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Everything You Need To Know About Probate
When a loved one dies, managing their legal affairs and settling the finer details of their estate can be overwhelming and time consuming. Here, Craig Harman, a probate specialist at Perrys Chartered Accountants, explains everything you need to know about probate. What is probate? Probate is the legal right to deal with someone’s property, money and possessions, i.e.
Family Mediation Week: Achieving A Positive Divorce For Your Children
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It’s a well known fact according to Nicki Mitchell, Jones Myers Mediator and Collaborative Family Lawyer that the impact of divorce on children can be deep-rooted and long-lasting - which is why more separating parents are looking for ways of communicating about their separation in a way which puts their children’s wellbeing first.
4:00 AM 17th January 2022
New Campaign Launched To Help Parents Improve Children's Diet
The government's New Better Health campaign, including a new NHS Food Scanner App, launches to help parents improve their children's diet.
12:00 PM 11th January 2022
January 2022 With Hannah, Little Alf & Friends
Hannah Russell
Features Writer
I can’t believe how quickly Christmas and the New year has flown by. Here in the Yorkshire Dales it feels like we’ve had lots of wintery weather especially last week, waking up with the temperature in the minuses has made me want to throw the duvet over my head and stay in bed for an extra hour. But I’m soon reminded that I have a 20 week puppy who needs lots of attention.
12:01 AM 9th January 2022
Felix And Bolt Are Picture-Purrfect In Charity Calendar
Felix and Bolt - credit Alan Hind
Huddersfield Station’s resident cats are picture-purrfect in a shiny new charity calendar in aid of Myeloma UK. Back by popular demand, the calendar features endearing shots of Facebook sensation Felix and her trusty apprentice Bolt, hard at work – and occasionally sleeping on the job – in various locations around Huddersfield Train Station in West Yorkshire.
1:10 AM 8th January 2022
How Strapping In Your Cute Pooches Could Save You A Whopping £5,000 Fine
UK drivers are being urged to educate themselves on the laws around driving with their dogs, or face fines of up to £5,000 - as well as potentially having to retake their driving test. Used car buying service, Choose My Car, has warned canine owners to check the latest regulations before taking a road trip with their furry friends.
2:00 AM 22nd January 2022
How To Achieve Deep Sleep During The Colder Months
Photo by Kinga Cichewicz on Unsplash
As temperatures across the UK are set to hit freezing this January, with forecasts of snow and ice on the horizon, you may find this having an impact on your sleep cycle, making it harder to fall and stay asleep. Here, sleep expert, Alison Jones, at mattress brand, Sealy UK, offers her advice on how to achieve a good night’s sleep throughout the colder months.
2:00 AM 22nd January 2022
Who Ate All The Pies?
Foodhub reveals the UK's most popular pies ahead of National Pie Day.
2:00 AM 22nd January 2022
Family Mediation Scheme To Help Thousands More Parents
Thousands more separating parents will avoid stressful courtroom battles as the Government boosts its landmark family mediation scheme with an additional £1.3 million.
12:55 PM 17th January 2022
Post-Christmas Insurance Warning For Northern Homeowners
An Insurance expert is advising residents across the North to ensure 2022 is a happy new year by checking that new and expensive Christmas gifts are adequately insured. Amanda Harman, contents insurance specialist for Lycetts, said: “The festive period is a time when most people’s social calendars are at their busiest.
12:15 AM 15th January 2022
Reuse Your Old Clothes and Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Fashion trends can change as quick as the seasons. To keep on top of this, many people splurge on clothing and discard last year’s garments. As your fashion sense evolves, it may be tempting to go shopping and buy yourself a new wardrobe. However, these unnecessary purchases are harmful to the environment, with an estimated £140m worth of clothing sent to landfills every year in the UK.
12:15 AM 15th January 2022
Beat The Blues This January
After all the festivities, January feels like a bit of a blue month. Blue Monday is also fast approaching on the 17th, which is often referred to as the saddest day of the year. But, it’s not all doom and gloom! Photo experts at CEWE, have shared insight that highlights how our photos can hold the key to boosting our moods in the new year.
