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Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip: Healthy One-pot Meals
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK One-pot meals are simple, no-fuss dishes that are produced using a single cooking pot. Here are some tips on how to prepare healthy one-pot meals.
Pack in the veg Adding plenty of vegetables to your one-pot meal can help you get your five-a-day.
Young People Invited To Have Their Say On Future Of Leeds City Centre
Leeds City Council and Leeds-headquartered social enterprise Ahead Partnership have joined forces to launch a challenge that will help young people across Leeds shape the future of their town or city centre in wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
5:07 PM 21st October 2021
Visiting The Shetland Islands With Hannah Russell
Hannah Russell
Features Writer
This time last week I was driving around in a red automatic Skoda hire car on the Shetland Islands, somewhere I have always wanted to visit. Located between Norway and mainland Scotland I had been warned to wrap up warm and take plenty of warm clothes and I certainly needed them with 65mph winds on the last day.
4:00 AM 2nd October 2021
The Most Googled Outfits Ahead Of Halloween
Source: Cosplay Central
It’s officially spooky season, and due to the COVID-related restrictions Brits were living with for the majority of 2020 and part of 2021, this year is the first chance since 2019 for many to dress up in a fun fancy dress costume for a night out.
4:00 AM 23rd October 2021
Five Tips To Keep Your Cats Safe This Halloween
Photo by Erik-Jan Leusink on Unsplash
Halloween can be very stressful for your cat who may be startled by all of the unfamiliar sights and sounds, and who may also face additional dangers. The leaves have turned crunchy, pumpkin spice lattes are back, fall has most definitely fallen which means the spooky season is fast approaching.
3:55 AM 23rd October 2021
Council Tax Set To Rise By £220 Here’s How To Check If You’re Overpaying
With councils facing severe funding pressure in the aftermath of COVID-19, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has predicted that council tax could rise by up to £220 in the next three years. In light of the potential tax increase, it’s never been more important to ensure you’re paying tax correctly.
4:00 AM 16th October 2021
Toy Experts Reveal The Most Sought After Gift For 2021
BargainMax.co.uk, the home of branded toys, games and collectibles has released the hottest Christmas toy of the season: Box Clever. Forget fancy electronics and pricey play sets – Box Clever is a 49 x 41 x30 cm cardboard box that allows kids to let their imagination run wild.
4:00 AM 16th October 2021
Will There Be A UK Pumpkin Shortage? Add Variety With Watermelons This Halloween!
With some experts in the news predicting a shortage of pumpkins this year, it has raised a debate about how best to celebrate Halloween. Early forecasts have already made UK headlines suggesting there could be fewer pumpkins this season due to supply issues and poor weather for crops.
4:00 AM 16th October 2021
Red Shepherdess To Judge Britain’s Best Christmas Tree
Red Shepherdess Hannah Jackson will be the celebrity judge of this year’s competition to find the best Christmas tree in Britain, with the winner providing the tree for No10 Downing Street.
11:24 AM 12th October 2021
Pioneering Collaborative Family Lawyer Retires After 46 Years
Pioneer: Norman Taylor (centre) with Jones Myers directors Richard Peaker (left) and Andrew Fox
Jones Myers family law expert Norman Taylor - who led the way in collaborative family law in Yorkshire - is stepping down after 46 years in the profession. Practising family law exclusively for over a quarter of a century, Norman has tirelessly championed collaborative family law which avoids delays, stress and high costs associated with going to Court.
7:57 PM 11th October 2021
Free School Resource Mirrors World Mental Health Day 2021
Children as young as 5 starting to doubt themselves and listening to their inner critic Mental wellbeing free resource for primary schools created because of tsunami of anxiety created by pandemic Simple mind hacks can be learnt to recognise and reverse negative emotions.
7:41 PM 9th October 2021
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip: World Mental Health Day
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK Sunday 10th of October 2021 is World Mental Health Day. It is an international day for global mental health education and awareness. Every week, one in six adults experiences a common mental health problem, such as anxiety or depression.
7:00 PM 9th October 2021
Less Than One Month To Go Until The Self Assessment Deadline
Image by Steve Buissinne
Self employed workers urged to act now, or face a £100 fine
4:00 AM 9th October 2021
The Surprising Link Between Flu Season And Your Oral Hygiene
Dentist and founder of The Humble.Co, Noel Abdayem (www.thehumble.co), educates on the importance of taking oral hygiene seriously this flu season to protect yourself and your family. 1.Should you change your toothbrush after a cold/illness & if so, why?
