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  • IF YOU ENJOY WATCHING THRILLERS – ORDER AN INDIAN TAKEAWAY TONIGHT

    IF YOU ENJOY WATCHING THRILLERS – ORDER AN INDIAN TAKEAWAY TONIGHT

    If you love watching crime thrillers on TV, you should order an Indian takeaway, according to new research by a leading food scientist. Freeview, the UK’s biggest free TV service, enlisted leading nutritionist Rob Hobson to give his top TV and takeaway pairings. Rob advised that an Indian takeaway works well with jumpy TV thrillers,…

  • KIDS RISK HEARING LOSS FROM ONLINE GAMING

    KIDS RISK HEARING LOSS FROM ONLINE GAMING

    Children playing video games for hours on end causes great concern for parents who worry about online safety, bullying and health issues. The office of the Children’s Commissioner says 93 per cent of children in the UK play video games and now a new worry has been added to that list of concerns – a large new…

  • TIPS TO KEEP YOUR FLORAL BOUQUETS BLOOMING

    TIPS TO KEEP YOUR FLORAL BOUQUETS BLOOMING

    There is nothing nicer than a fresh bouquet of fragrant flowers to brighten up your home.  Whether you cut garden blooms you grew yourself or have received a bouquet of exotic flowers and seasonal blossoms from a loved one, you want them to last as long as possible. There are many things you can do…

  • BREAST ISN’T BEST FOR U.S. MUMS

    BREAST ISN’T BEST FOR U.S. MUMS

    Only a quarter of babies in North America are exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life – rates that are far lower than anywhere else in the world. The global rate for exclusive breastfeeding is almost 50 percent and significantly the maternity leave benefits in the US lag behind many other countries, meaning…

  • IT’S OFFICIAL -THE PORSCHE 911 IS THE ‘MIDLIFE CRISIS’ CAR

    IT’S OFFICIAL -THE PORSCHE 911 IS THE ‘MIDLIFE CRISIS’ CAR

    More than a THIRD of those over the age of 50 (32 percent) know someone who has purchased a sporty little number, in a bid to recapture their youth, a new survey has revealed. And according to the official data, 50 is the average age we’re most likely to throw caution to the wind, splashing out…

  • WHAT CAN I DO IF THE STORM DAMAGES MY PROPERTY?

    WHAT CAN I DO IF THE STORM DAMAGES MY PROPERTY?

    Winter storms are causing chaos across the country and with a red alert issued for Storm Isha today, you need to know what to do if your property is damaged.  Here is what happens if a storm damages your property, who is responsible if your neighbours fence blows down or a tree falls on your…

  • SAVE MONEY ON YOUR ENERGY BILLS

    SAVE MONEY ON YOUR ENERGY BILLS

    With the cold biting and energy costs rapidly rising, there is great pressure on households to reduce costs. Here’s some easy ways you can slash your heating bills while still keeping your home warm. SAVE £125 BY USING THE THERMOSTAT AND TIMER Most of the energy we use at home goes on heating. Turning the…

  • YELLOWTOM BUSINESS FOCUS: SECURING A MORTGAGE

    YELLOWTOM BUSINESS FOCUS: SECURING A MORTGAGE

    With high mortgage rates and inflated house prices, it’s harder than ever for first time buyers to get a foot on the housing ladder. Mortgage rates are soaring in the UK after successive hikes to the Bank of England bank rate, with banks more wary to lend in this environment. Using YELLOWTOM you can find…

  • WHY CAN’T I SHAKE OFF THIS COLD?

    WHY CAN’T I SHAKE OFF THIS COLD?

    Everywhere you go people are coughing and sneezing. This winter we are all struggling to get rid of nasties bugs and viruses that seem to last for weeks on end. So, is there some kind of long-lasting virus circulating, are we just catching back-to-back bugs, or is this inability to shake-off winter ailments simply a…

  • GENERATION RENT – WILL YOU EVER OWN YOUR OWN HOUSE?

    GENERATION RENT – WILL YOU EVER OWN YOUR OWN HOUSE?

