Wednesday, 23 December 2015

Restaurant review: Simple yet sophisticated at Mr Coopers, Manchester



One of the nicest parts of being the new Chairman of the Institute of Directors, is that I am expected to visit the regional branches of our national organisation.

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English Heritage opens gardens for the first time between Christmas and New Year



MANY English Heritage properties – including winter gardens – open between Christmas and the New Year period for the first time this year, with the additional bonus of a 2 for 1 admission offer at most of the properties from December 27 to 31.

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How to wear celestial prints and the latest finds on the high street



IT’S Christmas Eve so what better time to look to the stars for inspiration about what to wear?

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Ten things you didn't know about Christmas Eve



HERE are some facts, anniversaries, superstitions and traditions connected with Christmas Eve.

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Here is why two women are spending Christmas helping those in need



TWO women tell us why they give up their turkey dinner and time with their family to spend December 25 helping those in need.

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Weight-loss surgery MASSIVELY reduces risk of life-threatening diseases



WEIGHT-LOSS surgery could prevent thousands of cases of life-threatening health conditions in the UK including type 2 diabetes and heart attacks, according to a new study.

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Spoiler ALERT: Colossal leak just revealed EVERYTHING about the Samsung Galaxy S7



A STAGGERING leak from Samsung is believed to have spilled the beans on its hugely-anticipated Galaxy S7, including a potential UK price and release date.

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Veuve, Laurent-Perrier and Bollinger: Last minute champagne buys for a cracking Christmas



WITH just two sleeps until the big day, we’ve found the best bubbly deals for guaranteed festive cheer.

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Could a frozen banana help stop festive bloating?



From piles of honey-roasted parsnips to second helpings of Christmas pudding, the festive period revolves around one thing: food.

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A dull weekend in Worthing? There's no such thing, says Peter Robertson



AFTER Andy Murray name-checks the south coast town in his Sports Personality acceptance speech, a proud local resident sings its praises

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Study finds heart attack DEATHS could be avoided, but crucial warning signs are ignored



RESEARCHERS discovered that some people experienced symptoms a month before going into cardiac arrest.

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Apple will NOT be happy about this, WhatsApp is about to get a MAJOR new feature



A SERIES of leaked images have revealed a MAJOR new feature coming to WhatsApp in the new year.

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7 reasons to buy a Mercedes-Benz C-Class



IN the fiercely competitive executive market, the three-pointed star shines out

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Figures suggesting speed cameras have cut deaths contradicted by maths professor



A CLAIM by Transport for London that fixed speed cameras in the capital have led to a reduction in road users killed and seriously injured by 58% have been contradicted by an academic.

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You’ll NEVER guess what this boy wants for Christmas



THE FIVE year old’s mother was pleasantly surprised by his wish-list

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How to COLD-PROOF your festive season with simple survival tips



CHRISTMAS time increases your risk of colds and viruses, but there are plenty of ways you can avoid getting sick.

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Style Update: Perfectly Plaid with Tommy Hilfiger

Tommy Hilfiger Plaid cape outfit
Tommy Hilfiger Plaid cape outfit
Yesterday was the first day of winter. And while I wished that meant snowflakes and hot chocolate, sadly it's still warm as anything down here in the south, on the island. So, all those winter clothes I packed for my time at home... well, they are having to be cleverly paired. Out go the chunky turtlenecks, and such, and in are the lighter weight tees, paired with my addiction of fabulous overcoats.


Enter my latest obsession for the season - capes! They've hard to work, but well worth the investment if you can find the right fit. My love affair continues today with the addition of Tommy Hilfiger's wool/cashmere reversible plaid cape
Tommy Hilfiger Plaid cape outfit
Tommy Hilfiger Plaid cape outfit
Tommy Hilfiger Plaid cape outfit





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Tuesday, 22 December 2015

Could a vitamin end your migraine misery?



FOR eight million British sufferers migraines are a miserable fact of life.

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Weight-loss surgery could produce 'life-changing' health benefits for NHS



PATIENTS and the NHS could overwhelmingly benefit from GASTRIC BYPASS surgery, says a new study

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The secret of eternal life... SEVEN steps to help ward off heart failure



SEVEN simple measures could help stave off the likelihood of heart failure, according to research.

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