Author - Lauren Abbott

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

A ban on single-use plastic plates, cutlery and other items such as disposable cups and sachets is being explored, the government has confirmed.

All new buildings in England must add electric car charge points from 2022

22 November 2021

All new buildings in England must add electric car charge points from 2022

22 November 2021

New homes, shops and work places, as well as buildings under going major renovation, will have to add electric car charge points from next year.

Holding a phone for any reason while driving to be made illegal

19 November 2021

Holding a phone for any reason while driving to be made illegal

19 November 2021

Drivers are to be banned completely from using mobile phones while driving, under a strengthening of the law the government has announced.

Early morning moon to glow red in partial lunar eclipse

Early morning moon to glow red in partial lunar eclipse

A partial lunar eclipse will cause a part of the moon early on Friday morning to glow a rusty shade of red and here's how you can try and see it:

Dog thieves to face up to five years in prison

Dog thieves to face up to five years in prison

Dog abduction is to become a new criminal offence, with tougher penalties for offenders, under new government plans unveiled today.

Women now working for free because of rising gender pay gap

Women now working for free because of rising gender pay gap

From today women will stop earning relative to men, say campaigners, and will effectively work the rest of the year for free.

DVLA issues warning over driving licence deadlines as waiting times grow

16 November 2021

DVLA issues warning over driving licence deadlines as waiting times grow

16 November 2021

The DVLA has issued a warning to drivers with a licence about to expire as paper applications face extremely long delays.

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

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