Adverts which depict stereotypical gender roles are to be banned from next year, as they are considered “harmful” and “offensive”. The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) has ruled that adverts “must not include gender stereotypes that are likely to cause harm, or serious or widespread offence”, under new regulations that are set to come into […]

Snow and blizzards are expected to hit parts of the UK this weekend. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning alerting people to expect delays on the roads and possible cancellations to rail and air travel. Here, Laura Kearsley (partner and solicitor in the employment team at East Midlands-based law firm Nelsons), explains […]

by Alastair Ulke The Northampton cat killer who dismembered seven family pets and left them in plastic bags on their owner’s driveways has been jailed. Serial arsonist and cat mutilator, Brendan Gaughan, was sentenced at Northampton Crown Court yesterday (13 Dec) for a campaign of attacks across the town in the past two years. The […]

A whole new year is almost upon us, and as we say goodbye to the TV and films that made 2018 so great, it’s time to look ahead to what we’ll be enjoying in 2019. Netflix has some intriguing content to cure the post-Christmas blues. There’s an ambitious new comedy project, a “refreshing” superhero series, […]

Many would consider pigs in blankets to be the best part of a traditional Christmas dinner, and now Marks & Spencer has begun selling huge versions of the meaty festive treat that measure in at a staggering foot long. M&S are the latest outlet to release their version of the Christmas staple. Aldi has already […]

Morrisons has announced a new scheme that will allow customers to buy fruit and vegetables at the end of their shelf life for a bargain price. The ‘Too Good to Waste’ box will be packed full of one kilogram’s worth of fresh produce that has reached it’s ‘best before’ date, but has been checked carefully […]

One of the many joys of Christmas is the glut of blockbuster films that come crashing onto televisions screens, and with high-profile premieres and festive favourites rubbing shoulders, there’s always something on the box to keep us entertained. This year, animation fans are in for a treat, but there’s impressive documentaries, comedies, Christmas horrors and heartwarming […]

Facebook Messenger has added a free feature which allows users to track their status of their train journeys, alerting them to any delays or cancellations. The new scheme alerts passengers with an instant notification if their train is cancelled, or if their journey is delayed by at least 10 per cent, plus three minutes. That […]

Many popular slime toys may contain higher than recommended levels of a potentially harmful chemical – and nearly half do not meet the EU safety standard, according to new research. Consumer watchdog Which? tested 13 products from a range of high street and online retailers. Five of these contained more than the acceptable limit for […]