Rick Seaney FareCompare.com Published 9:00 p.m. UTC Aug 21, 2018 You may still be slathering calamine lotion on your sunburn but believe it or not, summer’s almost over. Which means, time to think about Thanksgiving! Even if you don’t have plans to travel this Turkey Day (Nov. 22), grandma may have other ideas so read this and save some money on holiday travel. Best day to fly Thanksgiving Day is the cheapest day to fly during this period, same as always. Sure, no one wants to fly on the holiday itself but that’s why prices are less crazy. Tip: Fly out as early as you can on Thanksgiving Day and you won’t miss a minute of the feast or the football game. And always, always compare airfare prices on several airline and booking sites. Worst days to fly • Departure: Wednesday (Nov. 21) is usually the worst day to begin a Thanksgiving trip but this year, flying on Tuesday (Nov. 20) is equally bad. • Return: Sunday (Nov. 25) is the worst day to head … [Read more...] about Don’t plan to fly for Thanksgiving? Read this anyway
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If you haven’t got anything nice to say… you need to read this
Bryony Gordon Follow 30 June 2018 • 6:00am Is it just me, or does anyone else find people who start sentences with the words “Is it just me…?” the most maddening on the planet? You know the kind of person. You’re all sitting there at the dinner table, enjoying lovely food and drinks and even better company, discussing the book or television programme or film of the moment, when someone – usually a person with a rather high opinion of themselves – pipes up and says: “Is it just me, or is this book/television programme/film that everyone seems to love actually really quite bad? Is it just me – me being intellectually and culturally superior to everyone else at this dinner party where people are, frankly, lucky to be breathing the same... To continue reading this article Start your free trial of Premium Access all Premium articles Subscriber-only events Cancel any time Free for 30 … [Read more...] about If you haven’t got anything nice to say… you need to read this
Term-time hols: read this if you want to take your child out of school
We're heading for summer and families may be looking to pick up a late-deal holiday for half term. But wait a minute! A quick comparison online shows that the price for a holiday in May can more than double if you want to take it in half-term week. We found one holiday flying out of East Midlands Airport with a popular operator that cost £295 per person for seven days flying out on Sunday, May 20, and this rose to £699 per person if you fly out at the start of half-term week on Sunday, May 27. That's £404 extra per person, an increase of 136%. Yes ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SIX PER CENT! No wonder then that parents find it hard to resist taking their children out of school for a week for a break in the sun that doesn't break the bank. But, be warned, there is the chance that your children might miss something crucial, such as an introduction to long division, and head teachers in Derbyshire were given new advice by the county council for this school year about children … [Read more...] about Term-time hols: read this if you want to take your child out of school
Read this GP’s account of what it’s really like caring for you…
“We are supposed to spend 10 minutes with each patient but I have got it up to 12 minutes by counting my coffee breaks or not going to the loo because you simply haven’t got time,” says GP Dr Paul Scott. Dr Scott, chairman of North Staffs Local Medical Committee, is describing the everyday pressures faced by GPs who are currently assailed by multiple issues as they battle to keep communities healthy. Currently, there are around 30 vacant positions for GPs in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire. Recruitment and retention of community doctors is a growing problem, while those remaining in the profession are facing greater demands on their time than ever before. For Dr Scott and the many other dedicated professionals in the region, that means carefully juggling their time in order to keep up with the demands from growing patient lists, more complex issues brought on by the aging population and increasing demands of administration. Dr Scott said: “I know, … [Read more...] about Read this GP’s account of what it’s really like caring for you…
If you have a dog you need to read this now as deadly disease sweeps UK
Deadly disease Alabama Rot has struck again sweeping across the UK killing dogs. The fatal disease first appeared in the UK six years ago and has claimed the lives of dozens of our four-legged friends since then. The illness has been behind 29 or more deaths already in 2018, bringing the total since 2012 to 135. Vets have warned pet owners to be vigilant as the new cases mean the number of deaths will have already doubled so far this year. Most cases started in the south, particularly the New Forest, but there have now been dog deaths across the county. Following the new spate, we've taken a look at how dangerous it is, where cases have been reported and what you need to look for. While the cause is unknown and there is no vaccine there are symptoms to look out for and specialists you can contact if you suspect your dog has the disease. Here's our guide. What is Alabama Rot? The devastating condition, officially called CRGV, can lead to a dog's flesh rotting away. It's thought it … [Read more...] about If you have a dog you need to read this now as deadly disease sweeps UK