    Almost 45% of women feel stressed that they will be renting for the rest of their lives. The gender gap is an unfortunate construct that has long infiltrated society; however, when it comes to property, the deficit becomes ever more apparent. iPlace Global – a consultancy focused on bringing accessibility to the home-buying and moving…

  • YELLOWTOM BUSINESS FOCUS: CHOOSING A NEW HAIRDRESSER

    YELLOWTOM BUSINESS FOCUS: CHOOSING A NEW HAIRDRESSER

    Finding a new stylist is never easy. If you’ve recently moved or your preferred stylist is no longer available. it can be stressful and time-consuming to find a good alternative. How do you find a new hairdresser? How do you know if you can trust them with your hair? What if they let me down?…

  • SIX NATURAL REMEDIES TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH

    SIX NATURAL REMEDIES TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH

    Having a mental health issue can make you feel hopeless. Alongside talk therapy, and possibly medication, there are a number of things you can do yourself to help manage symptoms.  Simple adjustments to your behaviour such as physical activity, lifestyle, and eating habits can be effective at managing the symptoms of some mental health issues. …

  • TACKLING HOMEWORK WITH TEENS

    TACKLING HOMEWORK WITH TEENS

    Between watching TikTok, browsing YouTube and sending Snaps, teenagers never have time to prioritise homework.  There are always endless excuses for your child to avoid studying, but there are ways that you can ensure that they get their homework done. Just try not to get upset when they roll their eyes at you when you…

  • YELLOWTOM BUSINESS FOCUS – GAS BOILERS

    YELLOWTOM BUSINESS FOCUS – GAS BOILERS

    As the big freeze continues, your gas boiler may be the single most important item in your home. So, when it comes to maintaining your boiler or getting a boiler replacement, it’s essential to get it right.  The cost of replacing a gas boiler will exceed £1,500 and could even rise as high as £5,000.…

  • DON’T GET STUCK! YOUR BREAKDOWN KIT ESSENTIALS

    DON’T GET STUCK! YOUR BREAKDOWN KIT ESSENTIALS

    The big freeze is here and with a blanket of snow covering most of the Province this morning, the roads are in a treacherous condition. The advice is not to travel unless necessary but if you have to make a journey in your car, it’s essential that you are prepared for every eventuality. A quick…

  • WORKING FROM HOME IS DAMAGING YOUR HEALTH

    WORKING FROM HOME IS DAMAGING YOUR HEALTH

    A study of hybrid workers shows they consume significantly more calories and take fewer steps on remote working days The in-depth study of 2,000 hybrid workers, found home workers consume an average of 2,752 calories at home, as opposed to 1,961 in a typical office day – a difference of 791 calories. Overall, 60 percent…

  • 13% OF DRIVERS CAN’T OPEN THEIR BONNET

    13% OF DRIVERS CAN’T OPEN THEIR BONNET

    More than one in ten drivers have no idea how to change the screen wash in their car, while half can’t change a tyre. New research reveals the extent to which many of us are baffled as to how to operate even the most basic car functions. In fact, a staggering thirteen percent of car…

  • 3 EXPERT TIPS FOR SAVING MONEY THAT ACTUALLY WORK

    3 EXPERT TIPS FOR SAVING MONEY THAT ACTUALLY WORK

    Did you know that one in seven women have no savings? Worse than that, two thirds of ladies wouldn’t be able to last three months without borrowing money if they lost their job. The startling facts that have been revealed in new research by the Building Societies Association come as no surprise given the current…

  • SKIPPING BREAKFAST CAN MAKE YOU SICK!

    SKIPPING BREAKFAST CAN MAKE YOU SICK!

    Skipping breakfast may be bad for the immune system, making it more difficult for the body to fight off infection, according to a new study. Fasting could also lead to an increased risk of heart disease, the research suggests. Researchers say the study, carried out in mice, is among the first to show that skipping…

  • WEDDING TRENDS FOR 2024

    WEDDING TRENDS FOR 2024

    As the days get brighter and we head into Spring, the 2024 wedding season is getting underway. So, let’s see what’s in vogue for this year’s brides and grooms-to-be who are putting their final plans in place for the biggest day of their lives. We asked bridal experts to predict the wedding trends set to…