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Drivers warned to avoid M25 closure and ‘traffic nightmare’

08 May 2024
Drivers warned to avoid M25 closure and ‘traffic nightmare’

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.

What will a new single-sex toilet law for England mean?

07 May 2024
What will a new single-sex toilet law for England mean?

Single-sex toilets may become a legal requirement under new government plans but how would the law work and who would it apply to?

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Public urged to report sightings of caterpillar that must not be touched

07 May 2024
Public urged to report sightings of caterpillar that must not be touched

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.

‘Parents could better control phone use if schools stopped setting homework online’

07 May 2024
‘Parents could better control phone use if schools stopped setting homework online’

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.

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Gavin & Stacey to return for last ever episode, James Corden confirms

03 May 2024
Gavin & Stacey to return for last ever episode, James Corden confirms

After leaving viewers with a dramatic cliffhanger five years ago, Gavin and Stacey will return for one final episode, James Corden has confirmed.

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Aldi seeks public input on locations for new stores

02 May 2024
Aldi seeks public input on locations for new stores

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.

Children sought for Kent Young Hero award

02 May 2024
Children sought for Kent Young Hero award

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 investigating iPhone alarm issue

02 May 2024
Apple investigating iPhone alarm issue

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 marks 20th birthday with her own stamps and new stage show

02 May 2024
Peppa Pig marks 20th birthday with her own stamps and new stage show

Peppa 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 2024
Shoppers asked to return butter that may contain blue cloth

Pats 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 2024
Dog friendly beaches in Kent this summer

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?

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NHS prescriptions rise to almost £10 but who can get help to pay?

01 May 2024
NHS prescriptions rise to almost £10 but who can get help to pay?

NHS prescription charges increase from this month but who is eligible to get their medicine for free?

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‘Rising levels’ of public support for smacking ban, says NSPCC

01 May 2024
‘Rising levels’ of public support for smacking ban, says NSPCC

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 discontinues chocolate bar over fans’ ‘changing tastes’

30 April 2024
Cadbury discontinues chocolate bar over fans’ ‘changing tastes’

Cadbury has discontinued one of its Dairy Milk chocolate bars because of fans’ changing tastes.

‘Sure Start was a lifeline – reviving it would be a vote winner’

30 April 2024
‘Sure Start was a lifeline – reviving it would be a vote winner’

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.

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Children’s car seat is urgently recalled over safety fears

29 April 2024
Children’s car seat is urgently recalled over safety fears

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 footballers warned against trend made popular by Jack Grealish

24 April 2024
Junior footballers warned against trend made popular by Jack Grealish

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.

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‘Alarming decline’ in Kent insect numbers unsustainable, warn experts

24 April 2024
‘Alarming decline’ in Kent insect numbers unsustainable, warn experts

Flying insect numbers in Kent are declining at an unsustainable rate, fear wildlife experts behind the latest study into the health of our ecosystem.

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The most popular dog and cat names – by breed – revealed

23 April 2024
The most popular dog and cat names – by breed – revealed

The top 20 dog and cat names have been revealed – alongside the monikers currently most popular with particular breeds.

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‘Smacking children is lazy parenting and it should be banned’

23 April 2024
‘Smacking children is lazy parenting and it should be banned’

Doctors are right to call for a smacking ban, believes our columnist, who suggests hitting children says far more about our failings as adults.

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