Author - Lauren Abbott

Christmas shopping discounts for Blue Light workers

Two of the UK's biggest supermarkets are offering festive discounts to emergency workers to say thank you for their work in keeping communities safe.

9 plants and trees to keep away from your dog this Christmas

9 plants and trees to keep away from your dog this Christmas

With some festive trees and plants full of toxins that can be harmful to pets, here's 9 that owners should be aware of.

Drivers must prepare for a 'bumper-to-bumper' Christmas getaway, warns AA

Drivers must prepare for a 'bumper-to-bumper' Christmas getaway, warns AA

Drivers should expect long delays and some problems on major routes, says the AA, which expects millions of cars to take to the roads this Christmas.

How to see December's meteor shower NASA is calling 'the best of the year'

How to see December's meteor shower NASA is calling 'the best of the year'

The Geminids meteor shower is taking place this month - here's how to catch one of Mother Nature's very best light shows.

Are you due £300 to help with heating costs?

Are you due £300 to help with heating costs?

Cold weather and winter fuel payments are being given to people to help them meet their heating costs - are you entitled to claim?

9 ways to enjoy a green Christmas

9 ways to enjoy a green Christmas

Reduce the footprint your festive celebrations leave on the environment by following some of our tips for an eco-friendly Christmas.

Cat owners face £500 fine under new law

Cat owners face £500 fine under new law

Microchipping for cats is to become compulsory with hefty fines for those owners who don't comply.

Four birds added to UK's endangered red list

01 December 2021

Four birds added to UK's endangered red list

01 December 2021

Swifts and house martins are among four species of bird to have today been added to the UK's red list of those under threat.

HMRC extends deadline for Post Office payments

HMRC extends deadline for Post Office payments

People who have HMRC benefits paid into a Post Office card account were to have them stopped but a last minute change has been announced.

Urgent warning from pet welfare experts

Urgent warning from pet welfare experts

Households looking for puppies or kittens for sale this Christmas are being warned about an increase in deceitful pet sellers.

Omicron: Everything we know about the new Covid-19 variant so far

29 November 2021

Omicron: Everything we know about the new Covid-19 variant so far

29 November 2021

It's the Covid variant causing concern worldwide, with the WHO describing it as a very high global risk, but what do we know about Omicron so far?

Royal Mint unveils 50p coin to mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee

28 November 2021

Royal Mint unveils 50p coin to mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee

28 November 2021

A special 50 pence piece, to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, has been unveiled and demand for it is expected to be high.

7 low-tech ways to help keep your home warm

26 November 2021

7 low-tech ways to help keep your home warm

26 November 2021

With temperatures plummeting and heating bills rising here are seven ways you can help warm your home this winter.

Scientists warn of new Covid variant with 'horrific' mutations

Scientists warn of new Covid variant with 'horrific' mutations

A variation of Covid19 which started in Botswana and has since spread to South Africa and Hong Kong is concerning scientists.

28 Elf on the Shelf ideas

28 Elf on the Shelf ideas

Homes across the county are preparing for an invasion of pint-sized pixies - here's a guide to some of the mischief you should be prepared for.

Prepare for flooding warns the Environment Agency

24 November 2021

Prepare for flooding warns the Environment Agency

24 November 2021

Homes must prepare for flooding, says the Environment Agency, with all households being advised to check now if they're at risk.

The growing need for reverse advent calendars at Christmas

The growing need for reverse advent calendars at Christmas

Reverse advent calendars are set to support a number of food banks with their preparations for Christmas but what are they and how do you make one?

Plastic plates, cups and cutlery could be banned in England

Plastic plates, cups and cutlery could be banned in England