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A teenager from Bedford has been awarded a Guinness World Records title for assembling the largest collection of Jellycat toys
Her collection has grown further since being awarded the Guinness title, and she said she thought it was now near the 1,000 mark.
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Her collection has grown further since being awarded the Guinness title, and she said she thought it was now near the 1,000 mark.
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Bedford teen wins world record title for her Jellycat collection
Hope Roberts, 19, from Bedford, has been awarded the Guinness title for her Jellycat collection.
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January 10, 2026 at 4:05 PM
A teenager from Bedford has been awarded a Guinness World Records title for assembling the largest collection of Jellycat toys
Her collection has grown further since being awarded the Guinness title, and she said she thought it was now near the 1,000 mark.
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Her collection has grown further since being awarded the Guinness title, and she said she thought it was now near the 1,000 mark.
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Cancelling ‘zombie’ subscriptions could save Britons up to £400 a year, survey finds
Consumers advised to review paying for services such as Netflix, Apple TV and Amazon Prime if they are unused
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Consumers advised to review paying for services such as Netflix, Apple TV and Amazon Prime if they are unused
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Cancelling ‘zombie’ subscriptions could save Britons up to £400 a year, survey finds
Consumers advised to review paying for services such as Netflix, Apple TV and Amazon Prime if they are unused
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January 10, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Cancelling ‘zombie’ subscriptions could save Britons up to £400 a year, survey finds
Consumers advised to review paying for services such as Netflix, Apple TV and Amazon Prime if they are unused
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Consumers advised to review paying for services such as Netflix, Apple TV and Amazon Prime if they are unused
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From the archive - January 2024 - Factory Coffee, Manchester
January 10, 2026 at 12:06 PM
From the archive - January 2024 - Factory Coffee, Manchester
California is completely drought-free for the first time in 25 years
Some wet years and recent winter storms have helped bring the state out of drought after years of insufficient rainfall
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#california #drought
Some wet years and recent winter storms have helped bring the state out of drought after years of insufficient rainfall
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#california #drought
California is completely drought-free for the first time in 25 years
Some wet years and recent winter storms have helped bring the state out of drought after years of insufficient rainfall
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:33 PM
California is completely drought-free for the first time in 25 years
Some wet years and recent winter storms have helped bring the state out of drought after years of insufficient rainfall
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
#california #drought
Some wet years and recent winter storms have helped bring the state out of drought after years of insufficient rainfall
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
#california #drought
Airport drop-off charges are rising – here’s what you’ll need to pay at your local airport
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January 9, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Airport drop-off charges are rising – here’s what you’ll need to pay at your local airport
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A woman said she was "glad" that two taxi drivers have been fined after refusing to transport her with her guide dog
#assistancedog #equality #albinism #discrimination @adiintl.bsky.social
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#assistancedog #equality #albinism #discrimination @adiintl.bsky.social
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Milton Keynes mum 'glad' taxi drivers fined for guide dog refusal
Two drivers in Milton Keynes are fined nearly £2,000 under the Equality Act.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:18 PM
A woman said she was "glad" that two taxi drivers have been fined after refusing to transport her with her guide dog
#assistancedog #equality #albinism #discrimination @adiintl.bsky.social
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#assistancedog #equality #albinism #discrimination @adiintl.bsky.social
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Greggs puts up price of sausage roll by 5p to £1.35 amid rising costs
Bakery chain also adds 10p to a latte, bringing it to £2.25, as CEO warns of ‘a tough, challenging market’
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
#greggs #costofliving #priceincrease
