BRITONS no longer fear that being diagnosed with cancer is a death sentence, a new survey has revealed.
Tuesday, 22 December 2015
Cancer no longer feared as death sentence by majority of Brits
BRITONS no longer fear that being diagnosed with cancer is a death sentence, a new survey has revealed.
Top 10 facts about turkeys
IT IS time to honour the humble turkey, who give their lives to enable us to have a good Christmas dinner.
Hospitals so close to collapse NHS begs families to care for elderly instead of using A&E
A LEADING NHS doctor has called for families to look after elderly friends and relatives in order to prevent a winter health CRISIS.
Young cancer sufferer hopes his UNBORN sister can SAVE his life
AN EIGHT-YEAR-OLD boy too sick to even eat a piece of chocolate from his advent calendar is hoping his unborn sister can help cure him of his life-threatening illness.
Kim Kardashian's new Kimoji app is a 'buggy, money grabbing, waste of time'
US CELEBRITY Kim Kardashian has launched a new iPhone app, which stormed to the top of the App Store charts – but has been bombarded by damning one-star reviews.
Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor 'ditches darts' for MODELLING career
PHIL ‘The Power’ Taylor has ditched darts for a new modelling career - sort of.
Plan your post-Christmas country walks with the National Trust
Although many gardens are closed to the public over the Christmas period, the National Trust has many properties with fabulous walks that open from December 27 and again after New Year’s Day.
Learner drivers to have lessons on motorways under new proposals
GOVERNMENT unveils series of new road safety initiatives – including radical change to driver training.
It's official, Sky is BLOCKING ALL online PORN
BROADCASTER SKY has revealed plans to BLOCK its users from accessing adult content.
30,000 car thefts each year not investigated
New figures show forces up and down the country fail to look into cases involving stolen vehicles.
Seven reasons to buy: Mazda CX-3
The compact crossover from the Japanese carmaker is bang on-trend – but it has even more going for it.
One THIRD of Christmas presents NEVER used after Christmas Day
SHOCKING statistics have been revealed about the real price of Christmas.
How to survive Christmas if you suffer from IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome
IRRITABLE Bowel Syndrome can be embarrassing and painful, especially at a time when all the food is rich and drink is flowing like the River Thames.
Rodarte
Today I'm wearing Rodarte
I like to think this is the dress the fairy on the top of the Christmas Tree wishes for at Christmas! Well who wouldn't!? ...Not long to go now!
bunny kisses
Fifi Lapin
xxx
Christmas in the Lowcountry: What to do in Beautiful Beaufort?
Yes, it's that time again - I'm home and I'm sharing the beauty of the beautiful Lowcountry, specifically Beaufort. I feel like a representative, these days, for the South Carolina tourist board. What can I say? Christmas in Beaufort is something everyone should see. Founded in 1711, Beaufort is a town that is full of rich local history, and during the holiday season it all comes alive for tourists taking in the local lights and fabulous main street Christmas shopping.There is a reason Beaufort has been named one of the 25 best small towns in the South, and it doesn't start and stop with Christmas, but for the present day we'll just talk shop for the holiday season.
Let's start with the street lamps covered in twinkling lights to make them look like lit candy canes. Or perhaps the nice notes left on all the parking meters that more or less say "Merry Christmas, the parking's on us." For me, it's the little things, like the fact that when I'm shopping and buying in Beaufort, shopkeepers find no problem with leaving their shop to help me deliver goods to the car. Could you ever imagine that in London? A shopkeeper leaving their shop, customers shopping, the register unattended, etc etc? I have minor anxiety attacks just thinking about it. But this is beautiful Beaufort. The general public aren't general. People know and trust each other. This is small town living at its finest.
The real highlight of any Beaufort Christmas visit, however, would have to be the beautiful decoration on some of the country's oldest and most beautiful homes in Historic Downtown Beaufort. This is truly a step back in time and one that deserves a bike tour, or a brisk walk, camera in hand. For those of you visiting for the first time, I recommend the horse and carriage ride. There is so much history found in this part of town and tour guides give you the full scoop.
So basically here's your to-do list for Beaufort at Christmas:
1. Go house hunting (yes -move here!... or just hunt for your dream home and photograph it to death for an inspiration board).
2. Shop til you drop. The shops here have the best gifts for Christmas. I've loaded up on everything from grits to paintings for presents this year - all tucked nicely under the tree now as I write. The shops are all one the main street in downtown, so there isn't much messing about. Straightforward shopping is the name of the game here.
3. Eat! You have to have breakfast at Lowcountry Produce (try the sweet potato pancakes) and lunch at Plums. But truly, you can't go wrong at any establishment in downtown. Southern food... it's dangerously good everywhere here!
4. Last but not least - grab a coffee and swing by the waters. Yes, there are big swings (for adults) right on the water so you can watch as the boats go by. If you time it right, there's a great festival once a year where the boats parade their Christmas lights. It is truly a sight to behold.
Now, I'm off to enjoy the local treasures. Hopefully see you around this year or next... but make sure Beaufort is on your list of places to visit. It's home for me, so I'm biased. But, oh how I love this place. Here's a sneak peek at what you're missing...
Britons miss more than a WEEK of work because of sleep problems - but do NOTHING about it
BRITONS miss a staggering amount of work because of sleep problems but are not prepared to do anything about it.
Dear Santa, please settle my tum: How to avoid acid reflux this Christmas
STRESS, alcohol and too much rich food is the optimal blend for triggering a bout of indigestion or acid reflux.
Judy Parfitt: I was terrified of losing the man I love to dementia
AWAY from the TV screen actress Judy Parfitt is practically unrecognisable as Sister Monica Joan, the wonderfully eccentric nun she plays in BBC period drama Call The Midwife.
Festive flu: Is that ‘winter cold’ an allergy?
WINTER is here. The weather is getting frostier and at some point you might be struck down with the dreaded sniffles and sneezes that indicate the onset of a cold, just in time to ruin your Christmas cheer!
Monday, 21 December 2015
Looking for the perfect Christmas dinner? Ethically-reared turkeys 'taste better'
ETHICAL food choices have now extended to the great Christmas shop for a growing number of families this year.
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