An outing to the Titanic Belfast visitor experience may not be the most auspicious way to begin a journey to the Arctic Circle, however, it does serve to demonstrate how far cruising has come since that fateful day in April 1912.

While it’s not a pleasant task, picking up your dog’s poo is an important part of being a responsible dog owner and is legally required. Dogs in the UK produce over 3,000 tonnes of poo every day, and when left on the ground, dog poo can pose serious hazards to other dogs, the environment, wildlife, and humans.

With a growing number of iconic football teams switching to digital football programmes, Danny Powell from print and design experts Solopress delves into football memorabilia and look at why items like printed programmes may have more staying power than you think.

The finale to years of hard work and high expectations for 16-year-olds across the country is nearly here. As GCSE results day approaches, teenagers are anxious to finally find out if it was all worth it. Because of the pandemic, exams were sat for the first time in two years this year, and GCSE results day is almost here!! (25th August).

Connor Campbell from NerdWallet gives advice on what to do if you’re considering applying for a business loan.

Cost of living pay rises and one-off bonuses are becoming more common as Matthew Todd from audit, tax and consulting firm RSM explains, but how much of that pay rise is actually ending up in taxpayers’ pockets? Some families could be in for a significant tax shock.

According to the Oral Health Foundation - "Tooth decay is almost entirely preventable, yet it remains the number one reason for childhood hospital admissions for general anaesthesia in the UK". Taking inspiration from National Tooth Fairy Day - August 22nd - ExpressDentist.com have provided five top tips to help parents make brushing teeth a more enjoyable experience for their children.

New research has shown that more than 70% of British drivers are breaking a little-known law, which could see them facing fines of up to £1,000 or points on their licence. Used car buying service, ChooseMyCar.com, found that nearly three-quarters of UK drivers admit to honking their horns or swearing at other road users - even though it could land them in trouble.

Local development charity and foodbank, Feedo Needo, is hosting a series of free events in Manchester and Bradford over the school holidays for parents facing childcare struggles over Summer. Throughout August, Feedo Needo will be holding a variety of free events at Manchester and Bradford branches. Events include planting flower pots, painting and more.

Women going through menopause lose an average of more than five and a half weeks of sleep per year, according to new national research revealed today. The study, conducted by Silentnight, was commissioned to lay bare the true impact that the menopause is having on sleep. It found that nearly two thirds of women (64%) going through menopause suffer from disrupted sleep.

In the wake of another record-breaking heatwave this summer, and with the Met Office projecting that heatwaves and extreme heat events will become increasingly frequent across the UK, more and more households are facing a hosepipe ban to conserve water.

Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by the Health Promotion and Education Team at Heart Research UK August is officially sandwich month! The first sandwich became popular in the 18th and 19th centuries and has been a staple part of our diets ever since. Whether you’re grabbing an egg sandwich for breakfast or a turkey BLT at lunch, sandwiches are convenient, quick, and easy.

Cases of eye strain and myopia/short-sightedness on the increase in children

With food prices rising amid the cost-of-living crisis, parents are being provided helpful ways to feed their children during the summer holidays. The penny-pinching experts at NetVoucherCodes.co.uk have looked at affordable ways to plan family meals throughout the summer break.

Drivers have been warned to remove the air freshener before taking their car for its MOT after experts revealed some of the weird factors that can lead to a failure. The motoring people from LeaseCar.uk and its sister site LeaseElectricCar.co.uk have put together a number of checks drivers should make to ensure their car passes the test.

The aim of the campaign is to purchase and restore the Brontë birthplace for community, national and international use. A campaign led by local community members has been launched to save the Brontë Birthplace from being sold on the open market to a private buyer.

As spider mating season approaches, experts are urging homeowners to follow simple tips to keep creepy crawlies at bay. GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk are offering six hacks that can help dissuade spiders from hanging around in your pad - indoors and outdoors. Although many spider species are harmless to humans, spotting a spider in your bedroom or kitchen is never a pleasant experience.

Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, has this week announced that it is sponsoring the Team Creative troupe and supporting its involvement in the Leeds West Indian Carnival celebrations on 29 August.

Thousands of people are expected to flock to the first ever Chase Pride festival next month for a star-studded day of celebration and entertainment. Around 4,000 people are expected at Hednesford Park on Saturday, September 3, for the event which will celebrate diversity, support the local LGBTQ+ community and break down barriers.

A charity shop in Cumbria has celebrated its 10th birthday – buoyed by a surge in custom that staff believe has been generated by the growing popularity of staycations. The Children’s Society’s shop in Cockermouth, has seen its weekly income almost double in the last 12 months.

The UK has announced £36 million in UK humanitarian funding to help people in Ukraine, East Africa and Syria.

As of the end of July 2022, the UK is overdrawn by £3.5 billion. One in eleven (9.3%) payments made so far this year were made in overdraft. Three in ten (30%) Britons used their overdraft last month. Average first day of overdraft use was 8th of the month (July).

425,830 of students will be taking up a place at a UK university – a record for an examination year.

As the UK continues to struggle with soaring temperatures and the effects of last week's heatwave, things are about to take a turn with thunderstorms projected to hit the UK over the next 3 days.

Strike action by the Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers union (RMT) on 18 and 20 August is set to bring major disruption for rail customers across the UK this week – with those planning journeys by rail warned to travel only if absolutely necessary.

As Britain deals with the biggest cost of living crisis in 60 years, many families and individuals face the reality of not being able to afford to pay their energy bills, leaving them understandably worried about the potential consequences. With energy bills set to rise again in October, an anonymous campaign by Don’t Pay UK has gained momentum.

Official statistics reveal 74% more lorry tests were carried out between January and March 2022 compared to pre-pandemic levels.