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The car button you should always switch on in a heatwave — The car button you should always switch on in a heatwave

With motorists driving in sweltering temperatures, car experts say there is one tiny button in a vehicle that car owners should switch on.

Last supermoon of 2022 to collide with best meteor shower of the year — Last supermoon of 2022 to collide with best meteor shower of the year

The Perseids meteor shower, one of the best of the year, will peak this week but is competing for space in the sky with the last supermoon of 2022.

Why grey water can save your garden and 8 other water saving tips — Why grey water can save your garden and 8 other water saving tips

With drought-like conditions across the county, here's 9 ways to save water while still caring for your home and garden.

Rail strike to cause severe summer disruption this Saturday — Rail strike to cause severe summer disruption this Saturday

Rail services are facing major disruption on a 'busy weekend', says the Rail Delivery Group, as train drivers gear-up for more strike action.

Then & Now: Furniture trade a family business — Then & Now: Furniture trade a family business

This is the story of a Grantham family from the 1800s who ran a furniture business together.

When can my child get a Saturday or summer job? — When can my child get a Saturday or summer job?

With youngsters not currently at school there may be more talk of Saturday and summer jobs but what are the rules for children wanting work?

What it was like to be a Games Maker at the London 2012 Olympics — What it was like to be a Games Maker at the London 2012 Olympics

10 years ago today I began as a volunteer at the London 2012 Olympics and it ended up being one of the best summers of my life.

FAMILY

When can my child get a Saturday or summer job? — When can my child get a Saturday or summer job?

With youngsters not currently at school there may be more talk of Saturday and summer jobs but what are the rules for children wanting work?

Grandmother and grandson stand amid snowdrift — Grandmother and grandson stand amid snowdrift

A picture from the 1980s shows a grandmother and grandson in the midst of a snow drift.

Can I leave my child home alone this summer? — Can I leave my child home alone this summer?

It's a question many parents may be asking themselves during the school holidays but what's the official advice?

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GADGET AND TECH

Last supermoon of 2022 to collide with best meteor shower of the year — Last supermoon of 2022 to collide with best meteor shower of the year

The Perseids meteor shower, one of the best of the year, will peak this week but is competing for space in the sky with the last supermoon of 2022.

Free beer scam spreading like 'wildfire' through Whatsapp — Free beer scam spreading like 'wildfire' through Whatsapp

Whatsapp users are being warned not to interact with a scam message offering free coolers of Heineken beer for Father's Day.

Car dealer to host event for zero emissions electric car — Car dealer to host event for zero emissions electric car

A car retailer is hosting a zero emissions event to launch its new fully electric model.

Fifa or Fortnite? Parents advised to join children's online games — Fifa or Fortnite? Parents advised to join children's online games

Parents should play the same online games their children love, says a charity, in order to have better conversations with them about internet safety.

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IN FULL

The car button you should always switch on in a heatwave — The car button you should always switch on in a heatwave

With motorists driving in sweltering temperatures, car experts say there is one tiny button in a vehicle that car owners should switch on.

Last supermoon of 2022 to collide with best meteor shower of the year — Last supermoon of 2022 to collide with best meteor shower of the year

The Perseids meteor shower, one of the best of the year, will peak this week but is competing for space in the sky with the last supermoon of 2022.

Why grey water can save your garden and 8 other water saving tips — Why grey water can save your garden and 8 other water saving tips

With drought-like conditions across the county, here's 9 ways to save water while still caring for your home and garden.

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NOSTALGIA

Then & Now: Furniture trade a family business — Then & Now: Furniture trade a family business

This is the story of a Grantham family from the 1800s who ran a furniture business together.

What it was like to be a Games Maker at the London 2012 Olympics — What it was like to be a Games Maker at the London 2012 Olympics

10 years ago today I began as a volunteer at the London 2012 Olympics and it ended up being one of the best summers of my life.

Grandmother and grandson stand amid snowdrift — Grandmother and grandson stand amid snowdrift

A picture from the 1980s shows a grandmother and grandson in the midst of a snow drift.

Residents through the years raised money for charity through exercise — Residents through the years raised money for charity through exercise

In 1972, two girls cycled 436 miles to raise money for charity, whereas in 2012 a group of men ran in a women's only race to raise money.

OUTDOORS

Why grey water can save your garden and 8 other water saving tips — Why grey water can save your garden and 8 other water saving tips

With drought-like conditions across the county, here's 9 ways to save water while still caring for your home and garden.

5 of the best plants for attracting bees as numbers continue to fall — 5 of the best plants for attracting bees as numbers continue to fall

The UK's bee populations are in a frightening freefall so what can we do to try and halt their decline?

10 ways to save on a day out this Easter — 10 ways to save on a day out this Easter

With the cost of living crisis squeezing family budgets tightly how can you enjoy a family day out this Easter without breaking the bank?

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TRAVEL

The car button you should always switch on in a heatwave — The car button you should always switch on in a heatwave

With motorists driving in sweltering temperatures, car experts say there is one tiny button in a vehicle that car owners should switch on.

Rail strike to cause severe summer disruption this Saturday — Rail strike to cause severe summer disruption this Saturday

Rail services are facing major disruption on a 'busy weekend', says the Rail Delivery Group, as train drivers gear-up for more strike action.

Brexit blow for disabled travellers as AA issues Blue Badge warning — Brexit blow for disabled travellers as AA issues Blue Badge warning

Major holiday destinations, including France and Spain, are yet to decide if they accept UK Blue Badges which has prompted a warning from the AA.

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Airlines are told to cut summer disruption or face action — Airlines are told to cut summer disruption or face action

With the school holidays just days away, airlines have been issued with a strongly-worded warning about summer cancellations.

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