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How Separated Parents Can Avoid Communication Breakdown In The Half Term Countdown
With school holidays around the corner, half term can create additional challenges for families juggling hectic work, home life and childcare schedules. For divorced and separated couples the weeklong break - which is vital for children to recharge their batteries - can entail an ever greater disruption to…
Mumps Outbreaks Across England
Public Health England and NHS England urge people to ensure they have 2 doses of measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine as mumps cases rise to highest levels in a decade. Provisional data from Public Health England (PHE) show that there were 5,042 lab-confirmed cases of mumps in England in 2019,…
3:00 PM 14th February 2020
Maggie's 4000 Mile Charity Ride
Maggie Tookey has been at the forefront of The Edinburgh Direct Aid's work in many places including Kosovo, Lebanon Kenya and Pakistan. For her 70th birthday Maggie Tookey is planning a zero-emissions 4000 mile journey, much of it by bike with a bus or train thrown in where necessary. Maggie…
8:00 AM 14th February 2020
Letter To The Editor: Becky Hewitt Chief Executive, Changing Faces
Dear Editor, Today people in your community are experiencing abuse, stares and bullying simply because of how they look. Over a quarter of people with a visible difference have experienced a hate crime yet the majority (72%) did not report it. We know that these experiences are having a negative impact…
10:41 AM 5th February 2020
Cadbury World - Choc Full Of Fun For All The Family
Graham Clark
Features Writer
Whether it be for a half term visit or a trip at any other time of the year, I was surprised at how much there is to see and do at Cadbury World. Cadbury World is located in the grounds of the original Cadbury factory in Bournville. The name comes from…
12:00 PM 1st February 2020
Children Take Part In Biggest Wildlife Survey In Schools
Every day teachers remind their pupils to keep their attention on their studies inside. But this spring term teachers will be asking children to focus on the natural world outside and help count the birds that call their school grounds home. The Birdwatch – which takes place during the first half…
4:00 PM 30th January 2020
Leading Charity Diabetes UK Is Looking For Swimmers In Lancashire
Diabetes UK is looking for people from across Lancashire to take on the swimming challenge of the year, Swim22, between 22 February and 22 May. Swim22 participants will cover an incredible 22 miles – the equivalent of crossing the English Channel. People taking on the challenge can swim in their…
9:45 AM 28th January 2020
The Purr-fect Easter Treat: Puss in Boots at Halifax's Victoria Theatre
If you are looking for some purr-fect entertainment for your family over the Easter holidays why not come along to The Victoria Theatre Halifax for Puss in Boots from Wednesday 15 – Friday 17 April. The show is being produced by Imagine Theatre, the team behind the annual Christmas pantomime…
12:25 PM 24th January 2020
UK Flu Levels Update
The latest Public Health England (PHE) report published at 2pm on 23 January 2020, shows that seasonal flu continues to circulate across the UK, although activity is decreasing. Over the last week, GP consultations with flu-like illness decreased from 14.7 per 100,000 to 10.3 per 100,000 and are now below baseline…
4:00 PM 23rd January 2020
Family Mediation Week: How Mediation Can Avoid A Costly Court Divorce
Peter Jones
Founder, Jones Myers
Photo by Hutomo Abrianto
This week is Family Mediation Week which highlights the benefits of mediation - and how it can help separating couples to find a way forward in a constructive and positive manner. As a champion of the campaign, which is spearheaded by the Family Mediators Association (FMA), here are some of the…
9:58 AM 21st January 2020
Free Period Products For All Schools And Colleges
Free period products are to be made available to all schools and colleges in England, as the Department for Education launches its fully funded scheme. The new scheme is set to give pupils easy access to period products at school or college, helping to break down stigmas and ensure no…
6:00 PM 18th January 2020
Put On Your Running Shoes For Martin House
Martin House runners following one of last year’s events
Put on your running shoes and raise cash for Martin House Hospice Care for Children and Young People this year. From 10Ks to full marathons, Martin House has the right challenge for everyone who enjoys running – with the chance to raise money to support babies, children and young people with…
3:19 PM 10th January 2020
Divorce ‘Blame Game’ To End
Divorcing couples will no longer have to blame one another for the breakdown of their marriage as a Bill that seeks to reduce family conflict enters Parliament today (7 January 2020). biggest shake-up of divorce laws for 50 years government reintroduces Divorce, Dissolution and…
3:00 AM 8th January 2020
Government Confirms Extra Support For Troubled Families To Succeed
Up to £165 million new funding from the government to help families get their lives back on track announced. Families with deep rooted problems will receive much-needed support to get their lives back on track with up to £165 million of new funding, Communities Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP…
6:00 PM 5th January 2020
Free Meals And Summer Holiday Activities For Children
£11.8 million boost to breakfast clubs in disadvantaged areas and £9 million funding for summer holiday activities. Thousands more children across the country will get a healthy and nutritious breakfast to set them up for the school day, thanks to an additional investment of up to £11.8 million by the…
9:00 PM 4th January 2020
What Was The Most Annoying Thing Your Partner Did Over Christmas?
