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The Birthday Of The Church Is Pentecost
The date of Pentecost changes each year, along with Easter. It is 50 days after Easter which is also seven weeks. Pentecost is also called Whit Sunday and is celebrated by Christians in the UK. (Pentecost comes from the Greek word pentecostē, “50th day”) This is a major festival in the Christian church, celebrated on the Sunday that falls on the 50th day after Easter.
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay
Child Arrangement Orders : What Are They? And Why Are They Important?
Anthony Parrish
Legal Features Writer
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay
Child Arrangement Orders are a vital framework for promoting the well-being of children involved in relationship breakdown. They are particularly important during emotionally challenging times such as separation or divorce, when relationships may be strained.
12:00 AM 18th May 2024
Dentist Reveals Simple Mistake Turning Teeth Yellow And How To Fix It
Photo by Diana Polekhina on Unsplash
Dentist Dr Ferakh Hamid from Aesthetique Dental Care provides expert commentary on the one mistake Brits make that can lead to tooth discolouration and how to avoid this. Wetting the toothbrush before brushing “Before you start brushing, it's a good idea to wet your toothbrush. This little step makes it easier to spread the toothpaste all over your teeth, making cleaning more effective.
12:00 AM 18th May 2024
Schools Get Ready For Climate Action Countdown Month
A boy puts the finishing touches onto 'Bugingham Palace' bug hotel in Melton Mowbray during last year's Great Big Green Week which will be partnering with the Climate Action Countdown month this year. 30 Let's Go Zero coalition members and partners will be providing a free range of activities suggested for schools to take part in during the month. Credit - Mark Chilvers and The Climate Coalition
Schools around the UK are invited to sign up to the most exciting collaborative and fun climate event for schools to take place this year - The Climate Action Countdown.
11:48 AM 16th May 2024
Spot The Die With Sides Numbered Higher Than Six In Under 15 Seconds!
Can you spot the odd die out. One of these dices has more than 6 dots, and the test is to spot it in UNDER 15 seconds. Puzzle enthusiasts are scratching their heads at this new brainteaser and optical illusion by MrQ Hidden among a sea of colourful dice is one with a side of numbers higher than six – can you find it?
1:00 AM 11th May 2024
Clever Cleaning Hacks You May Not Have Heard Before
Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash
Tired of the same old cleaning routine? Is grime winning the battle in your home? Are you simply curious about some new and exciting ways to keep your home clean? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Below, cleaning expert Joyce French at HomeHow.co.uk has created a guide on clever cleaning hacks you may not have heard before.
12:00 AM 11th May 2024
Dentist Reveals Top Tips To Prevent Tooth Decay Amid Surge In Child Extractions
Image by Jenny Friedrichs from Pixabay
Thousands of children were admitted to hospital with tooth decay last year. Recent data from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) reveals that 47,581 tooth extractions were performed in NHS hospitals across England for patients aged 0 to 19 last year. Teeth Brushing For children, choose toothbrushes with small heads and soft bristles.
12:00 AM 11th May 2024
Healthy Heart Tip: How To Stop Smoking
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by the Health Promotion and Education Team at Heart Research UK
12:00 AM 11th May 2024
Increase Awareness About Mental Illness This Mental Health Awareness Week (13th-19th May)
Millions of UK adults and young people have experienced or are currently experiencing the debilitating effects of a mental health disorder. In virtually every instance, individuals struggling with these conditions can recover and enjoy a substantially better life.
11:00 PM 10th May 2024
Over 1300 York Children Enjoy History Being ‘Brought To Life’ With Free School Visit To The Merchant Adventurers’ Hall
Over 1,300 primary school children living in York have been able to visit one of the city’s most historic buildings for a day of experiential learning thanks to fundraising by the Merchant Adventurers. Children from 20 local schools have visited the Hall over the last year to enjoy a day of interactive games, exploration and activities all tailored to specific areas of their curriculum.
9:18 AM 10th May 2024
Spring Time Family Fun At Holker Hall
Circus workshops, mini fairground rides and live music are just some of the attractions on offer at Holker Hall's Spring Fair in May. Families will be flocking to the beautiful stately home and gardens on the weekend of May 11 and 12 to celebrate spring with fun events on offer for the whole family.
12:00 AM 9th May 2024
Can You Spot The Mouldy Cheese In Less Than 15 Seconds?
