Relationships
Second steppers return to bank of mum and dad
One in six second steppers, homeowners looking to sell their first home and move up the property ladder, are contemplating turning to the bank of mum and dad to plug the gap between the value of their first home and the cost of the house they would ideally move to, according to the latest research from Lloyds TSB.
Give Dad some wicked wheels for Father’s Day
Forget about the new tie or cufflinks for Dad on Father’s Day. Give him a set of wicked wheels for the weekend instead!
Public turns blind eye to domestic violence as Euro 2012 kicks-off
Fewer than three in five people (58%) polled say they would be likely to intervene if they suspected their male friend or neighbour was beating his wife, according to a new YouGov poll.
A Ferrari for Father’s Day
Fancy giving your dad a Ferrari this Father’s Day (Sunday 17 June). If not how about a Porsche, Lamborghini or MG?
This Father’s Day, give your Dad the gift of adrenaline
Swap beverages and fatty foods for energizing activities and quality time with Dad this Father’s Day. Cheapflights.co.uk, online flight deals publisher, asked its staff to put their travel expertise to the test and come up with these top spots for an invigorating escape to show dad how much he’s loved this June 17 2012.
The Bachelor returns to Channel 5
Spencer Matthews, reality star and one of the country’s most eligible bachelors, is on a quest for the woman of his dreams.
Get ready for the Jubilee with Kodak’s Big App
Whether you’re planning to host the street party to end all street parties or a small family gathering at home, with just over a week to go until the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations it’s time to start preparing!
Family doggy day care
Almost half (46 per cent) of Britain's dog owners rely on friends and family to look after their pooches whilst they are at work, according to new research from Direct Line pet insurance.
Fashion yourself as a man in black
Men in black are going to be both in their element and at their ease in London during 2012 and that’s not just because of the new movie starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones!
Support to help lone parents into work
Lone parents will start getting the help they need to look for work earlier rather than stay on benefits, Work and Pensions Minister Maria Miller has announced.
New tax helpline and services for the bereaved
People who have suffered bereavement and who need to contact HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will now find improved and streamlined processes from this month.
Find the love of your life at The Granville @ Barford
The Granville @ Barford is inviting single guests the chance to meet up to 20 new people and hopefully find love at its first Speed-Dating event on Sunday 27 May. The event, which starts at 8.30 for 9pm, is aimed at guests aged between 35 and 55.
Get Dad in Top Gear for Father’s Day
A special £10 discount makes tickets to Top Gear Live the perfect present for next month’s Father's Day (Sunday 17 June) – more so this year as the spectacular show is scheduled to run at Birmingham’s NEC during the autumn school half term week from 25-28 October and a range of special family tickets are also available.
Touchwood searches for a diamond couple
As Jubilee fever sweeps the region, Touchwood has announced it is on the hunt for couples who are celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary this year.
Reality bites for mums who work from home
Being able to work from home is a key benefit to many mums but sometimes the reality can be much harder than expected.