Monthly Archives: October 2012
Who will take the Great British Bake Off crown tonight?
If like me you have enjoyed watching the rises and falls of this year’s Great British Bake Off you will be looking forward to tonight’s final.
Read more...Armstrong’s fall from grace
I can’t say that I’m a big fan of cycling but I have to admit that I was very surprised and disappointed when I heard about the doping charges brought against Lance Armstrong. Armstrong had become synonymous…
Read more...Thinking of pulling a ‘sickie’?
New research has found that the amount of sick days taken by workers in 2012 have decreased from 7.7 days in 2011 to 6.8 days this year*.
Read more...Hoping for a money miracle
We all know the economy is in a dire state, but I think that it has got to the point now when we really need some good news.
Read more...UK digital ad spend increases 12.6%
The UK digital ad spend grew 12.6% to £2.6 billion during the first half of 2012, according to The Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB).
Read more...World Mental Health Day
Attitudes towards mental health are changing, thankfully, but more still needs to be done to raise awareness and help people struggling with their mental health.
Read more...Dementia summit
As part of the Prime Minister’s Challenge on Dementia, a summit is being held today, Wednesday October 11th, at the QEII Conference Centre, Westminster.
Read more...Every parent’s worst nightmare
The hunt for five-year-old April Jones has had people praying around the world, willing a good outcome.
Read more...Disneyland rival planned for Kent
Theme park lovers in this country will be excited to hear that a £2bn entertainment resort to rival Disneyland Paris could be built in Kent. Plans for the new resort include the “largest” indoor water park in Europe and a Hollywood inspired theme park. Paramount Pictures have granted a licence…
Read more...Let the fun and games begin
It’s that time of year again when rows about weekend television viewing start in households around the country and the X Factor and Strictly fans start their ‘journey’.
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