Kids ‘biggest distraction for North West drivers’
While mobile phones and fiddling with the stereo might cause drivers to lose concentration it’s actually our nearest and dearest who are the biggest distraction while we’re at the wheel, according to a...
View ArticleCybercrime alert: Council tax and fake debt collection scams uncovered
The national fraud and cybercrime reporting centre, Action Fraud, has received a surge of reports from concerned members of the public who have received emails from bogus debt collectors and even...
View Article£8m housing bid delayed by year
A major £8m sheltered housing scheme on the Fylde coast has been delayed by almost a year. Homes provider Regenda Housing’s ambitious project to triple the size of Wansbeck House on Chatsworth Avenue,...
View ArticleDogs ‘shrinking’ as larger breeds fall out of favour
Man’s best friend is shrinking, with dogs such as pugs and bulldogs becoming more susceptible to diseases because they have smaller, flatter heads, a new study says. In Britain pedigree bulldogs,...
View ArticleDating app leads to ‘one night stand’ culture
Men on dating app Tinder think they’ve a “licence to use women” if their appearance in real life is less attractive than her profile photo, according to new research. Men believed they were “entitled”...
View ArticleTestosterone therapy slashes men’s heart disease risk
Testosterone hormone therapy for older men with coronary heart disease slashed the risk of a stroke, heart attack or death by 80 per cent, a new study found.As people get older it is common for...
View ArticleBatman-style capes recalled as children ‘strangled’
IKEA has recalled a kids’ Batman-style fancy dress cape amid fears it could STRANGLE them after three youngsters suffered neck injuries while using it. The household superstore chain issued a warning...
View ArticleCrops at risk due to ‘shrinking bees’
Bees are shrinking in size due to more intensive farming - posing a risk to our crops, warns new research.The reduced size of the common ground-nesting bee, which is a vital contributor to farmed...
View ArticleDiscount stores’ Disney biscuits recalled
A baker has been forced to recall its range of Disney biscuits from some of Britain’s biggest discount stores over fears they could spark an allergic reaction.Jacobsens Bakery has issued a recall for...
View Article‘Decriminalise cannabis’ say almost half of Brits
Almost half of people across the UK support the legalisation of cannabis, according to a new opinion poll.Nationally, decriminalisation of the Class B drug is favoured by 47 per cent of people....
View ArticleThe top ten baby names of 2016 so far
Exotic names such as Atticus and Aurora have made the top ten baby name list for 2016, along with more traditional names such as Charlotte and Henry.The findings, from website Nameberry, show that the...
View ArticleNew study: Money really can buy happiness
Money CAN buy happiness - if your purchases fit your personality, suggests new research. The study, published in the journal Psychological Science, examined nearly 77,000 actual UK bank spending...
View ArticleLANCASHIRE & LONELINESS: ‘Being socially isolated can be as harmful as smoking’
More than 35,000 people across Lancashire are lonely or socially isolated, it has been revealed.The problem is widely considered to be one affecting the elderly, but it can hit anybody, at any...
View ArticleBus services’ double delay in roadworks
A bus boss is warning of traffic chaos having seen his company’s services seriously disrupted by roadworks.Phlip Higgs, of Catch22, revealed it was taking some services more than 45 minutes to cross...
View ArticleIs there a thinner Apple Watch on the way?
Rumours of a new, thinner Apple watch are starting to emerge.The technology giant’s next generation in wearable technology is the source of speculation throughout the tech community, and one blogger...
View ArticleDeaths lead to calls for drivers to slow down for horses
An animal charity has launched a new campaign urging drivers to slow down for horses in the wake of shocking figures revealing the injuries suffered by riders and animals in on-road incidents.The...
View ArticleHerbal diet pills warning as teen claims she nearly died
Dieticians have warned over the potential dangers of so-called diet pills after a teenager claimed she nearly died after taking them. The pills, readily available from high-street retailers, claim to...
View ArticleFacebook to simplify photo sharing
Facebook users will soon be able to share photos and other files while chatting on the Messenger app. Integration with the Dropbox file sharing service is to be upgraded to allow for instant file...
View ArticleWyre food hygiene ratings: Four stars
Here are the businesses given a four star rating by inspectors in Wyre.88 Noodle Bar (Takeaway/sandwich shop) - 8 Darbishire Road, Fleetwood, FY7 6QA. Rated 4 on 24-Sep-2014A Little Something...
View ArticleWyre food hygiene ratings: Five stars
Here are the businesses given a five star rating by inspectors in Wyre.A H Young (vehicle - Fish) (Retailers - other) - Rated 5 on 15-Feb-2016A Slice Of Heaven (Other catering premises) - Rated 5 on...
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