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Let’s face it, everyone likes to shop, which is quite natural, really. The act of purchasing an item we need – or maybe don’t need at all but really, really want – makes us feel good. Especially if that item is something we’ve been needing for some time, or if we’ve managed to strike a bargain.

And while many jokingly say that shopping is the favorite form of exercise for women, men also enjoy this activity – but maybe to a bit milder extent. Regardless, shopping is fun, and it’s especially fun if you manage to master it like a pro; perhaps finding great coupon codes, promotional...

Pensioners and their loved ones are being urged to take up Pension Credit as new figures show an estimated £1.7bn in benefit is being left unclaimed.

Currently, over 1.4 million pensioners in Britain receive Pension Credit. However, many are still not claiming this extra financial help that can be worth over £3,300 a year.

It comes as the Department for Work and Pensions today [JUNE 15] held its second annual Pension Credit Day of Action as part of a new advertising campaign.

The Department for Work and Pensions will also be providing leaflets for local...

A recent report from the National Water Safety Forum (NWSF) showed that Devon saw a rise in accidental drownings in 2021, meaning it becomes the second highest county in the UK.

In 2021, there were 10 accidental drownings reported in Devon, an increase of three on the previous year. The average age of victims was 55 years old, with the site of fatalities being split between the coast and the county’s rivers. Most victims were actively participating in activities in the water, such as swimming, surfing, or diving at the time of drowning.

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With a 15% surge in fly-tipping on England’s highways, drivers are urged to be the nation's eyes and report incidents to catch those responsible.

Incidents of fly-tipping on English roads have increased by 22% over the last three years – and by 15% in the last year alone. This rise equates to an additional 100,000 incidents in the year, equivalent to a staggering 1,330 a day, or almost 10,000 a week.

The litter goes beyond everyday items: over the last year, incidents of dumping tyres rose by a quarter and people discarding vehicle parts increased by 15%. Posing even...