Conor Matchett
Hartlepool Mail
United Kingdom
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BBC TV licence sales have dropped for the first time in a decade
The number of TV licences sold has dropped for the first time in a decade (Photo: Getty Images)The number of people paying for a TV licence has fallen for the first time in a decade as streaming services such as Netflix continue to entice younger viewers. The number of TV licences bought in 2018/19 dropped by 37,000, with the total number purchased at 25,927,000. Until this year, the numbers had… → Read More
BBC TV licence sales have dropped for the first time in a decade
The number of TV licences sold has dropped for the first time in a decade (Photo: Getty Images)The number of people paying for a TV licence has fallen for the first time in a decade as streaming services such as Netflix continue to entice younger viewers. The number of TV licences bought in 2018/19 dropped by 37,000, with the total number purchased at 25,927,000. Until this year, the numbers had… → Read More
England v USA: Everything you need to know about the Women’s World Cup semi-final
England could face Holland or Sweden in the final if they beat the USA (Photo: Getty Images)The end of the Women’s World Cup 2019 has arrived, with England’s lionesses closing in on a historic final appearance. Before that, Phil Neville’s squad face the most successful country in the women’s game - the USA. As favourites to lift the winner’s trophy, the Americans will be stiff competition for… → Read More
These are the rules about working during a heatwave
British summertime is a notoriously fickle beast with those few days of sunshine a year coveted by all of us who enjoy not being rained on. However, with offices often not having windows that open or working air conditioning, it can get stiflingly hot while you work. Can we be sent home if temperatures reach … → Read More
Google Maps will now warn you about speed cameras to help you avoid a ticket
The go-to navigation app for many commuters and travellers, Google Maps has been behind the curve when it comes to warning its users of speed cameras. However, Google has now rolled out new features to UK users, including a speed camera warning system. For the first time, users of Google Maps will be made aware … → Read More
The rules around landlords charging tenant fees will change on Saturday
Tenants will no longer have to pay extortionate fees to landlords and letting agents from Saturday 1 June as new rules come into effect. The Tenant Fees Act will come into force on Saturday 1 June and will see fees for signing tenancy contracts to checkout fees banned across England, bringing the region in line … → Read More
The rules around landlords charging tenant fees will change on Saturday
Tenants will no longer have to pay extortionate fees to landlords and letting agents from Saturday 1 June as new rules come into effect. The Tenant Fees Act will come into force on Saturday 1 June and will see fees for signing tenancy contracts to checkout fees banned across England, bringing the region in line … → Read More
The rules around landlords charging tenant fees will change on Saturday
Tenants will no longer have to pay extortionate fees to landlords and letting agents from Saturday 1 June as new rules come into effect. The Tenant Fees Act will come into force on Saturday 1 June and will see fees for signing tenancy contracts to checkout fees banned across England, bringing the region in line … → Read More
European elections 2019: All the MEPs elected to the European Parliament in the UK
Voters across the United Kingdom have shown that the country is as divided as ever following the results of the 2019 European elections. The Brexit Party, with its figurehead of Nigel Farage, won the most seats and beat UKIP’s performance in 2014. However, pro-EU parties such as the Liberal Democrats, the Greens, and pro-EU nationalist … → Read More
This is how you can get Sky box sets for free for two weeks
All Sky TV customers will be able to access on demand box-sets of classic and modern shows for free from today as part of a promotion by the company. Any customer will be able to watch the box sets of shows – including Handmaid’s Tale, 30 Rock and Dexter – for free from today (Fri … → Read More
Theresa May resigns: Have your say on who you believe should be the next Prime Minister
Theresa May has announced that she will resign as Prime Minister on Friday 7 June after pressure from backbenchers and cabinet ministers. Mrs May was close to tears as she told the country of her plans to quit, following days of speculation about her future after the negative reaction to her most recent version of … → Read More
European elections in Peterborough and the East of England: How and when to vote and a full list of candidates
The elections no-one thought would happen are due to take place on Thursday 23 May with voters across the East of England, including Peterborough, gearing up to vote in the European Elections. → Read More
Peterborough commuters hit hard by cancellations and delays with Thameslink and LNER amongst worst culprits
Those who travelled by rail in 2018 experienced the worst year for cancellations and significant delays since records began. → Read More
These are your rights to a refund or compensation after the Virgin Media outage
Thousands of Virgin Media customers were left without an internet connection or unable to make calls or send texts following a major connection outage yesterday (14 May). The UK-wide issues lasted for around half the day with the outages affecting mobile data, calls and text messages, with the issue solved at around 10pm. Virgin Media … → Read More
Mobile phone price hikes: Why your contract gets more expensive, and what you can do about it
Mobile phone customers could see their contracts rise by up to three per cent as yearly price rises come into effect. → Read More
Phone companies will soon have to tell you that your contract has run out
Phone and TV companies will soon be required to tell customers when they have come to the end of their contract in a bid by the communications regulator to stop overcharging. Ofcom said more than 20 million broadband, pay-TV, mobile phone and landline customers have stuck to their contracted subscriptions for longer than necessary, often … → Read More
World Whisky Day 2019: What it is, how to celebrate and a brief history of whisky
It is one of the world’s most loved spirits, with a history stretching back hundreds of years and across multiple countries. → Read More
Hollywood icon Doris Day dies, aged 97
Hollywood star Doris Day, an icon of early post-war cinema and one of the biggest female stars of all time, has died aged 97. The Doris Day Animal Foundation confirmed Day died on Monday (13 May) at her home in California. The foundation stated she was surrounded by close friends and “had been in excellent … → Read More
'Thrilled to have our own little bundle of joy'
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have described their new baby boy as having the “sweetest temperament” as they showed him off in public for the first time. Posing for pictures in St George’s Hall in Windsor Castle, only two days after the new prince’s birth, the Duchess said, “It’s magic, it’s pretty amazing.” The … → Read More
This is everything you need to know about the new royal baby
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced the birth of a baby boy, with Prince Harry and Meghan both reportedly delighted with the baby’s arrival. The Duchess went into labour overnight, with the baby delivered at 5.26am this morning (Monday 6 May) weighing 7lbs 3oz, and Prince Harry was present for the birth. Royal … → Read More