Bakery chain also adds 10p to a latte, bringing it to £2.25, as CEO warns of ‘a tough, challenging market’
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
#greggs #costofliving #priceincrease
Greggs puts up price of sausage roll by 5p to £1.35 amid rising costs
Bakery chain also adds 10p to a latte, bringing it to £2.25, as CEO warns of ‘a tough, challenging market’
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Greggs puts up price of sausage roll by 5p to £1.35 amid rising costs
Bakery chain also adds 10p to a latte, bringing it to £2.25, as CEO warns of ‘a tough, challenging market’
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
#greggs #costofliving #priceincrease
Bakery chain also adds 10p to a latte, bringing it to £2.25, as CEO warns of ‘a tough, challenging market’
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
#greggs #costofliving #priceincrease
‘We’re in limbo’: the garden centre ‘golden mile’ that may be lost to a new town
Crews Hill near Enfield in north London could become a victim of Labour’s ambitious housebuilding goal
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#gardencentre #crewshill #enfield #horticulture #en2
Crews Hill near Enfield in north London could become a victim of Labour’s ambitious housebuilding goal
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
#gardencentre #crewshill #enfield #horticulture #en2
‘We’re in limbo’: the garden centre ‘golden mile’ that may be lost to a new town
Crews Hill near Enfield in north London could become a victim of Labour’s ambitious housebuilding goal
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January 7, 2026 at 3:31 PM
‘We’re in limbo’: the garden centre ‘golden mile’ that may be lost to a new town
Crews Hill near Enfield in north London could become a victim of Labour’s ambitious housebuilding goal
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
#gardencentre #crewshill #enfield #horticulture #en2
Crews Hill near Enfield in north London could become a victim of Labour’s ambitious housebuilding goal
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
#gardencentre #crewshill #enfield #horticulture #en2
How to have a better day
The perfect way to switch off from work: the secret to a daily de-stress routine
The boundaries between work and leisure are being blurred, but it’s vital for your health to learn how to turn off
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The perfect way to switch off from work: the secret to a daily de-stress routine
The boundaries between work and leisure are being blurred, but it’s vital for your health to learn how to turn off
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The perfect way to switch off from work: the secret to a daily de-stress routine
The boundaries between work and leisure are being blurred, but it’s vital for your health to learn how to turn off. Whether you do your job from home or not, here’s how to reset and reclaim your priva...
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January 6, 2026 at 9:56 AM
How to have a better day
The perfect way to switch off from work: the secret to a daily de-stress routine
The boundaries between work and leisure are being blurred, but it’s vital for your health to learn how to turn off
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
The perfect way to switch off from work: the secret to a daily de-stress routine
The boundaries between work and leisure are being blurred, but it’s vital for your health to learn how to turn off
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
The perfect way to do nothing: how to embrace the art of idling
We are often so busy and yet when the opportunity arises to do nothing, we can find it uncomfortable.
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We are often so busy and yet when the opportunity arises to do nothing, we can find it uncomfortable.
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The perfect way to do nothing: how to embrace the art of idling
We are often so busy and yet when the opportunity arises to do nothing, we can find it uncomfortable. Here’s how to lean into boredom – and unlock the imagination
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January 5, 2026 at 12:21 PM
The perfect way to do nothing: how to embrace the art of idling
We are often so busy and yet when the opportunity arises to do nothing, we can find it uncomfortable.
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We are often so busy and yet when the opportunity arises to do nothing, we can find it uncomfortable.
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“One day you’ll look back and realise how hard it was, and just how well you did” Charlie Mackesy
So true, if you’ve ever gone through “The Knowledge” and become a London cabbie
www.youtube.com/@tomthetaxidriver
#taxi #londoncabbie #blackcab #london #iconic #londontaxi #hackneycarriage
So true, if you’ve ever gone through “The Knowledge” and become a London cabbie
www.youtube.com/@tomthetaxidriver
#taxi #londoncabbie #blackcab #london #iconic #londontaxi #hackneycarriage
Tom the Taxi Driver
Hi I'm Tom, a London Taxi driver and tour guide.
My aim is the preserve and protect the rich heritage of London taxis. Getting more men and women into taxis, both as drivers and passengers!
