Mum-of-two who ‘gained weight using FitBit’ lost eight stone after she stopped using it
A mum-of-two says she GAINED weight using a fitness tracker - but has now lost eight stone after ditching it. Fiona Benbow, 39, rewarded herself with huge sugary cakes and family-sized choc bars if the FitBit told her she had burned lots of calories. And in just a month her weight went up a stone to 19 and a half stone and her waistline expanded from a size 20 to 22. Fed-up Fiona stopped using the device and turned to...
A mum-of-three pretended to have CANCER to con her husband’s family out of almost £50,000
A mum-of-three pretended to have CANCER to con her husband's family out of almost £50,000, a court heard. Claire Bain, 36, even made relatives take her to fake chemotherapy appointments. She stole most of the money from her father-in-law over a four-year period after she 'cruelly abused' trust he had placed in her while he was grieving for his own wife, who had died from cancer. Bain even made her husband and father-in-law take her to the Christie cancer treatment...
PHILLIP SCHOFIELD TAKES DELIVERY OF 14FT MARBLE STATUE OF HIMSELF
Phillip Schofield has received the ultimate piece of fan mail - a 14ft tall marble statue of himself. Christmas came early for the popular This Morning presenter as he signed for the topless replica of himself - complete with rippling muscles. The much-loved TV personality accepted delivery of the unique doppelganger with typical grace. It was tagged with an accompanying note which read "Hope you like your statue - and aren't too weirded out by it". The giant marble...
Veteran dairy farmer killed by his own cattle
A veteran dairy farmer was killed by his own cattle as he tended to them - something he had done "thousands of times", an inquest heard. Brian Swales, 67, went to check on his 17 Friesian heifers and one bull like any other day after one was described as "acting lame". But mystery remains over what happened as the grandad-of-two was alone and no-one saw how he came to die. North Yorkshire Coroner's Court heard he suffered broken ribs and...
This is no damp squid: It’s the 30 most commonly used “eggcorns”
‘To be pacific, ‘an escape goat’ and ‘damp squid’ are the most misused phrases or sayings, according to new research. Commonly known as ‘eggcorns’, the phrases often mean something different to the original yet make some kind of sense. Someone may claim to be ‘lack toast and tolerant’ when they are lactose intolerant - rather than breadless and open-minded. Passing mustard rather than muster might lead to some odd glances, while a doggie-dog world sounds like a much friendlier place...
UK and EU agree first stage of Brexit deal: this is the full agreement
Breaking: after pulling an all-nighter, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker just announced that enough progress has been made in the first phase of Brexit talks to progress to talks about a trade deal. Juncker said the European Court of Justice will still be “competent” over EU citizens' rights. After scuppering a Brexit deal earlier this week, the DUP managed to secure six substantive changes to the text of the agreement (full agreement below) regarding the tricky conundrum of the Irish border. Theresa...
Research Shows It Was Easier for Your Parents to Get on the Property Ladder
It’s no secret that properties are now more expensive than ever, but wages are also up too, so does that mean getting on the property ladder is easier or harder for first time buyers compared to 20 plus years ago? Well, that’s a question that South Wales-based Howells Solicitors has sought an answer to. In a recent guide, the conveyancing specialist has delved into government data to reveal that our parents’ generation did have it easier. Properties Are Less Affordable...
Financial audit insights for small businesses in London
Capital and revenue are the lifeblood of any modern small business, to ensure day to day continuity and in supporting growth and expansion plans. It’s for this reason that financial statement audits are crucial. Operating a small business in London is a continually challenging task with great responsibility, so there is a pressing need for effective management of resources and oversight. Financial audits not only act as a vital asset for highlighting problems and evaluating performance, but also for ensuring...
Holiday happy: Here’s how you can maximise your annual leave in 2018
2017 has slipped through our fingers and you may be wondering where your annual leave went and wishing you had been a bit smarter with your breaks abroad now that winter is upon us and we are lacking in vitamin D. Here are our top tips as to how to get the most of your days off in 2018 and some job sectors which offer good packages when it comes to taking time off. Do you research One of...