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Households face biggest rise to energy bills for a decade

The cost of energy bills may rocket, if Friday's increase to the energy price cap goes ahead, but there are concerns for lower income families too.

Here's where kids eat free this summer

Here's where kids eat free this summer

Keen to treat the kids without breaking the bank? Here's a round up of pubs, restaurants and cafes with 'kids eat free' deals this summer.

Holidaymakers warned to check passports after Government error

Holidaymakers warned to check passports after Government error

Travellers are being reminded to check passports are valid following confusion with post-Brexit rules and the Government's own passport checker.

Met Office has 'good news' for hayfever sufferers

Met Office has 'good news' for hayfever sufferers

After weeks of very high pollen levels and unbearable symptoms there's some good news for hayfever sufferers this week.

5 ways to help your family sleep well in the heat

20 July 2021

5 ways to help your family sleep well in the heat

20 July 2021

From the best ways to cool rooms to maintaining a proper evening routine, we've got some top tips to help your family sleep well during the heatwave.

Are you missing out on £900 of council tax help?

15 July 2021

Are you missing out on £900 of council tax help?

15 July 2021

A staggering £2.6bn of council tax help to help cut the cost of bills, went unclaimed by 2.7 million people last year. Could you be entitled?

'A shocking month for drivers' as fuel prices rocket and staycation costs climb

'A shocking month for drivers' as fuel prices rocket and staycation costs climb

With petrol prices at an eight-year high and food prices also on the up, there's a warning about the cost to our summer plans.

Can I leave my child home alone?

Can I leave my child home alone?

With hundreds of children off school in isolation and six weeks of holiday coming up, the NSPCC has advice for parents trying to make a decision.

How to see Mars and Venus meet in the sky

13 July 2021

How to see Mars and Venus meet in the sky

13 July 2021

Mars and Venus will appear close together in the sky in a unique meeting – or conjunction – with the Moon. Here's how you might be able to see it.

Parents face £500 fine for children not in the correct car seat

06 July 2021

Parents face £500 fine for children not in the correct car seat

06 July 2021

With restrictions easing and more outings on the horizon, parents are being reminded to check their children's car seats are suitable.

When is Flying Ant Day 2021?

When is Flying Ant Day 2021?

Every year thousands of flying ants take to the skies in swarms all at once. But when is Flying Ant Day 2021 and what should you do when they arrive?

Why driving with hay fever risks a £5,000 fine or points on your licence

Why driving with hay fever risks a £5,000 fine or points on your licence