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12 May 2021

Do we have to trade in our park dates and picnics for pints at the pub?

As pubs, amongst other things, begin to open back up again and people flock to the beer gardens, are we now preparing to bid farewell to the picnics in the ...
12 May 2021

Seven shows you need to watch if you love Eurovision

TV shows that focus on singing or performing may not be for everyone, but those who adore a sing-along are in for a treat with these series! From fictional shows ...
12 May 2021

How having breast cancer changed my perspective by Leigh Howes

On 31st March 2017, Leigh Howes found out that she had breast cancer. As a successful Executive Leadership Coach and Business Strategist (www.leighhowes.com) and a mum of two, her diagnosis ...

11 May 2021

Saw III revisited: A test within a test… within a test

With Saw mania taking over the world, a third instalment was a foregone conclusion. With an increased budget once more of $10 million, Saw III brought in a whopping $164.9 ...

10 May 2021

Nathalie Nicole Smith shares the inspiration behind her company, Women Who Boss

As a rule, the world tends to have something of a hang-up when it comes to bossy people. They are seen as overpowering, domineering, and uncompromising. This is ironic because ...

10 May 2021

The devastating effect of mask wearing for the deaf community

My name is Amy and I have a severe hearing loss in both ears. My hearing loss, with the available technology hasn’t been a negative thing in my life, challenging ...

8 May 2021

Jupiter’s Legacy Character Guide: A who’s who of Netflix’s latest superhero series

Jupiter’s Legacy has only been on Netflix a day, and it’s already making pretty sizable waves. With the show being similar to the streaming service’s show The Umbrella Academy, in ...
8 May 2021

Sinister Saturday: Who was cult leader David Koresh? What were his crimes?

Many cults seem to keep to themselves, in the sense that they don’t wish to draw attention to their group. However, the Branch Davidians didn’t appear to stick to this ...
8 May 2021

Trailer breakdown: What do we know about new Netflix thriller, Awake?

There will never not be a market for thrillers. New ways to scare and horrify us; fresh takes on old stories. Netflix’s new thriller, Awake, takes the idea of a ...
7 May 2021

Seven tips to take you from business idea to business success

Dr Ruth Miller-Anderson Have you ever had a lightbulb moment that you think is going to propel you from unknown to ultra-successful overnight? Lockdown has given many of us time ...

7 May 2021

The importance of healing yourself to stop self sabotage by business coach Sam Evans

Have you ever found yourself finding excuses as to why you can’t do something or shouldn’t? When the reasoning weighs so heavily on our minds, we don’t take any action ...

7 May 2021

Cindy Jourdain discusses her new She Rox Cardio workout program

Former Royal Ballet dancer Cindy Jourdain, now a personal trainer and movement coach is renowned for training some of Bollywood’s most well-known names. She started out in Paris at 11 ...

7 May 2021

Saw II revisited: The twists that shaped the future of the franchise

Following on from the huge success of the first Saw film was going to be a tough task for anybody. Still, original creator Leigh Whannell jumped at the opportunity to ...
6 May 2021

Teacher and mum of three spends maternity leave creating new jam brand with 40% less sugar

Mother of three and teacher Rachel Kettlewell decided to use her maternity leave to its full potential and created a new line of jams, spreads and honey that contain 40% ...
6 May 2021

Suzi Perry discusses BT Sport’s Innovate 21 competition

Presenter and MotoGP enthusiast Suzi Perry is a master at everything she tries her hand at – sports reporter, model, radio DJ, documentary creator and now part of the judging ...

6 May 2021

Your weekly horoscope: 3rd-9th May 2021

Jupiter, planet of freedom and expansion with Saturn, planet of discipline and control and planet Neptune, planet of emotions and sensitivities will be in alignment with earth this week dominating ...
6 May 2021

Seven Marvel characters who said some of the most iconic lines

Warning: This article contains spoilers! Whether they make you laugh or cry, some of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s (MCU) characters have said some utterly fantastic lines over the years. From ...
6 May 2021

A Quiet Place revisited: Bringing an eerie silence to the horror genre

Many horror/thriller movies rely on the sickening sounds of a monster, or piano keys being played by a mystery figure for their scares; but not this one. A Quiet Place relies ...
4 May 2021

The importance of creativity by milliner Katherine Elizabeth

More of us than ever before have taken up a creative hobby during lockdown. It has given us something to focus on, and where we have been able to find ...

4 May 2021

Exclusive interview with endurance runner Susie Chan

For endurance runner Susie Chan being able to see and have clear vision is a must – having to deal with glasses or poor contact lenses while on a 50-mile ...

4 May 2021

Saw revisited: Looking back at the film that changed the horror genre forever

“I want to play a game.” Those five words quickly became a staple of the horror genre following the release of the original Saw movie, all the way back ...
4 May 2021

An eco conscious alternative to pools- the benefits of coldwater swimming

It's funny how we can happen to come across the opportunity to by chance, and that making a decision in a split second can have a huge impact on your ...
1 May 2021

All of the best new and returning shows coming to the small screen in May 2021

Let’s face it, the past 12 months or so have been brilliant for catching up on some of our favourite television series, or adding some new shows to our viewing ...
1 May 2021

Sinister Saturday: The heinous case of Scott Peterson, a man who murdered his wife and unborn child

Highly publicised stories of murder are often so explicable and cruel, that it sweeps through the nation as spells of fear and anger. Scott Peterson’s crimes and the evidence to ...