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New drivers could face a zero-alcohol limit and rules on driving unsupervised under a proposed law introducing Graduated Driving Licences.
More frequent collections and fewer bins are among new government plans to make bin day easier for households and boost recycling rates.
Pregnant women are being urged to come forward for whooping cough jabs amid soaring cases that has resulted in the deaths of five babies in England.
The AA fears a ‘traffic nightmare’ when part of the M25 is shut for three-nights - clashing with football matches and the first warm weekend of 2024.
Single-sex toilets may become a legal requirement under new government plans but how would the law work and who would it apply to?
Sightings of a hairy caterpillar that makes people and pets very unwell must be reported urge officials who are keeping track of the dangerous pest.
It’s secondary schools that make it difficult for children to go without a phone, suggests our columnist, as technology has overtaken pen and paper.
After leaving viewers with a dramatic cliffhanger five years ago, Gavin and Stacey will return for one final episode, James Corden has confirmed.
Budget supermarket Aldi plans to open 500 new stores and is asking people to share their views on where those new shops could be built.
Youngsters who have shown exceptional bravery are wanted for a new Children’s Award and here’s how to nominate a young hero you know.
Apple says it is looking into why the alarm on some iPhones is failing to sound after users took to social media to complain they overslept.
Peppa Pig is celebrating her 20th birthday with her own set of Royal Mail stamps, an exclusive video and a new live theatre show.
Pats of salted butter are being recalled by a supermarket over fears they may have been contaminated with pieces of blue cloth.
From May 1 the rules around dogs on Kent’s beaches change in many areas – so which of our coastal spots remain dog-friendly throughout the summer?
NHS prescription charges increase from this month but who is eligible to get their medicine for free?
There are rising levels of public support, says the NSPCC, for a ban on smacking children in England as it adds its voice to calls for a law change.
Cadbury has discontinued one of its Dairy Milk chocolate bars because of fans’ changing tastes.
Children living near Sure Start centres got better GCSEs and its among the reasons, says our columnist, why the next government must bring them back.
Parents are being told to stop using a children’s car seat, which is being recalled because of a potential issue with the harness.
Junior players are being told not to adopt a trend made famous by Premier League aces such as Man City’s Jack Grealish because of the risk of injury.