With over 1,800 cheese varieties worldwide, recent studies have found that around nine in 10 people eat cheese regularly. With this in mind, 888 Casino invites you and your readers to have a go at this tricky brainteaser. The foodie brainteaser challenges you to find the mouldy cheese within the scene.
12:00 AM 4th May 2024
How Your Toothbrush Is Seriously Harming Your Health
Image by Jenny Friedrichs from Pixabay
Dentist Dr Ferakh Hamid from Aesthetique Dental Care reveals the unknown health risks behind your toothbrush, which could lead to more serious health problems.
12:00 AM 4th May 2024
May 2024 With Hannah, Little Alf & Friends
Hannah Russell
Features Writer
Finally! The lighter nights have appeared, and it feels like summer could be ahead of us, especially over the last few days.   Swinton Green has been busy lately. On May 1, we officially opened again for 2024. I’m looking forward to meeting lots of people again this year and connecting them with animals here at Swinton Green Animal Experiences.
12:00 AM 4th May 2024
Local Butchers Offers Free Home Delivery
Hannah Russell
Features Writer
Robert Hendrix
Award-winning butcher Tunstall Meat Company, based in Richmond, offers free delivery to customers in the local area (HG and DL postcodes) on orders over £40.  Tunstall Meat Company, led by Robert Hendrix, has been trading since 2018. Robert has had a full career as executive head chef for many years and was looking for a new challenge when he became part of the team at Tunstall Meat Company.
7:00 AM 3rd May 2024
The Top 5 Tips To Maintaining Muscle In Later Life
Kate Sheehan, stairlift and home lift company, Stannah’s occupational therapist shares her top five tips on maintaining muscle mass as we grow older, something that's been actively searched by 3.5K Brits every month.
1:01 AM 27th April 2024
Why Kids Should Be Allowed To Play Video Games Through Exam Season
Children should be allowed to play video games during the run-up to exam season, according to experts, as they urge parents to foster a balanced lifestyle. Worries about exams have risen significantly for young people over recent years, with NSPCC reporting a 10% increase in counselling sessions directly related to exam stress.
1:00 AM 27th April 2024
Healthy Heart Tip: How To Increase Your Physical Activity Levels
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by the Health Promotion and Education Team at Heart Research UK
1:00 AM 27th April 2024
Parental Alienation Is Toxic: How To Spot The Signs
Parental alienation is a particular family dynamic that can emerge when parents separate, in which the child becomes hostile and rejects the other parent. It can occur when one parent or carer expresses freely and persistently unreasonable negative feelings or beliefs such as anger or fear towards the other parent.
1:00 AM 27th April 2024
Poem Of The Week - Children's Special: Orcadia By Rachel Burrows
Steve Whitaker
Literary Editor
Image by Camille Minouflet on Unsplash
Orcadia We are on the beach before breakfast, Sol in his pyjamas, with sleep in his eyes. The water is too cold, even for toes. We can hear the whales in the bay beyond us, see their spouts on the enormous expanse of chalk-blue stillness. There is no one else here. We have the world to ourselves. We gaze out over the freezing sand, where black stones play chequers with white shells.
1:00 AM 27th April 2024
Friends Take On Epic Fundraiser To Raise £20,000 For Cancer Support Centre
(L-R)Matt, Tom, Andrew and James
Last year, a group of friends from the University of Bath came together from across the country in a monumental sports challenge, raising £20,000 for cancer support centre, Maggie’s Yorkshire. Friends from university rallied together to raise money for the cancer support centre in Leeds that helped their friend. This year will be the 5th anniversary of Maggie’s Yorkshire.
1:00 AM 24th April 2024
UK Kids Want More Financial Education In School
Lucy Brown
Features Writer
Theo
Young people want to receive more financial education in school and are worried about leaving full time education without the money skills needed for adult life, according to the latest research from GoHenry, the prepaid debit card and financial education app for kids aged 6-18.
1:01 AM 20th April 2024
Celebrating Passover
Jan Harris
Deputy Group Editor
The symbolic Seder plate - photo credit slgckgc
Passover or Pesach is one of the most widely celebrated Jewish holidays. The Hebrew name for Passover is Pesach which means ‘to pass over’ because God passed over the Jewish homes when killing the Egyptian firstborn on the evening of the first Passover. It is one of the three Pilgrimage festivals when the entire population of the kingdom of Judah makes a trip to the temple in Jerusalem.
