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Cold weather alert issued for 'severe' ice and snow

A cold weather alert has been issued for England with forecasters warning that bitter temperatures with severe ice and snow could be on the way.

Use water wisely plea after driest February in 30 years

Use water wisely plea after driest February in 30 years

Households should continue to use water carefully, says the Environment Agency, after England saw the driest February for 30 years.

Thousands more shop workers threatened, spat on and abused

Thousands more shop workers threatened, spat on and abused

The number of shop staff being verbally and physically attacked has doubled since Covid-19 and there are now calls for police to do more.

TikTok to introduce screen time limits for children and teens

TikTok to introduce screen time limits for children and teens

TikTok is bringing in screen time caps for children and teens, under new Family Pairing features, alongside new customisable limits for all users.

Urgent pension warning for people aged 45 to 70

Urgent pension warning for people aged 45 to 70

People aged roughly 45 to 70 are being urged to check their national insurance contributions before a scheme to boost their state pension closes.

Royal Mail releases final stamps with Queen's silhouette

28 February 2023

Royal Mail releases final stamps with Queen's silhouette

28 February 2023

The final special stamps to include Queen Elizabeth's silhouette have been unveiled as new collections prepare to carry a portrait of King Charles.

5 quick ways to protect your car as thefts rise

27 February 2023

5 quick ways to protect your car as thefts rise

27 February 2023

From securing keyless cars to knowing where to park - the AA says drivers can protect vehicles as thefts rise in the face of cost of living crisis.

Italian restaurants face 'inevitable' changes as food shortages persist

26 February 2023

Italian restaurants face 'inevitable' changes as food shortages persist

26 February 2023

Italian restaurants and takeaways are among those faced with making menu changes as salad shortages persist, confirms the body representing them.

Boots recalls multivitamins range and issues do not eat warning

24 February 2023

Boots recalls multivitamins range and issues do not eat warning

24 February 2023

Multivitamins which were sold by Boots are being recalled because of undeclared ingredients the Food Standards Agency is warning.

Homes urged to cash-in energy help as millions sits unclaimed

Homes urged to cash-in energy help as millions sits unclaimed

More than £100m in help to pay gas and electric bills has not yet been claimed by households but are you among those missing out?

Norovirus cases among over 65s at their highest in a decade

Norovirus cases among over 65s at their highest in a decade

The number of people ill with sickness and diarrhoea infection norovirus are at record levels but it's older people who are being severely affected.

Salad shortages lead to empty shelves at supermarkets

Salad shortages lead to empty shelves at supermarkets

A shortage of some fruit and vegetables, including peppers and tomatoes, is being caused by problems in Europe say retail experts.

Cost of HRT to be slashed for women

Cost of HRT to be slashed for women

Women prescribed HRT for the menopause are to be saved hundreds of pounds each year under a new prescription deal announced for their medication.

Prime to hit shelves of third supermarket with new limited edition flavour

Prime to hit shelves of third supermarket with new limited edition flavour

Sainsbury's is to join Aldi and Asda in selling viral drink Prime with its first sales this week set to include a new limited edition flavour.

500 people sought for King's coronation awards

500 people sought for King's coronation awards

Exceptional volunteers are being sought by the royal family for new Coronation Champions Awards and here's how to nominate someone you know.

Prime Energy: Can children buy new viral caffeine drink?

16 February 2023

Prime Energy: Can children buy new viral caffeine drink?

16 February 2023

Prime Energy, containing very high levels of caffeine, is coming to shops in the UK so what does the law say about who will be able to buy it?

15 baby names popular for 100 years

15 February 2023

15 baby names popular for 100 years

15 February 2023

Baby names which have remained consistently popular with new parents throughout the last century have been revealed.

Event which caused Beast from the East 'likely' warns Met Office

Event which caused Beast from the East 'likely' warns Met Office

A major weather event, which led to prolonged Arctic conditions and record snowfall in 2018, is likely to happen later this month says the Met Office.

Last chance for adults under 50 to get Covid booster

Last chance for adults under 50 to get Covid booster