Electronic cigarette users across the UK are being warned that e-smoke may cause eye-irritation.

Traditional tobacco smokers remain most at risk, with double the chances of developing an eye condition known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) whilst research indicates that smoke from e-cigarettes can cause eye irritation such as dry eye.

Specsavers are supporting ‘No Smoking Day’ this week, Wednesday March 9.

Their clinical spokesperson, Dr Nigel Best says: “AMD affects around 600,000 people in the UK alone and smokers are more likely to suffer from this eye condition than non-smokers. The condition is most common in people over the age of 50 but smoking increases the risk of contracting it earlier.’

Dr Best warns: ‘Although e-cigarette research is still in early stages, and the long term effects are yet to be established, there are early indications that some types can cause irritation to the eyes.”

Supermarket chain Spar has recalled its Tikka Chicken Chunks over fears they are contaminated with a food poisoning bug.

The product, with a 'use by' date of 24 February 2016, has been found to contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause foodborne illness. This means the product should not be eaten.

Although the product has expired, the information on the back of the packaging says it is suitable for home freezing and some consumers may have frozen it.

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause foodborne illness, particularly among key vulnerable groups, including pregnant women, unborn and newborn babies, those over 60 years old, and anyone with reduced immunity.

The 140g packs have a batch code of 2157 6041.

Spar have advised anyone with the product to return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.

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A “tsunami” of milk, enough to fill 400 miles of tankers stretched bumper to bumper from Edinburgh to London, is flooding the dairy industry and compounding the downward pressure on farmgate prices, industry figures said.

The average UK farmgate price for milk last year was 24.45 pence per litre (ppl), more than 7ppl less than the average in each of the previous two years, and the situation shows little sign of improving any time soon.

Arla has announced that it has frozen its price for its amba members for March and there is also little uplift expected across the sector because of a damaging combination of global factors.

The pressure on farmers across all sectors was discussed at the annual NFU conference in Birmingham. During a session on dairy, market analyst Chris Walkland told of how there was an extra 1.2bn litres of milk being produced since quotas ended – the equivalent of 45,500 full tankers.

He said that dairy prices were currently at 60-70 per cent of where they need to be for most dairy farmers.

The NFU’s dairy board chairman Rob Harrison said the industry needed to adapt to the volatility.

He said: “We need to have better relationships than ever with our milk buyers. The only way I can see us align supply with the market is by mature producer organisations.

“What we have to do is have mature relationships to work closer together. Our next priority is over milk contracts.”

He urged all dairy farmers to talk with their milk buyers.

There is support from shoppers, said Sian Davies, the NFU’s chief dairy adviser, and they want British dairy farmers to survive the current downturn.

Ms Davies said: “Consumers want British dairy. Their support for British farming and dairy farming has been clear. They are willing to pay more for British dairy.

“The Morrison’s Farmers Initiative has been positive and it shows that consumers are willing to back dairy.”

A new indoor cricket league will launch in Bridlington later this year, if enough teams show an interest.

Competitions have proved successful in Hull and Beverley and the Yorkshire Cricket Board are wanting to spread the game’s appeal into other areas of East Yorkshire.

Joe Ashdown, cricket development manager for East Yorkshire, said: “The indoor game is designed for new and lapsed players to the game, it can also be used for regular players as extra practice through the winter months.

“Each game lasts around 45 minutes and it is an excellent way of keeping fit, playing sport and having a good laugh.

“This is not normal cricket. It is extremely fast, the two batters have to run to complete the boundary and there is even a batting power play where the batting team can score double runs. This is a really fun format of cricket and you must try it out.”ric

Teams can email j.ashdown@yorkshirecb.com or call 07894 584889 to express their interest.

This sporting snap from the autumn of 1998 shows a junior rugby match in Driffield between two local clubs.

Are you in the photo or do you recognise any of the boys pictured? Do you remember the fixture? Get in touch at editorial@driffieldtoday.co.uk and share your memories.

Racing pundit Tony McCormick from.irishbigracetrends.com presents his weekly column. This week Tony shares a version of his popular ‘Virtual’ Preview.

Now in its third year, The Cheltenham Festival ‘Virtual’ Preview has proved to be popular among Cheltenham fans, with contributions from the likes of Racing UK’s Andy Richmond, Jumpers To Follow author Paul Ferguson, Timeform and William Radio pundit Rory Delargy, as well as Matt Bisogno, Ben Aitken and Racing Plus racing editor Nick Robson.

