The charity Facial Palsy UK has launched a petition seeking to raise awareness of the impact of facial palsy in the United Kingdom. In its first three weeks the petition, which runs until August and is totally non-party political, has been signed by over 3,000 people the length and breadth of the UK. Could you sign too? 10,000 signatures are needed to receive a Government response.
Millions of Britons are cutting their lives short — and increasing their risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer and dementia — because they are not getting enough sleep, the latest research reveals. Despite the mass of evidence, a survey by Puressentiel shows Britons routinely under-estimate the risks around poor sleep. Only one in ten realises it increases the chance of developing diabetes, four out of five did not know it can contribute to heart problems and three out of four had no idea it impairs immunity.
There are many reasons for drinking low alcohol drinks. Heineken have just added another two: tastes good and only 69 calories per bottle, writes Anne Coates.
On World Book Day – 7March – a Readathon is being held at LIBRARY, a private members bar in London, in keeping with the theme of female empowerment, to celebrate the start of the online voting for London's BIG READ 2019.
Travelodge have announced their Black Friday Deal – get 15 per cent off one night, 25 per cent off two nights and 35 per cent off three nightson selected stays between 13December and 30January 2019.
University students are being targeted by scammers with fake tax refunds in an effort to steal money and personal details, warns HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Here is some advice we'd all do well to follow to avoid a scam.
From 16 to 25 November, Amazon will offer new "Deals of the Day", every day, across the site, with products ranging from must-have electronics, toys, and fashion to sports, beauty, home items and more. There will also be thousands of "Lightning Deals" – products available at a discount, in limited quantities, for short periods of time – introduced throughout the sale.
