Everyone knows fashion is cyclical and the 90s are back already as the casual, thrown-together grunge look takes over on the high street. Build up several layers of loose fit shirts and hoodies over rock band print tshirts and heavily faded, torn denim jeans to recreate the dishevelled look....

Controversy has surrounded the “gateway hypothesis” – that is, the theory that argues that smoking can lead on to drug dependency down the line. However, a new study on the molecular biology of mice has claimed to uncover evidence in support of this hypothesis. If you are smoker and are...

Before you decide to buy everything of your dreams from Bonmarche to refresh your wardrobe, ask yourself one thing: can you recycle your old clothes as part of a new outfit? Only a new report from La Moda believes you can and should, whatever your budget is. “By this we don’t mean...

A new audio system in a church in Elwick, County Durham is expected to provide benefits to churchgoers who use hearing aids, like the kind available from www.amplifon.co.uk. The audio-frequency induction loop system at St Peter’s Church will also be used to project the voices of pupils...

Winter can be an expensive time for Landlords, with lots of maintenance problems potentially being caused by the weather. To save cash it’s important to make sure both you and your tenants are ready for the season ahead. Last December, weather-related claims on house insurance stacked...

A new initiative involving a special orientation programme has been launched by Middlesex University in a bid to ease international students into London life. Students from all around the world come to capital each year to study at Middlesex University, and many are drawn by the reputable...

Although many people find they spend more time at home in the winter months darker nights and absences from the home during the festive season can leave properties vulnerable and it’s therefore wise to be prepared. Here are a few simple steps you can take to make your home safer. 1)Fit good...

Homeowners may be looking for a quick and easy way out of the property market through companies such as Tom Craven Property, if the latest statistics from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) are anything to go by. In their latest lowdown regarding September gross mortgage lending, it was...

The Autumn/Winter 2011 catwalk trends reveal an exciting array of textures and prints just waiting to be experimented with. What’s more, many of the trends are versatile, affordable, and can be reworked to suit any figure and any occasion.   Practical and comfortable interpretations of...

Actress Christina Hendricks has been credited by many with starting the ‘curve’ trend. The redheaded Mad Men star has ample hips and a bosom many women get green with envy when they think of. Her popularity has in part contributed to a growing demand for plus-size models and...