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Contest for kids to design and draw dream home — Contest for kids to design and draw dream home

A business has launched a drawing competition for children aged 12 and under.

Holidaymakers warned to check passports after Government error — 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 — 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.

What does the change to travel restrictions to amber list countries mean for us? — What does the change to travel restrictions to amber list countries mean for us?

Grantham-based travel agent Lynne Page, travel-pa.com, answers your travel question.

Slang words your kids use you may need to understand — 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' — 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 — 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.

FAMILY

Contest for kids to design and draw dream home — Contest for kids to design and draw dream home

A business has launched a drawing competition for children aged 12 and under.

7 ways to keep kids reading in the holidays — 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.

5 ways to help your family sleep well in the heat — 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.

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GADGET AND TECH

Pregnant man among new 2021 emojis — 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.

First £50 note featuring face of Alan Turing issued — First £50 note featuring face of Alan Turing issued

The first £50 note showing the face of early computing pioneer Alan Turing has been issued on what would have been his birthday.

Beware fraud and scams during Covid-19 pandemic — Beware fraud and scams during Covid-19 pandemic

How to stay safe online and avoid falling for coronavirus scams

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IN FULL

Contest for kids to design and draw dream home — Contest for kids to design and draw dream home

A business has launched a drawing competition for children aged 12 and under.

Holidaymakers warned to check passports after Government error — 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 — 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.

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NOSTALGIA

Subscriptions were paid at Guildhall — Subscriptions were paid at Guildhall

Ruth Crooks, of Grantham Civic Society, looks at the Guildhall in Grantham.

‘Incorrigible rogue’ who lived next door to his wife was presumed dead — ‘Incorrigible rogue’ who lived next door to his wife was presumed dead

Ruth Crook, of Grantham Civic Society, looks back at Greenwood's Row.

Double dose of Corrie celebrity — Double dose of Corrie celebrity

In our walk down Memory Lane this week, we revisit two celebrity visits to the town.

How much would it cost to go to Hogwarts in real life? — How much would it cost to go to Hogwarts in real life?

Ahead of tonight's Harry Potter Book Night, and with London's new magical exhibition weeks away, we dive into J.K. Rowling's wizarding world.

OUTDOORS

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

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

How you can help reverse the decline of the British bee — 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 — 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.

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TRAVEL

Holidaymakers warned to check passports after Government error — 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.

What does the change to travel restrictions to amber list countries mean for us? — What does the change to travel restrictions to amber list countries mean for us?

Grantham-based travel agent Lynne Page, travel-pa.com, answers your travel question.

Motorists 'dread driving on the motorway' — 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.

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

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