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Society & Politics Who do the major parties really represent? George Osborne delivers his Autumn Statement today but what can we look forward to and can we trust what is said? Read more	0	3rd Dec 2014 Gareth Hargreaves
Home & Leisure Choosing the Right Bed There’s nothing worse than having to go about your day feeling tired and sleep deprived, so choosing a bed that’s going to ensure you get a great night’s sleep every night is a big decision that it’s worth taking some time over. There are a number of things to consider when choosing a bed from the bedframe itself to the right mattress topper, so here’s a guide to help you choose the right bed for you. Read more	0	28th Nov 2014 Vickie Harrison
Home & Leisure Three Ways to Improve Your Living Room There are two types of people in the world: those who favour the living room and those whose kitchen is the heart of the home. While they both have their pros and cons, I’ve always favoured the former. Here’s a few tips on how to make the most of your living room. Read more	0	28th Nov 2014 Vickie Harrison
Money & Finance Choosing to Release Equity in Your Home The financial burden of choosing or needing to retire can be a big one, so it’s important to consider all of your options carefully. Here are some things to consider when looking at releasing equity in your home. Read more	0	28th Nov 2014 Vickie Harrison
Home & Leisure 5 Bespoke Bathroom Design Ideas for the Mature Couple If you’ve reached that golden point in your life when your kids have all grown up and you’ve paid off your mortgage, you’ll feel the incredible liberation to know that your property is all yours and can spend your spare time really enjoying your home. You may even want to make some changes if you’re retired and you want to tackle all those long-awaited projects around the house. After all, as our lifestyles change, so should our homes. Read more	0	28th Nov 2014 Vickie Harrison
Home & Leisure Getting the Right Insurance for Your Holiday Home If you’re lucky enough to own your own holiday home then you want to be sure you’re protecting your investment – just as you would your primary home. However making sure you’ve got the right insurance cover can be confusing, so here’s a guide to help you make sure you’ve got the right cover in case anything goes wrong. Read more	0	28th Nov 2014 Vickie Harrison
Home & Leisure The Benefits of Frameless Glass in the Home If you’ve reached that exciting golden age and you finally have more time on your hands to renovate the home or to tackle those long awaited DIY projects, consider the importance of natural light as you start to make those exciting changes to your property. Read more	0	28th Nov 2014 Vickie Harrison
Home & Leisure 5 Household Tips to Save on Your Energy Bills The winter is setting in, and like many homeowners across the nation, you’ve cranked up the thermostat to keep your home toasty this cold and bitter season. The grandkids are due to visit this Christmas and nothing matters more to you than having a warm and comfortable home for your guests. Read more	0	28th Nov 2014 Vickie Harrison
Home & Leisure Top London Locations for a Happy Retirement Whilst many dream of the seaside views of Cornwall, or a lakeside retreat in Windermere, London is fast becoming a retirement hotspot according to many recent property reports. In an article posted by the BBC, London has been dubbed the new ‘retirement nirvana’, offering the convenience of the city but the charms of a small town. Read more	0	28th Nov 2014 Vickie Harrison
Relationships Balancing Your Work life with a Duty of Care: The Key Points to Keep in Mind I had experience of my sister going into care so thought I would share this. I hope you find it interesting. Read more	0	21st Nov 2014 William Freddy Hope
Money & Finance The Best Cars for Your Retirement Years I have always struggled with car buying - my knowledge of cars is limited and 'does it go' has always been the only question I have asked of a car. Now that money is not as plentiful I have to do more research. I thought I'd share my research and findings! Read more	0	13th Nov 2014 Louise Williams
Home & Leisure The Thrifty Christmas Gift Guide for Grandparents We all know Christmas can really push the limits of your budgets but here is a quick guide on how to save that little bit more over Christmas and help you through the expensive winter months! Read more	0	12th Nov 2014 William Freddy Hope
Home & Leisure Winter Rambling: The Right Attire I regularly go walking and so I thought I would do a nice write up of my thoughts on rambling and the attire as so many get it wrong. Read more	0	12th Nov 2014 William Freddy Hope
Travel Exploring Norway \| 3 ready made tours for the more mature customer. We recently went to explore Norway. Little piece about the deals and tours you can get. Read more	0	6th Nov 2014 William Freddy Hope
Travel Investing in Holiday Home Ownership: Hints and Tips Not so long ago my wife and I decided to buy a small property on a small island off the west coast of Greece called Kefalonia. Here is our quick guide which we learnt ourselves and have written out for you. Read more	0	17th Oct 2014 William Freddy Hope
Health & Wellbeing Sport and Activities for Older Adults On another note from my last post about 60+ fitness...Sport is for everyone, not just the young and super fit. If you’re trying to find a way of getting more exercise, then the following activities could be for you, and they’re in order of least to most strenuous so you can work out which is best for you. Read more	0	16th Oct 2014 William Freddy Hope
