Celebrities Rally For National Carers Week

Unpaid carers were given a well deserved day off last week as thousands of events took place across the UK to celebrate their work.

Experts Warn Contact Lense Wearers Of False Economies In Recession

South West London opticians are warning contact lens wearers not to cut costs during the recession.

Opponents Sense Breakthrough On Hammersmith Hotel Objections

Jubilant residents and shop owners are overjoyed after the Communities and Local Government Secretary Hazel Blears called in the planning application on the Olympia Hotel on the Hammersmith Road/ Lyons Walk.

Converted Bus On Peace Mission Round Borough

An old London bus, which is being converted into a ‘vehicle of hope’ by a Merton Christian charity, will drive around the borough on peace missions.

Taxi Drivers Angry Over Station Revamp

Taxi drivers are up in arms over the revamp of the rank at Hitchin train station.

Waste Not Want Not Charity Gaining Ground

A charity set up last summer is starting to see the fruits of its labour, just in time for Christmas.

New Energy-Saving Face Of Natural History Museum

The nocturnal face of the Natural History Museum will be permanently changed to cut emissions by 70 per cent in a major overhaul.

Wistful shoppers wave off Woolies

HINCKLEY shoppers were sad to see one of the town’s oldest shops, Woolworths, shut down on Friday.

Citizens hope for regeneration tonic to cure urban ills

Poor health and flagging spirits typify the malaise of the run-down suburb of Collyhurst, where regeneration cannot come too soon, writes Alice White.

Cricket hopeful convicted on coke charge

AN OFF-LICENCE owner narrowly avoided jail after pleading guilty to dangerous driving while under the influence of cocaine.

Law could drive escorts underground, says prostitutes' union

PROPOSALS to toughen prostitution laws have been unveiled this week making it illegal to pay for sex with someone who is “controlled for another person’s gain”.

Limo trade falls after rising on spokes of good fortune

LIMOUSINE and chauffeur services in Manchester are banking on Christmas parties to boost custom after a shortfall in year-round trade.

Why proper conduct is essential for a safe dwelling

THE changing weather has made us more aware of the effects of global warming than ever before.

Northenden trophy firm’s fillip from pole-dancers

A MANCHESTER trophy-maker has branched out in a bid to battle the credit crunch by making gongs for a pole-dancing competition.

Students learn home hygiene from scratch

HAVE you ever woken up in the middle of the night with an urge to scratch? The chances are you have bed bugs.

Ice Hockey's Hot - But Why Are We So Cool On It?

It was a notable year in 1892. Liverpool Football Club was established, the first-ever French rugby championship final took place in Paris between Racing Club de France and Stade Francais.

Sorry Mrs T But Bus Adverts Are Big News

Few figures cast a shadow over contemporary politics like former Conservative prime minister Margaret Thatcher and her legacy still divides popular opinion.

Headache? Think What Your Body Is Trying To Tell You

We pill-popping Westerners find it hard to deviate from the norm. For many, just the word ‘meditation’ conjures up an image of weed-smoking-hippie folk sitting crossed legged on the floor, humming loudly. Ummmm.

King Insists Farnborough Dream Lives On

Time stood still, for a brief moment the ball suspended in mid flight, before slowly, slowly dropping over the line.

Granny Knows Best - About Internet Dating!

It’s a Friday evening and I’m sitting at home mourning the end of a tumultuous ten -month relationship which I knew had been over since week three really. I ignore all calls from my friends who try to drag me out to one of London’s many trendy bars with promises to meet the man of my dreams, or at least some good eye candy.

Not since the tortoise humbled the hare has a duel split the sporting fraternity quite so starkly.