An animal behaviourist expert has shared a brilliant - and budget-friendly - trick to help soothe your pets while fireworks are blaring outside. It's best to plan ahead now before the celebrations really kick off

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The council has launched a crackdown on fraudulent permits.

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Pensioners are being urged to look at all possible options to get heating bill help after cutbacks to the Winter Fuel Payment