1:00 AM 20th April 2024
Dentist Reveals The Hidden Benefits Sugar-Free Gum Has For Your Teeth
Dr Ferakh Hamid from Aesthetique Dental Care shares the lesser-known advantages of chewing sugar-free gum, highlighting its significant role in enhancing oral health beyond just freshening breath. Oral Health Benefits Chewing sugar-free gum after meals isn't just about fresh breath; it's a proven strategy to fight cavities.
1:00 AM 20th April 2024
Mind Boggling Colours Brainteaser
The spelling of the word is mismatched to the colour itself, causing the brain to go into overdrive to complete accurately if spoken out loud.
1:00 AM 20th April 2024
Getting Divorced? How To Avoid A Tug Of Paws
Key calendar events such as the summer holidays and the recent Easter break can cause tensions in relationships to escalate – and many couples who have been thinking about separation and divorce decide they want a new start. As a nation, we love our pets who are considered a key family member, particularly among children. But what happens to the much loved animals in divorce and separation?
1:00 AM 20th April 2024
Families Urgently Needed To Adopt Children With Additional Needs
Voluntary adoption agencies across the UK have joined forces to find more adoptive parents for children with additional needs who are waiting for a family. Children with additional needs wait an average of 11 months longer in care than their peers and voluntary adoption agencies (VAAs) are urgently looking for people who can offer them a permanent and loving home.
10:08 AM 19th April 2024
Only Those With 20-20 Vision Can Spot The Spelling Mistake
The objective of the brainteaser is to find the incorrectly spelt word as quickly as possible. The brain teaser was created by contact lens retailer, Lenstore, in a bid to put people’s eyesight to the test. The rogue word is surrounded by decoys, and only the most eagle eyed among us can spot the incorrect spelling.
1:00 AM 13th April 2024
Healthy Heart Tip: Traffic Light Food Labels
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by the Health Promotion and Education Team at Heart Research UK
1:00 AM 13th April 2024
Dentist Reveals Top Unsuspecting Signs Of Mouth Cancer
image supplied by Aesthetique Dental Care
A concerning ongoing increase in the number of younger patients has been revealed to have mouth cancer with no apparent explanation as to why. Dr Ferakh Hamid from Aesthetique Dental Care provides expert commentary on the early symptoms individuals should look for.
1:00 AM 13th April 2024
JORVIK Turns 40!
It was 14 April 1984 when a long queue of people assembled in Coppergate to be the first to experience a brand new type of visitor attraction – one that took them back in time to the Viking age! This Sunday, 14 April 2024, JORVIK Viking Centre turns 40 – and is as popular with visitors as ever!
1:00 AM 13th April 2024
National Pet Day - We’re A Nation Of Pawrents
With today being National Pet Day, new research has revealed that London is home to the most pampered pooches in the UK, where a whopping 42 percent of pet owners admit to treating their beloved animal to gifts, toys or extra food every single day of the year.
1:02 PM 11th April 2024
New Research Reveals Not Brushing Your Teeth Could Lead To Cancer
Dentist Dr Ferakh Hamid from Aesthetique Dental Care shares new research which highlights a crucial link between oral hygiene and the risk of colon cancer, warning Brits of the wider health implications of not brushing your teeth.
1:00 AM 6th April 2024
Can You Find The Player Wearing The Jacket With A Missing Zipper?
In anticipation of Netflix's announcement of a new season of Squid Game: The Challenge in 2024, the entertainment company VSO invites you to have a go at this tricky brainteaser. The record for beating this brainteaser is 10 seconds.
1:00 AM 6th April 2024
Healthy Heart Tip: Reducing Your Salt Consumption
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by the Health Promotion and Education Team at Heart Research UK
9:49 AM 3rd April 2024
Heart Research UK - Don't Be Fooled - April Fools Health Myths
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK With April Fools' day upon us, sometimes it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction, so here are some common myth-busting tips surrounding heart health:
1:00 AM 1st April 2024
Spot The Five Differences Between These Two Easter Picnics
In the spirit of Easter, 1337.Games has created a brand new Easter-themed ‘Spot the Difference’ brainteaser. The game showcases a charming scene of two bunnies enjoying an Easter picnic, complete with Easter eggs and joy. Five subtle differences are hidden within this picnic setting, awaiting sharp-eyed players to discover them.
