We are all, at some time or another, bothered by noise. It could be loud music coming through our walls from our neighbours, or fast cars or lorries zooming past our homes. Noisy children making lots of noise whilst playing can give us headaches, our my particular bane, the incessant bark of my neighbours dog every single morning as I’m trying to work. All annoying, all can give you a headache, all are a pain. But imagine if you had to face a constant noise, such as a ringing or buzzing, that was not caused by an outside source. Something that couldn’t be turned off, or lowered, and wouldn’t disappear just…

Getting a car on finance is a great way to spread the cost of owning your next car. There are a few things you should know about getting accepted for finance and what factors affect your chances. One of the main factors that finance lenders look at is your credit but how much impact does your credit score have on your ability to get approved? And what happens if you are refused car finance? Let’s find out. What is a credit score? Your credit score can be found when you access your credit file. Your credit file is sort of like your financial CV and shows your history of lending.…

People complain about how hard it is to date, but making new friends can be just as hard. Back in the day, it was easy to make friends. You had a common interest, the class experience, and you’d be besties by lunch. Nowadays, making new friends is almost like dating—every message is scrutinised, and every smiley face is analysed. You wonder if it is too soon to invite your new friend over for a movie night or if Facebook friendships translate to real friendships. There are too many questions and uncertainties.  Humans are social creatures –friendships are vital for our emotional well-being. They supply us with understanding and support when…