Author - Lauren Abbott

Personalised plate made famous by Disney among 2,500 on sale next month

Around 2,500 personalised number plates will go on sale next month, including one combination made famous by Disney.

How to see this week's Leonids meteor shower and partial lunar eclipse

How to see this week's Leonids meteor shower and partial lunar eclipse

It's a busy week in the stargazing calendar with two big events happening in the skies above us this week.

Letters to Santa deadline warning

Letters to Santa deadline warning

Royal Mail is urging families to send their letters to Santa in plenty of time if youngsters wish to receive a reply this year.

UK braces itself for freezing temperatures and risk of snow

UK braces itself for freezing temperatures and risk of snow

Temperatures are expected to plummet as freezing conditions sweep in for the second half of November.

When is Christmas Jumper Day and how can you take part?

When is Christmas Jumper Day and how can you take part?

Searches for Christmas jumpers are already increasing, but when is Christmas Jumper Day and how can you take part?

A third of 'healthy' children's snacks would get red light label warning

A third of 'healthy' children's snacks would get red light label warning

Biscuits, fruit bars or puffs made for babies and toddlers can contain 'alarming' amounts of sugar a study into 73 children's snacks has found.

Time running out for Post Office card account holders

Time running out for Post Office card account holders

Thousands of HMRC customers, whose payments to Post Office accounts will stop at the end of November, have still not handed over new payment details.

Can I ask for a ticket refund if I catch Covid19? Your rights explained

Can I ask for a ticket refund if I catch Covid19? Your rights explained

Can you get your money back for a day out, concert, show or event you have to cancel this Christmas because you, or a family member, catches Covid19?

Could feeding cows seaweed cut methane and help fight climate change?

Could feeding cows seaweed cut methane and help fight climate change?

A seaweed-based animal feed diet for cows is being investigated as part of efforts by a supermarket to have more climate-friendly cattle.

Christmas Eve boxes: a cosy tradition or a costly pressure?

08 November 2021

Christmas Eve boxes: a cosy tradition or a costly pressure?

08 November 2021

Searches for Christmas Eve boxes are on the up as families start their festive plans - but does the trend add to the magic or pile on the pressure?

UK being treated to 'best light show' on earth

UK being treated to 'best light show' on earth

A super-charged solar storm and clear skies are creating the perfect conditions this week to see the Northern Lights from right here in the UK.

Avian flu prevention zone in force as public are told to report dead birds

Avian flu prevention zone in force as public are told to report dead birds

An avian flu prevention zone has come into force across the UK as government officials take steps to contain outbreaks of bird flu.

New £5 coin to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi

New £5 coin to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi

At the start of Diwali celebrations, the Treasury has unveiled a new £5 coin to mark the life of Indian independence campaigner Gandhi.

First aid warning ahead of firework night

First aid warning ahead of firework night

St John Ambulance which expects more people than ever to attend private fireworks events, has released some first aid advice ahead of Bonfire Night.

Apply now for Aldi's surplus Christmas food donations

Apply now for Aldi's surplus Christmas food donations

Aldi will give away surplus food this Christmas to families in need and is inviting applications from groups and charities.

The top 12 must-have Christmas toys revealed

The top 12 must-have Christmas toys revealed