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Celebrating 20 years of the nation's favourite show!
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One specific type of music will calm an anxious dog, expert says
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Animal specialist Emily Boardman says you can play certain music to keep stressed dogs calm during loud noises or when you leave the house
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Grandparents missing out on average £11,000 and should contact DWP
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11% say that they can’t really afford the extra expense
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New Joe Wicks campaign could save parents £138 a year
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Joe said 'after all, who doesn’t want the very best for their kids' as he backs the new drive
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Mum and dad's heartbreaking appeal after toddler's stark diagnosis
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Three-year-old Clara has been in hospital for months and won't be allowed home unless her family gets some help
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Clean inside of kettles fast with 30p fruit that leaves it 'spotless'
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Cleaning a kettle is super easy, thanks to a 30p hack that was shared by a cleaning fan on TikTok, who said it does a better job than vinegar and water
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Not fixing a broken phone screen could hurt more than your pocket
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56% of gadget insurance claims in the last 12 months were for shattered screens
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Chris Kamara launches vital new back to school campaign
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The campaign will support thousands of children and young people
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Brits using misheard sayings incorrectly, research reveals
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Exactly 46% say they trip up when it comes to using ‘eggcorns’ – misheard sayings’ official name – with two-fifths (40%) mishearing them for years
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Morrisons and Asda announce huge change on self-checkout tills
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The technology is not loved by everyone, especially shoppers with full trolleys
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Immediate change in how houses are selling thanks to new policy
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There has also been a shift in the asking price of homes across the UK
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Order The Princess of Wales: A Portrait of Courage and Grace!
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Take a look at how Kate’s past has equipped her with the tools she needs to face the future.
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Kellogg's confirms its axed 'best ever' cereal as fans left devastated
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Coco Pops Rocks have been taken off the shelves and fans of the chocolatey cereal have been left horrified
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Cadbury addresses rumour that one of its iconic chocolate bars is being axed
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Cadbury has finally broken its silence after rumours started to swirl that one of its beloved chocolate bars was set to be discontinued. Here's what the brand had to say
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Travel fan from US shares the three European cities she 'wouldn't go to again'
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Sooyeon, a travel influencer from San Francisco, US has visited 17 European cities in the past year - but there are three in particular that she said she wouldn't rush back to
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'Posh Greggs' wows fans of bakery chain who say it's 'reinvented itself'
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A British holidaymaker was left in stitches after discovering a 'posh' version of Greggs while on holiday in Cyprus - and people can't get enough of the 'middle-class' bakery
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'I was sent to HR after mocking colleague's idiotic twin boy names'
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A woman has been called into a meeting with Human Resources at work after she laughed at her co-worker for giving both of her twin sons the same name - but a different spelling
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'My hometown is UK's sunniest staycation spot – everyday is a beach day for me'
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OPINION: The UK's sunniest staycation spots have been revealed - and writer Samantha Bartlett's hometown has taken the top spot. She gives her verdict on whether it's worth the title
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Man bags himself a £2million hotel with a £1 deposit
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Samuel says he has got the hotel for less than the price of a bag of crisps
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Vet shares simple way to tell if your dog loves you more than their other owner
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Dog owners often wonder who their pet's 'favourite' is - but a vet has revealed that there is a simple way to tell whether your pet prefers one owner over the other
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Weird fact about funeral directors prompts warning amid 28% surge
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Andrew Judd, CEO of the National Association of Funeral Directors, says people need to take caution
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AMC, IFA, AER and CCJ among 10 finance terms people don't understand
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A new series aims to explain financial jargon
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Woman became very ill on holiday after catching serious condition
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Cara Pyper's friend filmed her bizarre symptoms and feared she would 'have to call a priest'
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My neighbours are smoking cannabis - what are my rights and the UK law?
The UK law on smoking cannabis and what to do if your neighbour is causing a stink
Punk princess Toyah Willcox's quiet life in Dorset
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With a career spanning more than 40 years, Willcox is perhaps best known for fronting the band Toyah between 1977 to 1983 before going solo in the mid-1980s
Poole's secretive Special Boat Service: A history of hijackings, raids and 007
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Little is known about the Special Boat Service - but we do know for certain its base is in Poole, Dorset
Martin Clunes weight loss: TV star loses 3 stone thanks to an 'easy' diet
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Burglar who attacked elderly man twice in a week jailed for seven years
A man who broke into the same home twice and assaulted a 70-year-old man has been sentenced to seven years in prison
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A 47-year-old man has been arrested but released under investigation
Weymouth welcomes Shoezone’s bigger and better store with open arms and feet
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If you’re looking for a new pair of shoes, look no further than Shoezone’s new store in Weymouth
Winterwatch returns to Dorset to reveal secrets of nature's toughest season
Poole
Don’t miss Winterwatch on BBC Two from Tuesday 16 January at 8pm, where you’ll discover how the UK’s wildlife and people cope with the challenges of winter, from Dorset to Orkney.
Weymouth goes green with festival highlighting climate and ecological emergency
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Don’t miss this opportunity to meet local experts, groups, and organisations who are working to protect and restore our environment
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My neighbours are smoking cannabis - what are my rights and the UK law?
The UK law on smoking cannabis and what to do if your neighbour is causing a stink
Punk princess Toyah Willcox's quiet life in Dorset
Dorset
With a career spanning more than 40 years, Willcox is perhaps best known for fronting the band Toyah between 1977 to 1983 before going solo in the mid-1980s
Poole's secretive Special Boat Service: A history of hijackings, raids and 007
Poole
Little is known about the Special Boat Service - but we do know for certain its base is in Poole, Dorset
Martin Clunes weight loss: TV star loses 3 stone thanks to an 'easy' diet
Martin Clunes
The Doc Martin star, now 60, said he decided to make a change because he felt unhealthy
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Illuminate your future: 5 great reasons to invest in solar panels in Dorset
Finding an accredited and experienced installer is important for anyone thinking of getting solar panels for their home
Burglar who attacked elderly man twice in a week jailed for seven years
Bournemouth
A man who broke into the same home twice and assaulted a 70-year-old man has been sentenced to seven years in prison
Nursing home burgled and bank card fraudulently used in Poole
Dorchester
A 47-year-old man has been arrested but released under investigation
Weymouth welcomes Shoezone’s bigger and better store with open arms and feet
Weymouth
If you’re looking for a new pair of shoes, look no further than Shoezone’s new store in Weymouth
Winterwatch returns to Dorset to reveal secrets of nature's toughest season
Poole
Don’t miss Winterwatch on BBC Two from Tuesday 16 January at 8pm, where you’ll discover how the UK’s wildlife and people cope with the challenges of winter, from Dorset to Orkney.