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February With Little Alf And The Pets…
Lockdown continues here in the UK. I feel so lucky that I live in the Yorkshire Dales and have a lovely place to explore and walk around while I’m working from home. Little Alf and I often go for a walk around the village and it’s nice for the local…
Nominate Your Dementia Hero
Individuals and organisations who have gone the extra mile to support people affected by dementia over the past year will be recognised at a prestigious national awards ceremony. Nominations are now open for Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Hero Awards 2021 which will be hosted by Alzheimer’s Society supporter and TV presenter, writer…
4:33 PM 23rd February 2021
Face Masks In Classrooms "Devastating" For Deaf Children
The National Deaf Children's Society has responded to reports that face masks will be mandatory in secondary school classrooms when schools return on March 8th. Ian Noon, Head of Policy at the National Deaf Children's Society, said: “With England’s 35,000 deaf pupils close to a return to education, the goalposts on face…
5:32 PM 22nd February 2021
Cliviger Development Set To Launch This Saturday
Miller Homes’ highly anticipated Cliviger development, The Calders, is launching this weekend. The award-winning housebuilder is bringing a collection of 3 and 4 bedroom homes to the Burnley area at its development which is based on Red Lees Road. The sales centre is expected to open in March and the show…
5:51 PM 26th February 2021
LGBTQ+ People Desperately Needed As Adopters
Campaign calls for LGBT+ people to consider these routes to #BuildYourFamily The latest statistics from the Department of Education show that 1 in 6 adoptions in 2020 were by same-sex couples. Currently the Department only record limited data on LGBTQ+ adoptions this is because recording is still relatively recent. This new…
12:38 PM 26th February 2021
Ever Heard Of Mallow Land?
Have you ever heard of Mallow Land? If you haven’t you soon will, as Heysham based, allergen-free, vegan mallow specialist, Freedom Confectionery is setting the nation a challenge to imagine what they believe this magical world of mallows looks like. The competition has been designed to bring out the creative side…
8:33 AM 24th February 2021
Contest Launched To Find The UK’s Top Amateur Quizzers – With Chase Star Paul Sinha Awaiting The Finalists!
Quizzers have been given the chance to compete against a star of TV's The Chase in a new competition. York-based pub quiz experts SpeedQuizzing have launched a virtual contest to find the UK's best amateur quizzers, where finalists will have the opportunity to take on a star of ITV's The Chase…
10:54 AM 23rd February 2021
New Blind Cord Safety Campaign
Working with The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute, the Child Accident Prevention Trust, and the British Blind and Shutter Association, the Office for Product Safety and Standards is sharing safety messages on how to keep children safe. Looped blind cords and chains can strangle…
12:53 PM 15th February 2021
Why Do We Eat Pancakes On Shrove Tuesday?
What is Lent? The name comes from an old English word which means 'lengthen' as the days are getting longer in spring when it is observed. Lent is the six week period leading up to Easter and is one of the most important times of the year for Christians around the…
8:00 AM 15th February 2021
Miller Homes Boosts Blackburn School Tech
(L-R)Paula Duckworth, Headteacher and Nosheen Majid, deputy Headteacher.
Local housebuilder Miller Homes, is supporting Lammack primary school in Blackburn with a donation of Amazon Fire tablets to assist pupils whilst they continue with homeworking. Just a stones throw away from Miller Homes’ Millrose development, the housebuilder has frequently supported the school since beginning work on the site. …
6:55 PM 11th February 2021
Why Valentine's Day Isn’t Just For Grown-ups
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Former primary school teacher Oli Ryan of education resources experts PlanBee says that while adults tend to focus on romantic expressions of love, February 14 is an ideal opportunity to show children how to demonstrate compassionate love and kindness to friends and family. What is Valentine's Day? Valentine's Day is a saint’s…
11:14 AM 11th February 2021
Blackpool Illuminations Light Up The Seaside Town Until January 2022
Graham Clark
Features Writer
photo - Greg Wolstenholme
Blackpool’s annual Illuminations display is to be extended by two months for a second consecutive year. The illuminations were going to be extended last year but unfortunately the second lockdown was implemented and the extended run never took place. VisitBlackpool have announced that the Illuminations season will start on Friday 3…
10:18 AM 11th February 2021
Opinion
Hidden Tax Traps For Younger Generation Jumping Into The Investment Property Market
The welcome reduction in Stamp Duty Land Tax may have encouraged younger investors to rush into becoming buy-to-let landlords. Their parents’ generation has made significant sums of money on the UK property market, so the attractions are obvious. However, according to Elaine Shiels Head of Private Client Services…
9:02 AM 11th February 2021
Reading Eggs Offers Parents School Shutdown Support
With schools across the UK currently closed and huge uncertainty around when they will reopen, Reading Eggs, the multi-award-winning online reading programme is offering parents across the nation some much needed support with 30 Days’ Free Access and huge discounts. Parents and caregivers are facing challenging times (and many grey…
12:08 PM 10th February 2021
How Does Pension Sharing Work In Divorce?
