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Younger Brits head for the sun as families feel holiday pinch
Despite the economic downturn having hit many people hard, with pennies having to be saved in every direction possible, a new report from Tesco Travel Money reveals a vast disparity among UK adults when it comes to holiday planning in 2010.
Bride wins dream wedding at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel
Last week saw the exciting conclusion of Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel’s Win a Wedding Competition which includes a fantastic 7 night honeymoon cruise. Three brides-to-be were challenged to travel the furthest distance in eight hours, returning to the Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel before a 5pm deadline.
Stressful mornings for Britain’s mums
With the back-to-school season fast approaching, ‘morning sickness’ may take on a new meaning for stressed mums across Britain.
Recession increases financial burden of uni costs
With A Level results out tomorrow (19 August 2010), students considering higher education need to carefully plan for the financial burden of further studies.
Lawyers predict increase in Bank Holiday break-ups
Lawyers expect to see a 15% increase in divorce applications after the forthcoming Bank Holiday weekend, according to Dennison Greer Solicitors. Research by the law firm suggests that far from being a carefree escape to the sun, holidaying couples can experience intense cabin fever and heightened relationship issues, resulting in a breakdown sometimes before the return flight touches down.
The search is on for the UK's skip-hop Champion 2010
Skip-hop is the latest craze sweeping the nation’s playgrounds and the search is on to find which kid has the ultimate moves to be named skip-hop champion 2010.
Students look ahead to lectures, libraries and love
In just a couple of days hundreds of thousands of students around the country will find out if they’ve got into their university of choice.
Young cancer survivors struggle to stay in education and work
More than seven out of ten young people diagnosed with cancer survive, but they may be missing out on vital education and career opportunities. Many have to leave school, university or employment because their care is not always coordinated or appropriate for their age, according to the children and young people’s cancer charity CLIC Sargent.
NHS Direct launches online female sexual health checker
NHS Direct has launched a health and symptom checker for women looking for confidential sexual health advice online.
Students underestimate parents' willingness to help financially
With the start of the new university year now only a month away, new research from Barclays has identified a huge gap between parent and student expectations, revealing that students underestimate their parents' willingness to help them financially.
A cake that will really cut it at your wedding
Why settle for a dull and dated, traditional three-tier wedding cake when a cake connoisseur can shape something incredibly innovative and famously fabulous?
Healthy kids – A matter of money and location?
According to the results of a recent survey looking at children’s dietary and lifestyle patterns, children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, particularly those from the North of England, are less likely to have a healthy diet and lead a healthy and active lifestyle.
Say ‘I do’ to a Thomson wedding
Travel operator, Thomson, have a range of wedding packages and perfect honeymoons for the most discerning bride and grooms.
Go camping with the kids this summer
Kids bored of the holidays? Do you fancy a family break but can’t face long queues and delays at the airports? Then do something a little more adventurous with the children this August! Go camping! With weather forecasts for August promising some lovely warm summer days there’s no point in paying for an expensive family holiday abroad.
Children more distracting than phones when driving
While the debate rumbles on about whether hands-free phone calls are safe to take whilst driving, new research reveals that that the number one distraction to drivers is in fact their own children.