Archive for October, 2013

Bee O'Brien

MS sufferer wins landmark ruling against bedroom tax

An MS sufferer who was told that she cannot cannot share a bedroom with her partner because of disability has won a landmark ruling which stated that reducing her welfare benefits under the bedroom tax is a breach of her human rights. The woman won her appeal against Glasgow City Council’s decision to apply the 14 per cent deduction for[Read More…]

Hornets are on the increase with devastating consequences

Hornets are on the increase with devastating consequences

Hornets have been reported as being on the increase. These insects are becoming a real problem. According to many reports that have been written over the last few weeks, a large number of people from the Shaanxi province in China have died as a result of their stings. These wasps are not the nice friendly type that attaches itself to[Read More…]

Severe depression is on the rise amongst our youths

Severe depression is on the rise amongst our youths

Over the last year it has been reported that a large number of teenage girls are resorting to self harming. The main reason for this is the unprecedented toxic climate that they are finding themselves being bought up in. The reasons for this toxic climate are due to cyber bullying, bleak prospects of employment and body image obsession in society.[Read More…]

Ten reasons why the French dream can turn into a nightmare

Ten reasons why the French dream can turn into a nightmare

Have you ever dreamt of making a new life in France? Many expats have and they have often wished they hadn’t, as their dream often turns out to be a nightmare. There are ten reasons why this happens. 1. Holiday becomes home The relaxing holiday in a rural ‘gite’ may sound like heaven. But the idea of moving to France[Read More…]

Emergency shelter granted after standoff between Syrian refugees and authorities

Emergency shelter granted after standoff between Syrian refugees and authorities

Since Wednesday 60 migrants wanting asylum blocked the walkway to the ferry terminal. It took several days before some of them were accepted into temporary shelter. There were many locals out in support of their standoff at the port of Calais, preventing foot passengers from checking in and taking their boats back to the UK. The High Sherriff came to[Read More…]