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Jodie Kidd Urges Families To Give Fishing A Try This Summer
Jodie Kidd, the model and racing driver is urging all families to ‘give fishing a try’ as part of National Fishing Month to beat the boredom of the school holidays and learn a new skill. National Fishing Month (24 July-30 August 2021) has released more than 250 free angling events across…
Why More Couples Hire A ‘Private Judge’ To Expedite Their Divorce
Peter Jones
Jones Myers Founder
Photo by Jackson Simmer on Unsplash
Jones Myers founder, Peter Jones considers why more couples hire a ‘Private Judge’ to expedite their divorce. A private court hearing where separating couples hire a ‘Private Judge’ to accelerate the outcome of their financial settlements is becoming the way forward for more people undergoing divorce.…
4:05 AM 31st July 2021
Summertime With The Team
Hannah Russell
Features Writer
Who else has been enjoying the lovely sunshine we have had in the UK this last month? Here in the Yorkshire Dales we have been basking in the sun and enjoying the glorious weather – of course not forgetting the suncream when we have headed outside! Since it’s been sunny here…
6:00 PM 26th July 2021
What Is The Nation's Favourite Sweet?
photo by Julian Bur
Fizzy bubble gum bottles have been crowned the nation’s favourite pick and mix, beating off cola bottles and flying saucers to take the accolade. Almost 4,000 sweet-toothed Brits voted in the poll, run by confectionery experts at UK Sweets, to determine the UK’s favourite treat. Fizzy bubble gum bottles were named number…
4:10 AM 31st July 2021
World’s Longest Railway Bench Gets Chatty In Fight To End Loneliness
TransPennine Express launch 'chatty bench' initiative on the world's longest railway bench in fight to end loneliness in the UK
TransPennine Express (TPE) has launched a brand-new initiative, ‘chatty benches’, in a push to end loneliness and increase conversations amongst customers, following more than a year of reduced interactions amongst the public due to the pandemic. With more than 9m people in the UK experiencing loneliness, TPE understands it may be…
4:00 AM 31st July 2021
Tesco To Launch 'Buy One To Help A Child' This Summer
Tesco customers can now help provide millions of meals to feed children this summer and beyond, thanks to a new UK-wide scheme announced. Currently, 2.3 million children in the UK  live in households that have experienced food insecurity in the last six months, a situation that has worsened during the pandemic. To help…
7:57 PM 24th July 2021
How The Full Moon Can Affect Your Pets Behaviour
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. If you've…
4:00 AM 24th July 2021
Vida Healthcare Triumphs At Care Awards
Dementia care specialist Vida Healthcare is celebrating after winning two awards at the Great British Care Awards. The Awards are a series of regional events held throughout the UK and celebrate excellence across the care sector. The awards are designed to pay tribute to organisations and individuals who have demonstrated…
4:48 PM 22nd July 2021
Canal & River Trust Sees Increase In Numbers Of People Jumping Into Its Canals And Rivers
As temperatures soar, Canal & River Trust, the waterways and wellbeing charity which cares for 316 miles of waterways in Yorkshire & North East is reminding people across the region to keep out of the water. The Trust is particularly keen to get the message across to families with children, to…
1:14 PM 20th July 2021
Teenage Refugees Make Lancashire Their Home
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A Lancashire-based youth charity is working with resettled refugees in Preston, South Ribble and Blackpool to help them feel at home in the county. Lancashire Youth Challenge has joined forces with Lancashire County Council and Lancaster University to deliver a weekly programme of activities for teenagers who’ve fled trauma and challenging…
4:24 PM 19th July 2021
Five Tips For Keeping Cool While The Weather Is Hot
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With temperatures set to top 30C this weekend, you may feel that temperatures inside your home are as high as those outside. Overheating can be associated with health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, so it is crucial to keep your home cool, ventilated and healthy. NHBC,…
3:59 AM 17th July 2021
Make Sure You Get The Vaccine” Says Fit And Active 25 Year-old Who Was Hospitalised With COVID
James Cook
A fit and active 25 year-old man who was hospitalised for six days with severe Covid-19 has called on young people to make sure they get both Covid vaccinations. James Cook, 25, of Sheffield, contracted Covid after going out for a meal with friends in Sheffield City Centre to celebrate his…
4:10 PM 16th July 2021
Survey Spurs Launch Of New Family Law Service: 2Unify