12:30 AM 9th January 2022
Doncaster Mum Starts Drop-in Brain Tumour Support Group
Chris, Sarah and Janet
Mother of two Janet Graves, 59 from Sprotbrough, lost her husband Alastair in 2013 to an aggressive brain tumour. Ever since, Janet and her family and friends have tirelessly fundraised for Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity, the region’s leading charity dedicated to funding life-changing research and patient support.
12:20 AM 9th January 2022
Yorkshire Wildlife Park Animal Audit 2021
Measuring a millipede and weighing a wallaby are all in a day’s work for Yorkshire Wildlife Park in its annual monitoring of its 57 species. Staff at the award-winning park used their ingenuity and skills to record the vital statistics of all creatures great and small from spider to snake and polar bear to blue-tongued skink lizards.
1:00 AM 8th January 2022
Why Can't Christmas Go On And On?
Jan Harris
Group Content Editor
Photo by Tessa Rampersad on Unsplash
Well Christmas has come and gone for yet another year. With Christmas over and the decorations coming down it reminds me of the song (Words by Arthur Scholey and music Donald Swann)
6:51 PM 5th January 2022
BIZARRE: New Year Traditions Across The World
New Year celebrations in most parts of the world will be another muted event this year, but millions of us will still try to mark the arrival of 2022 in a Covid-compliant way. But, what are the origins of our New Year traditions? Former primary school teacher Laura Steele of education resource experts PlanBee is your guide. Out with the old, in with the new...
12:01 AM 1st January 2022
Blackpool’s New Years Eve Family Fireworks Cancelled
Blackpool has been forced to cancel its family fireworks event later today because of a forecast of strong blustery winds across the seafront. VisitBlackpool say that they have taken the decision based on safety advice from the company operating the planned fireworks display. The event was due to take place at 5pm alongside the Christmas By The Sea village on the Tower Festival Headland.
1:36 PM 31st December 2021
Family-friendly Festive Brunches To Make At Home
The festive season is upon us and there’s no better time to bond over baking some seasonally inspired brunches with your children.
2:00 PM 30th December 2021
Combat The Crimbo Limbo Lull With 101 Pen & Paper Games
The presents have been opened, all the turkey has been eaten and you’ve watched the same five Christmas films on loop since the start of December. The family is getting restless, and your Great Uncle is starting to make comments which at any moment are bound to disrupt the house’s festive cheer.
4:00 AM 30th December 2021
Blackpool Gets Ready To End The Year With A Bang
Credit:Greg Wolstenholme Photography
Blackpool is getting ready to say “goodbye” to 2021 and “hello” to 2022 with a spectacular seafront firework display. VisitBlackpool has confirmed that the free family event will go ahead at 5pm on New Year’s Eve at the Christmas By The Sea village on the Tower Festival Headland.
1:00 AM 30th December 2021
How To Flip The Switch On Screen Time
Don’t feel bad about your children spending hours watching their favourite films over the Christmas holidays.
7:40 PM 26th December 2021
Christmas Day Treats For All The Animals At Yorkshire Wildlife Park
The animals at Yorkshire Wildlife Park are fully into the festive spirit thanks to a range of festive treats handed out by dedicated rangers on Christmas Day. The 450 animals are getting a cracking Christmas with delicious goodies including fish, meat, seeds, nuts and fresh fruit and vegetables.
3:09 PM 26th December 2021
Ways To Keep The Kids Entertained Throughout The Festive Period
The countdown to Christmas and the New Year is officially on! As much as this time of year brings joy and happiness, it can also be a tricky period to keep young children occupied. Here, CEWE share seven ideas to help keep the kids busy throughout the hectic festive period.
1:00 AM 26th December 2021
Give Toys A New Home This Christmas
Pub chain Hungry Horse has announced a new Boxing Day toy donation scheme, designed to help parents declutter their homes and spread festive cheer, while supporting families who can put their preloved toys to good use during the festive season.
2:00 AM 25th December 2021
Silent Night Is The Most Magical Christmas Carol Of All Time
New research has revealed a definitive list of the nation’s best loved carols, with Silent Night, composed in 1818 by Austrian primary school teacher Franz Xaver Gruber, coming top with a quarter of the vote.
