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Holidaymakers warned to check passports after Government error

Travellers are being reminded to check passports are valid following confusion with post-Brexit rules and the government's own passport checker.

7 ways to keep kids reading in the holidays

Are you trying to get children to pick up a book this summer? Here's some expert tips for keeping their reading going through the school break.

Slang words your kids use you may need to understand

Are you left scratching your head at some of the slang words kids use? From 'lit' to 'yeet' and acronyms like PAW and PITR, we're here to translate.

Motorists 'dread driving on the motorway'

The pandemic has knocked drivers' confidence on the road according to a new study which also found the most uncomfortable scenarios for motorists.

5 ways to help your family sleep well in the heat

From the best ways to cool rooms to maintaining a proper evening routine, we've got some top tips to help your family sleep well during the heatwave.

Pregnant man among new 2021 emojis

A new proposed release of 2021 emojis includes a pregnant man and a gender-neutral person wearing a crown.

Thousands of dog owners risk never being reunited with pets after not updating microchips

Thousands of dog owners are at risk of never being reunited with their pets after failing to update their details.

'A shocking month for drivers' as fuel prices rocket and staycation costs climb

With petrol prices at an eight-year high and food prices also on the up, there's a warning about the cost to our summer plans.

Can I leave my child home alone?

With hundreds of children off school in isolation and six weeks of holiday coming up, the NSPCC has advice for parents trying to make a decision.

How you can help reverse the decline of the British bee

Bees have been on the decline for a number of years, but you can help encourage them back to the garden this Bees Needs Week.

How to see Mars and Venus meet in the sky

Mars and Venus will appear close together in the sky in a unique meeting - or conjunction - with the moon. Here's how you might be able to see it.

Remembering Lee and his legacy

Saturday will be 12 years since Lee Scott was killed in Afghanistan.

Palace gardens ready for first picnic visitors

Buckingham Palace visitors will enjoy picnics on the royal lawns for the first time this Friday and there are still tickets on sale for the summer.

Supermarket offers money off in return for old clothes

A major supermarket chain is collecting unwanted clothes for recycling and offering money-off vouchers in return.

Parents face £500 for children not in the correct car seat

With restrictions easing and more outings on the horizon, parents are being reminded to check their children's car seats are suitable.

'Don't buy' warning for popular children's sun cream

Two well-known sun creams, including one made for children, have failed Which? tests leading to a warning for shoppers to avoid them this summer.

When is Flying Ant Day 2021?

Every year thousands of flying ants take to the skies in swarms all at once. But when is Flying Ant Day 2021 and what should you do when they arrive?

Why driving with hay fever risks a £5,000 fine or points on your licence

With pollen counts returning to 'very high' levels, there's a warning for sufferers who plan to get behind the wheel of their car.

The camping and staycation mistakes that could cost you £2,500

Are you packing-up to pitch-up this summer? Here are some camping rules you should be aware of, that if not followed, could cost you thousands.

Is this 'rapid feeding' plant pest in your garden?

Rosemary beetles looks like glitter-covered ladybirds but can cause huge problems in gardens during the summer. Have you got them?

Tougher prison sentences for animal abusers

People found guilty of animal cruelty face spending much longer in prison, under changes to the law which are now in force.

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Holidaymakers warned to check passports after Government error

7 ways to keep kids reading in the holidays

7 ways to keep kids reading in the holidays

Slang words your kids use you may need to understand

Slang words your kids use you may need to understand

Motorists 'dread driving on the motorway'

Motorists 'dread driving on the motorway'

5 ways to help your family sleep well in the heat

5 ways to help your family sleep well in the heat

Pregnant man among new 2021 emojis

Pregnant man among new 2021 emojis

Thousands of dog owners risk never being reunited with pets after not updating microchips

Thousands of dog owners risk never being reunited with pets after not updating microchips

'A shocking month for drivers' as fuel prices rocket and staycation costs climb