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Should ear piercing be banned on children?

I would love to know what you think… Should ear piercing be banned on children? A campaign has been started to ban ear piercing on babies and toddlers. The campaign, started by a woman called Susan, has called for a minimum legal age for ear piercing on children. The campaign states ”Why is this important? It […]

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Prosecco Recall!

Prosecco Recall! If you are a Prosecco fan then you might want to take note of this latest recall issued by the Food Standards Agency! The wine society is recalling bottles of its ‘Prosecco Brut i Duecento’ wine because of reports of some bottles shattering. The company have said: ‘Should you have any bottles remaining, […]

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Tesco Slow Cooker Recall!

Tesco Slow Cooker Recall! There has been a product recall on a slow cooker sold in Tesco due to the plugs unexpectedly breaking and exposing live parts posing a risk of electric shock. The notice reads ‘Tesco is taking the precautionary measure of recalling our 3L and 5.5L Slow cookers after identifying that on a […]

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Supermarkets Ripping You Off With Gluten Free Foods

Are supermarkets ripping you off with gluten free foods? 13% of shoppers now avoid gluten free foods which is found in wheat, barley and rye, while two thirds have bought at least one product. Channel 4 exposed this during one of their TV shows and I was shocked at just how many supermarkets charge for […]

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Tesco puts an end to its 24-hour stores!

Tesco puts an end to its 24-hour stores! Tesco is renowned for its handy 24 hour opening times, however the supermarket top dog has just announced that it will be ending 24-hour shopping at 76 of its stores. The company has explained that the majority of its stores receive very little custom during the night, […]

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HSBC online banking is down as bank is hit with cyber attack!

HSBC online banking is down as bank is hit with cyber attack! If you are a HSBC customer then the bank is advising you to avoid using your online banking and other services for the time being. The bank has been hit by an attempted cyber attack. Anyone who has been attempting to access their […]

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Harry Potter Book Night

We all know someone who loves Harry Potter Let them know about Harry Potter book night I can’t wait to tell my son about this when I collect him from school later, he started reading Harry Potter books just before Christmas and now he is a HUGE fan. There will be parties and celebrations held […]

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Apple wants to replace these chargers, do you have one?

Apple wants to replace these chargers, do you have one? Apple is recalling millions of its chargers due to a risk of breaking and electrocution when touched. Apple is recalling AC wall plug adapters designed for use in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Continental Europe, New Zealand and South Korea. Although UK plugs generally aren’t affected, the […]

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Is Mr Tumble Doing It All Wrong?

Parents have been complaining that Mr Tumble is greeting children inappropriately Is Mr Tumble doing it all wrong? When my children were younger, we used to watch Mr Tumble together and they would love to copy his hand movements and try the signs. However, parents have been complaining he is using Makaton rather than British […]

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Dad Arrested After Confiscating Daughters iPhone

Dad arrested after confiscating daughters iPhone I find this crazy! I understand this isn’t money saving and yes it happened in America, however, I would love to know whether you think the mother had a point? I find the whole situation a little crazy! Ronald Jackson his 12-year-old daughters phone and refused to return it after […]

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Worried About Your Boiler Going on the Blink?

Worried About Your Boiler Going on the Blink? For homeowners, you only have to mention to the word boiler and it sends a shudder down their spines. And with good reason. Not only do you worry about it going faulty, but then you have to contend with the crippling costs of getting it fixed or […]

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Police Warning About Facebook Fraud

There has been a police warning about Facebook fraud I am sharing the story with their permission to help others become aware of this and avoid being scammed… Northumbria police are warning people to be alert to a Facebook scam involving mobile phones. Officers from Central CID are investigating a number of fraud incidents dating back […]

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Is This Britain’s Thriftiest Pensioner?

Is This Britain’s Thriftiest Pensioner? When money is tight we all try to come up with ideas to make our money go further, so when Ilona Richards ,from Scunthorpe, found herself on a budget of under £2,400 a year she had to find ways to make the most of her money. The money saving tips […]

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Home & Garden

The Bedroom Tax – Could you appeal it?

The Bedroom Tax – Could you appeal it? If you, like many others have been hit with the bedroom tax and feel like it has been unfairly issued, then you do have the right to appeal. For those of you who don’t know, the bedroom tax is a change to Housing Benefit Entitlement that means […]

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