These are the the top ‘hacks’ every parent should take time to master

Knowing how to quell a supermarket tantrum, knowing what emojis mean and memorising the names of TV characters are among the top ‘hacks’ every parent should take time to master, it has emerged.

Researchers who carried out a … Read More

Hay fever and queue jumpers are amongst the biggest inconveniences of modern life

Hay fever, queue jumpers and being charged to use a cash machine have been named and shamed on a list of the biggest inconveniences of modern life.

The study, which was carried out among 2,000 adults also revealed … Read More

Gimmicky fonts, and QR codes are among the biggest business card no-no’s

Gimmicky fonts, multiple colours and QR codes are among the biggest business card no-no’s, according to experts.

Research also revealed leaving off contact details, filling every bit of space and pinching other company’s strapline can also ruin your … Read More

A Lost Generation of Scientists? UK schools urged to do more to turn kids on to science

87% of parents feel children would be more engaged with science lessons if teaching used the most advanced technology

Science, technology and engineering are critical to the future of Britain and the wider world. However, as the new … Read More

A Water Filter – That Really Cleans Up

ZeroWater’s 12-cup water filter jug is the first in its class to benefit from a sealed lid and reservoir which allows filtered water to be poured while water which hasn’t yet been filtered remains in the reservoir.

This … Read More

Create a career that fits in with your life, not the other way around

NEW BOOK: A practical guide to making the most of life working in the gig economy

Why this book matters:

• Gig economy companies such as Uber and Deliveroo have had a lot of negative press … Read More

These are some of the most popular new parenting tribes on the school run this year

‘Instagram mums’, ‘handbag dog mums’ and ‘activewear mums’ are some of the most popular new parenting tribes on the school run this year, it has emerged.

Researchers who carried out a detailed study revealed there are now 11 … Read More

Four in 10 millennials ‘can’t live’ without social media, according to research

Four in 10 millennials ‘can’t live’ without social media, according to research.

Researchers who polled 2,000 UK adults aged 15 to 24 found they are increasingly dependent on the likes of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and couldn’t bear … Read More

Deepdale Festival – 28 to 30 September

Deepdale Festival 28th to 30th September 2018 www.deepdalefestival.co.uk

At Deepdale their thoughts often turn to music (and tea), but in September lots and lots of music is on their minds, as they prepare for the Deepdale Festival, which is … Read More

Modern consumers have developed a ‘want it now’ attitude – thanks to online shopping and social media

Modern consumers have developed a ‘want it now’ attitude – thanks to online shopping and social media, a study has found.

As it becomes easier than ever before to get something within days – or even hours – … Read More