Health & Wellbeing How to Keep Enjoying Sport at 60+ Here is how I keep myself fit even at my age! The breadth of sport and exercise that older people partake might just surprise you. The most recent survey by the Office for National Statistics revealed that well over a third of people aged over 65 took part in sports and exercise for the purpose of health in the last year. So what sports are popular with older people and how can you make sure you continue to enjoy sport and exercise? Read more	0	16th Oct 2014 William Freddy Hope
Money & Finance Is Property Development Loan A Scam? At the very outset, you need to remember that investing in any off-the hook or plan apartment can be a viable option for all property investors. It is particularly true in vibrant and thriving cities where apartment developments and directives are specifically dime a dozen. Read more	0	16th Oct 2014 Alison Katte
Entertainment How I Finally Took Control of My Garage As you know I'm an avid car fan and as you can imagine I have a lot of tool for the restoration processes I do. Here's how I managed to get all my stuff in check will a couple of useful links to some great quality kit I got recommended to me by a friend. Read more	0	10th Oct 2014 William Freddy Hope
Entertainment How I Personally Saved Money Bundling My Insurance Policies Nowadays more so than ever insurance is not just needed but required by law. Therefore paying the lowest price is everyone goal in the insurance companies game. Here is what I found out when I went about looking to bundle them up with one broker to bring the price and hassle right down/ Read more	0	10th Oct 2014 William Freddy Hope
Entertainment Do You Have Buried Treasure in Your Home? Here is an article I wrote from previous experience: My wife and I used to have a lot of old jewellery lying at the bottom of some draws, we used to wear a lot back when we were more adventurous with what we wore, as some may say! We actually traded a lot of it in and made a small fortune. Read more	0	10th Oct 2014 William Freddy Hope
Entertainment My Top Tips For Healthy And Safe Travelling Having a medical condition doesn’t always mean you have to cut back on all the things you used to enjoy. Many people are unaware of the options available to them in terms of travel and holidaying abroad, and as a result of this the idea of leaving home for an extended period can be a daunting prospect. Here’s my top tips for healthy and safe travel Read more	0	10th Oct 2014 William Freddy Hope
Entertainment The Benefits of Using a Reputable Home Buyers Service When looking at selling a home due to several reasons, it's always a good idea to research the best way to go about doing. I have outlined a few points that I had in mind, that I feel are worth sharing Read more	0	10th Oct 2014 William Freddy Hope
Money & Finance Should You Buy a Car from an Online Retailer? As mentioned in my profile. I am an avid car fan. Both old and new. This is a little piece on car purchasing nowadays. Read more	0	9th Oct 2014 William Freddy Hope
Travel Why You Should Consider Breakdown Insurance When Travelling Abroad Both me and my wife love cars and travelling so naturally we go on some splendid road trips! Just see the photo we took. But after conversing with a lot of my friends they fear the idea of a breakdown due to high costs. Unfortunately not everyone's pension is plush so here is a piece we wrote about a service we use. Hope it helps! Read more	0	9th Oct 2014 William Freddy Hope
Money & Finance Reasons Behind Applying for A Bridging Loan (Other Than Buying or Selling Property) One of the best features of the bridging loan is that these are short-term ones and hence, the chances the borrower will have difficulty to pay the loan is much less. The bridging loans are useful in various occasions. Read more	0	27th Sep 2014 smith taylors
Money & Finance Is Retiring Abroad The Right Option For You? When you come to the end of your working life and are facing retirement, a lot of options will be staring at you as you wonder how best you can enjoy the upcoming beautiful years. One such option is whether to ride off into the sunset like other retirees did. Each year thousands of retirees pack their bags to any of the choicest locations around the globe. All of them have their reasons, but do they all achieve their aims? Is retiring abroad right for you? Read more	0	11th Sep 2014 Lindsay Edwards
Money & Finance 4 Important Retirement Considerations for the Self-Employed Everyone dreams of not having to work some day, even the work-obsessed self-employed look forward to a time when the alarm clock doesn’t command them to duty at 7am Monday-Friday. Read more	1	3rd Sep 2014 Lindsay Edwards
Health & Wellbeing An Eye on Aging: Caring for your Eyes and Dealing with Common Problems Your eyes express a lot about who you are and show your joy, love and excitement to the world. They are truly a “window to the soul” as the old saying goes. But the delicate skin around your eyes is one of the first areas to show signs of stress, ageing, sun damage, tiredness, and illness. And vision problems are more likely develop as you age. Read more	0	26th Aug 2014 Lindsay Edwards
Society & Politics Gaza and the madness of Hamas and Israel The wellbeing of civilians plays no part in the thinking of Khaled Mashaal and Benjamin Netanyahu as the blood letting over Gaza continues. Read more	0	5th Aug 2014 Gareth Hargreaves