and pageantry' shape Coronation weekend

Three days of 'celebration and pageantry' shape Coronation weekend

24 January 2023

With Buckingham Palace releasing fresh details about the King's Coronation plans we take a look at what's in store for the three-day weekend in May.

Millions of Netflix users could be logged-out in password sharing crackdown

Millions of Netflix users could be logged-out in password sharing crackdown

24 January 2023

Streaming service Netflix says it is getting ready to tackle the millions of users sharing accounts with the launch of a 'paid sharing' option.

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Fears over fall in HPV vaccine uptake among teens

Fears over fall in HPV vaccine uptake among teens

23 January 2023

Fewer teenagers are now coming forward for an HPV jab despite a study confirming that vaccines can cut the risk of cervical cancer by 87%.

RSPB asks for help amid 'climate emergency'

RSPB asks for help amid 'climate emergency'

23 January 2023

The RSPB - fearful of the effect climate change is having on nature - is asking people to find an hour to help the Big Garden Birdwatch.

Why are people being paid to use less electricity?

Why are people being paid to use less electricity?

23 January 2023

Homes are being paid money to use appliances in 'off-peak' hours as the cold snap bites but how is the new Demand Flexibility Service working?

6 classic cars that could be hot property in 2023

6 classic cars that could be hot property in 2023

20 January 2023

With new research suggesting investing in classic cars could prove better than property we look at makes and models that might be popular in 2023.

Shoppers to soon pay a deposit when buying drinks in plastic bottles

Shoppers to soon pay a deposit when buying drinks in plastic bottles

20 January 2023

A plastic bottle return scheme that charges people a deposit when they buy a drink and refunds it when they return the empty is to be launched.

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Supermarket recalls item in its 'Free From' range

Supermarket recalls item in its 'Free From' range

19 January 2023

Tesco is being forced to recall a range of its 'Free From' porridge over fears that undeclared milk is among the ingredients.

Toxic grit and other winter hazards vets say make animals very ill

Toxic grit and other winter hazards vets say make animals very ill

19 January 2023

The British Veterinary Association is urging pet owners to protect animals from the dangers posed by the current cold snap and here's its advice.

Plans for biggest strike day in decades gather pace

Plans for biggest strike day in decades gather pace

19 January 2023

Unions are warning the country faces 'significant' disruption when the biggest and most far-reaching strike action to date takes place next month.

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The basics in your basket with the biggest price rises

The basics in your basket with the biggest price rises

18 January 2023

The cost of buying basic food items such as milk and jam have leapt again and it's the budget supermarkets with the highest overall price rises.

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