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Travel back in time

In this week's Mercury Memories, a teenager got tangled in church bell ropes - this and other news articles from up to 200 years ago.

Thatched cottage is stunning

This stunning detached thatched cottage is on the market.

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 10 best 'hacks' for saving money in the supermarket

From not shopping at eye level to the best time for reduced items -TikTok is helping a new generation to be savvy but how many tips do you use?

Petrol stations accused of not passing on tax cuts to drivers

Fuel retailers have been told to make sure tax cuts are being passed to customers as campaign groups say hard-pressed drivers aren't benefitting.

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.

What is monkeypox and how do you catch it?

With seven cases of monkeypox now in the UK, health officials admit there could be community transmission, and say they're urgently investigating.

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.

What is the weather for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend?

What will the weather be for The Queen's Platinum Jubilee is the question we're all asking and the Met Office has released some early predictions.

NHS prescription charges to be frozen to help 'ease' cost of living

The cost of an NHS prescription is being frozen for 2022, the government has announced, which says it will help ease the cost of living.

A trip down memory lane

Remains of a Bronze Age farming settlement and plans for a football stadium, are in this week's Mercury Memories.

The bowel cancer signs to know as Deborah James receives Damehood

As cancer patient and campaigner Deborah James says she's stopping active treatment, what are the signs of bowel cancer to look out for?

Tesco becomes latest supermarket to pull chicken from shelves

Tesco is recalling cooked chicken products over salmonella fears, joining Waitrose, Aldi and Sainsbury's in asking customers to return items.

Strong warning for asthma and hay fever sufferers as pollen levels rise

Pollen levels are expected to be high this weekend as temperatures rise, prompting a warning for sufferers, while a shortage of medicines continues.

Every product supermarkets are removing from shelves due to salmonella

M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose are among the stores joining Aldi in recalling items over salmonella fears and here's the full list of foods to avoid.

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.

Netflix to offer cut-price deals as users dwindle

Cheaper monthly Netflix deals could be available by the end of 2022 as the firm tries to tempt back customers and improve its income.

Could Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 cause another Covid-19 surge?

Two new Omicron strains are causing a rise in Covid-19 cases in South Africa and UK health officials are watching closely.

Model railway club exhibition is back - and bigger than ever

Club members who had their railway exhibition wrecked by teenage vandals are excited to return.

Families waiting for spouse visas say they feel forgotten

Separated couples say they're enduring heartbreak waiting months for spouse visas, delayed as Home Office staff work on the Homes for Ukraine scheme.

Public urged to report sightings of caterpillar that must not be touched

Sightings of a caterpillar, which can cause humans and pets to become very unwell, must be reported urges The Forestry Commission.

Lifestyle

Travel back in time

Thatched cottage is stunning

Thatched cottage is stunning

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 10 best 'hacks' for saving money in the supermarket

The 10 best 'hacks' for saving money in the supermarket

Petrol stations accused of not passing on tax cuts to drivers

Petrol stations accused of not passing on tax cuts to drivers

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

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

What is monkeypox and how do you catch it?

What is monkeypox and how do you catch it?

Harry Styles to read a Cbeebies Bedtime Story

Harry Styles to read a Cbeebies Bedtime Story

What is the weather for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend?

What is the weather for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend?

NHS prescription charges to be frozen to help 'ease' cost of living

NHS prescription charges to be frozen to help 'ease' cost of living

A trip down memory lane

A trip down memory lane

The bowel cancer signs to know as Deborah James receives Damehood

The bowel cancer signs to know as Deborah James receives Damehood

Tesco becomes latest supermarket to pull chicken from shelves

Tesco becomes latest supermarket to pull chicken from shelves

Strong warning for asthma and hay fever sufferers as pollen levels rise

Strong warning for asthma and hay fever sufferers as pollen levels rise

Every product supermarkets are removing from shelves due to salmonella

Every product supermarkets are removing from shelves due to salmonella

Aldi recalls foods over salmonella fears

Aldi recalls foods over salmonella fears

Netflix to offer cut-price deals as users dwindle

Netflix to offer cut-price deals as users dwindle

Could Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 cause another Covid-19 surge?

Could Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 cause another Covid-19 surge?

Model railway club exhibition is back - and bigger than ever

Model railway club exhibition is back - and bigger than ever

Families waiting for spouse visas say they feel forgotten

Families waiting for spouse visas say they feel forgotten

Public urged to report sightings of caterpillar that must not be touched

Public urged to report sightings of caterpillar that must not be touched

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