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The ten rarest coins in circulation at the moment - and how much they are worth

Not everybody carries change around these days, with many preferring to pay by card.

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TECH TALK: Kurbis Bluetooth Bookshelf Studio Monitors

My little Bluetooth speaker is one of my pride and joys. On the beach, picnic in the park, bottom of the garden with a G&T, the idea of Bluetooth and speakers is, well, like the G&T, a great pairing...pairing, Bluetooth, geddit?....never mind.

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Favourite ways for families to spend more quality time together

Busy parents and their children in the East Midlands spend less than half an hour a day of 'real' quality time together.

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These are the most popular Disney inspired names

These are the 10 most popular Disney-inspired names

According to a recent study, more than a million Brits are named after Disney characters.

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TECH TALK: RevoNext NEX202 dual driver in-ear earphones

When it comes to looking for a new pair of headphones the amount of choice can be quite overwhelming.

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Do you want to visit any of these places?

These are 8 of the most popular ‘dark tourism’ destinations around the world

So-called ‘dark tourism’ sites (for example, the sites of tragedies) are drawing in more and more visitors each year, with holidaymakers looking to learn more about the more mysterious or even harrowing parts of history.

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These are the best and worst holiday providers according to real customers

Going on holiday shouldn’t be a bad experience, but some Twitter users have taken to social media to share their stories of package holiday disappointment.

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Lincolnshire horse rescue team up with coffee brand and launch 'great coffee creation' to raise funds

A well-loved Lincolnshire coffee brand and a Lincolnshire-based equine rescue charity, have teamed up to create a bespoke coffee blend.

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The EZVIZ C1C Full HD Indoor Security Camera can be mounted on a surface

TECH TALK: EZVIZ C1C Full HD Indoor Security Camera

The EZVIZ C1C Indoor Security Cam is an ideal entry-level device for those looking to protect their home and keep an eye on their property when out of the house or on holiday.

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These are some of the more unusual names parents have picked

20 of the most unusual baby names chosen in 2018

Naming a child is a big decision and, for some parents, an unusual and standout name is their priority.

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Hot tub causes a splash on family break in the Yorkshire Dales - review

Here's a tip for holidaying in the Yorkshire Dales when the summer seems to have packed up and gone home for the year - stay somewhere with a hot tub.

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These could be the 16 messiest car interiors in the whole of the UK

Loose change, a few crumbs and the odd bit of debris that gets stuck in your shoe sole - everyone's car needs a good clean out once in a while.

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How the Tudor rose came to be

This week sees the 534th anniversary of the Battle of Bosworth, writes Victoria Mason-Hines, visitor experience manager at Gainsborough Old Hall.

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The 11 best seaside towns you can visit by train this summer

No car? No problem.

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House prices have fallen again in West Lindsey

House prices down again in West Lindsey

House prices dropped in West Lindsey in June, new figures show.

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These are the 12 driving offences in Britain which will cost you penalty points

Driving offences which are generally penalised with penalty points as well as a fine in the UK have been disclosed.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) carried out health inspections as part of their Vessel Sanitation Program

These 8 popular cruise ships failed their health inspections - ranking as unsatisfactory

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) carried out health inspections as part of their Vessel Sanitation Program.

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Customers warned there's a big hole in Birds doughnut supplies this morning

Customers hoping for their daily doughnut fix face disappointment this morning as Birds bakeries have no supplies.

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Take a trip to see Twycross Zoo's new tigers

If you fancy a trip to the zoo this summer, why not head to Twycross to meet its two wild new arrivals?

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Will you be setting off from any of these airports?

10 of the cheapest airports to fly from in the UK

With the weather across the UK taking a turn for the worse, some people might be planning a holiday somewhere with warmer weather.

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