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay
Research recently conducted by Shoosmiths family law team revealed that 30% of couples living together rate relationship breakdown as one of life’s most stressful events - second only to serious illness - and yet alarmingly as many as 53% hadn’t made any arrangements to alleviate the impact in the event…
5:00 AM 16th July 2021
Domestic Violence On The Increase: Key Support Services To Contact
Charities are warning that domestic abuse will have rocketed by almost 40% following England’s defeat in the penalty shootout against Italy in the Euro 2020 final. The National Centre for Domestic Violence has reported that domestic violence increased by 26% when England played in the championships - rising…
3:16 PM 15th July 2021
New Report Calls For Assistive Technology To Become Mainstream In Adult Social Care Services
A new report released today by the County Councils Network (CCN) calls for the greater integration of technology within social care services. Survey reveals that rurality, costs, and a lack of knowledge are significant barriers in embedding tech further into services. 75% of local authorities believe that the benefits of assistive technology…
8:18 AM 14th July 2021
Let's Get 'Phizzical': Olympic Sprinter Collaborates With Myphizz To Boost Physical And Mental Wellbeing In Schools
British Olympic sprinter Adam Gemili is calling on schools across the country to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of children, following a decrease in activity levels during the Covid-19 pandemic. The World Championship gold medallist and former World Junior Champion has collaborated with new app, myphizz to combat sedentary…
3:41 PM 13th July 2021
Simply ‘Doing’ Music Is Not Enough
Ofsted has published its latest research review looking at music education in schools. Today’s review is part of a series of research that examines different subjects across the curriculum. It draws on the evidence from the education inspection framework (EIF) and other literature to examine the contributions that can make…
3:07 PM 12th July 2021
Thousands More Children To Benefit From Free Breakfast Clubs
Thousands of children in disadvantaged areas in England will be offered nutritious breakfasts in the next two academic years, to better support their attainment, wellbeing and readiness to learn. A healthy breakfast can help children and young people with their concentration and behaviour. Family Action has been confirmed by the Department…
6:00 AM 11th July 2021
Weekend Health: UK Insomnia Device Achieves Global Breakthrough Following Successful Clinical Trials
The team behind UK-designed sleep therapy solution SleepCogni is celebrating after their device produced ‘extraordinary’ clinical trial results, significantly reducing clinical insomnia after just seven days. Following the successful trials, conducted at Sheffield Hallam University with a group of 80 people suffering from chronic insomnia, the device is now primed…
5:00 AM 3rd July 2021
Weekend Family: Be Safe This Summer When Swimming Near Water Structures
Image by gary gray from Pixabay
With the summer holidays approaching, the Environment Agency is reminding people to take care while swimming near its structures. The Environment Agency owns and maintains assets, such as locks and sluices, in many locations across the river network and on the coast. Swimming too close to them can be dangerous and…
5:00 AM 3rd July 2021
Weekend Advice: Expert Offers Top Tips For Hay Fever Sufferers
Image by Ulrike Mai from Pixabay
The wet May followed by plenty of rain in June means that our grass is bursting with pollen. So each time the sun comes out, we are getting explosions of pollen. Some areas may get this over the weekend, but pollen counts are forecast to soar to very high again…
4:15 AM 3rd July 2021
Weekend Family: How Grandparents Can Help Their Grandchildren Learn To Speak
Almost two thirds of all grandparents regularly look after their grandchildren. The rise in single working parents, both parents in the family having to work, and the cost of childcare has led to an increase in the number of children being cared for by their grandparents — a figure which…
4:00 AM 3rd July 2021
Opinion
Weekend Money: NS&I Green Savings Bond
Anna Bowes, Co-Founder of Savings Champion says “Savers who were looking forward to the new NS&I Green Savings Bond will be disappointed to find out that is not going to be launched until later this year, as opposed to the Summer, as previously indicated in the Spring Budget. While we now…
3:56 AM 3rd July 2021
Weekend Money: What To Do If You Find Yourself In Debt
Latest figures from the Bank of England show that for the first time since August 2020, consumers borrowed more than they paid off in May this year - with unsecured lending rising by a net £280m from April.
