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RECKLESS IN THE SUN: THOSE CONCEALING MEDICAL CONDITIONS FROM INSURERS ARE MOST LIKELY TO PUT THEMSELVES AT RISK ON HOLIDAY

Holidaymakers taking the risk of travelling without the insurance they need are among the most likely to opt for adrenaline-fuelled experiences during their holidays abroad. Three in four (76%) people…

From ideas to action: Applications open for 2027 Churchill Fellowships

Applications for 2027 Churchill Fellowships are now open, offering people across the UK the chance to take a spark of an idea for making a difference and develop it through…

MORE THAN HALF OF BRITS HAVE BOOKED A HOLIDAY INSPIRED BY A NOVEL

Summer is a time of year when books are closely associated with holiday season – with many publishers and retailers putting forward their suggested lists of essential reads for summer…

UK THERAPY GUILD’S NEW COUNSELLOR COURSE STARTING THIS SEPTEMBER!

For people considering a new career in counselling, finding the right training is an important first step. Liverpool-based UK Therapy Guild Academy offers a part-time professional training programme designed to…

Nick Moran Joins North East Gala Premiere of Award Winning Eddie Cochran Documentary

Exclusive Tyneside Cinema event celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Sir Graham Wylie Foundation with director Kirsty Bell, actor Nick Moran, journalist John Gibson and rising star Jack Harris Photo…

North Shields Dentists Complete Epic Copenhagen Ironman and Raise £1,743 for Percy Hedley

Union Quay Dental’s Kathryn Eccles and Jamie Dury have crossed the finish line of their first full-distance Ironman, completing the gruelling Copenhagen challenge and raising £1,743 for The Percy Hedley…

Throw-in icon defends overuse in Premier League as set-piece trend continues to grow

Former Stoke City midfielder Rory Delap believes football clubs should make full use of the long throw if they have a player capable of delivering it, insisting the tactic is…

This is only the beginning, says Connectus’ founder as firm marks 15 years and doubles user base

Connectus Business Solutions is “only just getting started” according to the company’s CEO – as the IT and cyber security provider marks 15 years in business having doubled its user…

Withdrawal of prostate cancer tests on request will cost lives, warns expert

A leading prostate cancer expert has described the decision to withdraw the right for men over 50 to request a blood test commonly used to look for signs of prostate…

Fighting for dignity in death: The women calling for reform in Britain’s funeral industry

At the worst moment of their lives, grieving families place complete trust in funeral professionals – trusting that their loved ones will be treated with dignity, compassion and care. But…

YOGA TEACHER REVEALS SECRETS BEHIND LOOKING ‘HALF HER AGE’

Dionne Palmer has spent more than two decades proving that wellness is about far more than appearances. At 57, the Chester-based yoga expert is regularly mistaken for being in her…

Loughborough Psychotherapist Steps into the Ring to Support Mental Health

A psychotherapist from Loughborough has stepped into the boxing ring to raise money and awareness for the Mental Health Foundation – all while improving her own mental health after a…

World Avocado Day: How much do you really know about the world’s favourite fruit?

Ahead of , the World Avocado Organisation rounds up some of the most unexpected facts about avocados — from sleep and potassium to pregnancy, eye health and the fruit’s surprising…

Prostate cancer specialist accuses government of “ignoring evidence” over screening decision 

A men’s health charity has accused the Government of years of delay after the National Screening Committee decided in May against a nationwide prostate cancer screening programme. Prostate cancer is…

Funeral Officiant Authority issue statement on Robert Bush sentencing 

The Funeral Officiant Authority (FOA), a voluntary national register launched in May 2026 to vet and standardise funeral celebrants and ministers across the UK, has issued a statement expressing shock…

Affordability drives summer plans as more Scots seek ways to cut costs on days out

Families in Scotland are becoming increasingly cost-conscious when planning summer activities, with more than two in five (42%) actively seeking more discounts and deals on attractions and experiences compared to…

HEATWAVE FAILS TO SAVE THE GREAT BRITISH STAYCATION

School summer holidays begin with UK breaks falling sharply as more Britons choose Europe instead As schools break up for the summer and another heatwave grips Britain, the great British…

World Brain Day (July 22nd ) – NHS neurosurgeon reveals the five things everyone with Epilepsy should know about their brain

Across the UK, more than 633,000 people are living with Epilepsy, with almost 29,000 new diagnoses every year. Yet, despite affecting around one in every 100 people, many still think…

FREE EARLY YEARS STORYTELLING EVENT THIS AUGUST!

A free, fun and interactive storytelling and creative workshop is coming to Kingsley & Co bookshop in Bootle on Saturday 8th August! Dr. Denise Wright’s Disgusting And Delicious Shapes with…

THE WIRRAL SKIN CARE BRAND HELPING WOMEN WITH ENDOMETRIOSIS!

For many people, skincare is about appearance. For Dr. Kate Blundell, it became something far deeper — a way to restore confidence, support wellbeing and give back to women silently…

CHILDREN CAN BECOME AUTHORS THANKS TO HARPER’S BIG IDEA!

Nine-year-old Harper Hawthorne, from Wirral, has created a groundbreaking concept with her dad that enables children to become published authors. Story Wizard is an exciting new platform that gives children…

PAFA CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF SAFEGUARDING FAMILIES!

For the past decade, PAFA (Parenting Assessments For All) has been transforming lives across the UK from its Wirral base, providing one of the most important yet least understood services…

NEW FITNESS & WELLBEING STUDIO BRINGS SOMETHING NEW TO LIVERPOOL!

A new community-focused fitness and wellbeing studio is opening its doors on Walton Road in Kirkdale, bringing together the growing popularity of kettlebell training with yoga, Pilates, breathwork, sauna, cold…

THE CHRONIC HEALTH BUSINESS COACH HELPING WOMEN EXCEED!

Laura Fox knows first-hand what it feels like to have your entire world turned upside down by invisible illness. Now, after years of pain, uncertainty and rebuilding her own life,…

Darude brings together a standout cast of producers for the ‘Feel The Beat’ remixes!

Darude brings together a standout cast of producers for the ‘Feel The Beat’ remixes! Featuring remixes from Ilan Bluestone, Giuseppe Ottaviani, Emily Nash, Nilsix, EM11 (HE.SHE.THEY), and Junkkataxi, released via…