2:00 AM 25th December 2021
Five Reasons Why You Should Eat Your Brussels Sprouts This Christmas
Brussels sprouts are a festive vegetable that are incredibly beneficial to our overall health. Not only can they aid eye health, they are also packed with vitamins and minerals. Sharon Copeland, optician at Feel Good Contacts gives five reasons why you should eat your brussels sprouts this Christmas. 1. They are rich in fibre Fibre is an essential part of our diet.
12:20 AM 25th December 2021
We're Dreaming Of A Warm Christmas
RESEARCH SHOWS THAT BRITS WOULD FOREGO A WHITE CHRISTMAS AS ENERGY BILLS RISE
8:17 PM 24th December 2021
Christmas Traditions Around The World
It is estimated two billion people across the globe celebrate Christmas each year in unique and wonderful ways. And different countries have different traditions, from rollerblading in Venezuela to having a giant lantern festival in the Philippines, or even eating KFC in Japan.
12:40 PM 23rd December 2021
The Curious Evolution Of Father Christmas
Today, Father Christmas is one of the popular symbols of the festive season in the UK, but how did this jolly, gift-bearing, elderly man evolve? Take a trip into Christmases past with former primary school teacher Laura Steele of education resource experts PlanBee to find out.
1:00 AM 18th December 2021
Sales Of Gift Cards Soar As COVID Fears Rise
Photo by Rob Laughter on Unsplash
Sales of gift cards are at an all time high - why have UK shoppers embraced them? But what are the pros and cons of giving loved ones the gift of choice? All Brits want for Christmas is … a gift card!
1:00 AM 18th December 2021
Christmas Games Rivalry Is Dwindling
photo by Marin Tulard on Unsplash
New research has revealed that poker is the easiest mind game to get started on, as Brits look ahead to a games-fueled Christmas when hosting party guests. The stats from 888 Poker show that only 8% of Brits believe poker requires a high-amount of intellectual ability to master, with chess (56%) and scrabble (14%) considered the most challenging.
12:25 AM 18th December 2021
Look After Your Mental Health This Christmas
Christmas can certainly be a difficult time, with 26% of people experiencing poor mental health during the festive season. With this in mind, the experts at Delamere have listed some of the key ways one can safeguard their mental health during the festive season.
12:25 AM 18th December 2021
£733m Wasted On Unwanted Christmas Gifts For Children
New research published by online investment service Wealthify, has found that an estimated £733 million is wasted on unwanted gifts for children. As many as three quarters of parents (78%) say that some of presents given to their children at Christmas are unwanted.
12:15 AM 16th December 2021
Tree-mendous Hospice Work By Miller Homes
Homebuilder Miller Homes is supporting Derian House Children’s Hospice by sponsoring it’s ‘Trees of Love’ campaign for the second year running. The company has previously built homes in Chorley and the surrounding areas, and continues to support the local community there even after moving on.
6:29 PM 14th December 2021
NHS COVID Pass For 12-15 Year Olds For International Travel
Today, the NHS COVID pass will be rolled out to 12-15 year olds for international travel, allowing even more people to be able to prove their vaccine status.
10:30 PM 13th December 2021
Chamber Business Awards 2021: St Ann’s Hospice Crowned ‘Winner Of Winners’
St Ann’s hospice  has been named  Winner of Winners  at the British Chambers of Commerce’s annual Chamber Business Awards 2021, sponsored by the British Business Bank.
4:33 AM 13th December 2021
Opinion
A Damaged Child – Part 4b – My Son With Epilepsy - A Medical Tragedy Happening Now
The Secret Carer
Features Writer
This was a difficult article for me to write as I had to revisit a lot of traumatic events which happened to my son both before and after his exclusion, including the ‘what if’ question.
4:00 AM 13th December 2021
60% Of UK Women Suffer From Pelvic Floor Issues
Photo by Mathilde Langevin on Unsplash
It is a common misconception that pelvic floor exercises, also known as Kegel exercises, are only important for people who have given birth, older women or those with health issues, but research from intimate wellness brand INTIMINA reveals the importance of training your pelvic floor no matter what stage of life you are in.
