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Long wave radio fans mourn fading frequencies
Now disappearing, long wave radio broadcasts once gave a taste of far flung countries and cultures.
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Health and beauty spending boosts August shop sales
Retail sales increased by 4.1% last month, according to the British Retail Consortium and KPMG.
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Port of Dover plans to reclaim land to prevent queues
The Port of Dover is planning to reclaim land from the sea to avoid long delays when new EU biometric checks come in.
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Fuel price rises push up cost of full tank by around £4
The rises in August were among the steepest in 20 years but retailers did not bump up profits, says RAC.
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Are spending cuts to blame for the schools concrete crisis?
Capital spending on education has been squeezed since 2010 as money has been redirected to healthcare.
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Backlash sparks delay over rail ticket office closure plans
Passenger watchdogs have been given more time to assess the vast volume of responses to a consultation.
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New iPhone, new charger: Apple bends to EU rules
A European Union law will require portable devices to have a common charger by 2024.
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Airlines could face crackdown on hidden fees
Consumers should have accurate information upfront before making a purchase, the government says.
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Barbie overtakes Super Mario Bros to be 2023’s biggest box office hit
Margot Robbie's hit movie becomes the year's most successful film at box offices around the world.
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Asda owners quizzed over action to curb price rises
MPs ask Asda's co-owner, Mohsin Issa, whether issues over its finances are preventing more being done.
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