Changelog entries only get merged if they have the same content and extension (#17399)

Changelog entries only get merged if they have the same content and
extension

See
https://github.com/element-hq/synapse/pull/17301#discussion_r1665387218
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Clarify that changelog content *and file extension* need to match in order for entries to merge.

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> The security levels of Florbs are now validated when received > The security levels of Florbs are now validated when received
> via the `/federation/florb` endpoint. Contributed by Jane Matrix. > via the `/federation/florb` endpoint. Contributed by Jane Matrix.
If there are multiple pull requests involved in a single bugfix/feature/etc, If there are multiple pull requests involved in a single bugfix/feature/etc, then the
then the content for each `changelog.d` file should be the same. Towncrier will content for each `changelog.d` file and file extension should be the same. Towncrier
merge the matching files together into a single changelog entry when we come to will merge the matching files together into a single changelog entry when we come to
release. release.
### How do I know what to call the changelog file before I create the PR? ### How do I know what to call the changelog file before I create the PR?