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9 plants and insects that can harm your dog — 9 plants and insects that can harm your dog

From invasive plants to hairy caterpillars we take a look at the toxic and poisonous items your dog should avoid when outside at this time of year.

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?

The dangerous and destructive plants to look out for in your garden — The dangerous and destructive plants to look out for in your garden

From fast growing roots to weeds that can burn, here are five plants and trees to watch closely to if you've got them in your garden.

Harry Styles to read a Cbeebies Bedtime Story — Harry Styles to read a Cbeebies Bedtime Story

Singer Harry Styles will take a tour break in favour of a sit down on the Cbeebies sofa later this month where he will read the Bedtime Story.

Then & Now: Dustpan was originally in Market Place — Then & Now: Dustpan was originally in Market Place

The giant dustpan on Westgate was part of the advertising for The Little Dustpan ironmongers, but it started out on a different building.

Village's surprising connection to Florence Nightingale — Village's surprising connection to Florence Nightingale

The story of a shopkeeper who had a surprising link to Florence Nightingale has been retold on the 202nd anniversary of the pioneering nurse's birth.

Aldi recalls foods over salmonella fears — Aldi recalls foods over salmonella fears

Supermarket Aldi, together with the Food Standards Agency, has issued a product recall for four items it says could contain salmonella.

FAMILY

Harry Styles to read a Cbeebies Bedtime Story — Harry Styles to read a Cbeebies Bedtime Story

Singer Harry Styles will take a tour break in favour of a sit down on the Cbeebies sofa later this month where he will read the Bedtime Story.

Train firms are 'failing dismally' to help families with young children, says report — Train firms are 'failing dismally' to help families with young children, says report

Rail companies are “failing dismally” to help families with young children travel, according to a new report.

Will England ban parents smacking their children? — Will England ban parents smacking their children?

The Children's Commissioner has backed a ban on smacking in England but why is the law different here and is it likely to change?

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GADGET AND TECH

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.

Sky unveils new streaming TV Sky Glass — Sky unveils new streaming TV Sky Glass

Sky has unveiled Glass, a new streaming TV with Sky services and other apps built in that requires no satellite dish or box.

'59.6 million nuggets for my friends': how Twitter responded to Facebook blackout — '59.6 million nuggets for my friends': how Twitter responded to Facebook blackout

As Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp plunged into darkness, social media fans took to Twitter with some comical consequences.

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IN FULL

9 plants and insects that can harm your dog — 9 plants and insects that can harm your dog

From invasive plants to hairy caterpillars we take a look at the toxic and poisonous items your dog should avoid when outside at this time of year.

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?

The dangerous and destructive plants to look out for in your garden — The dangerous and destructive plants to look out for in your garden

From fast growing roots to weeds that can burn, here are five plants and trees to watch closely to if you've got them in your garden.

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NOSTALGIA

Then & Now: Dustpan was originally in Market Place — Then & Now: Dustpan was originally in Market Place

The giant dustpan on Westgate was part of the advertising for The Little Dustpan ironmongers, but it started out on a different building.

Village's surprising connection to Florence Nightingale — Village's surprising connection to Florence Nightingale

The story of a shopkeeper who had a surprising link to Florence Nightingale has been retold on the 202nd anniversary of the pioneering nurse's birth.

Then & Now: The school which is now a bank — Then & Now: The school which is now a bank

A bank in St Peter's Hill used to be a school run by a postmaster's daughter.

Picture shows demolition at railway station in 1985 — Picture shows demolition at railway station in 1985

A picture submitted by a Journal reader shows demolition work at the railway station from the 1980s.

OUTDOORS

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?

How to see December's meteor shower NASA is calling 'the best of the year' — How to see December's meteor shower NASA is calling 'the best of the year'

The Geminids meteor shower is taking place this month - here's how to catch one of Mother Nature's very best light shows.

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TRAVEL

First look at new walk-through trains as Elizabeth line gets ready to open — First look at new walk-through trains as Elizabeth line gets ready to open

After years of delays London's new 'purple' transport line will open later this month with new trains and station upgrades for passengers.

'Grand Duchess of luxury train travel' to visit Grantham — 'Grand Duchess of luxury train travel' to visit Grantham

One of the world's most luxurious trains will visit Grantham next month.

How can I buy half price train tickets in the Great British Rail Sale? — How can I buy half price train tickets in the Great British Rail Sale?

More than a million half price train tickets have gone on sale today but what's the deal, how can you buy and is there a catch?

Passport warning for holidaymakers amid growing backlog — Passport warning for holidaymakers amid growing backlog

HM Passport Office has issued a strong warning to people planning to go abroad in the coming months as demand for passports reaches an all time high.

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