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Snake escape warning issued by RSPCA

26 June 2023
Snake escape warning issued by RSPCA

Snake escape warning issued by RSPCA

26 June 2023

Snake owners must remain vigilant to the whereabouts of their pets, says the RSPCA, as calls to its hotline about missing reptiles rocket in summer.


People urged to cash-in unspent energy vouchers ahead of cut off date

26 June 2023
People urged to cash-in unspent energy vouchers ahead of cut off date

People urged to cash-in unspent energy vouchers ahead of cut off date

26 June 2023

Energy vouchers worth millions of pounds remain unclaimed with just days to go until their expiry date prompting fears thousands will remain unspent.


From teachers to train staff...who is striking in July and when?

23 June 2023
From teachers to train staff...who is striking in July and when?

From teachers to train staff...who is striking in July and when?

23 June 2023

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?


Police tell mobile users to check settings after spike in silent 999 calls

20 June 2023
Police tell mobile users to check settings after spike in silent 999 calls

Police tell mobile users to check settings after spike in silent 999 calls

20 June 2023

There has been a stark rise in the number of people dialing 999 by mistake and police believe a mobile phone software update could be to blame.


£150 cost of living cash to be sent to six million bank accounts

19 June 2023
£150 cost of living cash to be sent to six million bank accounts

£150 cost of living cash to be sent to six million bank accounts

19 June 2023

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.


The best and safest sun creams you can buy this summer

19 June 2023
The best and safest sun creams you can buy this summer

The best and safest sun creams you can buy this summer

19 June 2023

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.


‘If in doubt, don’t go out’ warning to dog owners

19 June 2023
‘If in doubt, don’t go out’ warning to dog owners

‘If in doubt, don’t go out’ warning to dog owners

19 June 2023

‘If in doubt, don’t go out’ say animal welfare experts who fear some dog owners don’t fully appreciate the dangers of heat exhaustion.


Can I go home from work if it gets too hot?

16 June 2023
Can I go home from work if it gets too hot?

Can I go home from work if it gets too hot?

16 June 2023

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?


5 ways to keep your home cool as heatwave continues

15 June 2023
5 ways to keep your home cool as heatwave continues

5 ways to keep your home cool as heatwave continues

15 June 2023

June’s spectacular weather is set to continue and the heat health alert extended so how can you keep your home cool and comfortable?


‘Life-changing’ pension boost scheme extends deadline after helpline issues

14 June 2023
‘Life-changing’ pension boost scheme extends deadline after helpline issues

‘Life-changing’ pension boost scheme extends deadline after helpline issues

14 June 2023

People aged 45 to 70 are being urged to check their national insurance contributions but important changes have been made to the scheme’s deadline.


Sufferers needing NHS hay fever help triples...so how can you reduce symptoms?

14 June 2023
Sufferers needing NHS hay fever help triples...so how can you reduce symptoms?

Sufferers needing NHS hay fever help triples...so how can you reduce symptoms?

14 June 2023

The number of hay fever sufferers needing advice from the NHS has tripled as pollen counts rocket so how best can you control your symptoms?


‘While pizza is cheaper than fruit, we’ll be eating an ultra processed diet till we die’

13 June 2023
‘While pizza is cheaper than fruit, we’ll be eating an ultra processed diet till we die’

‘While pizza is cheaper than fruit, we’ll be eating an ultra processed diet till we die’

13 June 2023

High prices, a post-Brexit food economy and the importance we place on good food leave us reliant on an ultra processed diet, suggests our columnist.


Are you one of 850,000 people eligible for an extra £3,500 a year?

12 June 2023
Are you one of 850,000 people eligible for an extra £3,500 a year?

Are you one of 850,000 people eligible for an extra £3,500 a year?

12 June 2023

More than 850,000 people are not getting extra cash they’re entitled to leaving £1.7billion in unclaimed benefits - are you one of them?


Wet weather and high pollen raise fears of ‘thunderstorm asthma’ attacks

12 June 2023
Wet weather and high pollen raise fears of ‘thunderstorm asthma’ attacks

Wet weather and high pollen raise fears of ‘thunderstorm asthma’ attacks

12 June 2023

With pollen counts high and storms brewing, allergy experts are warning asthmatics to be cautious amid fears conditions could trigger severe attacks.


Can you break a car window to save a hot dog?

09 June 2023
Can you break a car window to save a hot dog?

Can you break a car window to save a hot dog?

09 June 2023

With very hot weather on the way animal charities are warning owners not to leave pets in cars - but what should do you if you see a dog in distress?


Warning for hayfever sufferers as ‘pollen bomb’ set to strike

07 June 2023
Warning for hayfever sufferers as ‘pollen bomb’ set to strike

Warning for hayfever sufferers as ‘pollen bomb’ set to strike

07 June 2023

A cocktail of very hot air and thunderstorms could create a pollen bomb over the UK - prompting a warning for hayfever and asthma sufferers.


‘The rise of the internet prankster raises uncomfortable questions about what we find funny’

07 June 2023
‘The rise of the internet prankster raises uncomfortable questions about what we find funny’

‘The rise of the internet prankster raises uncomfortable questions about what we find funny’

07 June 2023

Extreme online pranks are a far cry from You’ve Been Framed, says our columnist, and must make us question what kids are growing to think is funny.


Ofgem’s price cap is changing but what does it mean for energy bills?

25 May 2023
Ofgem’s price cap is changing but what does it mean for energy bills?

Ofgem’s price cap is changing but what does it mean for energy bills?

25 May 2023

Ofgem has confirmed it is to change the energy price cap from July 1 but what will that do to the price of your gas and electric bills?


‘AI is the ultimate homework cheat and it’s lining our kids up for even more testing’

25 May 2023
‘AI is the ultimate homework cheat and it’s lining our kids up for even more testing’

‘AI is the ultimate homework cheat and it’s lining our kids up for even more testing’

25 May 2023

As debate about this month's Year 6 SATs paper rumbles on, our columnist fears the rapid growth of AI is only going to mean more exams for children.


What does Netflix's password crackdown mean for your account?

24 May 2023
What does Netflix's password crackdown mean for your account?

What does Netflix's password crackdown mean for your account?

24 May 2023

Streaming giant Netflix is beginning a password crackdown but what does it mean for account holders and what are its updated rules?


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