Pensions - which play a vital role in deciding financial claims on divorce - are often one of the most valuable assets of a marriage. Financial disclosure - a full statement of your current earnings and assets - aims to protect you both. It also looks to ensure that…
11:50 AM 10th February 2021
John Kirby: Quarter Of A Century Of Life-Changing Debt Relief
It’s been quite an emotional morning for John Kirkby. News that he is stepping back from Christians Against Poverty (CAP), an organisation he founded 25 years ago, has reached beyond the news wires. From the Archbishop of Canterbury, the debt relief charity’s patron, to the hundreds of thousands of people whose…
2:33 PM 9th February 2021
Peter Capaldi Returns To Host Voices Annual Creative Writing Competition For Children In Care And Young Care Leavers
Coram Voice is excited to announce that actor Peter Capaldi will return to host the sixth annual edition of Voices, the creative writing competition for children in care and young care leavers across the country. The competition is now open for entries until 31 March 2021. Coram Voice, a charity…
8:45 PM 8th February 2021
Why Choose An Apprenticeship? National Apprenticeship Week 2021
The 8th February to 14th February is National Apprenticeships Week 2021. Here are five reasons to choose an ODP apprenticeship. Earn while you learn Apprenticeships give you the opportunity to get hands on experience, develop key skills by working alongside experienced colleagues and all whilst earning an income. As an apprentice…
5:52 PM 8th February 2021
Read, Talk, Share
The Reading Agency launch new campaign to combat loneliness and promote wellbeing through the proven power of reading. Leading national charity The Reading Agency is proud to announce their new campaign Read, Talk, Share, an initiative to combat loneliness and promote wellbeing through the proven power of reading during the…
3:40 PM 5th February 2021
No-fault Divorce: Ending The ‘Blame Game’
It is expected that the much-anticipated no-fault divorce law will come into force in late 2021 - a reform that will allow married couples in England and Wales to divorce without attributing fault or a lengthy separation. Toby Netting, Resolution member, solicitor and head of family law at Switalskis Solicitors in…
6:00 AM 5th February 2021
Extra £40m To Help Victims During Pandemic And Beyond
Victims of rape and domestic abuse will be helped by a major £40m funding boost for specialist support services, the Government has confirmed today (1 February). Services report major increases in calls and webchat volumes during the pandemic More specialist advisors to guide victims…
5:05 PM 2nd February 2021
Children’s Mental Health Week (February 1-7)
An activity for every day With children and young people’s mental health so badly effected by lockdown and prolonged absence from school, this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week has a particular resonance. Former primary school teacher Laura Steele of education experts PlanBee has gathered a week’s worth of fantastic FREE resources…
12:41 PM 31st January 2021
A Fun Challenge That Will Change Deaf People’s Lives – The 28 Challenge
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People have a brand new February fundraiser. If you want to help them train more hearing dogs, change deaf people’s lives, and do something fun in February, simply choose a fun challenge to start at any point during Feb that involves the number 28,…
3:46 PM 29th January 2021
Vaccination Injustice For Unpaid/Parent Carers And Those With Learning Disabilities
When I started writing as The Secret Carer a year ago, my purpose was twofold: firstly, to represent and share the life of a full-time unpaid carer and what we go through on a daily basis; and secondly to advocate for the most vulnerable in society. My son is one…
5:19 PM 23rd January 2021
Mediation Made Simple In Family Mediation Week
Family Mediation Week - which runs from January 18-22 - promotes the wide-ranging benefits of mediation for separating couples. In my experience as a family lawyer and Mediator, many people mistakenly think that obtaining a divorce settlement - the final legal agreement between a husband and wife outlining the terms of…
11:47 AM 16th January 2021
Quiz Tech Company Creates Free Virtual Quiz Platform For Schools To Support Remote Schooling
Quiz tech company SpeedQuizzing has launched a new, free to use version of its industry-leading virtual quiz hosting platform specifically for teachers and pupils, as it looks to support both remote and classroom-based learning across the UK during the Covid19 pandemic. SchoolQuizzing by SpeedQuizzing provides educators with free access to an…
9:04 PM 15th January 2021
Child Contact Arrangements For Separated Parents During The Third Lockdown
Lisa Russell
Legal Features Writer
