Green man crossing times could be lengthened after transport experts recommended a change to respond to the UK’s slower and less fit population.
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A year since England recorded 40.3ºC, Europe is now struggling in unrelenting heat and the Met Office says more is in store because of climate change.
The school holidays can be an expensive six weeks so where can you take the kids to eat either for free or just £1 during the holidays?
Scientists fear last year’s drought has decimated butterfly numbers but wildlife experts say there is one thing people can do this summer to help.
Campaigners fighting ticket office closures promise to take their fight to every corner of the country, starting with station demonstrations.
Disposable barbecues shouldn’t be sold during very hot weather suggest new guidelines issued to shops this summer by retail and fire experts.
Stamps with no barcode are soon to expire and Royal Mail is warning people to use them up or swap out before the risk of incurring a surcharge.
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BabyCentre has released the most popular baby names of the year so far and there’s some surprising changes among the choices for girls.
A major change to the free flu vaccination programme for children has been announced as the government attempts to prepare the NHS for winter.
Drivers could soon be told where the cheapest fuel is after a probe into prices found a lack of competition has left motorists paying over the odds.
A supermarket has raised the alarm over an ‘undeclared ingredient’ that has made its way into a popular range of its snacks by mistake.
The sweets which we most prefer to add to our pick and mix pots have been revealed by Wilko...
Unions have pledged to oppose any closures of train ticket offices amid speculation the government is gearing up to unveil consultation plans.
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Unions have pledged to oppose any closures of train ticket offices amid speculation the government is gearing up to unveil consultation plans.
Consumer group Which? says it is receiving increasing numbers of reports this week about a scam specifically targeting O2 customers.
Thousands of workers – from train staff and teachers to junior doctors – are striking in July but how when and how might industrial action affect you?
With the summer in full swing animal charities are warning owners not to leave pets in cars – but what should do you if you see a dog in distress?
A £3 supermarket sun cream has come out as one of the strongest performers in the latest round of lotion lab tests – see the full list here.
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A £150 cost of living cash payment will begin dropping into the accounts of more than six million people this week and here’s how you can qualify.
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Bosses are being urged to help staff cope with the current hot weather, but can you really go home if your work place gets too hot?