3:56 AM 3rd July 2021
Opinion
A Damaged Child – Part 2 - Restraint, Seclusion And Humiliation
When you read about restraint and seclusion occurring in special schools and other institutions, it almost always refers to a single shocking occurrence which, if it goes to court, is usually argued to be a single, momentary lack of judgement by one member of staff. However, these aren’t one-off incidents:…
4:39 PM 2nd July 2021
Weekend History: Heads Up On Henry
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Five hundred and thirty years ago on Monday (28th June) , a child was born at Greenwich Palace who would become one of the most famous monarchs in English history, King Henry VIII. Former primary school teacher Laura Steele of education resources experts PlanBee is here to refresh your knowledge…
4:25 AM 26th June 2021
Weekend Family: How To Safely Enjoy A BBQ Around Pets And Wildlife
Image by Capri23auto from Pixabay
Catherine Moss of the Indian Fire Bowl Company https://www.indianfirebowlcompany.co.uk/ warns us of some of the hidden dangers of the summer BBQ. On July 5th - 11th, the nation will celebrate the 25th anniversary of National BBQ Week, which is set to fall during the return of the…
4:15 AM 26th June 2021
Weekend Family: Kids Party Traditions Could Soon Become A Thing Of The Past
Image Pexels from Pixabay
New research suggests millennial parents are ditching classic party traditions in favour of sushi platters, prosecco for parents, balloon archways and even professional photographers. In fact, as many as 45%t of modern kids have NEVER played pin the tail on the donkey, while 44% have never enjoyed a good old-fashioned game…
3:59 AM 26th June 2021
Miller Homes & Gracie-Rae Dream Duo Take Part In Clean Up Clitheroe
Gracie-Rae and Friends
Local homebuilder Miller Homes has once again teamed up self-proclaimed “fairy eco warrior” Gracie-Rae Spedding, a local superstar on a mission to clean up Clitheroe. The collaboration comes as the homebuilder brings new homes to the area with its Montague Place development. 8-year-old Gracie-Rae, who attends St James Primary School, reached…
2:20 PM 25th June 2021
New Advertising Rules To Help Tackle Childhood Obesity
New rules on advertising unhealthy foods online and before 9pm on TV across the UK after public consultation. The health of children across the UK will be improved as new restrictions will mean they are less exposed to advertising of unhealthy foods, the government has announced today. Following a public consultation, regulations…
7:45 PM 24th June 2021
New Arrivals – Izzy And Ida – Valais Black Nose Sheep
Picking up one of the Valais Black Nose sheep I was surprised to find how light they were. Because of their hairy woolly coats I imagined them to be a lot heavier, but was surprised to find they were lighter than my springer spaniel (who also gets lots…
1:31 PM 19th June 2021
Remember Your Dad This Father's Day
Father's Day in 2021 is this coming Sunday 20 June in the UK and also lots of other countries in the world. What is the difference between a Father and a Dad? Most people think a father and a dad are the same thing. But a father is the male parent of a…
5:00 AM 19th June 2021
Weekend: Celebrate National Picnic Week With A Sustainable Low-Waste Picnic
As a nation we love a picnic and what better excuse to get the picnic basket out than National Picnic Week (19th - 27th June)? People are already researching picnic spots, with an 80% increase in searches for the ‘best picnic spots near me’. From Tatton Park and Little Venice…
4:03 AM 19th June 2021
First Look Inside New Miller Homes Development In Clitheroe
National homebuilder Miller Homes is today giving an exclusive look into its new Clitheroe development, Montague Place. The exciting new development includes a varied mix of two bedroom bungalows, and three and four bedroom homes, all of which include a home office space. The Maplewood show home is now open for…
4:00 AM 19th June 2021
Weekend Debate: The Best To Worst Ice Lollies Ranked By The Nation
Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay
As the nation has been enjoying a heatwave, a hotly contested debate can finally be settled for once and for all: the UK’s favourite ice lolly is officially Magnum. Research from GalaBingo.com has delved into the sweet world of ice lollies, pops and bars (namely any frozen treat…
4:00 AM 19th June 2021
Leeds Student Radio Presenters Host 16 Hour Broadcast For Youth Homelessness
Liv and Sam
Two Leeds University students presented an all day and night live show on Leeds Student Radio and raised £300 for the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity Centrepoint. Radio presenters Olivia Snelson and Samantha Willetts, both 22 years old, kept their listeners entertained from 8am until midnight (Wednesday 16th June) by…
12:13 PM 18th June 2021
Opinion
A Damaged Child – The Parents’ Story – Part 1
The Secret Carer
Features Writer
Photo credit: Myriams Photos on Pixabay
When I started writing as ‘The Secret Carer’ just over a year ago, we had just undergone what can only be described as one of the most harrowing times of our life and I was told that the best way to make sense of what happened was to write it…
11:06 AM 17th June 2021
Harrogate Cyclist Gears Up To Pedal 288 Miles In 24 Hours
Simon Gregory from Harrogate is preparing to embark on an epic cycling challenge this weekend to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of his aunt. Simon Gregory, who is the managing partner of recruitment firm GPS Return, is attempting to cycle 288 miles in just 24 hours to raise…
