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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...
How to Cope With Blue Monday
By Mark Turnbull, Health and Wellbeing Practitioner Blue Monday….how does it feel? During the last full-working week in January, the Monday is said to be one of the most ‘depressing’ days of the year for many people. But why is that? The evidence behind this suggests that there are several reasons and I think it can be useful to consider them using a Cognitive Behavioural approach. Many of us will have difficult situations and problems to deal with during the post-Christmas...
UK’s first all-female facial surgery clinic launches in London
By Laura Casewell The country’s first female-led facial surgery clinic has launched in London, seeing five of London’s most well-respected female surgeons working together. The Face Surgeons is run by a highly skilled team of five surgeons each expert in their field. Miss Sarah Osborne performs eyelid surgery (ophthalmology), maxillofacial surgery is provided by Miss Caroline Mills, Miss Katherine George and Miss Helen Witherow and Ear Nose and throat surgery by Miss Sarah Little. All undertake facial cosmetic surgery associated...