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EE reveals the uplifting power of football on teen girlsā wellbeing
Over 9 in 10 teen girls say the sport makes them āmore confidentā and able to deal with social media pressures

Covid rules summer 2025: What happens if you test positive, can you work and how long are you contagious?
Rules on what to do if you test positive for Covid have changed significantly š¤§

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McDonald's UK calories: 10 of the most calorific items you can get on the menu - including fries
One of the most calorific items is the brand-new Big Arch š


This £14 ice-blasting fan might be all you need to cool off on a hot day
This clever Ā£14 tower fan is flying off the shelves as temperatures soarāfill it with ice, power it by USB, and enjoy a quiet cooling breeze anywhere in the house.


9 of the most popular trading cards and stickers from the 80s and 90s, and how much they're worth today
The most expensive trading card ever was sold for a staggering £9.2 million


āAll those brave men and women who didnāt come homeā: Local WWII Veteran, 104, Shares Wisdom in Tribute to Fallen Comrades
In honour of Armed Forces Day, a 104-year-old Second World War veteran from Worcestershire and his loved ones are sharing his story, in hopes of keeping the memories of fallen soldiers alive.


The 4 reasons you should never sleep with a fan on - amid Met Office ātropical nightā warning
Met Office warns it will be a ātropical nightā for many in the UK š²


Doctor Hilary Jones issues urgent carbon monoxide warning as cases rise in summer
Northern Gas Networks has teamed up with Doctor Hilary Jones to highlight the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning, after confirmed or suspected cases of carbon monoxide incidents across the UK rose by 16% last summer.


See inside this £700,000 holiday home you could win for just 99p
This dreamy four-bed holiday home near the Jurassic Coast comes with a powerful Audi RS6, a Ā£30,000 furniture bundle and access to a private spaāall for the cost of a 99p ticket.


Chorleywood Beaumont Care Home MD is promoted
Chorleywood Beaumontās managing director is promoted to Coo


This 20-minute trick could save your home from mould this Summer, experts warn
As summer brings rising temperatures and humidity spikes, many homeowners are bracing for the usual summer challenges ā but thereās one sneaky danger thatās often overlooked: mould.


Iāve found the perfect breathable strappy sling dress with pockets that will keep you cool this summer
This breathable strappy sling dress with pockets will keep you cool and comfortable on those scorching hot days.


Sally Gunnell is relishing her latest challenge aimed at banishing the stigma around HIV
Sally Gunnell is relishing her latest challenge aimed at banishing the stigma around HIV, admitting she continues to feel āastoundedā by the feats of those living with it.


This portable air conditioner is incredibly cheap thanks to a 56% Wowcher discount deal
Stay cool for less this summer with Wowcherās air con dealāgrab a HomCom portable unit from just Ā£132.99 and save up to 56% off the usual price. Both 5,000 and 10,000 BTU models are available while stocks last.


What the end of the 95% mortgage guarantee scheme means for buyers
Thousands of hopeful homeowners face fresh uncertainty as the governmentās low-deposit mortgage scheme came to an end today (30 June).


UK-US tariff deal sparks industry reliefābut steel sector still on edge
In what Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has hailed as a āhistoric deal,ā a new UK-US tariff agreement officially came into force this week, slashing key import duties and opening up significant opportunities for British car and aerospace manufacturers. But for the UKās steel industry, the deal...


Hemel Hempstead parents invited to open day at 'high-achieving' grammar school
Parents in Hemel Hempstead are being invited to an Open Day at one of the UK's most prestigious schools this week.


Cats Protection: Rehoming Alani
This lovely little lady is Alani who is approximately 1 year old.


Hay fever symptoms and how to ease them as 'very highā pollen levels expected to peak amid 33C heatwave
Thanks to the warm weather pollen levels are expected to peak š¤§