6:14 PM 16th June 2021
HMRC Can Help Towards The Cost Of Children’s Summer Holiday Activities
Today, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working families that they can use Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for their childcare costs over the summer. Tax-Free Childcare – a childcare top-up for working parents – can be used to help pay for accredited holiday clubs, childminders or sports activities –…
10:41 AM 15th June 2021
Ahead Of The Stamp Duty Holiday Deadline, Here’s How To Push Your Property To Completion
The stamp duty holiday, first introduced in June 2020 by Chancellor Rishi Sunak, has caused one of the busiest periods the housing market has ever seen. The stamp duty holiday has made the UK housing market spiral, with demand for bigger homes higher than ever during the pandemic. The Royal Institution…
1:46 PM 14th June 2021
Miller Homes Teams Up With Aid 4 Ummah To Support Blackburn’s Vulnerable
National homebuilder Miller Homes has teamed up with Blackburn-based charity Aid 4 Ummah to support the vulnerable amongst the community with care packages of groceries. The collaboration comes as the homebuilder brings new homes to the Blackburn area with its Millrose development. Aid 4 Ummah was founded by previous mayor of…
1:34 PM 14th June 2021
Survey Into Restraint And Seclusion On SEND Children In UK Schools
The Secret Carer
Features Writer
In the UK there is no legal requirement for schools to tell you if they have restrained and/or secluded your child whilst at school. And children with SEND are disproportionately affected by the use of restraint and seclusion in school, as a response to distressed or "challenging" behaviour. Call for…
6:32 PM 13th June 2021
No-fault Divorce Heralds End Of Bitter ‘Blame Game’
Lilly Grant
Family Law Writer
Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay
The welcome news that divorcing couples can obtain a no-fault divorce from 6 April 2022 marks the most dramatic and far-reaching change in divorce laws in 50 years. No-fault divorce finally ends the bitter ‘blame game’, making it easier for people to manage their separation and work together to avoid…
3:00 PM 13th June 2021
Weekend Family Day Out: How Stean Gorge Bumper Year In UK Staycation Boom
Photos: Gerard Binks
How Stean Gorge, one of Yorkshire’s most awe-inspiring natural sights, has reported a bumper year as the UK staycation boom continues. The independent and family-run visitor attraction has increased space in its indoor café and shop facilities. How Stean Gorge has been attracting visitors for over 100 years. The hidden…
4:11 AM 12th June 2021
Claire’s Honour Is By Royal Appointment
Claire Chadwick outside Bradford Royal Infirmary
A Bradford health worker, praised for ‘saving thousands of lives’, has been recognised in The Queen’s Birthday Honours List for outstanding service to the NHS during the COVID19 pandemic. Claire Chadwick, Nurse Consultant and Director for Infection Prevention at Bradford Royal Infirmary, part of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has…
10:45 PM 11th June 2021
Date Set For No Fault Divorce To Become Legal
The biggest shake up of divorce law for 50 years, will take place next year. Ministers have announced that the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, which will allow married couples to divorce without assigning blame, will come into force on 6th April 2022. Rachel Spencer Robb is a partner…
7:56 AM 11th June 2021
National Charity Provides To Muslim Community During Pandemic
Charitable donations have been fundamental for supporting communities over the past year, as the pandemic has affected numerous people across the country. Thankfully, many non-profit organisations have seen huge support from donors, with reports suggesting that more than third of Brits donated to charity during 2020, despite economic worries. UK Charity, National…
3:20 PM 9th June 2021
Weekend Gardening: One In 10 Gardens Broken Into In The UK
Nearly a third (31%) of Londoners with an outdoor space have been victims of theft making London the most targeted area of the UK, followed by the North West (22%). Tools, bikes and plants among the most targeted items stolen from outdoor spaces. Brits store approximately £1,000 worth of items in their…
4:10 AM 5th June 2021
Insurer Reveals 29% Spike In Garden-fire Claims During Lockdown
Home insurance data reveals garden-related fires increased by 29% across all three UK lockdowns Admiral saw 32% more garden fire claims in the latest lockdown compared to the same time period the previous year Admiral is urging homeowners to be safe as warmer weather continues. David Fowkes, Head of Household Underwriting at Admiral,…
6:57 AM 3rd June 2021
Gala Tent’s Creative Contest Captures Imaginations Of Nation’s Schools.
As the covid-19 pandemic slows down in the midst of a vaccination drive and schoolchildren return to some degree of normality, one South Yorkshire-based retailer has gone to extra lengths to give them something to smile about. Marquee and pop-up gazebo supplier, Gala Tent, based out of Manvers, Rotherham, has…
6:48 AM 3rd June 2021
Vicky Pattison’s All-nighter For Homeless Young People
Vicky Pattison, presenter, author and influencer, stayed awake all night (Friday 28th May) to raise money for leading youth homelessness charity Centrepoint and the young people it supports. Vicky, who was joined by her mum Caroll for moral support, hosted Centrepoint’s online fundraising event STAY:UP last night, which challenged fundraisers to…
3:21 PM 31st May 2021
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