12:15 AM 13th December 2021
Foods To Avoid Giving Your Pets This Christmas
Photo by Jakob Owens on Unsplash
From crispy roast potatoes to juicy roast turkey, there are many delicious foods to indulge in over the Christmas period. Although it may be tempting to share with your favourite fury companions and hard to resist those puppy dog eyes, a lot of foods can be harmful for our pets.
12:30 AM 11th December 2021
Opinion
A Damaged Child Part 4a – A Medical Tragedy Waiting To Happen …
It feels like a very long journey arriving at this point in my son’s story, and I apologise for the length but I feel I have a duty to expose what is going on in many of our special needs schools. I also want to inform parents who, like ourselves, were not aware of what was happening to our child until it was too late.
6:00 AM 10th December 2021
Batman Arrives In Gotham
Batman steps in for Santa as he kicks off UK tour in Gotham… of the East Midlands on his way up North
3:32 PM 9th December 2021
School Road Trip - Landing In Bradford To Encourage Reading
Enterprise Rent-A-Car and the National Literacy Trust have teamed up to give away almost 23,000 copies of Serena Patel’s award-winning book, ‘Anisha, Accidental Detective’, to 240 primary schools in nine cities around the UK.
9:41 AM 9th December 2021
GPs Partner With Cruse To Highlight The Impact Bereavement Has On Mental And Physical Health
}During National Grief Awareness Week, Cruse Bereavement Support and the Royal College of GPs are announcing an exciting new partnership to strengthen bereavement support and understanding of grief for people across the UK.
9:01 PM 8th December 2021
103 Year Old WW2 Veteran Tells Her Story On 80th Anniversary Of Women’s Conscription
Helen Jewitt (née Tocher), aged 103
8th December 2021 will mark the 80th anniversary of conscription of women for the first, and fortunately, the only time in British history.
2:02 PM 8th December 2021
Unvaccinated Mothers Urge Pregnant Women To Get Jabbed
Powerful new video shows experiences of severe COVID-19 during pregnancy Unvaccinated women who suffered with COVID-19 during their pregnancies have told their harrowing stories of battling the virus, from being hospitalised to having emergency c-sections, as part of a new campaign encouraging expectant mothers to get the vaccine.
1:09 PM 6th December 2021
Cat Microchipping To Be Made Mandatory
Photo by Jeanie de Klerk on Unsplash
Government to introduce compulsory cat microchipping to help reunite lost and stray pets. 99% of people support compulsory microchipping for cats according to recent Government consultation. Owners will be required to microchip their cats by the time they reach 20 weeks of age. Microchipping cats will help reunite thousands of lost or stray pets every year.
5:12 PM 4th December 2021
Mind How You Go With Elf On The Shelf!
Santa’s little helper is a seasonal favourite, but parents should think twice about the messages he’s sending to young children. Former primary school teacher, Emma Shingleton of education resource experts PlanBee is here to help. Who doesn’t love Elf on the Shelf?
12:30 AM 4th December 2021
Winning Yorkshire Innovation Comes Out On Top With Parents
A national food product developed by a renowned Yorkshire chef has just been shortlisted for an award on a popular parenting website. Real Good Ketchup has been shortlisted in the Mum Choice Awards 2021, an annual competition run by UKTVMums, the number one site for mums. Real Good Ketchup was the only table sauce to be shortlisted.
12:27 AM 4th December 2021
Parents Cheat To Beat Kids At Christmas
Almost nine in ten parents cheat when it comes to family board games, shocking new research has revealed. The penny-pinching pros at NetVoucherCodes.co.uk polled parents to see how many were swindling their loved ones out of a win.
12:15 AM 4th December 2021
Here's How You Can Make Pet-friendly Christmas Puddings At Home
Christmas is a time for everyone to gather round and enjoy some festive food. If you have a dog, you might be wondering how to involve them in the celebrations. Christmas pudding is one of the hallmarks of a festive dinner, but it isn’t suitable for animals.
12:15 AM 4th December 2021
New Research Reveals Winning Formula For The Perfect Trifle
Custard, jelly and fruit – nostalgia drives our pudding choices this Christmas. When it comes to trifle; tradition and family values triumph over trends. Gen Z leading the charge for a sustainable Christmas.
12:10 AM 4th December 2021
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