In his sombre autumn statement last month, Chancellor Philip Hammond made the staggering assertion that real wages in the UK were unlikely to rise for
Year: 2016
Essential Oils a Healthy Money-Saver for UK Households
They’ve been praised for their physical and mental health benefits by physicians, celebrities and natural health practitioners. But do essential oils like lavender oil and
Business rates bills for retail set to rise by an astronomical £2.3Billion – 5 year tax hike revealed
Business rates bills for retailers, from distribution centres to shops of all sizes, across England are set to rise by a staggering £2.3BILLION over the
Brits “Giving Burglars a Helping Hand”
Brits are giving burglars a helping hand, according to a new report. Only a third of people have a burglar alarm or security windows, less
Ask Italian Attempts World Record for Giantipasti
An Italian restaurant has attempted the Guinness World Record for ‘Giantipasti’ with an antipasti board that stretches the LENGTH OF THE RESTAURANT. The board, which
Ten Ways Dementia Care Can Help
Home care is proving to be crucial to ensure the best quality of life for patients suffering from dementia. There are many benefits that dementia
Teachers Forking Out Millions on Classroom Supplies
British teachers are forking out millions on classroom supplies, a damning new report has found. The study showed that almost two thirds of the teachers questioned
Youngsters Having Drunken Blackouts On The Rise
A new survey has found that a typical under 25 year-old has five-times experienced a memory blank after drinking alcohol since turning 18, with 17
Bunny-Chilla
Ancient Mexicans bred rabbits and hares for hundreds of years before the Conquistadors first arrived, according to a new study. The newfound research suggests humans
Steroids Breakthrough
An improved way of replacing vital steroids in the body – with lessened side-effects – is closer thanks to a major breakthrough. Researchers have said
Genes Test Cancer Link
Women who are at an increased risk of dying from breast cancer could be identified by testing for the activity of two particular genes, new
Hawkeye
These astounding images show a sparrowhawk snacking on a bat and is regarded to be the first video evidence of this type of behaviour occurring.
Gnaw Blimey
A grandma told yesterday (Wed) how she is worried for her grandchildren’s lives after huge rats invaded her back garden. Kimberley Meadows, 52, has to
Calcium Link to Dementia
Calcium supplements may increase the risk of dementia in older women who have suffered a stroke, according to new research. The study suggests calcium supplements
Three quarters of gadgets owned by children aren’t insured – despite almost half ending up broken
New research has uncovered that four out of five children between two and 14 own £300 worth of gadgets. However three quarters of the 2000
Summer Not So Lovin
A huge influx of couples after a divorce is forecast after the demands of the summer holidays. Lawyers say the stress of summer holidays leads
Only a Third of Modern Purchases are ‘Built to Last’
Only a third of modern purchases are ‘built to last’ new research reveals. A survey of 2,000 people shows over 60 per cent of all
HIT & RUN VICTIMS NAMED
A driver and his passenger killed in a horrific hit-and-run incident have been named. A Seat Leon slammed into a Volkswagen Polo in Eastbourne, East
DIRTY PROTEST
A homeless man orchestrated a dirty protest by smearing human excrement on various property including front doors, cars, windows amongst others in one of Britain’s
BERK-LEYS BANK
Barclays Bank officials have been forced to apologise after sending a letter of condolences to a widower – for HIS death. Rex Rowe, 83, lost