1:00 AM 30th March 2024
Celebrating Easter Around The World
Jan Harris
Deputy Group Editor
Image by Susanne Jutzeler, Schweiz 🇨🇭 💕Thanks for Likes from Pixabay
As we come to celebrate Easter this weekend in the UK have you ever wondered how other countries celebrate this important Christian festival? The word 'Easter' is derived from the Greek/Latin word 'Pascha' or Resurrection Sunday which is a festival and holiday to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.
1:00 AM 30th March 2024
Easter Sunday - A Time To Celebrate
Jan Harris
Deputy Group Editor
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay
Easter is the most important Christian festival and Easter Sunday or Easter Day is the most important day of the year for Christians. Holy Week and Easter marks the most significant event in human history: the life, death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
1:00 AM 30th March 2024
Why More Children Need To Embrace A Lockdown Free Life
More children need to be encouraged to embrace a lockdown free life to help boost their health and wellbeing, a leading child psychologist has said. Two years on from restrictions being lifted, Dr Amanda Gummer says too many children are still not getting the full benefits of being able to play outside and mix with other kids.
12:00 AM 30th March 2024
More Lost Pets To Return Home As Microchipping System Reformed
Reforms will help reunite thousands of lost or stolen animals every year and deter pet theft
12:12 PM 29th March 2024
Good Friday
Good Friday is a Christian holiday celebrating the death of Jesus Christ on Calvary. It is the Friday at the end of Holy Week and two days before Easter Sunday, when Jesus rose from the dead. The day normally coincides with the Jewish Passover.
1:00 AM 29th March 2024
Maundy Thursday
The Last week of Lent is called Holy Week and helps people to think even more about the Easter Story. Maundy Thursday is the Thursday of Holy Week and is the beginning of the three day celebration of Easter - the most important time in the year for Christians.
1:00 AM 28th March 2024
Vida Healthcare Celebrates National Care Award Win
The Three Rs
UK provider of dementia care, Vida Healthcare, is celebrating after winning a national accolade at one of the care sector’s most prestigious awards ceremonies - the Great British Care Awards (GBCA).
8:58 PM 27th March 2024
Bradford Cathedral To Mark 30 Years Since The First Ordination Of Women Priests Into The Church Of England
The Revd Canon Dr Sue Penfold at the 1994 ordinations
‘A Celebration of 30 years of Women Priests service’ will take place on Saturday 4th May 2024 at Bradford Cathedral. March 2024 marks 30 years since the first women in the Church of England were ordained as priests.
11:57 AM 27th March 2024
Can You Spot The Flower With The Missing Petal In This Spring Brainteaser?
With spring just around the corner, garden enthusiasts will be eagerly anticipating preparing their gardens for blossoming beauty. To get us into the spirit, Idealo has put together a tricky brainteaser challenging you to find the flower with the missing petal in this Spring brainteaser.
11:17 AM 27th March 2024
Palm Sunday - The Start Of Holy Week
Jan Harris
Deputy Group Editor
Photo by John Benitez on Unsplash
Palm Sunday is the first day of Holy Week leading up to Easter. It is a Christian moveable feast which falls on the Sunday before Easter and is mentioned in all four gospels. Holy Week is also the final week of Lent.
12:00 PM 23rd March 2024
Can You Spot The Four-Leafed Clover In Less Than 37 Seconds?
St Patrick's Day has come and gone but how about checking out this tricky clover-themed brainteaser? The brainteaser challenges you to find the four-leafed clover in the sea of shamrocks. The time to beat is 11 seconds!
1:00 AM 23rd March 2024
How To Plan The Perfect Easter Treasure Hunt
Easter is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with an “eggciting” egg scavenger hunt? Whether you're organising an event for your closest family or all your friends, an Easter scavenger hunt promises a great time for all involved.
1:00 AM 23rd March 2024
Playdale Creates Guide To Inclusive Play For Children
Playdale Playgrounds, designer and manufacturer of accessible educational play equipment such as the Inclusive Orbit roundabout, has created a free printable poster for schools and public play initiatives to teach and reinforce inclusive play habits among all children.
1:00 AM 23rd March 2024
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