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Diabetes UK Survey (in: News)
Nov 29, 2018

Nearly 7,000 children and young people have Type 2 diabetesLet schools in the Uk know they must have a medical conditions policy, says Diabetes UK.

Male Grooming – men-u products (in: Looking good, feeling great)
Nov 28, 2018

If you're searching for some male grooming products to give for Christmas, look no further than the men-ü range of gift collections, writes Anne Coates. 

Win The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales on DVD (in: Freebies, offers & competitions)
Nov 26, 2018

Here's your chance to win a copy of The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales on DVD – we have six copies to be won.

Parenting a Child with Autism (in: Dilemmas & solutions)
Nov 23, 2018

Jo Worgan is the author of four non-fiction works aimed at parenting children on the autistic spectrum, based upon her experiences as a mother of an autistic son. Picking up the Pieces, her second novel, has just been published by Urbane Publications. Here Jo shares some of what she learned to help those who may be on a similar journey.  

2018 Costa Children’s Book Award Shortlist (in: Books: children & YA)
Nov 22, 2018

There were 131 entries for the 2018 Costa Children’s Book Award and here are the four books that made the shortlist.

 

Travelodge Black Friday Deal (in: News)
Nov 22, 2018

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 nights on selected stays between 13 December and 30 January 2019. 

Lonely Planet's Best Ever Travel Tips (in: Books for parents)
Nov 20, 2018

Get the best out of your travels with advice from the experts. Lonely Planet's Best Ever Travel Tips is the perfect pocket book to help you have better, safer, cheaper trips whatever your budget and wherever you are going.

How to Avoid Tax Scams (in: News)
Nov 17, 2018

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.

 

Black Friday – Amazon (in: News)
Nov 16, 2018

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.

Dream Toys 2018 (in: News)
Nov 14, 2018

The DreamToys list is the most authoritative independent prediction of toys that will be the most sought after this Christmas in the UK. Selected by a representative panel of retailers and industry experts, these are the toys that will be the talk of the playground this festive season.

Five ways HMRC can help boost your finances (in: Money matters)
Nov 12, 2018

From helping people buy their first home to government-funded top-ups for savers, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is supporting Talk Money Week – 12 to 18 November – and reminding taxpayers how the department can help boost their finances.

Lonely Planet – Amazing Train Journeys (in: Books for parents)
Nov 9, 2018

Reserve a seat and sit back for a voyage of discovery with Lonely Planet – Amazing Train Journeys, reviewed by Anne Coates.