Family
Kids would rather Ask Jeeves than ask dad
Families are in danger of falling into a ‘digital parent trap’, new research by npower reveals, with over a third of parents (34%) feeling replaced in their child’s life, and traded in for technology by having to compete with gadgets such as consoles and social networking for their son or daughter’s attention.
Plan your holiday spending now
With less than six weeks until the start of the school summer holidays, N&P (Norwich and Peterborough Building Society) is urging parents to act now to save themselves money when they go overseas this summer.
Driving Days – 20% off driving thrills for Father’s Day
Time is fast running out for sons and daughters to prepare a unique and memorable gift for their dad this Father’s Day.
New security software makes pupils using iPads safer online
Children using iPads at school can be better protected online after UK cloud computing company Westcoastcloud adapted its award-winning esecurity product to work on the Apple tablet.
Millions of Brits fail to update level of life insurance
Over 5 million Brits could be leaving their dependants in serious financial difficulty because well over half of those (60%) with life insurance admit failing to update their level of cover following a significant change in their personal circumstances, according to research by Sainsbury's Life Insurance.
People locator FinderMonkey expands into corporate market
A business that traces long lost relatives and friends is expanding into the corporate sector after investment in new technology and taking on more staff.
Top family car games
After a nationwide search to find the country’s favourite family car games, iconic car maker Saab reveals ‘Backseat Face Snap’ as the winner.
Brits hide money problems from partners
Not sharing a money problem with a partner is more common than you think, says Payplan.
Nursery owners take a sure step forward
The owners of local day nursery, Sure Steps in Mossley Hill, are expanding their business empire and taking on a second premises; the former Minders Day Nursery in Stoneycroft, now renamed as Sure Steps Derby Lane.
Father’s Day in London’s West End
Father’s Day is on Sunday 19th June this year, so why not surprise your Dad to a fun-filled theatre break over the weekend and enjoy an exciting adventure in the heart of the city?
Wedded bliss as wedding fair returns to Whirlowbrook Hall
Whirlowbrook Hall, will be hosting an extravagant wedding fair on Sunday 23 October 2011 between 11.00am and 4.00pm.
Bumps on board? Safe flying for mums-to-be
Holidays can be your last chance to spend time alone as a couple before baby arrives. But travelling can be stressful - especially with a bump on board!
Battle for Bailey could have been forgone for a fiver
As the media spotlight centres on a sausage dog, the outcome in the ‘Battle for Bailey’ will be decided as the four month struggle by his former owners to get him back in their care culminates in a court case on Thursday 2nd June.
‘Cars 2’ characters to cruise into Goodwood Festival of Speed
In just five weeks time two life-size characters from the brand new movie from Disney / Pixar, Cars 2, will be making their British debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Moving Motor Show (presented by Auto Trader), being held in the spacious park land of Goodwood House from 30 June until 3 July.
Wsh u wr here: Brits send holiday texts, not postcards
You're settling in to your holiday and having the time of your life. So you'll want to drop a postcard home to share your experience with the folks back home. Right?