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French hostages released in good health
Stephane Taponier et Herve Ghesquiere, the two French journalists freed Wednesday in Afghanistan are "surprisingly well, both physically and mentally", a French embassy official...
Diabetes : Britain faces diabetes time bomb as cases rise
A report from the NHS shows that hundreds and thousands of people with diabetes, including young people, could face complications and substantial hospital care...
HSBC : too much renting means less friendly neighbours?
Taken to coincide with Neighbourhood Watch Week, a survey of 2000 adults shows that homeowners have a greater tendency to be friendly with neighbours....
Good to know : scientists study ‘hammock’ effect on sleep
A team of Swiss and French scientists published a study on Monday that suggests the rocking motion of a hammock improves sleep quality and...
Southern Cross : British care home agrees deal with creditors
Southern Cross, the troubled owner of 750 care homes in Britain, said it had reached an agreement with creditors and landlords to ensure that...
IFB : guilty of faking his death
Anthony McErlean, aged 66, of Swarling Hill Road, Petham, Canterbury, had been charged with fraudulently making a claim to ACE European insurance to claim...
Good to know : dancing does a body good
Former politician Ann Widdecombe and professional ballroom dancer Anton du Beke are stepping out to help thousands of older people in care homes waltz,...
Bupa : online medical exam for Men’s Health Week
Next week is Men’s Health Week (June 13- June 19) and Bupa offers an online solution for doctor-shy men to consult online.
Every day...
Ecclesiastical : half of churches hit by roof tile theft are in Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol region
While Britain’s churches have been struggling to protect themselves against criminals stealing lead from their roofs, churches in one part of the country are...
Confused.com : study shows which drivers have the crashiest cars
Confused.com studied 12 months of quotes, covering 5 years of claims records, to find out which is the make and model of car with...
uSwitch : study shows that less than half of Brits are proud of their local town center
The Government review, spearheaded by retail guru Mary Portas and designed to breathe new life into Britain's ailing High Streets, cannot come soon enough...
Aon Hewitt : employers stress healthier habits to help lower health care costs
Employers are beginning to rely more on employees to stem the tide of rising health care costs, but the inability to motivate and change...
Good to know : Cell phone use may cause cancer
Mobile phone users may be at increased risk from brain cancer and should use texting and hands-free devices to reduce exposure, the World Health...
Good to know: cell phone use ‘possibly carcinogenic to humans’
The use of cell phones and other wireless communication devices are "possibly carcinogenic to humans", the World Health Organisation's (WHO) cancer research agency said...
The AA : comments on the Red Tape Challenge
AA Insurance has welcomed the Government's Road Transport 'Red Tape Challenge' launched on Friday 20th May, which is asking the public to help identify...
Research / Health : diet booster wards off pregnancy syndrome
A dietary supplement of amino acid and antioxidant vitamins can reduce the risk for pregnant women of a dangerous condition called pre-eclampsia,...
Moneysupermarket.com : research on British future home owners
The average age Brits expect to be able to buy their first property is now 38 years old, according research from moneysupermarket.com.
Individuals who...
Aviva : Brits crave soaps, fish and chips and a good laugh overseas
New research from Aviva UK Health reveals that the British sense of humour, our favourite TV shows and even our much maligned cuisine rank...
Short news : UK couple revving off to Egypt in 11,000km charity roadtrip
On Sunday 22 May 2011, a British couple will set off to fulfill their dream of travelling by car from the UK to the...
Good to know : motor insurance and European directives
In January 2003 the EU Fourth Motor Insurance Directive was implemented, laying down "special provisions applicable to injured parties entitled to compensation in respect...
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