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Railway station to move

Plans to make a more of the A47 into dual carriageway will include the conservation of a railway station.

What was making the news 200 years ago

We take a look at the stories making the news up to 200 years ago including the death of a woman.

Bungalow has been renovated to a high standard

Located in a highly desirable village, this spacious three bedroom bungalow benefits from being fully renovated to an extremely high standard.

Yellow thunderstorm warning issued

Thunderstorms could hit on Monday as the weather breaks following what is supposed to be another hot weekend.

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.

Charities caution against people joining mass boycott of energy bills

A new campaign aims to persuade one million people to stop paying their bills if energy prices aren't cut but charities are warning against joining.

New coins feature Queen's signature for the first time

The Royal Mint has unveiled new commemorative coins featuring The Queen's signature with top priced items more than £2,800.

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

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

Energy bills could hit £4,200 in January, say experts

Experts talk of 'fresh shock' as predictions for January's average energy bills rocket even higher.

Extreme heat warning as UK braces for more hot weather

The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for extreme heat from this Thursday as temperatures are set to rise again.

Nurses to start voting on whether to strike over pay

The Royal College of Nursing says it will urge hundreds of thousands of its members to say yes to strike action when ballot papers go out next month.

Stricter rules to clampdown on takeaway litter

Councils can and must use stricter rules to make sure takeaways help clear-up after customers, says the government.

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.

Immaculate family home is in quiet cul-de-sac

Presented in immaculate condition and situated towards the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in a popular village is a detached family home.

'Once you have experienced a luxury cruise, you won’t look back!'

Our travel columnists talks about the positives of luxury cruising.

Delve into the past

We take a look back through the Mercury archive to reveal what was happening this week in the past.

6 things UCAS wants students to know before A-level results day

A-level results day is now less than two weeks away and Universities UK and UCAS have released some advice for those facing a nervous wait.

Warning for drivers of keyless cars

Drivers with keyless car entry systems are leaving themselves exposed to theft, say insurance experts, who say owners must do more to protect cars.

Fresh warning to parents over 'Hello Mum' WhatsApp scam

Fraud experts are warning phone users, and in particular parents, to be vigilant to an ongoing scam that starts with the message 'Hello Mum'.

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?

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Railway station to move

What was making the news 200 years ago

What was making the news 200 years ago

Bungalow has been renovated to a high standard

Bungalow has been renovated to a high standard

Yellow thunderstorm warning issued

Yellow thunderstorm warning issued

The car button you should always switch on in a heatwave

The car button you should always switch on in a heatwave

Charities caution against people joining mass boycott of energy bills

Charities caution against people joining mass boycott of energy bills

New coins feature Queen's signature for the first time

New coins feature Queen's signature for the first time

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

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

Energy bills could hit £4,200 in January, say experts

Energy bills could hit £4,200 in January, say experts

Extreme heat warning as UK braces for more hot weather

Extreme heat warning as UK braces for more hot weather

Nurses to start voting on whether to strike over pay

Nurses to start voting on whether to strike over pay

Stricter rules to clampdown on takeaway litter

Stricter rules to clampdown on takeaway litter

Rail strike to cause severe summer disruption this Saturday

Rail strike to cause severe summer disruption this Saturday

Immaculate family home is in quiet cul-de-sac

Immaculate family home is in quiet cul-de-sac

'Once you have experienced a luxury cruise, you won’t look back!'

'Once you have experienced a luxury cruise, you won’t look back!'

Delve into the past

Delve into the past

6 things UCAS wants students to know before A-level results day

6 things UCAS wants students to know before A-level results day

Warning for drivers of keyless cars

Warning for drivers of keyless cars

Fresh warning to parents over 'Hello Mum' WhatsApp scam

Fresh warning to parents over 'Hello Mum' WhatsApp scam

When can my child get a Saturday or summer job?

When can my child get a Saturday or summer job?

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