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These are the top 10 baby girl names for 2020 – and what they mean

Picking out a baby name is an important decision and with so many to choose from, it can be difficult to settle on a favourite.

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These are the worst airports in the UK for security delays

These are the UK's worst airports for security delays

These are the worst airports in the UK for security delays, according to Which? Travel.

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Long queues at East Midlands Airport after IT crash

East Midlands Airport is playing catch-up with flights after an IT system crashed this morning.

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Early evening drinks on the spacious decking.

Picture-perfect base from which to explore the gems of Norfolk

Flip flops in hand, toes on golden sand, I’m strolling down the shell-lined shoreline, relishing cool waves lapping my ankles as the early-evening sun starts to settle.

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The top 10 airports in the UK for food options, according to travellers

Airports offer numerous amenities for travellers, ranging from shopping and relaxation to restaurants and bars.

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These are the top 10 predicted dog names for 2020

Naming a new pet can be a difficult choice, with so many traditional and trending names to choose from.

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These cities stand out when it comes to making visitors feel at home

These are the UK's 20 friendliest cities

We all might like to think of our home city as a welcoming place, but there are some that stand out far above the rest when it comes to making visitors feel at home.

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Did you complain about any of these shows? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These were the top 10 most complained about TV shows this year

Over the last 12 months, regulator Ofcom received over 57,0000 complaints about TV shows on British television.

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Here are some of the rarest coins in circulation in the UK.

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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