Author - Lauren Abbott

Weather is heating up for the longest day of the year

Tuesday marks this year's Summer Solstice but what does the weather forecast look like for the longest day of the year?

RSPCA fears for pet health as cash-strapped owners cut back

RSPCA fears for pet health as cash-strapped owners cut back

Animal charities say owners are cutting back on medical bills and pet food as the cost of living crisis squeezes budgets.

Five sun creams fail Which? tests as heatwave takes hold

17 June 2022

Five sun creams fail Which? tests as heatwave takes hold

17 June 2022

Which? sun cream tests see high street products outperform some more expensive mineral-based brands, prompting a warning from the consumer group.

Millions to get first cost of living payment next month

Millions to get first cost of living payment next month

The first of the government's cost of living support payments will begin dropping into people's accounts in July but who will get the money and when?

Country braces itself for searing 34C heat

Country braces itself for searing 34C heat

Temperatures could hit 34C by Friday, the Met Office is warning, which has prompted public health officials to raise the heat-health alert level.

How to keep your pets safe in the sun

How to keep your pets safe in the sun

Heat exhaustion can pose a real danger to pets, so here's the RSPCA's top tips for keeping animals cool and comfortable during the hot weather.

Prisoners face drinking bans and alcohol tags on leaving jail

Prisoners face drinking bans and alcohol tags on leaving jail

People leaving prison could be given alcohol bans and sobriety tags under new plans to cut reoffending rates and drink-fuelled crime.

7 charity shop bargain-hunting tips you should follow to save money

7 charity shop bargain-hunting tips you should follow to save money

With eBay's coupling with Love Island putting secondhand outfits in the spotlight, here's 7 tips to follow when attempting to bag a bargain.

Are you one of 770,000 people eligible for an extra £3,300 a year?

Are you one of 770,000 people eligible for an extra £3,300 a year?

More than 770,000 people are missing out on more than £1.7 billion in unclaimed pension credits - are you one of them?

Strawberry Supermoon set to delight skygazers and here's when to see it

Strawberry Supermoon set to delight skygazers and here's when to see it

Stargazers are gearing up to capture June's Stawberry Supermoon and here's how and when you can see it from today.

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.

Hottest day of the year expected this week

13 June 2022

Hottest day of the year expected this week

13 June 2022

Hot, sunny weather could push the mercury into the 30s this week, says the Met Office, leading to some of the hottest days of the year.

11 ways to save fuel as the AA demands a 10p tax cut

10 June 2022

11 ways to save fuel as the AA demands a 10p tax cut

10 June 2022

As the AA calls for a 10p cut in fuel duty we look at other ways drivers can conserve what's in their tank to reduce petrol and diesel bills.

Hayfever warning as warm weekend weather to collide with peak in grass pollen

09 June 2022

Hayfever warning as warm weekend weather to collide with peak in grass pollen

09 June 2022

Hayfever sufferers are being told to prepare for very high pollen levels as warm sunny weather sweeps in just as grass pollen levels peak.

Rail strike: When does it start and which trains are affected?

Rail strike: When does it start and which trains are affected?

More than 40,000 railway workers are going on strike for three days this month in a move expected to plunge train services into chaos.

The scam DVLA text that could cost you your bank balance

The scam DVLA text that could cost you your bank balance

Scam texts impersonating the DVLA are attempting to con people out of money and personal details and drivers need to be aware, say officials.

Fuel to hit £110 a tank, predicts RAC

Fuel to hit £110 a tank, predicts RAC