The presence of a landline phone has decreased rapidly in UK homes in recent years with 35% of people saying the only reason they have a landline at all is to enable an internet connection. This comes following lockdown which, even though we were stuck at home and missing our friends and family – we …
Brits are being urged to plan for the future of their furry friends by entering into a ‘petnup’ – a legally binding agreement outlining the custody arrangements of the family pets, should the relationship break up. This comes following a surge in animal ownership over lockdown with 17 million homes in the UK now having …
Photo Credit: Skymax Scotland’s reputed natural beauty is growing increasingly fragmented, leading to a decline of complex and vibrant wildlife systems. This has created calls for large-scale restoration projects across the country with local actions becoming increasingly important. Climate change has contributed to ecological decline, yet over-maintenance of natural spaces such as parks has also …
Photo Credit: Louis Bauer April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, and to mark the start, charity Bowel Cancer UK revealed that 38% of adults in Scotland are unaware of bowel cancer symptoms. These statistics are made more surprising given its status as the country’s second largest cancer killer. People were unaware of the five main …
Photo Credit: PixBay New figures released by Age Scotland have revealed that older people on low income missed out on £88 million in Council Tax Reduction support last year, showing that much more needs to be done to boost people’s understanding of the financial support available. With residents across Scotland receiving their council tax bills …
