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Four birds added to UK's endangered red list

Swifts and house martins are among four species of bird to have today been added to the UK's red list of those under threat.

HMRC extends deadline for Post Office payments

People who have HMRC benefits paid into a Post Office card account were to have them stopped but a last minute change has been announced.

Urgent warning from pet welfare experts

Households looking for puppies or kittens for sale this Christmas are being warned about an increase in deceitful pet sellers.

Birds go into lockdown by law as avian flu outbreaks continue

Strict new rules for captive birds and poultry come into force from today as officials try to clamp down on outbreaks of avian flu.

Omicron: Everything we know about the new Covid-19 variant so far

It's the Covid variant causing concern worldwide, with the WHO describing it as a very high global risk, but what do we know about Omicron so far?

Delve into the past with Mercury Memories

A man dragged from horse to have shoe buckles stolen to a careless maid starting a fire, discover what was happening in years gone by.

Royal Mint unveils 50p coin to mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee

A special 50 pence piece, to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, has been unveiled and demand for it is expected to be high.

Model maker brings town railway station back to life

Bourne Railway Station has been brought back to life in model form for a new exhibition centre after years of work by a retired schoolteacher.

Chosing the perfect island is not as easy as you might think, even in the Maldives

Travel counsellor Emma Savage shares her tips on travelling to the Maldives.

7 low-tech ways to help keep your home warm

With temperatures plummeting and heating bills rising here are seven ways you can help warm your home this winter.

Scientists warn of new Covid variant with 'horrific' mutations

A variation of Covid19 which started in Botswana and has since spread to South Africa and Hong Kong is concerning scientists.

28 Elf on the Shelf ideas

Homes across the county are preparing for an invasion of pint-sized pixies - here's a guide to some of the mischief you should be prepared for.

Prepare for flooding warns the Environment Agency

Homes must prepare for flooding, says the Environment Agency, with all households being advised to check now if they're at risk.

The growing need for reverse advent calendars at Christmas

Reverse advent calendars are set to support a number of food banks with their preparations for Christmas but what are they and how do you make one?

Luxury home scoops top national award

A stunning development has been named best new luxury home in Britain at a national awards ceremony.

Plastic plates, cups and cutlery could be banned in England

A ban on single-use plastic plates, cutlery and other items such as disposable cups and sachets is being explored, the government has confirmed.

All new buildings in England must add electric car charge points from 2022

New homes, shops and work places, as well as buildings under going major renovation, will have to add electric car charge points from next year.

Take a trip down Memory Lane

An Olympic skating champion's support of a charity, plans to demolish a historic building and a robbery, discover what happened in years gone by.

Holding a phone for any reason while driving to be made illegal

Drivers are to be banned completely from using mobile phones while driving, under a strengthening of the law the government has announced.

Early morning moon to glow red in partial lunar eclipse

A partial lunar eclipse will cause a part of the moon early on Friday morning to glow a rusty shade of red and here's how you can try and see it:

'You'll struggle to find a spa that lives up to Ragdale'

Ragdale Hall Spa is the perfect place to relax - Kerry Coupe went along for some much-needed R and R.

In Full

Four birds added to UK's endangered red list

HMRC extends deadline for Post Office payments

HMRC extends deadline for Post Office payments

Urgent warning from pet welfare experts

Urgent warning from pet welfare experts

Birds go into lockdown by law as avian flu outbreaks continue

Birds go into lockdown by law as avian flu outbreaks continue

Omicron: Everything we know about the new Covid-19 variant so far

Omicron: Everything we know about the new Covid-19 variant so far

Delve into the past with Mercury Memories

Delve into the past with Mercury Memories

Royal Mint unveils 50p coin to mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Royal Mint unveils 50p coin to mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Model maker brings town railway station back to life

Model maker brings town railway station back to life

Chosing the perfect island is not as easy as you might think, even in the Maldives

Chosing the perfect island is not as easy as you might think, even in the Maldives

7 low-tech ways to help keep your home warm

7 low-tech ways to help keep your home warm

Scientists warn of new Covid variant with 'horrific' mutations