Lifestyle

By Jasmine Stephens, Family Editor The General Election is only a few weeks away and the questions from my three children are starting to come; Why is everyone going on about 'Parties'? What is that poster in next door's window? Who are those people arguing on the telly?! I was just going to stick them in front of the TV debates and let them learn about politics the hard way, but that seems increasingly unlikely. And if they do happen,...

By Nathan Lee, TLE correspondent  CMV's Marco Polo cruise ship returned incredible footage of the 2015 eclipse using drone cameras. Cruise & Maritime Voyages had three of their ships in position off the Faroe Islands this morning and an airborne drone camera ready to catch the total solar eclipse. The unique natural display of the moon passing across the sun was witnessed by more than 2,500 passengers onboard three CMV ships. Mike Hall CMV's Head of Marketing, said "We had a drone...

By Jasmine Stephens, Family Editor Yesterday I took my three children to the dentist expecting to learn a thing or two about brushing techniques, but instead we came out having taught the dentist a lesson in gender-stereotyping. I’m quite proud to say that over the years I must have done a pretty good job of hiding my dentophobia as my kids love going to the dentist. It would appear that the top three dental lures to under-7s are in bronze medal...

By Nathan Lee  Google has revolutionised the notion of map making (cartography). Using intricate technologies we can now access directions, interactive maps and aerial imagery from across the world at the touch of a button, a technology that many of us have come to rely on as part of our day-to-day lives. Born from this, almost as a by-product, is a gallery of the world in which we can explore landmarks, discover natural wonders and step inside locations such as museums, arenas, restaurants and small businesses with...

By Rosie Wilson of CCF Media Mothers’ Day is just around the corner, and so it’s time for the confused masses to wrack their brains once again. Chocolates? Flowers? You might know her better than anyone, but buying your Mum a non-contrived, thoughtful present that she actually wants can be a bit of a challenge. If you ask most women what’s on their wish-list, anti-ageing and looking their best will appear pretty high up. Even when we look after ourselves,...

Domestic violence will affect 25 per cent of women and 17 per cent of men in their lifetime ranging from physical abuse to sexual, emotional or financial abuse, but what legal protection do people have against it happening to them? In order to make these options clear Laker Legal has created this easy to digest guide on the topic of legal protection available for anybody experiencing domestic abuse. The infographic includes information on the scale of the problem, how to identify...

By David de Winter  @davidjdewinter  @TLE_Lifestyle There’s something about fringe theatre that really appeals to me.  The close proximity of the audience to the action gives the drama an extra dimension that one does not get from the larger and more established West End theatres.  There is an immediacy of performance and an intimacy which is quite unique and it can be incredibly moving and effective.  So I was more than happy when TLE sent me down to the Tabard...

By Sian O'Flaherty for STYLIGHT With London Fashion Week finished and with Paris Fashion Week opening today STYLIGHT (inspired by Vahram Muratyan) have visually compared and contrasted the differences between the big smoke and the city of love. Paris has espressos whilst London is all about the green juice, the French are trusty to their Louboutins whilst Londoners rock normcore Adidas Stan Smith. Historically French fashion has been more refined, elegant and polished than London style. Paris fashion week has been...

The age of 41 has been pinpointed as the moment in life when we stop caring what other people think of us, new research has revealed.  Staying in on a Saturday night, going to the cinema on our own and watching our favourite TV shows regardless of what other people think of them have been shown to be the top signs that we no longer care what people think. Research shows that most people hit this point aged 41, but...