According to a UK survey by the National Literacy Trust, young people are now more likely to read on their computer screens than pick up a printed book or magazine. As well as social networking and browsing websites, almost a thir

The National Literacy Trust studied almost 35,000 young people aged between 8 and 16 years old and their findings have painted a picture of a generation who are now immersed in a screen-based culture. The developments in mobile ph [...]

Are you and your family at your wits end with tantrums and bad behaviour? Can you no longer connect with your child? Is the dinner table a daily battle ground? Are you shattered from sleepless nights?

If you and your partner feel like you have exhausted the endless advice in blogs, forums, books and magazines and you've still not had the breakthrough you deserve, then perhaps we can help. In a groundbreaking new television s [...]

Dame Helen Mirren has defended her actions of scolding a group of drummers who interrupted her West End play The Audience this bank holiday weekend by saying she was ‘steaming’ with rage.

The actress who has won an Oscar and most recently a Laurence Olivier Award for her portrayal of the Queen emerged from London's Gielgud theatre on Saturday 4th May in full costume (minus the rumoured crown or tiara) to ask the gr [...]

Dove's brand new 'real beauty' campaign has posted a three-minute ad on YouTube that teaches a vital lesson about how we as women view ourselves, compared to how others see us. Trust us, it's worth your time.

Famous for its use of real women posing confidently, wearing nothing but white underwear and a big smile on their faces, Dove's 'Real Beauty' campaign has continued to reinvent female-focused marketing since its launch over a deca [...]

There are many ways Margaret Thatcher changed Britain, with no Prime Minister in living memory having such a far-reaching influence. From the economy to women's fashion, she divided the country and left a lasting legacy.

1 - The Decline of the North: When Britain's first female prime minister was in power for 11 long years, football fans from the north travelling to away games in London would be taunted by home supporters waving bundles of £10 [...]

Britain's first ever female Prime Minister and the first woman elected to lead a major western state has died aged of 87 after suffering a stroke.

The Iron Lady's son, Sir Mark, and daughter Carol confirmed that she died this morning at the Ritz hotel at around 11am after suffering a stroke. Her doctor and carer were with her at her bedside when she passed but her children w [...]

Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre have literally turned the tables on their attitude to young people and invited them in to play table tennis.

Centre Manager Sharon Golding has installed a state of the art table and encourages youngsters from the area to come inside, stay warm and enjoy a game!! "We've had an excellent response to the table tennis initiative", said Sh [...]

With little or no fanfare, and perhaps escaping your knowledge entirely, the mobile phone officially turned 40 with the first ever call made on April 3, 1973. Motorola engineer Martin Cooper rang a technology rival from downtown M

It took ten years for the first mobile phone to move from prototype to a commercially available product (and even then the first mobile contained 30 circuit boards, had a talk-time of 35 minutes and took 10 hours to recharge), it [...]

Whether your the next Annie Leibovitz or Ansel Adams, or just happen to have a picture that shows off your local town or city, why not submit your photo to TownTalk and be within a chance to win a Canon 650D!

Here at TownTalk we love nothing better then showing off your local town and city, and how better than to have you (the people who actually live there) submit your photos showing off your local area! You photo's will not only [...]

TownTalk is still your guide to your town but now it’s had a makeover. It's still as simple to use but now it’s even faster, even smarter and it looks amazing too!

With now over 190 sites (and an ever expanding network) we’ve got everything from local attraction and places to visit, to a directory of restaurants, bars and shops in your area. TownTalk is still the most comprehensive local new [...]