Author - Lauren Abbott

Supermarket recalls item in its 'Free From' range

Tesco is being forced to recall a range of its 'Free From' porridge over fears that undeclared milk is among the ingredients.

Toxic grit and other winter hazards vets say make animals very ill

Toxic grit and other winter hazards vets say make animals very ill

The British Veterinary Association is urging pet owners to protect animals from the dangers posed by the current cold snap and here's its advice.

Plans for biggest strike day in decades gather pace

Plans for biggest strike day in decades gather pace

Unions are warning the country faces 'significant' disruption when the biggest and most far-reaching strike action to date takes place next month.

The basics in your basket with the biggest price rises

The basics in your basket with the biggest price rises

The cost of buying basic food items such as milk and jam have leapt again and it's the budget supermarkets with the highest overall price rises.

First MOT test could be pushed back from three years

First MOT test could be pushed back from three years

A consultation wants people's views on the date of first MOT test, frequency of future inspections and if measures are needed to tackle loud engines.

The unique 50p coins featuring beloved children's characters

The unique 50p coins featuring beloved children's characters

Winnie the Pooh, who celebrates his official day today, is among the characters to appear on a 50p coin alongside these other very famous faces.

The troubling buzz word undermining mums

The troubling buzz word undermining mums

There's a buzzword for 2023 which is undermining mums and setting us back a century, writes columnist Lauren Abbott.

Severe cold warning issued...but what's the advice?

Severe cold warning issued...but what's the advice?

Freezing temperatures, ice and sleet have plunged the country into an icy snap but what is the official advice when a cold weather alert is issued?

Sky government deal could help save customers £180

Sky government deal could help save customers £180

Sky has become the first company to join a government scheme that could help save cash-strapped households up to £180 on their broadband.

6 classic cars that could be hot property in 2023

6 classic cars that could be hot property in 2023

With new research suggesting investing in classic cars could prove better than property we look at makes and models that might be popular in 2023.

Gritters on standby as Met Office forecasts icy snap ahead

13 January 2023

Gritters on standby as Met Office forecasts icy snap ahead

13 January 2023

Bitterly cold temperatures, sleet and snow are expected next week prompting an appeal from Highways staff to drivers to give gritters space to work.

Passport fees to rise in weeks

Passport fees to rise in weeks

The price of both an adult and child passport is increasing and the government plans to hike prices in a matter of weeks.

Most popular kitten and puppy names revealed

Most popular kitten and puppy names revealed

The top puppy and kitten names chosen by new owners in 2022 have been revealed by Pets at Home but is your furry friend's moniker on the list?

This is why people are leaving their Christmas decorations up until February

11 January 2023

This is why people are leaving their Christmas decorations up until February

11 January 2023

English Heritage is among those to suggest Christmas decorations can be kept up until February to honour an ancient festival called Candlemas but why?

'Spoons and Greggs don't make Rishi man of people - he must experience NHS first hand'

'Spoons and Greggs don't make Rishi man of people - he must experience NHS first hand'

Rishi Sunak must be open and up front as the NHS fights to survive - but he also needs to experience it for himself, writes columnist Lauren Abbott.

More heavy rain on the way warns Met Office

More heavy rain on the way warns Met Office

January's torrential downpours show no signs of disappearing with more persistent heavy rain in the latest Met Office long range forecast.

Green comet hurtling towards Earth for the first time since the Stone Age

Green comet hurtling towards Earth for the first time since the Stone Age

A bright green comet is coming close to Earth for the first time in 50,000 years and NASA experts believe there's a chance you'll be able to see it.

Single-use plastic plates and cups to be banned

Single-use plastic plates and cups to be banned