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Flu season ‘officially underway’ after rapid rise in cases

16 December 2023
Flu season ‘officially underway’ after rapid rise in cases

Flu season ‘officially underway’ after rapid rise in cases

16 December 2023

Flu season is ‘officially underway’ say government health officials who are urging those yet to get their flu jab to come forward.


Meteor shower to dazzle the night sky

14 December 2023
Meteor shower to dazzle the night sky

Meteor shower to dazzle the night sky

14 December 2023

Brightly coloured meteors in white, blue, green and red could light up the night sky as the year ends with one of the best displays of the year.


Urgent warning for travellers as Turkey tourists fall ill with food poisoning

10 December 2023
Urgent warning for travellers as Turkey tourists fall ill with food poisoning

Urgent warning for travellers as Turkey tourists fall ill with food poisoning

10 December 2023

Health officials have issued a warning to families going abroad after a high number of tourists were struck down with food poisoning in Turkey.


Who is eligible for a free or discounted TV Licence?

09 December 2023
Who is eligible for a free or discounted TV Licence?

Who is eligible for a free or discounted TV Licence?

09 December 2023

The cost of a TV Licence is going up next year but there are some exemptions - so who is entitled to a free or discounted licence?


Chocolate range recalled over safety fears

04 December 2023
Chocolate range recalled over safety fears

Chocolate range recalled over safety fears

04 December 2023

Confectioner Mars is recalling a range of its chocolate over fears packets may contain small pieces of rubber.


Rare 50p coin to be auctioned by the Royal Mint

28 November 2023
Rare 50p coin to be auctioned by the Royal Mint

Rare 50p coin to be auctioned by the Royal Mint

28 November 2023

One of the most sought-after coins, a rare 50p piece, will be among the items to go under the hammer at a Royal Mint auction next month.


Millions to pay more for energy as Ofgem confirms new price cap

24 November 2023
Millions to pay more for energy as Ofgem confirms new price cap

Millions to pay more for energy as Ofgem confirms new price cap

24 November 2023

Gas and electricity will cost more in January, it’s been confirmed, but what is the energy price cap and why is it behind an increase to our bills?


3 things to look out for to avoid a Black Friday scam

23 November 2023
3 things to look out for to avoid a Black Friday scam

3 things to look out for to avoid a Black Friday scam

23 November 2023

Black Friday is now one of the biggest shopping events of the year but it can also encourage increases in online fraud so how can you avoid a scam?


40 cases of antifreeze poisoning prompts warning to pet owners

18 November 2023
40 cases of antifreeze poisoning prompts warning to pet owners

40 cases of antifreeze poisoning prompts warning to pet owners

18 November 2023

An animal charity, which says it treated more than 40 cases of antifreeze poisoning last winter, is warning pet owners to be vigilant.


Chickenpox vaccine: Why do experts now think it’s time to offer it on the NHS?

15 November 2023
Chickenpox vaccine: Why do experts now think it’s time to offer it on the NHS?

Chickenpox vaccine: Why do experts now think it’s time to offer it on the NHS?

15 November 2023

Experts say they now believe children should get a chickenpox vaccine on the NHS and here’s why:


Millions of bank accounts to get £300 ‘cash boost’

02 November 2023
Millions of bank accounts to get £300 ‘cash boost’

Millions of bank accounts to get £300 ‘cash boost’

02 November 2023

A £300 cash boost will drop into the bank accounts of eight million cash-strapped people but who is the government giving money to?


Netflix confirms release date for final season of The Crown

16 October 2023
Netflix confirms release date for final season of The Crown

Netflix confirms release date for final season of The Crown

16 October 2023

Netflix’s final episodes of The Crown will be released in two parts later this year.


Could France’s bedbug infestation make its way to the UK?

11 October 2023
Could France’s bedbug infestation make its way to the UK?

Could France’s bedbug infestation make its way to the UK?

11 October 2023

There are fears Paris’ bedbug infestation may cross the Channel – but what are they, how do you remove them and why are transport companies on alert?


Rising Covid-19 cases: Can you go to work or school if you test positive?

10 October 2023
Rising Covid-19 cases: Can you go to work or school if you test positive?

Rising Covid-19 cases: Can you go to work or school if you test positive?

10 October 2023

Covid-19 cases are rising in schools, hospitals and workplaces so what should you do if you’re unwell and must you isolate if you test positive?


Supermarket recalls chicken dippers over fears they contain plastic

09 October 2023
Supermarket recalls chicken dippers over fears they contain plastic

Supermarket recalls chicken dippers over fears they contain plastic

09 October 2023

Supermarket Lidl is recalling packs of its frozen chicken dippers amid fears that ‘hard blue plastic’ has made its way into the food.


Walkers confirms it has scrapped popular crisp flavour

07 October 2023
Walkers confirms it has scrapped popular crisp flavour

Walkers confirms it has scrapped popular crisp flavour

07 October 2023

POLL: Walkers has confirmed it is no longer selling one if its famous flavours of crisps much to the disappointment of snack fans.

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Christmas pyjamas and the air fryer among 12 ‘products of the decade’

07 October 2023
Christmas pyjamas and the air fryer among 12 ‘products of the decade’

Christmas pyjamas and the air fryer among 12 ‘products of the decade’

07 October 2023

From air fryers to flat caps and flamingos – John Lewis has identified 12 products it thinks define our shopping habits over the last 10 years.


Draconid meteor shower: How and when to watch the weekend’s shooting stars

06 October 2023
Draconid meteor shower: How and when to watch the weekend’s shooting stars

Draconid meteor shower: How and when to watch the weekend’s shooting stars

06 October 2023

The Draconid meteor shower is set to peak this weekend and the unseasonably warm October forecast could help sky gazers catch a good display.


Are you eligible for an extra £300 before Christmas?

05 October 2023
Are you eligible for an extra £300 before Christmas?

Are you eligible for an extra £300 before Christmas?

05 October 2023

Eight million homes will get an extra £300 before Christmas as the government dishes out a second cost of living payment but who can get the cash?


Water firms want bills to rise by £156 to fix leaks and sewage spills

04 October 2023
Water firms want bills to rise by £156 to fix leaks and sewage spills

Water firms want bills to rise by £156 to fix leaks and sewage spills

04 October 2023

Water companies have unveiled plans to fix leaks and sewage spills, and improve supplies, but the work will increase bills by more than £150 a year.


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