Nine’s Travel Guides returns to TV with only 584,000 metro viewers

The premiere of Nine’s Travel Guides attracted less than 600,000 metro viewers on Tuesday night. The third season of the TV series – delayed in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic – brought in a figure of 584,000 when it aired at 7.30pm. Melbourne was home to the highest number of viewers, topping the chart … Read more

Covid cancelled our Guides trip but Kingswood wouldn’t refund in full

The difficulties experienced by many consumers in getting refunds from holiday companies through the pandemic have been widely covered in the press. Yet the problems that schools and community groups (such as Scouts and Guides) have encountered have hardly been covered at all. Angela got in touch to say that she had two trips booked … Read more

Our guide to mastering your finances without leaving the house during lockdown 

Now we’re in the throes of a third lockdown, once-simple tasks have become near-impossible challenges. So here, AMELIA MURRAY offers a guide to navigating the various twists and turns of the money errands that should be straightforward… ARE BANK BRANCHES REMAINING OPEN? While there are some temporary closures, most branches are open for reduced hours, shutting … Read more

Stocks to avoid like the plague in 2021… and those poised to bounce right back

Thousands of firms are hoping for a swift return to health after a gruelling 2020.  And experts say the Brexit deal, vaccine roll-out and a new president in the White House will hopefully spark life back into the UK and global economies. But not all businesses will recover quickly. So how can investors spot the difference between … Read more

How to do your Christmas shopping at home: Our guide to buying online

This time last year the nation was beginning to enjoy Christmas outdoor markets and the High Street’s festive lights. But this Christmas is likely to be very different. The pandemic has forced us inside and online — and many of us will have to do our shopping on the internet for the first time. To … Read more

Incredible moment dog ‘catches’ tipsy owner as she stumbles and guides her safely onto her bed

Care of the dog! Incredible moment pooch ‘catches’ tipsy owner as she stumbles and guides her safely onto her bed Jax, a two-year-old golden retriever, saved his tipsy owner from taking a tumble  Hannah Quintus, 22, from Iowa was falling when Jax steadied her with two paws Incredible footage of the clever dog has been … Read more

Terror of the e-scooters: Owners post guides showing how to override software to hit 40mph 

Electric scooter owners are offering online guides showing users how to override the devices’ speed-limiting software to reach up to 40mph. A Mail on Sunday investigation has unearthed dozens of shocking video tutorials encouraging riders to manipulate the battery-powered vehicles and break the law.  In one clip, a British rider promises viewers that their scooter will … Read more

Channel Nine delays airing season four of Travel Guides in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Channel Nine delays airing season four of Travel Guides in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic By Alisha Buaya For Daily Mail Australia Published: 00:53 BST, 2 September 2020 | Updated: 00:53 BST, 2 September 2020 Channel Nine’s Travel Guides will not be aired this year. Instead, the fourth season of the popular show will … Read more

Heads Together launches the UK’s first EVER ‘Instagram guides’

Prince William and Kate Middleton’s mental health campaign Heads Together has offered guidance on ‘kindness and self-care’ during the pandemic as it launched the UK’s first ever Instagram Guides. The Duke, 37, and Duchess of Cambridge, 38, set up the Heads Together initiative alongside Prince Harry, 35, in 2016 with The Royal Foundation, with the … Read more

Best money management apps to keep track of your finances

Keeping track of your finances can be overwhelming, tedious or just plain boring.  However, it’s an important thing to do, especially when you have financial goals to meet such as paying off your credit card debt, saving to buy a house or putting money aside to invest.  Aside from that, knowing how to manage your … Read more