-Tom
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January 3, 2026 at 4:27 PM
“One day you’ll look back and realise how hard it was, and just how well you did” Charlie Mackesy
So true, if you’ve ever gone through “The Knowledge” and become a London cabbie
www.youtube.com/@tomthetaxidriver
#taxi #londoncabbie #blackcab #london #iconic #londontaxi #hackneycarriage
So true, if you’ve ever gone through “The Knowledge” and become a London cabbie
www.youtube.com/@tomthetaxidriver
#taxi #londoncabbie #blackcab #london #iconic #londontaxi #hackneycarriage
“One day you’ll look back and realise how hard it was, and just how well you did” Charlie Mackesy
So true, if you’ve ever gone through “The Knowledge” and become a London cabbie
www.youtube.com/@tomthetaxidriver
#taxi #londoncabbie #blackcab #london #iconic #londontaxi #hackneycarriage
So true, if you’ve ever gone through “The Knowledge” and become a London cabbie
www.youtube.com/@tomthetaxidriver
#taxi #londoncabbie #blackcab #london #iconic #londontaxi #hackneycarriage
Tom the Taxi Driver
Hi I'm Tom, a London Taxi driver and tour guide.
My aim is the preserve and protect the rich heritage of London taxis. Getting more men and women into taxis, both as drivers and passengers!
-Tom
www.youtube.com
January 3, 2026 at 4:27 PM
“One day you’ll look back and realise how hard it was, and just how well you did” Charlie Mackesy
So true, if you’ve ever gone through “The Knowledge” and become a London cabbie
www.youtube.com/@tomthetaxidriver
#taxi #londoncabbie #blackcab #london #iconic #londontaxi #hackneycarriage
So true, if you’ve ever gone through “The Knowledge” and become a London cabbie
www.youtube.com/@tomthetaxidriver
#taxi #londoncabbie #blackcab #london #iconic #londontaxi #hackneycarriage
Tax hike for online minicab firms hailed a 'landmark step' for black cabbies
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Tax hike for online minicab firms hailed a 'landmark step' for black cabbies | LBC
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said in a statement:
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January 2, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Tax hike for online minicab firms hailed a 'landmark step' for black cabbies
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26 for 2026: unmissable sporting events over the next 12 months
This year features a football World Cup, a Winter Olympics, a Commonwealth Games and a historic Test match
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/j...
This year features a football World Cup, a Winter Olympics, a Commonwealth Games and a historic Test match
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/j...
26 for 2026: unmissable sporting events over the next 12 months
This year features a football World Cup, a Winter Olympics, a Commonwealth Games and a historic Test match
www.theguardian.com
January 1, 2026 at 6:37 PM
26 for 2026: unmissable sporting events over the next 12 months
This year features a football World Cup, a Winter Olympics, a Commonwealth Games and a historic Test match
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/j...
This year features a football World Cup, a Winter Olympics, a Commonwealth Games and a historic Test match
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/j...
The Books You Need to Read in 2026
Recommendations by Waterstones
From fiction by some of our most highly acclaimed authors to essential memoirs, food and drink, and history titles, 2026 is shaping up to be an incredible year for publishing.
www.waterstones.com/blog/the-boo...
Recommendations by Waterstones
From fiction by some of our most highly acclaimed authors to essential memoirs, food and drink, and history titles, 2026 is shaping up to be an incredible year for publishing.
www.waterstones.com/blog/the-boo...
The Books You Need to Read in 2026 | Waterstones.com Blog | Waterstones
From Maggie O'Farrell to Jamie Smart, here is our pick of the books you need to read in 2026.
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January 1, 2026 at 5:59 PM
The Books You Need to Read in 2026
Recommendations by Waterstones
From fiction by some of our most highly acclaimed authors to essential memoirs, food and drink, and history titles, 2026 is shaping up to be an incredible year for publishing.
www.waterstones.com/blog/the-boo...
Recommendations by Waterstones
From fiction by some of our most highly acclaimed authors to essential memoirs, food and drink, and history titles, 2026 is shaping up to be an incredible year for publishing.
www.waterstones.com/blog/the-boo...
The Day The Pips (Almost) Died
Reel-to-reel machines, fake live radio, and the moment everything went very quiet.
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Reel-to-reel machines, fake live radio, and the moment everything went very quiet.
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The Day The Pips (Almost) Died
Reel-to-reel machines, fake live radio, and the moment everything went very quiet.
