Asthma About one child in ten develops asthma at some stage during childhood - it is one of the comonest lung problems in children and is becoming commoner, although experts are unsure why. Some children grow out of asthma as they get older, but not all. About one adult in 20 has it and rarely, adults can develop the complaint later in life without any sign of it before ...more >>

Rail Europe: On the 19th December 2010 the new high speed line between Perpignan and Figueres in Cataluna, Spain, will open, offering travellers a new way to travel from the UK to Spain ... read more>

Fashion - Vintage, 1950's, anything but this year IS THIS YEAR !

The fashionable 50's and the fringes of the surrounding decades are back to either haunt or taunt us. A period when girls were 'gals', polka dots and wiggle dresses were all the rage, when figures, cars and merchandise had curves and colour and showed them off. The 50's was an era that catered for and  flattered all body types. There are now a plethora of social events ( 50's music nights ) and outlets mostly online catering for the need. Reproduction or the modern taking styling cues from the vintage are now being sought and stocked. Websites advertising invite only dress parties such as Wear&Stare have emerged with hand selected dresses and accessories plus sourcing Vintage Bags and complementary gear, yes the 50's is this year !