Lifestyle
Fur fashion, a trend at the rear of society
By Florence Sarlat www.veganfashionventure.com For ages, fur and silk have embodied worth and luxury in fashion. They are beautiful and expensive materials that not everyone can afford. The rarer their origins are, the more sought-after they are considered to be. A wool coat is nothing compared to a mink coat. The kind of fur one’s wears shows their position on the social ladder! However, beliefs are changing. In the 90’s, a growing number of people, especially in Western European countries,...
Who is there to support Westminster’s children with caring responsibilities?
By Nicky Goulder, co-founder and Chief Executive of Create The official figures from the latest Census show that there are 400 identified children who are providing unpaid care in the London borough of Westminster. These children are known as ‘young carers’, defined by the Carers Trust as ‘children who often take on practical and/or emotional caring responsibilities that would normally be expected of an adult’. These children can end up in a situation in which they are spending 50 hours...
Legendary Statues Polish Up For London Fashion Week
Some of London's most renowned statues have polished up in honour of this week's prestigious Fashion Week. Fashionista Beau Brummel, Sherlock Holmes, Churchill and Roosevelt were just a few of the icons who were dolled up for the event. Pioneer of men's fashion Beau Brummel lived up to his reputation when he was seen sporting on-trend pink neon nails. While Churchill and Roosevelt, not necessarily known for their fashion sense, were also making an effort with a glamorous shade of...
Are Our Homes Ever Complete?
No matter how much time and effort you put in to your home, at times it can feel as though it will never be exactly as you want it. According to new research, less than one in ten homeowners currently consider their home to be perfect with 55 per cent saying they have a long to-do list of improvements and changes they would like to get done. Installing a new kitchen and bathroom, laying new carpets or flooring and building...
Every 5 Seconds Someone in World Goes Blind – Fight For Your Sight
By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor It is a shocking statistic but every five seconds someone in the world goes blind. Almost two million people in the UK are living with significant sight loss and this number is predicted to rise to approximately 2.3 million by 2020. It’s essential, like any other body organ that you look after your eyes. Whilst it may not be a life threatening disease, sight loss can have a devastating impact on your quality of life. 84% of people...
Mobile Phones the Top Threat to Romance this Valentine’s Day
The use of mobile phones at the dinner table has been identified as the biggest threat to romance during a Valentine’s Day meal, according to a new study. More than two in five people identified banning the use of mobile phones and tablets at the dinner table as top of their list of “romance rules” to help prevent the atmosphere being ruined on one of the most romantic days of the year. Other romance spoilers identified included the presence of children,...
40-59-Year-Olds Are Least Happy and Most Anxious
By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor I’m stressed and anxious enough as it is, but it looks like there is no good news on the horizon, as a report finds that people aged 40-59 are not in a good way. An ONS study, has found that middle aged people are the least happy, have the lowest levels of life satisfaction and the highest levels of anxiety. These latest official wellbeing statistics make grim reading, unless you get to 60 and even...
Funeral Costs in London Are Spiralling Out of Control
By Steve Taggart The cost of dying is increasing beyond the rate of inflation. Buying a grave, particularly within London and other urban areas is, in part, a reason for this. Land is at a premium and the financial burden of operating local authority cemeteries is high. The average cost of a grave within London is £3,250, this does not include the funeral director's fees which will usually add another £2,500. The most expensive borough is Haringey where a new grave...
Marathon runner halfway through ‘400 in 365’ challenge
By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor Marathon man Mark Vaz is almost halfway through his outrageous challenge of completing 400 marathons in 365 days despite dislocating his shoulder earlier in the week. Mark is raising funds for Adoption UK as he attempts to become the first man to run 400 marathons in a year – so more than one a day. The current record is 239 marathons. To put Mark’s challenge into context, he will be aiming to run a total...