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December 31, 2025 at 10:41 AM
The Day The Pips (Almost) Died
Reel-to-reel machines, fake live radio, and the moment everything went very quiet.
garnett.substack.com/p/the-day-th...
Reel-to-reel machines, fake live radio, and the moment everything went very quiet.
garnett.substack.com/p/the-day-th...
Bulgaria switches to the euro on New Year’s Day. It replaces the lev. Until July 1st old notes and coins can be exchanged at banks. Six EU countries have not so far adopted the euro: the Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Sweden. Kosovo and Montenegro
December 30, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Bulgaria switches to the euro on New Year’s Day. It replaces the lev. Until July 1st old notes and coins can be exchanged at banks. Six EU countries have not so far adopted the euro: the Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Sweden. Kosovo and Montenegro
As the year comes to an end, use these 50 questions as a starting point to explore your achievements and goals
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50 end-of-year questions to ask yourself
As the year comes to an end, use these 50 questions as a starting point to explore your achievements and goals.
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December 30, 2025 at 6:15 PM
As the year comes to an end, use these 50 questions as a starting point to explore your achievements and goals
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London’s iconic black cab taxi trade runs on two licences that look similar to the public, but operate very differently on the street.
All-London taxi drivers carry the green badge
Suburban drivers hold the yellow badge
www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/green-b...
All-London taxi drivers carry the green badge
Suburban drivers hold the yellow badge
www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/green-b...
GREEN BADGE vs YELLOW BADGE: The London suburban cabbie and why tensions exists when it comes to working central London
London’s black taxi trade runs on two licences that look similar to the public, but operate very differently on the street. All-London taxi drivers carry the green badge, allowing them to ply-for-hire...
www.taxi-point.co.uk
December 30, 2025 at 11:46 AM
London’s iconic black cab taxi trade runs on two licences that look similar to the public, but operate very differently on the street.
All-London taxi drivers carry the green badge
Suburban drivers hold the yellow badge
www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/green-b...
All-London taxi drivers carry the green badge
Suburban drivers hold the yellow badge
www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/green-b...
Wolverhampton-licensed private hire drivers face action after more than a THIRD found not wearing their badges during cross-border checks
www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/wolverh...
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Wolverhampton-licensed private hire drivers face action after more than a THIRD found not wearing their badges during cross-border checks
City of Wolverhampton Council has confirmed enforcement action will follow after dozens of Wolverhampton-licensed private hire drivers were found non-compliant during a late-night taxi operation.Counc...
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December 29, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Wolverhampton-licensed private hire drivers face action after more than a THIRD found not wearing their badges during cross-border checks
www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/wolverh...
www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/wolverh...
Gen Z shunning the pre-flight pint for matcha green tea, airports say
Healthier trends of younger travellers are transforming departure lounge habits, says Manchester Airport Group
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Healthier trends of younger travellers are transforming departure lounge habits, says Manchester Airport Group
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Gen Z shunning the pre-flight pint for matcha green tea, airports say
Healthier trends of younger travellers are transforming departure lounge habits, says Manchester Airport Group
www.theguardian.com
December 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Gen Z shunning the pre-flight pint for matcha green tea, airports say
Healthier trends of younger travellers are transforming departure lounge habits, says Manchester Airport Group
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Healthier trends of younger travellers are transforming departure lounge habits, says Manchester Airport Group
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
I switched to eSIM in 2025, and I am full of regret
Swapping SIM cards used to be easy, and then came eSIM
Ryan Whitwam reports
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Swapping SIM cards used to be easy, and then came eSIM
Ryan Whitwam reports
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@rwhitwam.bsky.social
I switched to eSIM in 2025, and I am full of regret
Swapping SIM cards used to be easy, and then came eSIM.
arstechnica.com
December 29, 2025 at 2:42 PM
I switched to eSIM in 2025, and I am full of regret
Swapping SIM cards used to be easy, and then came eSIM
Ryan Whitwam reports
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025...
@rwhitwam.bsky.social
Swapping SIM cards used to be easy, and then came eSIM
Ryan Whitwam reports
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025...
@rwhitwam.bsky.social