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Edinburgh Festival and Festival Fringe
The Edinburgh Festival may be different this year, but there is still plenty happening online. Check out the websites below to find out more:
Watchdog - DVLA Delays
Nikki Fox asks why the DVLA is taking months to process driving licence applications. Find out here.
Watchdog – Can't Complain – LoveHolidays
We revealed the company customers have spent hours trying to contact without success. See what they said here.
Watchdog - Fake Advertisements
Watchdog spoke to Mary Berry about her name and image being used in fake advertisements for products such as CBD oil and face cream. See what the company said here.
Report an online scam ad
Use this form to quickly tell the Advertising Standards Authority about an online ad if you think it might be a scam.
Watchdog - Train and Bus Refunds
Watchdog looked at the issues bus and train passengers had in receiving refunds on tickets they were unable to use, due to COVID-19. See what the companies told us here.
Watchdog - Can't Complain
We looked at how some companies are changing how you can get in touch with them, and heard from customers who faced problems. Find out what the companies told us here.
Food Bank
Here you can find out where you local food bank is, and how to support them.
Watchdog - Fast Fashion Time Sensitive Sales
Watchdog investigated the time sensitive sales that continue after they’re supposed to end on some of the UK’s leading fast fashion brand websites. See what the brands told us here.
Watchdog - School Trips
We looked at the story of how school holiday trips are being cancelled because of Covid-19 and how the provider PGL is responding. You can find out what the company said here.
Watchdog - Weddings
Watchdog has been investigating your complaints about refunds and fees for cancelled weddings, and the insurance providers who won’t pay out. You can find out more about what the companies told us here.
Organ Donation
For guidance on Organ Donation law in your country and to register your decision, visit the Organ Donation website.
Watchdog – Delayed Deliveries
Watchdog has been looking into why some retailers are struggling to complete deliveries and refunds at the moment. You can find further information, including responses from Argos, Currys and Homebase, here.
VE Day Singalong Lyrics
Learn the words to ‘We’ll Meet Again’ for the 75th Anniversary of VE Day this Friday here.
Watchdog - Price Gouging
Watchdog on The One Show has been investigating examples of price gouging – when prices for essential items are artificially and unfairly inflated. Some examples were found on eBay and Amazon. Find further information here.
Music and Dementia
BBC Music is now working with over 100 organisations to help bring music to people living with dementia. The initiative features powerful storytelling and large-scale partnership collaboration with an intergenerational approach to change lives through music.
Click here to find out more.
Red Card/Green Card Printout
POLICE ADVICE from NPCC (National Police Chiefs Council):
How to stay safe when accepting help from others:
• If you are receiving voluntary help do not share financial details like credit/debit card numbers or personal information.
• If someone you don’t know calls at your home, always ask for ID and always ensure you are comfortable sharing details like your phone number or address.
• Only provide information on a need to know basis and if you have seen ID. Do not feel pressured into providing information.
• If you have doubts about those who are approaching you, and are concerned, it is advised that you don’t engage, and report serious suspicious behaviour to the police.
• Remember that genuine volunteers have been instructed not to enter your home and should all have documentation proving their status.
Download the cards here.Covid-19 Mutual Aid
For more information on local organisations supporting the most vulnerable in the community throughout the Covid-19 outbreak in the UK:
https://covidmutualaid.org/For all the latest medical advice on the coronavirus visit:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/Catalytic Converter Theft
For more information on how to protect your vehicle from catalytic converter thieves, you can see police advice here:
Grandmentors
On tonight’s The One Show, Ashley John-Baptiste met volunteers from the charity Volunteering Matters who take part in the Grandmentors programme. They work to help build better futures for young care leavers across eight areas in the UK. Click here if you’re interested in becoming a mentor.
Vegan Family Dinners
Recipes for the vegan meals made on the show by chef Gaz Oakley.
Crispy fried lemon tofu
88 Pianists
88 Pianists have set a seemingly unbreakable world record. Click here to see the full performance
Help with Box Tree Moth & Caterpillar
The European Boxwood & Topiary Society (EBTS) is the leading non-profit organisation promoting boxwood and topiary, including practical guidance on managing pests and diseases.
Rehome A Pet
If you are thinking about rehoming a cat or a dog, follow these links to organisations around the country for guidance and information.
Cats Protection
Battersea Cats and Dogs Home
The Dogs Trust
RSPCA
Blue Cross
Scottish SPCA
Mental Health Information and Support
On the show, David Harewood spoke about his personal experience with mental health. If you would like advice about anything discussed, you can find information about the organisations that can offer mental health support here.
Diabetes UK
If you're worried about diabetes, or want to find out more, go to Diabetes UK .
Twiddlemuffs
If you want knitting patterns and to find out how you can help and details of where to send your Twiddlemuffs then go here.
Action Fraud
If you're worried about fraud you can find more information on the Action Fraud website.
Legal Aid
If you need to get advice on any sort of legal issue, you can find more information at your local Citizen’s Advice, Law Centre or you can visit The Law Society.
BBC Sounds
For all BBC Radio content visit BBC Sounds.
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