3:45 AM 9th October 2021
New Book ‘This Is Dyslexia’ Launched For World Dyslexia Day
‘This Is Dyslexia’ - The definitive guide to the untapped power of dyslexic thinking and its vital role in our future, redefines and reshapes what it means to be dyslexic. It explores how dyslexia has shaped our past and how harnessing its powers is vital to our future.
2:57 PM 7th October 2021
Father Of The Bride, Who Was Given Only Three Months Defies The Odds
Graham from Wakefield given terminal cancer diagnosis months before daughter’s wedding After chemotherapy, radiotherapy and prescription medication gave CBD oil a try Graham thanks £49.99 oil for giving him the last five years and walking his daughter down the aisle After being diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, 72-year-old Graham Norton from Wakefield, was given the heart-…
1:27 PM 5th October 2021
Greene King Thanks Macmillan Cancer Support
This week, Greene King customers across the UK will be able to submit their personal messages of thanks to Macmillan Cancer Support. From 4th – 8th October, Greene King customers will be able to write their very own messages of gratitude for the invaluable work of Macmillan nurses and healthcare professionals on custom-made Macmillan beer mats, available in all Greene King local pubs.
1:04 PM 5th October 2021
Festival Premieres Light Art Spectacles
If you thought Light Up Lancaster was just about fireworks – think again. This free festival, making a welcome return after a year’s absence due to Covid, takes place over two nights on November 5-6, giving residents and visitors the chance to experience art as they may never have seen it before. And as the theme for 2021 is Flights of the Imagination, anything could happen!
7:22 PM 4th October 2021
Celebrities Join ‘Reading Rebels’ Book Club To Inspire Activism In Children
The Crown star Olivia Colman, television presenter and former Paralympic basketball player Ade Adepitan and radio presenter Vick Hope join Amnesty’s Reading Rebels to educate children on social justice issues Amnesty International UK’s book club of monthly stories and activities encourage children to dream big and help shape a fairer world 83% of British children aged 8-15 said they know little…
5:00 AM 4th October 2021
Star Gazing, Trail Racing: Reach For The Skies And Pump Up The Action This Autumn In Ryedale
Yorkshire Arboretum
The sky’s the limit in Ryedale this autumn, where events make the most of nature’s seasonal wonders including the Milky Way, 250-year-old orchards, colourful woodland trails and illuminated train tracks. Malton Food Markets. Saturday 9 October and Saturday 13 November. 9am-3pm Malton Market Place.
12:09 PM 2nd October 2021
Bikeability Continues For Children In The North
Despite the challenges of COVID-19, Bikeability, the Department for Transport’s flagship national cycle training programme for schoolchildren, has been delivered to over 3.6 million children in England since 2007. It is proven to improve both cycle skills and confidence on the road.
10:13 AM 2nd October 2021
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip: Keeping Yourself Fit
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK Regular physical activity can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 35%. Keeping fit is a vital part of a healthy lifestyle for people of all ages, since exercising regularly can have various long-term health benefits on both physical and mental wellbeing.
4:00 AM 2nd October 2021
Jones Myers Named Premier Niche Family Law Firm In Esteemed Legal Guide
Jones Myers has retained its top tier position in the latest Legal 500 rankings which praises the practice as “the county’s premier niche practice law firm.” The firm is the only family law practice with a York office among the guide’s top tier firms which are based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, and North Yorkshire. Legal 500 praises Jones Myers strong teamwork across all aspects of family law.
3:59 PM 1st October 2021
UK Achievements Celebrated In New Children's Book To Mark The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Primary school children across the United Kingdom to receive a free book next year to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
9:42 AM 27th September 2021
Ultimate Freshers Finance Guide
Due to the disruption caused by COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more important than ever for students starting at university for the first time to plan ahead financially. Any further disruptions such as a winter lockdown, government policy changes or travel restrictions has the potential to impact your financial wellbeing.
7:13 PM 25th September 2021
Is Your Teen Ready For University?
As students up and down the country make their way to university over the next few weeks, Dr Lisette Johnston has some top tips for parents. University life can be overwhelming and it's easy to forget that for some teens it will be their first time away from home and their support network of family and friends.
