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What's on 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. Read more	0	16th Aug 2018 Laurence Green
Home & Lifestyle > Relationships 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 law works and makes a case for change. Read more	0	15th Aug 2018 50connect editorial
Health > Nutrition 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 nation’s bone health at risk. Read more	0	15th Aug 2018 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Gardening While the cat's away Gardening expert Maxine Farmer explains what happens to your garden when you go on holiday. Read more	0	15th Aug 2018 Maxine Farmer
Health 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 fit for the future. Read more	0	15th Aug 2018 50connect editorial
Finance > News & Views 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. Read more	0	14th Aug 2018 Peter McGahan
Travel > 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 Read more	0	13th Aug 2018 Michael Edwards
What's on > 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. Read more	0	9th Aug 2018 Laurence Green
Home & Lifestyle > Pets Understanding dogs' abilities Dog behaviourist and obedience trainer, Stan Rawlinson, explains why dogs behave as they do. Read more	0	8th Aug 2018 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > 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. Read more	0	7th Aug 2018 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > 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. Read more	0	7th Aug 2018 50connect editorial
Travel > Europe Malaga reborn Spain’s sunny southern city on the Med has reinvented itself. Michael Edwards enjoys the chorizo, museums, tapas and wine. Read more	1	6th Aug 2018 Michael Edwards
What's on A Monster Calls Packing an enormous emotional punch, A Monster Calls is a tale that confronts the worst of griefs,but leaves its audience with an uplifting and positive message about loss, writes Laurence Green. Read more	1	3rd Aug 2018 Laurence Green
Home & Lifestyle > Gardening How to dry flowers Dried flowers. There are many ways of drying fresh flowers, they look beautiful and bring your summer flower season indoors all year round. Read more	0	2nd Aug 2018 50connect editorial
What's on > Theatre Spamilton Lin-Manuel Miranda's Spamilton is a clever and entertaining send up of last year's Broadway and West End smash, Hamilton. Laurence Green reviews. Read more	0	1st Aug 2018 Laurence Green
Home & Lifestyle > Pets Purrfect teeth Good dental care is not just for humans. Spot the tell-tale signs of gum disease and tooth decay before it becomes a health risk to our cat. Read more	0	31st Jul 2018 50connect editorial
Food & Drink > Recipes Chocolate walnut dipped strawberry ice pops Chocolate walnut dipped strawberry ice pops - super simple fruit lolly recipe that can be done with the grandchildren over the summer hols. Read more	0	30th Jul 2018 50connect editorial
Travel > Around The UK Belgravia: London’s finest village Staying at the luxurious Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel, Michael Edwards surprisingly finds a traditional village at the heart of London. Read more	0	30th Jul 2018 Michael Edwards
Finance > Property Better mortgages can give you a day off work! When was the last time you assessed the value of your mortgage? Remember to shop around, fees are different, as are rates - and the benefits of mortgage efficiency very attractive indeed! Read more	0	26th Jul 2018 Peter McGahan
Food & Drink > Recipes World's most expensive steaks return to Aldi - for only £7.99 Aldi's best-selling Wagyu steak cuts return but you better get your skates on - they sell out fast! Read more	0	25th Jul 2018 Gareth Hargreaves
Finance > Property There's a gite for every budget Stewart Andersen considers the French gite market and property opportunities for Brits interested in value for money and rental potential. Read more	0	25th Jul 2018 Stewart Andersen
Health > The A to Z of Lens Surgery for Over 50s What is a cataract? Cataracts are a clouding of the lens in the eye that causes blurred vision and even sight loss. However, there is easily accessible cataract treatments in the UK that can remove the cloudy lens and improve your sight. Read more	0	23rd Jul 2018 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Beauty Keep your beauty cool There's no denying it, we are slaves to the summer sun! And, we continue to make the same mistakes regarding skin and haircare every year. If you want to avoid ageing your skin prematurely, make this summer different. Read more	0	23rd Jul 2018 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Gardening Hosepipe bans and your garden Maxine Farmer offers advice on how to manage your garden and plants through drought. Read more	0	23rd Jul 2018 Maxine Farmer
Finance > Tax Inheritance tax abolished? Fancy having to keep a track of receipts (over a lifetime) with tax liability assessed against the total? Could this be the successor to inheritance tax? Read more	0	23rd Jul 2018 Peter McGahan
Travel > Around The UK Celebrate summer with the National Trust’s best outdoor cinema, theatre and music events Enjoy the very best of summer with this guide to outdoor cinema, theatre and music events at National venues around the UK. Read more	0	23rd Jul 2018 50connect editorial
Health > The A to Z of Lens Surgery for Over 50s How you are helping the environment by getting lens treatment Have you ever considered how laser eye surgery/lens replacement treatment can be an eco-friendly alternative to disposables? Read more	0	23rd Jul 2018 50connect editorial
Health > The A to Z of Lens Surgery for Over 50s Most common causes for dry eyes Dry eyes can be uncomfortable and make it more difficult to read, use computers or even use your smart phone. Here is our guide to the most common causes Read more	0	23rd Jul 2018 50connect editorial
What's on The Lehman Trilogy An absorbing saga of riches and ruin provides an unforgettable cross-section of the roots of capitalism. A five-star triumph from the National, writes Laurence Green. Read more	0	23rd Jul 2018 Laurence Green
Health > The A to Z of Lens Surgery for Over 50s 5 health related things you should be aware of after 50 Getting older can be a tricky thing to come to terms with and poor health doesn't help that. Here are a number of common problems for older people and how you can safeguard yourself against them. Read more	0	20th Jul 2018 Olderiswiser Editorial