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Asian hornet sightings in Kent as county is put on high alert
20 May 2024Kent is on the frontline when it comes to Asian hornet sightings and experts are urging people to be vigilant as the county enters ‘peak season’.
School fines: Parents face tougher penalties in attendance crackdown
20 May 2024Taking children out of school without permission is to get more expensive as the government prepares to launch a crackdown on authorised absences.
New 50p coin marks 80th anniversary of D-Day
20 May 2024The Royal Mint has unveiled the design of a new 50 pence piece which has been produced to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
Heading ban in youth football
17 May 2024Heading will be banned in all football matches for players aged under-9 from the start of next season.
Most popular baby names in England as Olivia and Noah remain on top
17 May 2024Olivia and Noah remain in the top spots, says the ONS, for the most popular baby names in England and Wales but which other monikers made the top 10?
iPhone users warned over ‘spray and pay’ message scams
15 May 2024Parcel delivery firm Evri says thousands of consumers are being targeted each month by ‘spray and pay’ scams using fake messages.
The children’s meals with the highest salt content revealed
14 May 2024More than a third of children’s meals sold in restaurants exceed government maximum salt targets says a new report studying more than 20 eateries.
Students face disqualification if they search for leaked exam papers online
09 May 2024As GCSEs and A levels get underway there’s a stern warning about the risks associated with cheating - including pupils taking phones into tests.
‘Overconfident’ young drivers could face tough new driving licence law
09 May 2024New drivers could face a zero-alcohol limit and rules on driving unsupervised under a proposed law introducing Graduated Driving Licences.
Recycling to go in one bin among new plans for simpler collections
09 May 2024More frequent collections and fewer bins are among new government plans to make bin day easier for households and boost recycling rates.
Five babies die as whooping cough cases soar
09 May 2024Pregnant 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.
Drivers warned to avoid M25 closure and ‘traffic nightmare’
08 May 2024The 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.
What will a new single-sex toilet law for England mean?
07 May 2024Single-sex toilets may become a legal requirement under new government plans but how would the law work and who would it apply to?
Public urged to report sightings of caterpillar that must not be touched
07 May 2024Sightings of a hairy caterpillar that makes people and pets very unwell must be reported urge officials who are keeping track of the dangerous pest.
Gavin & Stacey to return for last ever episode, James Corden confirms
03 May 2024After leaving viewers with a dramatic cliffhanger five years ago, Gavin and Stacey will return for one final episode, James Corden has confirmed.
Aldi seeks public input on locations for new stores
02 May 2024Budget supermarket Aldi plans to open 500 new stores and is asking people to share their views on where those new shops could be built.
Apple investigating iPhone alarm issue
02 May 2024Apple 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 marks 20th birthday with her own stamps and new stage show
02 May 2024Peppa Pig is celebrating her 20th birthday with her own set of Royal Mail stamps, an exclusive video and a new live theatre show.
Shoppers asked to return butter that may contain blue cloth
01 May 2024Pats of salted butter are being recalled by a supermarket over fears they may have been contaminated with pieces of blue cloth.
Dog friendly beaches in Kent this summer
01 May 2024From 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?
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Terrorists who planned to bomb Bluewater are freed from prison
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