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'Don't get these dogs if you're a first-time owner', trainer warns

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Dog owners are being warned to pick carefully so you don't risk taking home a dog whose needs you cannot meet

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New update over compulsory DVLA safety tests for older drivers

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A raft of new driving safety laws is being proposed

Tuesday, Jan 20

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UK households rush to new service that allows free TV watching

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The free streaming service surpassed one million weekly users over the Christmas period, just over a year after launching

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Avoid ASOS returns cost with shopper's easy method that 'works every time'

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ASOS has changed its returns policy for customers with high return rates, and one shopper has shared her method to avoid being charged - and it's all to do with one product

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New 'beautiful' £4 Walt Disney range wows Home Bargains shoppers

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Home Bargains is selling a new 'fairytale' range with prices starting from £4

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'Powerful and efficient' Apple MacBook drops to cheapest ever price

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It's the lowest price we've ever seen as we compared it using a price history tracker

Monday, Jan 19

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Alex Jones issues statement to viewers after break from The One Show

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The One Show presenter Alex Jones was on the BBC programme with co-host Roman Kemp on Monday (January 19)

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Customers left scrambling for refunds after UK travel company goes into liquidation

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The travel firm sold holidays and flight packages to many destinations in Europe and Southeast Asia.

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Amazon slashes Google Pixel 9 and more in limited-time deals 'selling fast'

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Shark's handheld vacuum cleaner is another popular deal being snapped up by Amazon shoppers

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Stop using tin foil behind radiators and swap to a safer alternative that cuts energy bills

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Experts warn viral tin foil radiator hack could cause damage recommending an alternative instead to safely cut energy bills and heat homes faster

Financial expert shares tips as four in 10 Brits lose sleep over money worries

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A Virgin Money expert has offered advice as a new survey shows January is the most financially stressful month of the year

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Binman settles debate on if waste should really be left out for collection every week

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Waste collection workers have shared their advice on whether you should leave bins out when they're not full, as some wonder if they should be collected every week

American man buys Tesco meal deal for first time and gets judged for 1 thing

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An American man living in the UK has been roasted online for his choices when picking his very first Tesco meal deal, as everyone had the same reaction to one odd detail

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Headlight rules could change as 97% of UK drivers say they are 'dazzled'

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A Government report has found that 96 per cent of drivers believe car headlights are too bright, with 97 per cent saying they regularly or sometimes get dazzled by oncoming vehicle lights

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Virus hits highest level yet and 'spreads much more easily than people think'

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The latest NHS England figures showed the highest level so far this winter

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Prices of some food to go up 20 per cent because of weight loss jabs

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Industry insiders say the fear is that high food prices have become 'the new normal'

Sunday, Jan 18

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Keir Starmer's explosive secret call to Trump tariffs after row

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a flurry of calls on Sunday afternoon, including with US President Donald Trump

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What do you think of the UK digital ID scheme being scaled back?

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The UK government is reportedly planning to scale back its controversial digital ID scheme amid a public backlash

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Fire TV Stick drops to lowest price in lesser-known deal as Amazon sets major shake-up

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As Amazon unveils its latest tech we've found a way to cut the price of its popular streaming gadget

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'Extremely high quality' pillow has shoppers 'waking up less' now 25% off

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The REM-Fit 500 Cool Gel Pillow has been praised by shoppers for its cooling effect and supportive design, with buyers reporting they're waking up less at night

Saturday, Jan 17

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'I don't think we were ourselves today' - Steve Evans reacts to eighth consecutive home league defeat for the Gas

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'We made it so easy for them, but I don't think we were ourselves today.'

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Amazon £28.99 facial massager hailed as 'must-have' for 'similar effect to gua sha'

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A facial massager available on Amazon for under £30 has been hailed as a 'must-have' by beauty buffs, who say it gives a 'face lift' and leaves skin looking 'lifted and youthful'

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I asked experts which cooking oil is the ‘healthiest’ — they all said 1 was best

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Nutrition experts overwhelmingly agree that one oil is the healthiest cooking oil for everyday use, with another recommended for high-heat cooking

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DWP new payment rates for every benefit from April 2026, including PIP and Pension Credit, full list

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About 24 million people in the UK receive some form of DWP benefit including pensions, disability allowances and parenting payments

Friday, Jan 16

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Ninja water bottle hits lowest ever price at less than £3 in weekend deal

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The offer works out at 92% less than the usual full price and is a great for anyone looking to drink more water, either at the gym or out and about

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List of other benefits DWP PIP claimants may be entitled to

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PIP can act as a passport to other benefits and you may be able to get backdated payments

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Your car will go further on a tank of fuel if you stop pressing this button

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If you're like most people, you're probably looking for ways to save money right now - and that could include making your fuel last longer. Automotive experts have shared advice about one button in your car that affects fuel consumption

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Uproar as Bristol Greens rush debate on spending £14 million in just 20 seconds

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The lightening-fast decision to spend millions of taxpayer money will now be revisited