A new trend is taking hold among savers, banking industry insiders tell me – and it’s one I approve of. Savers are finally holding on to their money longer to grab top rates before they disappear. Since fixed rate bonds and Isas came back into the spotlight a few years ago, the one-year version has … Read more
Full of dumped carpets, sofas and even beds, could this be the most fly-ridden street in Britain? Tannahill Road in Painsley, Scotland, was once a thriving community and is now overrun with rubbish, which has angered residents and created a breeding ground for rats. Although the abandoned housing estate, located in the Ferguslie Park area, … Read more
A ‘super strict’ mother prides herself on being the boss in her household, by making her children live under strict rules. Elena Leeming from York only lets her children watch television once a week and even throws away their toys if they are left outside – no matter how expensive. Clive, six, and Violet, five, … Read more