News Round Up

by Patrick O'Connor

IT seems that us Brits love nothing better than bath time with Adele!

The Daily Mail reports on a survey by bathroom retailer Bathstore which revealed that the perfect bath is 39C, lasts 27 minutes and 12 seconds – and is accompanied by one candle and music by the British singer. One in seven Brits chose Adele to soundtrack their bathing time.

News Round Up

by Patrick O'Connor

IF someone offers you a ring that has white gold bands, large, square cut stones and diamonds on the shoulder of the ring then you might want to consider declining the offer, says the Daily Mirror.

For the paper reports a new study carried out by independent jewellery website CompareJewellery.com which describes what the unluckiest engagement ring would look like.

ONE man who is always very happy this time of the year is Noddy Holder, lead singer with the pop group Slade.

A Daily Mail article reveals that Slade's Merry Xmas Everybody has already earned more than £500,000 in royalties for 2013 alone.

IT would seem that even Christmas isn't immune from Britain's economic crisis.

The Daily Mirror reports that council bosses in Birmingham have axed Santa’s grotto at the city's Museum and Art Gallery after telling parents they can’t afford to pay Father Christmas’s wages.

TALK about Scrooge – a headmaster in Kent has barred teachers and pupils from talking about Christmas, says the Daily Mirror.

Jane Porter, head of Whitehill School in Gravesend, threatened to cut playtime privileges if children mention it before Advent began. She claimed the meaning of Christmas was lost if it was celebrated early.

OUR members of parliament should really know better...

Government Sports Minister Helen Grant fluffed her lines badly when she was subjected to a surprise TV quiz, reports the Daily Mirror.