Ashlea Hickin

2 days ago | cambridge-news.co.uk | Ashlea Hickin |Angela Patrone

Ants and their nests are often located outdoors, but they may encroach upon our homes during the hot, dry summer spells when their natural resources become scarce. It's important for households to be vigilant as where there's one ant, it's likely that a battalion isn't far behind. These industrious, intelligent insects create a scent trail of pheromones to direct their kin inside, which could result in colonies throughout your living quarters.

4 days ago | cambridge-news.co.uk | James Rodger |Ashlea Hickin

Under a proposal from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), state pensioners could be granted 'early access' to their payments. The suggestion is that state pension payments should be paid "early" to certain claimants, with a new benefit introduced to assist older individuals.

4 days ago | cambridge-news.co.uk | Ashlea Hickin |Hannah Ahmed

Prescriptions for the weight management injection, Mounjaro, are now accessible to specific UK residents as its distribution at GP practices across England starts on Monday (June 23). Eligibility for the jab presently requires meeting certain criteria. However, looking ahead, NHS England plans to extend the drug's availability more broadly. Originally introduced for type 2 diabetes treatment, Mounjaro has gained approval for helping people lose weight, reports Birmingham Live.

6 days ago | cambridge-news.co.uk | Ashlea Hickin

If you've ever wondered what it's like to live like royalty, then this 15th century castle in Norfolk may be able to give you an insight. The grand 600-year-old Middleton Castle has been allowing guests to enter over its drawbridge for the past two years. Complete with a water-filled moat and embattled parapets, the castle has stood since the reign of King Henry VI. But while it used to be occupied by historic kings and queens, now it welcomes in people wanting to live out their regal dreams.

1 week ago | cambridge-news.co.uk | James Rodger |Ashlea Hickin

Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland are set to introduce significant changes to account fees, providing a financial boost for millions. The Lloyds Banking Group trio is slashing overdraft rates for numerous customers across the board. The overhaul from these three prominent high street banks will see overdraft rates reduced for countless new and existing clients. Newcomers to the banks will be offered overdrafts at a representative rate of 29.9 percent.