Over the last few years there has been a significant increase in the number of individuals choosing to work on a self-employed basis via the so called ‘gig economy’. The rise in the numbers of self-employed has been explained as being due to many individuals craving more control over their working week and wanting an…
The fact that it’s illegal to use a mobile phone whilst driving doesn’t seem to have deterred a lot of irresponsible drivers from texting or conversing while they are at the wheel of a moving vehicle. Several tragic cases have recently been in the media whereby drivers have killed or maimed victims through their selfish…
The World Health Organisation’s recent ‘World Mental Health Day’ aimed to bring mental health issues “out of the shadows” with a day of education and awareness. The recognition of mental health being as important as one’s physical health is an important development in the understanding and healing process of our health and wellbeing. The Duke…
Over 600 people from Luton’s many diverse communities gathered together for a glittering celebration of the very best at the seventh annual Community Awards, Luton’s acclaimed event of the year. Venue Central 2 was buzzing as all of the nominees, their families and friends were joined by the Community Award judges; Luton’s two prominent MPs,…
Today is official Mental Health Day 2016, focusing on the issues surrounding Mental Health and the support available to you should you need it. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been forthright in raising the awareness of mental health issues for young people, yet anyone can be affected at any age. Pictons, a leading…
We’ve all been there. Waiting hours at the airport for your delayed flight to take off, your train is late or cancelled or the ferry is hit by a strike in the destination port. The experience of the contemporary traveler is neither relaxing nor gracious. Sometimes we’re just glad to get on a train home…
We barely had the chance to take in the split of the most glamorous celebrity couple in Hollywood, Angelia Jolie and Brad Pitt, when hot on their heels comes the news that UK TV presenter Zoe Ball and her partner and then husband of 11 years Norman Cook (Fat Boy Slim) have parted. Not surprisingly,…
Merlin Attractions Operations Limited (Merlin) has been fined £5 million after pleading guilty at Stafford Crown Court to breaches of health and safety regulations that led to a crash on its Smiler rollercoaster in June 2015. The crash resulted in sixteen people being injured, four very seriously, with two young passengers having to each have…
After months of rumour and denial, yet another high profile celebrity match has bitten the dust with recriminations and accusations. The news broke that movie star Angelina Jolie had filed papers for divorce, which sent shock waves reverberating around the world. Despite their public displays of affection and their image as the perfectly glamorous ideal…
The tragic news that a construction worker has been killed on the set of the Blade Runner sequel while filming in Budapest and the recent court case of movie superstar Harrison Ford’s accident on the set of the latest Star Wars film brings into question whether there are sufficient health and safety measures in place…