In the U.K., we often take clean water from our taps for granted. But just because your water looks clean doesn't mean it is clean. Threats to drinking water quality are on the rise. Although Public water utilities usually provide good quality water, these water treatment plants are not always effective at removing contamination that may harm public health. Sometimes, certain pollutants, like rust or lead, can enter your water after it has left the water treatment plant. [FULL STORY]
We have had a few emails lately asking us to track down old friends who over the years have lost touch. There are many websites out there that will help you track down your old school friends but FriendsUnlimited has to be the first place you start. Hunting down your best friends from your school days seems to be one of the latest fads, and what better way than to use the Internet to find them. [FULL STORY]
The Cleveleys website has uncovered what has to be the very first page that appeared on the Internet. Like everything that has been created before, there has always had to be a place from where to start. After the Internet explosion of the 1990's and the addition of millions of more pages being added every year, the starting place was getting even more hidden from the public view. We decided to try and track down this piece of Internet history and put it back on show. [FULL STORY]
Margaret and Ian Foster from Thornton have launched a new website dedicated to their daughter who suffers from a rare condition called Retts Syndrome, a genetic disorder which mainly affects girls. Read the life story of Stacey through her parents eyes as they bring up a severely handicapped child. [FULL STORY]