The preview is about 20 pages long, but here is a taster for column readers.

Tuesday:

Supreme Novices

Tony McCormick: All winter, Min has being on everyone’s lips, is he the real deal and is he any value at the price?

Nick Robson: The vibes have been right for the last two years with Vautour and Douvan though arguably those two brought stronger form to the table.

As an alternative I’d take Supadsundae to outrun his price.

Rory Delargy: It isn’t easy to answer the first question with great confidence given he’s only got a Grade 2 to his name, but that form has been franked by Ball D’Arc, and the fact that he was quickly identified as the yard’s main hope for the Supreme is enough for him to be taken very seriously indeed.

The Arkle

People say Douvan is a ridiculous price currently, but, is there anything to challenge him?

Matt Bisogno: I’d say Douvan is the right price. He’s head and shoulders above the rest of his field on any known form.

He has to jump round and he might get challenged for the lead early, but I expect he’ll win.

Paul Ferguson: Douvan is very skinny and I certainly wouldn’t entertain backing a novice chaser around 2/5 or 4/11, but he’s not one I want to be opposing either.

Rory: One I’d consider each way if he rocks up is Fox Norton, who is miles better than he’s shown on his last two starts.

Champion Hurdle

Ben Aitken: The New One has ‘failed’ in the race the last two years although he will probably be there or there about again.

Old Guard could be a bit of forgotten contender in this as it’s easy to forget he is three from three at the track this season and he maybe just didn’t handle the tight right-handed track last time out at Kempton.

Nick: I’m annoyed with myself for not backing Identity Thief at 20-1 each-way before Faugheen and Arctic Fire picked up injuries.

I can only see him improving for better ground and if he hadn’t made a horlicks of the last at Newcastle he’s have won the Fighting Fifth without coming off the bridle.

Wednesday

RSA Chase

Another competitive renewal of a championship race, who wins the RSA?

Matt: I like the guts of No More Heroes, though I respect the class of More Of That.

Nick: More Of That. Taking into account his Cheltenham record, the fact he was able to give 7lb to a peak form Annie Power two years ago and how professional he has looked over fences to date, he should have too much class for No More Heroes.

Queen Mother Champion Chase

If all the contenders run to form this could be race of the Festival, what are your thoughts?

Rory: It’s the race I hope most lives up to its billing, and I’ve long been advocating a return to aggressive tactics on Sprinter Sacre. If he is asked to join the leaders before the third last, then we are in for a visual treat, and while he isn’t the monster he once was, I believe Nicky Henderson’s chaser is capable of turning back the clock.

Ben: its Un De Sceaux’s to lose as far as I’m concerned.

Matt: It must be a triple digit price that they all run to form – at least to their best historical form – and Un De Sceaux is a legitimate short favourite. Special Tiara is a bigger price than he should be.

Paul: I would love to see Sprinter Sacre win this but, as unoriginal as it is, I think Un De Sceaux wins if he stands up. I’d not be backer at the odds, however, and this is a race to watch, in my opinion.

Wold Top Brewery has signed a three-year deal for Wolds Way to be the official beer of the 79-mile National trail that runs from Hessle to Filey.

Wolds Way is an award-winning pale ale that is brewed from home grown Maris Otter malt, Goldings and Cascade hops and the farm based brewery’s own pure, chalk-filtered water. It is a refreshing ale with a fruity top note and an ABV of four per cent.

Brewery accounts manager Kate Balchin said: “We are delighted to support the Yorkshire Wolds Way National Trail that passes within 1.3km of the brewery. It is a beautiful trail with some amazing views and we’re very fortunate to have it on our doorstep.”

National Trails officer Malcolm Hodgson is responsible for the Yorkshire Wolds Way and is delighted with the collaboration.

“We are very grateful to Wold Top Brewery for their continued support of the Yorkshire Wolds Way National Trail,” he said. “The valuable funds raised from the sale of beer will be used to maintain and support the route.”

Farm-based Wold Top Brewery brews traditional real ale from home and Wolds grown malting barley, hops and chalk-filtered water from the farm’s own borehole.

Husband-and-wife duo Guy and Freya Brewer were on top form at the Derwent Hunt point-to-point at Charm Park.