Estranged parents are understandably concerned about how the latest lockdown affects them seeing their children following the closure of schools and colleges in England until at least half term and the cancellation of A-Levels and GCSEs. The third national lockdown - forced by a surge in the new…
2:32 PM 8th January 2021
Medical Cannabis - Children With Severe Epilepsy Are At Serious Risk Of Harm From New Brexit Regulations
The Secret Carer
Features Writer
For those who care for children with epilepsy, finding medication that helps to reduce and control their seizures is the most important factor in their lives. When epilepsy is severe, it takes over both the life of the child and the lives of their parents and carers. Uncontrolled epilepsy leads…
12:21 PM 8th January 2021
BBC Local Radio Relaunches Its Make A Difference: Give A Laptop Campaign In Response To National Lockdown
Local BBC radio has been the friend, agony aunt and shoulder to lean on for many listeners throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. And now as schools return to online learning once more, it’s time to be there again by relaunching the Make a Difference: Give a Laptop campaign to help provide…
3:58 PM 7th January 2021
Vaccination - Prioritise All Carers
Everyone has heard the advice given by air stewards at the start of a flight: in the event of an emergency, when the oxygen masks drop down, instead of placing a mask on the most vulnerable person first - such as children or the elderly - you should put one…
2:46 PM 7th January 2021
Home Schooling Again? Here’s How
Many parents enjoyed teaching their children at home during the first lockdown, but for others, the prospect of having to dust off their teaching skills again fills them with dread. What programme of work should they follow? Should the children guide the learning or should it be imposed, with the parent…
11:57 AM 7th January 2021
When Does Christmas End?
Christmas doesn’t end when the decorations come down! After Christmas comes Epiphany, which is 12 days after Christmas (6 January) also known as the Feast of the Kings and Twelfth Night on 5 January is when most people take down their Christmas decorations and put away for another year. …
8:00 AM 6th January 2021
“We’re In This Together” – Staff And Residents At Dewsbury Care Home Receive Covid-19 Vaccine
Management at Ashworth Grange had pre-empted the essential administrative processes and were ready to go with all the paperwork arranged. Residents and their families have been eagerly awaiting news of when they will be able to receive the vaccine at their home and were thrilled to find out that they…
7:10 PM 5th January 2021
Competition Launches To Showcase Young People’s Art To World Leaders At COP26
Actor and broadcaster Cel Spellman launches a nationwide art competition, Creative Earth, in collaboration with COP26 and WWF Competition launched at a surprise event in a school in Great Yarmouth Young people from across the UK are competing for a chance to have their artwork displayed at the COP26 Climate Change conference…
3:24 PM 5th January 2021
What Is Epiphany And When Is Twelfth Night?
Jan Harris
Assistant Editor
Epiphany or The Feast of the Three Kings
Epiphany Epiphany or The Feast of the Three Kings is a Christian feast day celebrated each year on the 6 January. The Church of England says Twelfth Night is 12 days after Christmas Day, which means Twelfth Night would fall on 5 January. Epiphany is the day…
8:00 AM 2nd January 2021
Tom Gets 'Life He Never Had' With Starring Role In Magical New Children's Book
The magical adventure is on sale now
A young man who spent his final moments at Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice has been immortalised in a heart-warming and magical new book penned by his Uncle and his partner. Tom Scotford, 21, peacefully drew his last breath in mum Gillian’s arms at the hospice in 2017 to Eva Cassidy’s Field’s…
11:49 AM 31st December 2020
Aldi Donates 15,600 Meals To Lancashire Charities Over The Festive Period
Local charities in Lancashire have helped Aldi donate around 15,600 meals to people in need this Christmas Eve. The supermarket paired up its stores with local charities, community groups and food banks to make the most of unsold fresh and chilled food after stores closed on 24th December. Around 210 tonnes of…
8:02 PM 30th December 2020
Top New Year Traditions From Around The Globe
New Year celebrations in most parts of the world will be extremely muted this year, but millions of us will try to mark the arrival of the 2021 in a Covid-compliant way. What are the origins of our New Year traditions? Former primary school teacher Laura Steele of education resource…
4:00 PM 30th December 2020
Co-op Customers Help Create Over 444,000 Meals Thanks To £111,000 Donation To FareShare
Central England Co-op shoppers showed ‘goodwill to all’ this Christmas by enjoying the retailer’s Irresistible product range and raising over £111,000 to feed people at risk of going hungry. Throughout December, any purchase made in the retailer’s 262 food stores of products from its Irresistible range saw it donate five per…
