The complete list of all life-guiding messages for young people – click the titles for further information
You can be fined up to £5,000 and/or imprisoned for 3 months for buying or using fireworks illegally. You could get an on-the-spot fine of £80.
By law, category 2 fireworks (suitable for garden displays) cannot be sold to anyone under the age of 18 and under-18s are also not allowed to carry fireworks in a public place.
It’s likely that your partner’s bearing the brunt of your mood swings. Letting him know you still love and cherish him may help him to take your outbursts less personally. In your calmer moments, try to spend some quality time together. It will help to strengthen your bond before your baby arrives.
You will become far more proficient if you aim for progress rather than perfection, and will find it easier to do so.
In a relationship, if you both share your inner dialogue, this helps the woman feel close to her partner. Women should let their partner know this; they won’t know unless you tell them.
If you don’t make a SORN or tax your vehicle you could be stopped by the police. Your vehicle could be clamped by one of DVLA’s wheelclamping partners. You’ll need to pay to have your vehicle released as well as producing a valid tax disc or a surety fee if no disc is available. If you fail to pay, your vehicle will be impounded, incurring storage charges. If you don’t pay the release or storage fees, your vehicle could be crushed or sold.
You can get started on an apprenticeship by visiting apprenticeships.org.uk and searching for what is available, or calling the National Careers Service on 0800 100 900.
If you do not apologise for something, you are sending the message that you think you were right to do what you did and say what you said. This might make you feel powerful, but self-righteousness wins no friends.
Electricity runs through a rail on the train track or through overhead lines. In both cases the power is strong enough to kill you instantly.
Ask the doctor to repeat and explain anything you don’t understand. If there are words you don’t understand, ask what they mean. Bring a friend or relative if you’re worried.