4:05 AM 25th September 2021
Supply Crisis: Expert Advice On Handling The Food And Drink Shortages
Photo Credits: Syda Productions / Shutterstock.com
Alex Ion, spokesperson for BrewSmartly.com, has provided the following tips on how to handle the food and drink shortages:
4:03 AM 25th September 2021
New Term, New Bedtime Blues
Image by Thomas Quinn
Research by Silentnight Healthy Growth bedding has uncovered why kids are struggling to sleep during these initial few weeks of term. Technology use and the aftereffects of lockdown are the main barriers to a successful bedtime sleep schedule now that school days are back in full swing.
4:00 AM 25th September 2021
Real Or No Real: Can You Spot The Real Currency?
Asda Money launches a new game to challenge travel-savvy explorers in celebration of World Tourism Day Play the game to see if you can identify the real travel money from around the world.
3:11 AM 25th September 2021
How This Year's Harvest Moon May Affect Our Pets - And What To Do About It
Full moons have a long history of being associated with strange behaviour. This is hardly surprising, since lunar activity has been found to impact our sleep schedule, mental health, and even our blood pressure (Healthline). But humans aren't the only ones who experience the effect of the full moon.
4:40 PM 21st September 2021
New Term, New Bedtime Blues
Research by Silentnight Healthy Growth bedding has uncovered why kids are struggling to sleep during these initial few weeks of term. Technology use and the aftereffects of lockdown are the main barriers to a successful bedtime sleep schedule now that school days are back in full swing.
4:02 AM 18th September 2021
A Nostalgic Nation: Brits’ Favourite Way To Spend Time With Their Grandparents
Nostalgic conversations are the nation’s favourite way to spend time with their grandparents Research reveals top 10 activities include baking, gardening, and playing board games Psychotherapist, Andre Radmall, explains why it’s so important for grandchildren to spend time with their grandparents Reminiscing about the past (32%) is the nation’s favourite activity to do with their gr…
4:00 AM 18th September 2021
Half A Life At Home With The Parents
One in eight (13%) adults that have always lived with their parents are aged 35-55+.
4:00 AM 18th September 2021
Jones Myers Named Finalist In High-profile Family Law Awards
Finalist honour: from left Jones Myers partners Nicki Mitchell, Andrew Fox, Elizabeth Bell and Richard Peaker.
Niche family law firm Jones Myers, which currently holds the ‘Family Law Firm of the year North’ title, is a finalist in the same category for this year’s Family Law Awards. Judges in the 2020 awards spearheaded by LexisNexis praised the practice as a ‘Northern Powerhouse’. They also singled out its expertise in offering separating couples solutions which avoid going to court.
4:46 PM 14th September 2021
Spectacular Festival Returns To Set Lancaster Alight
photo by Robin Zhaler
Let your imagination fly as Light Up Lancaster returns to illuminate the city this November. Flights of the Imagination is the theme of this year’s free two day festival which will provide a welcome antidote to the difficult COVID times everyone has experienced over the past 18 months.
4:14 PM 13th September 2021
My Therapy Journey With My Animals – How Animals Are Great For Therapy…
Hannah Russell
Features Writer
Waking up every morning and walking down the yard towards the fields where the ponies, sheep, chickens, bunnies, and guinea pigs are kept I’m met with a variation of noises - baas from the sheep, whinnies from the horses and clucking from the hens. It’s always a lovely feeling to wake up to the animals wanting to see you and greet you for their breakfast.
2:17 PM 11th September 2021
Can A Brain Tumour Ever Have An Upside?
Richard Trinder
Editor
In 2009 Skipton-based writer and artist, Emma Crabtree, had her world turned upside down; she had been diagnosed with a brain tumour and the word 'terminal' hovered ominously in front of the phrase.
4:45 AM 11th September 2021
Record Number Of Brits To Fight Flu With Jabs This Autumn
New data predicts a record number of Brits will sign up for their flu vaccination this Autumn. The UK’s largest online pharmacy, Pharmacy2U, reveals that two thirds of people surveyed intend to get a flu jab this year, with over one in ten (14 per cent) signing up to have one for the first time.
