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Edinburgh International & Fringe Festival 2018

Laurence Green picks through another packed programme of delights to reveal the highlights of this year's EIF and Fringe festivals.
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What rights do grandparents have when a family splits?

Gaining access to grandchildren via legal means can be difficult according to family law solicitor Lisa Mohar from Bray & Bray law firm. Here she explains how the...
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Nation's bone health under threat

A survey commissioned by the Health and Food Supplements Information Service (HSIS) reveals that faddy diets and poor knowledge of nutrition are putting the...
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While the cat's away

Gardening expert Maxine Farmer explains what happens to your garden when you go on holiday.
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Is the 3.4% spending increase enough to 'save' the NHS?

Maria Goddard welcomes the government's commitment to increase spending on critical health services but says 3.4% is not a long-term solution to making the NHS...
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Protecting debts against cancer

How critical illness plans can help repay a mortgage, pay down debts, seek medical treatment or simply allow yourself time off work stress free if you are unfortunate enough to become seriously ill.

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Around The UK

New Hall Hotel, Sutton Coldfield

Surrounded by a peaceful lily-covered moat, New Hall Hotel, surprisingly close to Birmingham, is one of Britain’s most romantic hotels. Michael Edwards, living like royalty, investigates

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Theatre

The Importance of Being Earnest

Laurence Green enjoys one of the most immaculately crafted stage comedies of all time as The Importance of Being Earnest concludes a year-long celebration of the work of Oscar Wilde.

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Pets

Understanding dogs' abilities

Dog behaviourist and obedience trainer, Stan Rawlinson, explains why dogs behave as they do.

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Relationships

How to manage the school holidays with grandchildren when their parents are divorced

Summer brings many grandparents welcome time with grandchildren but for some it also means the stress of dealing with a broken relationship too.

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Food & Drink

Aubergine bake

This is a delicious Italian recipe which takes about ten minutes to prepare because most of the ingredients can be bought ready-to-go in the supermarket.

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