As we are all aware by the end of this month the clocks will go back 1 hour and before long we can all expect to be going to work and returning home in the dark, winter is here! The winter weather brings its own set of problems to people travelling to and from their [...]

For hundreds of years people from all parts the world have been enjoying successful firework displays, we all seem to love the colours and then the explosion. People in Britain seem to love it more than most – as it’s a reminder of times gone past, it’s part of our history. However, there is an [...]

In today’s work and social culture we are required to do more and more in less time, this all has a knock on effect and can often lead to stress in the workplace. Stress comes in many different forms and can affect people in various ways. Did you know that? Work related stress causes the [...]

Companies are still putting their workers lives in danger by not doing proper risk assessments when it comes to doing work on older properties. Whether it be through construction or demolition, asbestos has to be one of the main factors for a risk assessment. This hidden killer was used extensively during the 1950s till the [...]

With the traditional party season creeping up fast we have to seriously think about the consequences of drinking too much alcohol and the effects it will have on our life if there is an accident. We all love to go out and enjoy ourselves and with Christmas just around the corner even more people will [...]

Over the last year or so the main talking topic in most pubs is the state of the economy and everyday on the news there more companies struggling to stay afloat. We hear about people losing their jobs and money being extremely tight in most households. People who would normally be moving to new homes [...]

An article published in The Times, titled, “School lab health and safety rules could stop future scientists” puts the finger of blame at the feet of the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) for banning lab experiments in schools and thus putting the future of young people getting involved with science in jeopardy. Pupils are invited [...]

With the onset of autumn there is much to be done in the garden, leaves and rubbish that the winds have blown have to be lifted, fruit to be picked and then there is the removal of plants that once filled our gardens with colour and scent. Although gardens often provide people with that sense [...]

Level crossings are a point where road and rail meet, these present many dangers to the people who cross then everyday, whether you are walking, cycling or driving across – the user has to be very vigilant. Thousands of users do this every day with no problem but for a few it has to become [...]

With money being tight many people – who might have been selling their homes – are now opting to revamp their existing home instead. This comes in the shape of a loft conversion or an extension to the back or side adding that all important extra space. In recent years the building industry has come [...]