Housing affordability improves Posted On 27 February 2019

According to Rightmove’s House Price Index for February 2019, the national average asking prices of newly-marketed property has risen by 0.7% (+£1,981) during February This rise is said to be consistent with the recent norm for this time of year which saw an average 0.6% February uplift over the previous two years. However, Rightmove has …

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Frozen 2: Where’s all the snow? Posted On 25 February 2019

The first trailer for Frozen 2 was released earlier this month. Here’s a recap on all things Frozen, and a few of the theories for the upcoming sequel The original Frozen film was a cultural phenomenon that broke records all over the world. It won two Oscars, two Golden Globes, two Grammy’s and is the …

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Who’s playing who in the FA Cup Quarter Finals? Posted On 22 February 2019

The FA Cup quarter final draw took place on Monday night. Here’s a brief guide to the final eight teams playing for the most celebrated cup in English football! Manchester City The Premier League champions beat League Two, Newport County 4-1 to qualify. They’re still playing to win both the Premier League and Champion’s League, …

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‘Saharan Plume’ to bring record temperatures Posted On 20 February 2019

Towards the end of this week and through into the weekend, the UK could experience the hottest February day since records began!   Temperatures on Saturday have been predicted to hit the high teens or even 20C, which would break the current record of 19.7C set in 1988. The usual maximum temperature in February is …

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39th annual Brit Awards Posted On 18 February 2019

‘The Greatest Showman’ to open 39th annual Brit awards This year’s Brits, held on 20th February at the 02 Arena in London, will kick off in show-stopping style when Hugh Jackman takes to the stage and gives an exclusive sneak peek of what to expect from his upcoming world tour, ‘The man, the music, the …

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England and Wales Gear up for Six Nations Showdown Posted On 15 February 2019

The third round of Six Nations fixtures sees Wales and England come face-to-face at the Principality Stadium, with England coming off the back of two highly impressive wins England Head Coach Eddie Jones recalled 25 players for a three-day training camp in London ahead of their potential Guinness Six Nations title decider on Saturday 23rd …

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London retail landmark Liberty explores £300m sale Posted On 13 February 2019

The famous London department store, Liberty, is poised to change hands for the first time in nearly a decade after its largest shareholders hired banks to explore a potential sale Sky News reported that BlueGem Capital Partners, a private equity firm, has asked USB to sound out prospective bidders for the business. It is believed …

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91st Academy Awards Posted On 11 February 2019

Here’s a quick look at everything you need to know about the 91’st Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars Held on the 24th of February at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, this year’s ceremony is predicted to be the best yet. However, who will be presenting the awards is currently unclear, after confirmed host …

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Steak and Guinness Pie Posted On 08 February 2019

With St Patrick’s Day not too far away on Sunday 17th March, what better way to celebrate the national holiday than creating a traditional dish with one of Ireland’s biggest exports? Many pints of Guinness will be drunk over St. Paddy’s weekend; however, adding it to a steak pie is a great, family-friendly alternative   …

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Small changes make a big difference Posted On 06 February 2019

With climate change becoming more of an urgent global problem and little seeming to be done to slow this down, is there anything we, as individuals can do to help? The answer is yes; little changes can have a huge impact   It’s no secret that by law, all major retailers and food outlets have …

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Castles and Museums in the UK Posted On 04 February 2019

England and Wales are both famous for their castles and, wherever you are in the country, there is a beautiful castle or fascinating museum not far around the corner   Castles and museums make for interesting and historical days out, and are a great, interactive way to get children to learn about history. After all, …

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2019 Six Nations Championship Posted On 01 February 2019

To celebrate one of the biggest months on the rugby union calendar, we take a look at the history of the Six Nations, previous winners and what to expect from this year’s championship The 2019 Six Nations Championship is the 20th series of the Six Nations Championship, the annual northern hemisphere rugby union championship and …

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