2:21 PM 30th December 2020
Three Support Workers Celebrate 20 Years Of Service In 2020
In October 2000 three support workers began their United Response career. In 2020 they are still going strong. We spoke to them about some of their favourite memories and what exactly inspired them to stay for so long… Cast your mind back – if you can – to October 2000. We’d…
5:16 PM 29th December 2020
Some More Christmas Traditions In The UK
Christmas in the UK is celebrated by families together, normally watching each other open presents. The custom of giving presents to each other reflects the wise men and their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to baby Jesus. It is also the time about 2000 years ago when God gave…
11:02 PM 24th December 2020
Basil Brush Keeps Everyone Smiling On The Smiling Sessions
Graham Clark
Features Writer
The Smiling Sessions are run by a charity who usually go into care homes or sheltered accomodation for the elderly each week and host sing-a-longs for the residents. Throughout the pandemic they've had celebrities dropping in to participate virtually allowing them to reach care homes right across the UK. This project…
4:35 PM 23rd December 2020
The Lonely Chapatti’s Food For Thought
Andrew Liddle
Features Writer
Chapattis are easy to make and nice and sustaining. But what if the baker forgot to turn one and it got over-cooked. This is the starting point of Yesmien Bagh Ali’s book for children, The Lonely Chappati, a charming little tale which has more than a suggestion of parable about…
3:28 PM 22nd December 2020
Tips For Separated Parents On Children Arrangements At Christmas
Lisa Russell
Legal Features Writer
In today’s extraordinary climate, many estranged parents have extra concerns and questions about the arrangements for their children during the festive period due to the Government’s Covid-19 restrictions. In what can in normal circumstances be a difficult and emotional time of year, separated parents are also having to navigate further…
1:22 PM 22nd December 2020
The Christmas Countdown With Little Alf
Hannah Russell
Features Writer
It’s the Christmas countdown with Little Alf, we can’t believe it’s a week until Christmas Day. This year has flown by, Alf has his stocking up on his door ready for the big day… I’m not too sure what Alfie is wishing for this year; he was very secretive when…
6:22 PM 18th December 2020
Competition Launches To Showcase Young People’s Art To World Leaders At COP26
An art competition was launched today for young people across the UK, with the winners having their artwork displayed at the COP26 Climate Change conference next year in Glasgow. The Creative Earth competition is part of a UK Government initiative, Together for our Planet, and launched in collaboration with the WWF…
10:33 AM 18th December 2020
Some Christmas Traditions In The UK
Christmas in the UK is celebrated by families together, normally watching each other open presents. The custom of giving presents to each other reflects the wise men and their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to baby Jesus. It is also the time about 2000 years ago when God gave…
9:00 PM 17th December 2020
What Are The Key Changes To Cross-border Divorce Post Brexit?
Millions of UK residents could be impacted by changes in divorce law following Britain’s departure from the EU on December 31. This includes those who were born abroad, residents who have a non-British nationality or who are married to a British national along with British nationals who are married to an…
8:54 PM 17th December 2020
Tips For Separated Parents On Children Arrangements At Christmas
In today’s extraordinary climate, many estranged parents have extra concerns and questions about the arrangements for their children during the festive period due to the Government’s Covid-19 restrictions. In what can in normal circumstances be a difficult and emotional time of year, separated parents are also having to navigate further…
12:16 PM 9th December 2020
Make Christmas TV Educational - Top Films To Watch With Children
Do your children want to spend the festive holiday sprawled on the sofa watching Christmas films? Don’t despair: those old familiar favourites can be educational. Yes, really! Former primary school teacher Laura Steele of education resources experts PlanBee shows how to turn passive screen time into an active learning experience. Father…
9:11 PM 5th December 2020
Family Back Christmas Appeal
Twin brothers who were provided with essential equipment so they could be safely discharged from hospital and with their family for the first time 18 months after being born, are calling on people to donate to double their donation this Christmas so the charity that helped them can be there…
8:29 PM 3rd December 2020
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