Russell Taylerson-Whyte

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COOLING OFF: A paddling pool is a great way to help your dog stay cool as temperatures rise (Image: Getty) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. [Learn more] As the UK braces for a heatwave, dog owners are being urged to take precautions to protect their pets from the soaring temperatures. Despite it still being spring, the current warm spell could indicate a scorching summer ahead.

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FEELING ISOLATED: It's Mental Health Week and it's a good time to talk about how you feel (Image: Getty)Mental Health Awareness Week, a campaign aimed at fostering understanding and reducing the stigma associated with mental health, takes place from May 12 to 18. This year's theme is 'community', underscoring the significance of interpersonal connections and how being part of a community can offer a sense of belonging, support, and safety.

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PAYMENT MOVES: The DWP is implementing Universal Credit changes, meaning your payments may be affected (Image: Getty)Millions of Universal Credit recipients are set to be affected by a raft of changes due to come into effect in May 2025, as announced by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The changes include rescheduling and increasing payments, reducing deductions, and the final increase of the health top-up for those signed off from work before disability reforms kick in next year.

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LIMIT BOOST: The Financial Conduct Authority is proposing changes to contactless payments (Image: Getty)A big shift at the checkout is on the horizon, set to affect shoppers at major supermarkets such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, and Morrisons, according to a BBC expert. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is said to be proposing plans to scrap the contactless payment cap in an effort to boost the economy.

1 week ago | inyourarea.co.uk | Russell Taylerson-Whyte

QUICK JAB: Research has revealed an unexpected benefit of the shingles vaccine (Image: Getty)A recent study has revealed that a shingles vaccine can reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke for up to eight years. The research indicates that individuals who receive the vaccine are at a 23% lower risk of suffering from severe cardiovascular events, including heart failure.