Since its opening in 1923, Wembley Stadium has quickly become one of most renowned sporting stadiums in the world with the 1923 FA Cup Final the first event to be held there. The match resulted in an unprecedented crowd of between 240,000 and 300,000 cramming themselves into the stadium in order to watch the match. Wembley became known throughout the UK as the home of…
Leaving for university is a huge step in life and one that comes with mixed feelings. The dread of moving to a new city, possibly living with strangers and having to fend for yourself is counteracted by the sense of independence, the thrill of a new adventure and the prospect of a lounge full of traffic cones. One of the best things about university life…
Availing of a mortgage means many things to those who wish to be homeowners. For most, it means entering into a lengthy and detailed process that requires a significant amount of paperwork — much of which is used to prove the identity of the borrower, source of income and the mortgage applicant’s prospects for repaying the loan. There is no shortage of people who have…
Research has shown that children who begin reading from an early age develop more of an appetite for books and tend to perform better at school. Whilst some kids seem to be natural bookworms, others sometimes need a bit of a prod before sitting down to read, and with such a wide range of titles now available there is something that should interest any prospective…
Availing of a mortgage means many things to those who wish to be homeowners. For most, it means entering into a lengthy and detailed process that requires a significant amount of paperwork — much of which is used to prove the identity of the borrower, source of income and the mortgage applicant’s prospects for repaying the loan. There is no shortage of people who have…
Life is going well and you’re ticking all the important boxes on your ‘to do’ list — you’ve moved out, you’ve got a partner and now you’ve had your first baby together. Your friends and family have all visited and ‘oohed’ and ‘aahed’ at your precious bundle of joy, but as they leave you realise that some of them live so far away that they…
The summer months in Britain offer a deluge of music festivals, which are often the saving grace for anyone who can’t find the time or money to organise a trip abroad. The music — and the general campsite experience — will always deliver the opportunity for a great time; but small details, such as wearing unsuitable clothing, can often put a blot on an otherwise…
The British city of Manchester is instantaneously synonymous with football and music though there’s much more to Manchester than first meets the eye. A staggering array of art galleries, music venues and museums pave the way for a city rich in cultural heritage. It would be foolish to ignore Manchester’s link to football with two well respected clubs based in the city. Old Trafford is…
Any motorcyclist will know that there is nothing quite like biking down an open road in dry weather on a bike that feels as though it’s made just for you. Many motorcyclists think it beats a car hands down every day of the week. But responsible bikers will also take every precaution they can to ensure that every journey they make is a safe one.…
Doctors have commented that while infectious disease is decreasing around the world, they are witnessing a greater number of deaths from injury, with motor vehicle crashes being one of the major causes. In the U.S, the total number of deaths due to road accidents has declined with the advent of seat belts laws, air bags, safer cars and crackdowns on driving while intoxicated — either…