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Photo London was created to give London an international photography event befitting the city’s status as a global cultural capital. Now in its fifth edition, Photo London has established itself as a world-class photography Fair and as a catalyst for London’s dynamic...Holiday hole-in-one: Top tips for a golfing holiday to remember
With so many top courses to choose from, booking your first ever golfing holiday can be a little overwhelming. Here are some essential tips. In an age when we work longer hours than ever, it is vitally important to secure some real down time to rest, relax and spend a...Don’t ignore Will power: Where there’s a Will, there’s a way.
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Companies seek new sources of labour as number of workers coming from EU falls. FT.com reports that mothers, the over-50s and students entering work helped drive UK employment to a record high during the three months to the end of February, according to data published...10 shades of grey: Top ten celebrities who rock grey hair!
You might know Fifty Shades for its steamy love scenes, young Hollywood starlets and glitzy soundtrack; but what about these 10 shades of grey? Yes, we mean the 50-somethings wearing their grey on the outside – with pride, flair and just a touch of sparkle. It’s...Monty Don reveals how his golden retriever Nigel helped him through the ‘black periods’ of depression
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A massage has a host of health benefits. Choice reports that not only does a massage relieve stress, recent studies also show it to be an effective treatment for chronic back pain, it helps us to fight off infection by increasing our white blood cell count and it...Ourplace News
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