Smyths recalls popular toy Spread the word amongst friends and family Smyths have issued an urgent recall notice for the 24V Turnado Drift and told customers to stop using it immediately. This products has been on sale since November 2015. Smyth’s say the toy has been recalled due to a potential mechanical and electrical fault. The […]
Read moreNutella Krispy Kreme doughnuts
Nutella Krispy Kreme doughnuts No, this isn’t a cruel joke – this is 100% true! Are you as excited as I am? They will be instore from 27th May 2016. I LOVE Krispy Kreme doughnuts and I LOVE Nutella – put them together and I’m in heaven! **UPDATE** It seems that Krispy Kreme have sent […]
Read moreRestaurants may be banned from adding tip to your bill
Restaurants may be banned from adding tip to your bill Is this good or bad news? When I head out for a meal I always base my tip on the service I receive from the waiter/waitress rather than how good (or bad) the food is. If you have a poor meal then it is down […]
Read moreMillions of passwords stolen
Millions of passwords stolen Some Gmail, Hotmail and Yahoo email accounts are affected details of more than 272.3 million stolen accounts are now being traded online according to reports from Holden, who last year uncovered the largest data breach to date. Mail.ru has been the biggest affected whilst a smaller number of Gmail, Hotmail and Yahoo […]
Read moreFacebook May Be Posting All Of Your Photos
Facebook May Be Posting All Of Your Photos Did you know that there is an option on Facebook that allows access to all of your photos? Once you have taken a photo Facebook automatically posts it on your account and many people don’t know. People started to find out about this problem when they would […]
Read moreBarclays brings back the 100% Mortgage
Barclays have brought back the 100% mortgage for the first time since the recession in a bid to help first time buyers With more than 35% of first time buyers asking their parents for help when it comes to buying their first home, Barclays has decided to bring back the 100% mortgage. Barclays has removed […]
Read morePhishing Scammers Attack iPhone Users
Phishing Scammers Attack iPhone Users iPhone users are the latest targets for phishing scammers. The scam is the targets are contacted via a text message. A personalised message is sent saying their iCloud ID has been deactivated and they will need to confirm their details to reactivate it by following the link provided in the […]
Read moreRobbers Attack Child With Harmful Chemicals
Robbers Attack Child With Harmful Chemicals After advertising on Gumtree, two women and a young boy were attacked by two men, posing as potential buyers. One of the victims advertised two laptops on the advertising site Gumtree. Presumably after getting a response to the ad, they informed the men where they lived, so they could inspect the […]
Read moreConfused by Broadband Ads? You’re not alone…
Broadband Ads are misleading and must change The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled that from October Broadband providers have to make sure their adverts are very clear about costs and contract lengths after more than 80% of customers were unable to calculate the total cost of a broadband contract when asked to do so. […]
Read moreCould the EHIC card potentially add thousands to your holiday?
Could the EHIC card potentially add thousands to your holiday? Millions of us have an EHIC card that we refuse to go on holiday without. But how many of us actually know what It’s for or what it entitles us to? There always seems to be lots of confusion surrounding this little blue card. According […]
Read moreImportant passport changes
Important passport changes If you’re heading away on holiday in the future then this is worth knowing In 2006, the biometric passport was launched. The Identity and Passport Service has introduced a range of procedures and systems to help prevent identity and passport fraud. The new style passport contains a chip on which the passport holders photograph […]
Read moreNearly Half of Parents Admit to being Piggy Bank Robbers!
46% of parents admit to occasionally raiding their children’s piggy bank to cover costs of taxis, takeaways, parking and window cleaning A Nationwide Savings survey of 2,000 parents in the UK has revealed that nearly half of parents of children aged between 4 and 16 years old said that they have taken cash from their […]
Read moreParents taking Kids out of School in Term Time Court Cases Thrown Out
Parents being prosecuted for taking their kids on holiday in term time have had their cases thrown out of court in landmark ruling Two couples were facing trial after Swindon Borough Council accused them of failing to secure regular attendance for their children because they had taken them on holiday during term time. One of […]
Read moreThe top places to bring up a family in England & Wales.
The top places to bring up a family in England & Wales. The top locations to bring up a family in England and Wales have been revealed. The research was based on education, safety, childcare costs, house prices and green spaces to judge the best areas to raise children. According to the research, Wokingham in […]
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