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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Home & Lifestyle > Gardening Don’t let your holiday ruin your garden Gardening expert Maxine Farmer gives her top tips on getting the best out of your garden whilst you’re away on holiday. Read more	0	18th Jul 2018 Maxine Farmer
Home & Lifestyle > Beauty Picking the perfect foundation So you want to change foundation? Diffuse the lingo and get back to basics with this guide. Read more	0	17th Jul 2018 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Food & Drink 5 ways with olives Olives? So much more than just a nibble or a canape. Here are some ideas for how you can get creative with this super juicy fruit of the Mediterranean and warmer climes. Read more	0	13th Jul 2018 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Gardening Organic gardening tips Don't throw away or compost banana skins, roses love them! Just put them straight onto the soil around the base of the rose and let them decompose naturally. Read more	0	10th Jul 2018 Rachael Hannan
Home & Lifestyle > Fashion Use style to blow away negativity during menopause Helen Venables' tips on how to build your confidence using style and colour during menopause. Read more	0	10th Jul 2018 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Pets Helping hot dogs Remember not to leave your pet in the car, or anywhere else that could be too hot. Here are some tips to keep your dog safe and healthy in hot weather. Read more	0	9th Jul 2018 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Relationships Relationships under strain - Menopause and BPH causing sleepless nights Menopause symptoms and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) are two conditions affecting many older Britons. Read more	0	3rd Jul 2018 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Gardening Fancy foliage for your garden Foliage can play an important role in defining the character of your garden. Here are a few pointer to keep your foliage and fillers in tip top condition. Read more	0	3rd Jul 2018 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle Making your home secure when you're away Hot nights and holidays present a welcome opportunity for burglars and sneak thieves. Here are some tips to keep your home secure. Read more	0	2nd Jul 2018 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Gardening The magic of deep-shaded gardens Having a large tree casting its shadow across your garden isn’t the end of the world according to expert Maxine Farmer. Read more	0	29th Jun 2018 Maxine Farmer
Home & Lifestyle > Food & Drink Chantenay, prosciutto and rocket salad Super, zero-fuss summer salad recipe that blends the sweetness of Chantenay carrots with rich savoury proscuitto and peppery sharpness of rocket. Read more	0	29th Jun 2018 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Pets Choosing a cattery Summer holidays bring with them the dilemma of finding a good cattery for your pet. Here are some helpful tips. Read more	0	29th Jun 2018 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Pets Ticks and what to do about them A parasite is, as the dictionary describes it, an organism that grows, feeds, and is sheltered on or in a different organism while contributing nothing to the survival of its host. Read more	0	21st Jun 2018 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Fashion Don't let him ruin the big day! We read enough about what women should do to prepare for weddings, but men need to play their part and get a decent haircut for the big day. Read more	0	20th Jun 2018 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Gardening Natural aphid control Remove aphids from your plants without using harmful pesticides. Read more	0	20th Jun 2018 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Gardening Repotting your plant Summer can prompt an eruption of growth in potted plants, here are some repotting techniques that will ensure your favourites don't wither. Read more	0	13th Jun 2018 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle Keep unwanted noise outside with Everest Acoustic Glass If excess noise is disturbing your sleep or your favourite TV show, then Acoustic Glass could be the answer. Read more	0	11th Jun 2018 50connect Promotions
Home & Lifestyle > Gardening 8 ways you could be breaking the law in your own garden Boundary disputes and petty squabbles between neighbours can escalate into stressful legal proceedings. Here are some little known ways you could be breaking the law. Read more	0	5th Jun 2018 50connect editorial
Food & Drink > Recipes Chorizo and shallot galette This quick and easy galette with shallots and chorizo serves as an impressive starter for six or as a light lunch. Read more	0	1st Jun 2018 50connect editorial