Over 50s divorce rising-is it time to simplify the process? As Leicester City close in on one of the most unpredictable Premier Leagues to date, ex player and television pundit Gary Lineker was not chatting about football but divorce instead. ‘Gary Lineker is calling for a “mathematical equation” to help couple’s divorce quickly and avoid the “manipulative” behaviour of lawyers.’ As reported in today’s Daily Telegraph. After an 8 year marriage to Danielle Bux, Gary and Danielle mutually decided to...Read more

With the referendum on whether Britain should remain in the European Union just weeks away (Thursday 23 June) the the ‘ins and outs’ campaigns re finally underway. With many of the polls now seeming to close to call what will make you decide? (if you haven’t already). The press including the Sunday Times reported today that Sir Ian Botham ‘swings bat for Brexit’ The article cites ‘Sir Ian Botham today backs the campaign to leave the European Union, declaring that...Read more

In or out-how to you intend to vote on our EU membership? Britain joined the EEC in 1973. Under the Labour Prime Minister, Harold Wilson, there was a UK referendum on continued membership of the EEC in 1975. Then, the result was a resounding 'Yes' by 67.2% to 32.8% to stay in Europe. 41 years later Prime Minister David Cameron invites us again to vote whether we wish to continue being members of the EU. How to you intend to...Read more

A new English Anthem, what’s your choice? God Save the Queen, the national anthem for the UK , is currently used for England during most sporting events whereas Scotland adopt ‘Flower of Scotland’ for such events, and in Wales they have their own Anthem Hen Wlad fy Nhadau (Land of My Fathers) Chesterfield MP Toby Perkins believes England needs its own anthem and presented his case in the House of Commons - the English National Anthem Bill was adopted by...Read more

Tough new guidelines issued on alcohol have cut recommended drinking limits and say there is no such thing as a safe level of drinking. Drinkaware has welcomed the clarity of the new alcohol guidelines being announced today by the UK’s Chief Medical Officers (CMO) following their review of evidence on the links between alcohol and health harms. Under the Chief Medical Officer’s updated guidelines men and women will be advised that: You are safest not to regularly drink more than...Read more

Would you challenge a litter lout? With this year’s ‘Clean for the Queen’ campaign gaining momentum, this looks like the year the focus is turned on those annoying ‘litter lout’s. Fines for littering are set to double from £75 to £150 and members of the public are being urged to challenge people dropping rubbish in public places, as part of a new crackdown on the litter louts. In today’s Daily Telegraph Christopher Hope reported :The executive charged with leading a...Read more

In a recent YouGov poll woman over 50 years old voted for ‘the most stylish woman over 50’Her Majesty the Queen has been voted the most stylish woman over 50 - by women over 50. Polling 49% of the votes Her Majesty was the clear winner, runner up was Dame Helen Mirren with Meryl Streep voted third. Ed Watson, spokesman for JD Williams (who commissioned the survey), said: "Our customers admire and relate to the real 50-plus women; the Queen...Read more

Congratulations to Ronnie Wood,set to be a dad to twins next June. The Rolling Stones rocker's third wife, theatre producer Sally, 37, is said to be around three months pregnant with the couple’s first children together though Ronnie 68 has four more children. Ronnie is still half a decade younger than Charlie Chaplin who takes the prize for being the oldest new celebrity back in 1962 when at the age of 73 Charlie Chaplin became a father to his son...Read more