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40C temperatures in UK more likely as Europe swelters under heatwave

19 July 2023

A year since England recorded 40.3C, Europe is now struggling in unrelenting heat and the Met Office says more is in store because of climate change.

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‘Want to prevent a measles outbreak? Call the Midwife and give families back relationship-based care’

18 July 2023

With London facing a measles outbreak, our columnist says the NHS must return families to relationship-based care like that seen in Call the Midwife.

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When can kids eat for free or £1 this summer?

17 July 2023

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?

Train and tube strikes to throw summer travel plans into chaos

17 July 2023

Three train strikes and six days of disruption on the tube are throwing people’s summer travel plans into chaos and here’s when the walkouts are.

Travel woes continue for Gatwick airport passengers

14 July 2023

As Gatwick staff announce summer strikes, travellers with cancelled easyJet flights from the airport are being told to be alert to scammers.

Shingles vaccine to be offered to more people from September

14 July 2023

More people will be invited to take up a singles vaccine from September, the NHS announced, as it turns its attention to ‘preventable’ diseases.

Fears grow for UK butterfly numbers after 2022 drought

14 July 2023

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.

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Holidaymakers issued with heatwave red alert

13 July 2023

There are warnings for tourists bound for parts of Europe as a deadly heatwave threatens to push temperatures above 48C.

What is feline coronavirus and are UK cats at risk from Cyprus outbreak?

13 July 2023

A fast-spreading outbreak of feline coronavirus has reportedly killed 300,000 cats in Cyprus alone but what is the virus and are pets here in danger?

Station protests announced as ticket office closure campaign steps up

12 July 2023

Campaigners fighting ticket office closures promise to take their fight to every corner of the country, starting with station demonstrations.

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Disposable barbecues should not be sold during ‘extreme’ heat, say experts

12 July 2023

Disposable barbecues shouldn’t be sold during very hot weather suggest new guidelines issued to shops this summer.

‘It’s stressful entertaining kids with Kardashian-like aspirations who can’t afford their own toothpaste’

11 July 2023

A viral meme tells parents they’ve only 18 summers to make the most of their children but it’s a quote our columnist hates with a passion.

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How and when to see July’s meteor shower

10 July 2023

The Delta Aquariids meteor shower is about to start but when will it peak and how can you best see the shooting stars?

Litter fines to increase under anti-social behaviour crackdown

10 July 2023

Fines for littering, graffiti and fly-tipping could increase to help councils ‘get tough’ on anti-social behaviour and here’s what’s being proposed.

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How to swap-out your old stamps and avoid a surcharge

06 July 2023

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.

Flying ant day could see ‘bumper swarms’ that last for weeks

06 July 2023

Flying ant day is just around the corner but pest control experts believe a damp spring and scorching June could lead to bumper swarms this year.

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Most popular baby names of 2023 so far

05 July 2023

BabyCentre has released the most popular baby names of the year so far and there’s some surprising changes among the choices for girls.

Nearly all train ticket offices to shut within three years

05 July 2023

Ticket offices at most train stations could shut down within the next three years under plans to ‘modernise’ customer service.

NHS announces change to flu vaccine roll-out for children

05 July 2023

A major change to the free flu vaccination programme for children has been announced as the government attempts to prepare the NHS for winter.

‘Two more strikes and 40,000 resignations...it’s about time Rishi revealed what he’s willing to pay teachers’

04 July 2023

With two teaching strikes looming and 40,000 resignations in 2022, our columnist feels it’s about time the government said what it is willing to pay.

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