4:00 AM 11th September 2021
Women On The Move Against Cancer
Women On The Move Against Cancer – better known as WOMAC – is an organisation founded with one aim in mind, to donate to charities that support people who are suffering with the big C – cancer – one of the scariest words in the English language. Since 1979, WOMAC has been raising funds for cancer charities and organisations and donated more than one million pounds to 56 worthy causes.
4:00 AM 11th September 2021
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip: Could You Reduce Your Meat Consumption?
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK Many red and processed meats are high in saturated fat. Too much saturated fat in the diet can raise the amount of LDL cholesterol in the blood. The NHS recommends a daily meat intake of no more than 70g.
4:00 AM 11th September 2021
Countdown To Christmas! How To Budget Wisely
UK residents are currently facing a staggering £371bn savings shortfall when it comes to their cash, according to a new report. Figures from The Yorkshire Building Society’s The Nation’s Nest Egg report found that adults in the UK require savings of £17,465 to feel financially secure, with most falling short of this goal by £7,220.
3:45 AM 11th September 2021
Six Key Considerations Before Filing For Divorce
Peter Jones
Jones Myers Founder
Image by Steve Buissinne
Making the step to file for divorce is a momentous decision and one which many spouses are reluctance to act upon. Various studies highlight that divorce rates peak at key periods such as couples and families returning home from summer holidays which can challenge relationships.
3:35 AM 11th September 2021
Thousands Of Teenagers Missing Out On Child Trust Fund Cash
Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is today urging young people to check if they have a hidden pot of gold – in the shape of a Child Trust Fund (CTF). It is now one year since the first account holders started turning 18 and around 55,000 CTFs mature every month. This means their owners can withdraw funds or transfer savings into an adult ISA.
12:16 PM 7th September 2021
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip: Give Your Heart A Four-legged Friend
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK Over three million more households in the UK have taken on a pet since the start of the pandemic. There are many good reasons why owning a pet can improve health and well-being, but dog owners may be top of the league when it comes to heart-health.
4:00 AM 4th September 2021
96% Of Children Failing To Meet Swimming Competencies Post COVID
More than three million children are not meeting new swimming competency standards before they give up swimming lessons Research from Swim England – the recognised governing body for swimming in England - shows millions of kids aged 7-11 can’t tread water or swim 100m without stopping 81% of parents want their children to learn to swim so they can look after themselves if they get i…
3:00 AM 2nd September 2021
PETA Names Amusement Park a Top Animal-Friendly Attraction
After scouring the UK for fun-filled attractions without exploitative animal exhibits, PETA has given Lightwater Valley Theme Park a top 10 spot on its list of the best animal-free amusement parks. These parks offer a spectacular day out for the whole family while leaving animals in peace.
5:48 PM 1st September 2021
Tips For A Pet-friendly Staycation This Summer
In the past year, pet ownership in the UK increased by 18 per cent compared to the previous year as many Brits decided to take the plunge and become a new pet owner. This trend was mainly driven by people spending more time at home and looking for companionship during the pandemic.
4:00 AM 28th August 2021
Heart Research UK Healthy Tip: Keeping Children Healthy In School Holidays
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK According to Government Guidelines, children aged between 2-18 should aim to be active for at least 1 hour each day. However, keeping active during the school holidays can be a challenge.
4:00 AM 28th August 2021
Guide Dogs Have A Special Trip To The Train Station On National Dog Day
National Dog Day is being celebrated by Guide Dogs and TransPennine Express (TPE) as dogs Zea and Elli were given the day off from regular training. Trainers Kim Brooking and Laura Taylor took Zea and Elli, on a trip to familiarise themselves with a train station and TPE train
12:26 PM 26th August 2021
Why Are Pensions Important To Deciding Financial Claims On Divorce?
Peter Jones
Jones Myers Founder
Image by Tumisu from Pixabay
The fact that pensions remain an undervalued asset in settling financial claims on divorce has been re-enforced after the number of divorcees forced to share pensions has dropped to a ten-year low.
12:31 PM 25th August 2021
Opinion
A Damaged Child: Part 3 – A Direct Appeal To Parents – Why Schools Need To Seek External Professional Advice
The Secret Carer
Features Writer
As I mentioned in Part 2 of ‘A Damaged Child’, learning disabled and autistic children who display challenging, distressed behaviour are attempting to communicate unsuccessfully their unmet needs, whether they be physical, medical, emotional, sensory or psychological.
6:22 PM 23rd August 2021
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