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4 days ago | 
leicestermercury.co.uk | Nicole Haynes |Nina Crighton |Ella May Rice
Next's latest summer dress is turning heads and winning hearts, earning labels like "beautiful" and "easy to wear" from delighted customers. The Khaki Green Woven Jersey Mix Sleeveless Racer Ribbed Midi Dress, retailing at £32, has also been released in black, red, or stone options. Available across a broad spectrum of sizes, this trendy dress is proving popular, with some sizes selling out rapidly. It is tailored to accommodate both regular and petite frames.
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4 days ago | 
msn.com | Jessica Knibbs |Nicole Haynes
Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.
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4 days ago | 
leicestermercury.co.uk | Nicole Haynes |Jessica Knibbs
Garden enthusiasts often find themselves struggling with common pests like snails and slugs. These creatures are notorious for their destructive habits, feasting on fruits, tubers, leaves, and seedlings, potentially causing significant damage to gardens and even crop loss. However, gardening expert Monty Don has a straightforward solution to deter these unwelcome guests, and it doesn't involve any harsh chemicals.
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3 weeks ago | 
leicestermercury.co.uk | Nicole Haynes |Max Parry
Millions of Britons might be unaware they're entitled to state benefits, with recent data showing a surge in UK diabetes diagnoses. Although 4.6 million individuals are living with the disease, only 40,800 people with diabetes are currently receiving Personal Independence Payments (PIPs). Diabetes UK, the national diabetes charity, has raised concerns that there could be potentially millions more undiagnosed cases.
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3 weeks ago | 
leicestermercury.co.uk | Nicholas Dawson |Nicole Haynes
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has outlined the criteria for Universal Credit eligibility, particularly regarding savings and their impact on claimants' capital. This follows an MP's question about potentially exempting Lifetime ISAs (LISAs) from these capital rules. Lifetime ISAs offer a way to save for a first home or retirement, with a 25% bonus from the Government on contributions. Individuals can contribute up to £4,000 annually, receiving a maximum bonus of £1,000.
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3 weeks ago | 
leicestermercury.co.uk | Nicole Haynes |Jennifer Pinto
The arrival of allergy season in the UK is unmistakable, with increased pollen levels and warm, breezy weather. Symptoms such as watery eyes, constant sneezing, and waking up feeling more tired than when you went to bed can certainly dampen the joy of spring's blossoming flowers and rising temperatures. However, an often neglected yet highly effective method to alleviate symptoms at home lies in how you launder your bedding.
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3 weeks ago | 
leicestermercury.co.uk | Nicole Haynes |Anita Markoff
Many dog owners might believe they can detect when their four-legged pal is feeling fearful or uncomfortable, yet a Channel 4 expert suggests we often overlook the delicate warning signs that really count. Jo Pay, an accomplished dog trainer from the show Bad Dog Academy, has highlighted some minor hints that typically slip by unnoticed by pet parents. This oversight could lead to pets feeling overly stressed and believing they must resort to more aggressive actions.
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3 weeks ago | 
leicestermercury.co.uk | Nicholas Dawson |Nicole Haynes
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has initiated a campaign to inform pensioners that they might be entitled to an additional £3,900 annually in payments. It's believed that hundreds of thousands could be missing out on Pension Credit, which averages at £3,900 or more per claim. The Government was recently queried about its actions to encourage more applications for this benefit. DWP minister Torsten Bell outlined the department's current awareness strategies.
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3 weeks ago | 
leicestermercury.co.uk | Nicole Haynes |David Snelling
A significant change is on the horizon for UK television viewers, as a popular ITV channel is set to be axed permanently. The closure, which will impact both Freeview users and those with premium services like Sky and Virgin Media, will see the well-known ITVBe channel replaced by a new entity called ITV Quiz from June. Currently, ITVBe broadcasts a range of reality TV shows, including Dinner Date, The Only Way Is Essex, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, and Abbey Clancy: Celebrity Homes.
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3 weeks ago | 
msn.com | Jennifer Pinto |Nicole Haynes
Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.