New data from LPS Solicitors Nationwide (Bradford based) shows almost 1 in 5 couples considered ending their relationship during Christmas 2019, with an extraordinary number of respondents citing ‘spending too much time on their phone’ as the habit that infuriated them the most! January 6th is often referred to as…
12:44 PM 4th January 2020
Multi-million-pound Culture Boost For Children In Schools
£80 million for music hubs coupled with further investment in film, dance, theatre and design. Thousands more children will be able to learn instruments and play in orchestras or choirs thanks to a further £80million investment by the Government in music hubs. Alongside this investment, charities that help young people learn…
12:10 PM 4th January 2020
Microchipping Your Pet Is The Best New Year’s Resolution You Could Make
The government and leading animal welfare charities are urging pet owners to microchip their cats and dogs this New Year, to give them the best chance at being reunited if their pet gets lost or strays. Microchipping pets, and ensuring the data is kept up to date, is a vital part…
12:00 PM 2nd January 2020
Yorkshire Pet Owner Announced As Finalist In Pet-look-alike Competition
Lisa Reedman and Saracen
Following Aldi’s nationwide search for the UK’s most twinning pet and owner twosome last month, Lisa Reedman from Rotherham has been judged to be one of the five most identical pairs in the country. Aldi’s ‘Pet-Alike’ competition was launched in November to celebrate the return of the supermarket’s matching pet…
9:00 PM 24th December 2019
Read Your Child A Book This Christmas, Says Children’s Minister
Children's Minister Michelle Donelan has called on families to give children the gift of reading this Christmas. Families have been urged to reach for a book this Christmas in a bid to boost early literacy skills. With gadgets and technology likely to be top of most children’s Christmas lists, Minister for Children…
8:00 PM 24th December 2019
Ways To Prevent Grandparents Being Left In The Cold This Festive Season
Peter Jones
Founder, Jones Myers
Many parents who have experienced divorce or separation regard the festive season as an emotional rollercoaster which brings with it many challenges. Christmas and New Year can also be a time of immense sorrow and anguish for grandparents who are being prevented from seeing their beloved grandchildren. …
5:00 PM 24th December 2019
Santa’s Top Safety Tips
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute, Netmums, and the Child Accident Prevention Trust - and Santa – are helping the Office for Product Safety and Standards warn against second rate toys. No one wants to take a risk with toy safety, so always bear…
9:00 PM 18th December 2019
Fears Of Losing Ownership Of Prized Pooches Unleashes Rise In Pet-nups
There has been a marked increase in the number of couples seeking a ‘pet-nup’ - the pet equivalent of a pre-nup agreement - to establish who keeps the canine if their relationship falls apart. As nation of animal lovers where almost one in every two households owns a…
10:20 AM 3rd December 2019
RNIB Letter From Santa
Dear Editor, I’m writing to let readers know that we have a very special festive treat for children with vision impairment in the run up to Christmas. As you know, Santa receives millions of letters from children each year and works hard to respond to every single one -…
9:41 AM 8th November 2019
How Arbitration Can Help Divorcing Couples Who Want To Avoid Court
An increasing number of couples looking to avoid a lengthy, expensive and public divorce in court are turning to arbitration where an Arbitrator, also referred to as a private judge, decides the outcome of divorce settlements. Here are some key questions to help decide if arbitration is right for…
2:30 AM 5th November 2019
For Better Or Worse - When Marriage Is Not The Solution
Peter Jones
Founder, Jones Myers
Studies and statistics relating to the continuing decline in marriage rates in the UK and US continue to reinforce how the institution of wedlock is not a panacea for every couple. Research from Ivy League research establishment Cornell University has cited reasons for the distinct drop which include a…
3:09 AM 25th September 2019
What To Do When A Pre-nup Proves Distasteful
Peter Jones
Founder, Jones Myers
The case of reality star Gemma Collins vowing to end the relationship with her boyfriend James ‘Arg’ Argent if he refuses to sign a pre-nup highlights how such contracts are not to everyone’s taste. Ms Collins’ announcement, which cited the non-disclosure agreement celebrity chef Paul Hollywood presented to…
2:45 AM 4th September 2019
Jeff Bezos, Social Media And Divorce
Peter Jones
Founder, Jones Myers
Jeff Bezos
The unprecedented case of Jeff Bezos successfully managing social media to announce his divorce is not a path we’d suggest that couples undergoing divorce or separation rush down. While the Amazon founder did not emerge entirely unscathed - he timed and steered the story…
4:50 AM 31st July 2019
Debate Over Pre-nups Reopens As Bankrupt Porter Bags Divorce Windfall
Peter Jones
Founder, Jones Myers
The case of a bankrupt hotel porter who was awarded a £1.3 million divorce payout from his wealthy wife has reignited the debate over whether pre-nups in England & Wales hold their weight in court. A judge ruled that a pre-nup agreement signed by Anil Ipekci two weeks before marrying…
6:06 AM 1st June 2019
The Pitfalls Regarding Divorce, Retirement And Pension Share Orders
A major factor to consider when couples divorce or terminate a civil partnership is any pension rights that have been built up during, and maybe before, the relationship started. In fact, it has become more common for pension pots to make up the second highest value asset in a divorce settlement…
7:05 AM 8th May 2019
Unique And Special: Relationships Between Grandparents And Grandchildren
I was delighted but not surprised to read that grandparents believe their well-being and mental health is boosted after spending time with their grandchildren. A study commissioned by Parkdean Resorts in conjunction with biogerontologist Dr James Brown highlights how grandparents who interact and play with their grandchildren experience improved moods,…
11:32 AM 27th April 2019
Why No-Fault Divorce Is In Children’s Best Interests
In the adage that all good things come to those who wait, I welcome the news that ‘no fault’ divorce will finally become law - dispensing with the damaging ‘blame game’ which is detrimental to all involved. I’ve previously shared my concerns…
8:02 AM 10th April 2019
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