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7 low-tech ways to help keep your home warm

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

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

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.

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?

Luxury home scoops top national award

A stunning development has been named best new luxury home in Britain at a national awards ceremony.

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

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

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

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:

'You'll struggle to find a spa that lives up to Ragdale'

Ragdale Hall Spa is the perfect place to relax - Kerry Coupe went along for some much-needed R and R.

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.

This is how much plastic and how much chocolate is really in your favourite selection box

We investigate the best and worst selection boxes on offer for the amount of plastic waste in comparison to the chocolate inside.

Is this your dream home?

A stunning, individually designed detached five-bedroom family home set on a large plot in a cul-de-sac in Rutland has gone on the market.

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

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?

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

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.

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?

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?

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?

Do you remember these playground crazes from the 1980s and 1990s?

Before smart phones, the playground was a simpler place – we take a look back at the fads which drained pocket money during the 80s and 90s.

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7 low-tech ways to help keep your home warm

Scientists warn of new Covid variant with 'horrific' mutations

Scientists warn of new Covid variant with 'horrific' mutations

28 Elf on the Shelf ideas

28 Elf on the Shelf ideas

The growing need for reverse advent calendars at Christmas

The growing need for reverse advent calendars at Christmas

Luxury home scoops top national award

Luxury home scoops top national award

Plastic plates, cups and cutlery could be banned in England

Plastic plates, cups and cutlery could be banned in England

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

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

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

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

Early morning moon to glow red in partial lunar eclipse

Early morning moon to glow red in partial lunar eclipse

'You'll struggle to find a spa that lives up to Ragdale'

'You'll struggle to find a spa that lives up to Ragdale'

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

This is how much plastic and how much chocolate is really in your favourite selection box

This is how much plastic and how much chocolate is really in your favourite selection box

Is this your dream home?

Is this your dream home?

Letters to Santa deadline warning

Letters to Santa deadline warning

UK braces itself for freezing temperatures and risk of snow

UK braces itself for freezing temperatures and risk of snow

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Do you remember these playground crazes from the 1980s and 1990s?

Do you remember these playground crazes from the 1980s and 1990s?

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