A large crowd was in attendance at the Wykeham venue and as usual there was some very competitive racing.

The Brewer double started in the Hardwick Agricultural Ladies Open Race, where Freya partnered Young Hurricane, trained by her husband Guy.

There were four in the race and when Genetic Code unseated his rider early on the field was quickly reduced to a trio of runners, led by The Panama Kid.

He was quite happy bowling along out in front until he started to tire with a couple of furlongs to go and Young Hurricane and Impact Zone, ridden by Jacqueline Coward battled towards the line, however it was the former that did the business by six lengths.

Team Brewer had to wait until the last race to rack up their final winner when On Vacation came out on top in the Smailes Goldie Turner Open Maiden race.

On Vacation, partnered by John Dawson, had always been handy and was pushed to the fore towards the business end of the race.

Stagecoach Jasper was in hot pursuit and finished three lengths behind in second for William Easterby, with Lady Nefertiti running very well in third for Harry Kinder.

Racing started with the Transcore Ltd Derwent and Staintondale Hunt members’ race which will live long in the memory of Amy Collier as she rode her first winner from only her third ride. “I love it!” enthused the Kirkbymoorside rider, “I do everything on my own and I’m learning all the time but he’s such a brilliant, genuine horse I think he’s teaching me!”

Amy and Tasheba raced handily and took up the running three from home to win by three lengths from Boy In Bangkok and the long time leader Lucky Cody. Unusually this was the fastest race of the day.

The Yorkshire Area Point-to-Point Club Members race was sponsored by Lycetts and the progressive Shantou Prince went off the short-priced favourite.

He was held up and quickly went from last to first six from home and his rider Christy Furness pushed him out from the final bend. He looked the likely winner but Royal Deal was up to his old tricks.

Partnered for the first time by Jacqueline Coward on his seasonal debut, he made the running but dropped himself out with four fences to go, however with some encouragement from Jacqueline, he was in third jumping the last and powered home to pip Shantou Prince on the line by half a length.

Sportingfriendship had always been handy under Will Easterby and finished a length further back in third.

Only three went to post for the Hardwick Agricultural Engineers’ Men’s Open race and Will Easterby continued his winning ways when partnering Monsieur Jourdain to victory.

This was the horses second win from only his second start this season and his preparation for the Grimthorpe Gold Cup looks to be going to plan as the pair aim to take the race for a record fourth time. Six A Side was second under Will Milburn and Harris finished a distance third for Sean Murray.

There were 10 runners in the Broadland Properties Ltd Restricted race and the winner was Paul Clifton’s Arboretum, ridden by Jack Teal.

Arboretum had been held up but when three horses fell at the same fence after a circuit, Arboretum saw the daylight and took himself into the lead, running on by about 15 lengths.

He started to come back to the field as they ran down the roadside but asserted again round the final bend.

“I felt I had plenty of horse underneath me as we went into the last,” said the winning rider.

The Jacqueline Coward pair of Asheanymoney, partnered by the trainer and R Theveryman, ridden by Richard Smith finished in second and third.

“What a birthday present!” enthused the winning owner, “he’s in great condition this year and I’m thrilled with how he has run.”

Driffield School ran a Year Nine careers event alongside their Options Evening.

Support from local employers was outstanding this year and we were able to spend the evening supporting both students and parents in future career choices.

Local companies offered their time to chat to people about their career choices and what everyday life might be like in possible chosen professions.

Year Nine student Emily Pallant said: “I found last night at the careers event very useful as I was able to talk to some people who work with different animals and I also got to talk to some vets. I was able to find out information on the jobs and what I would need to do to work in this field.”

Representatives of local companies welcomed the opportunity to support young people in helping to make decisions about what options they could choose.

Another student, Lucy Barrell, said: “I found the careers evening very helpful as I was able to talk to people who wanted to support us with our different job prospects.

“I was advised by professional people about what options I could take and given useful advice. This evening gave me a good idea what certain jobs would be like.”

Emphasis was placed on academic success in school and the importance of gaining good GCSE results.

In addition to this, employers were able to discuss what employability skills they would be looking for if they were to recruit.

Communication skills, ability to work in a team and planning skills are as equally important when looking to apply for jobs in a competitive market.

Young people should be actively seeking ways in which they can stand out from the crowd such as joining clubs, work experience and part time employment.

Feedback from students, parents and employers was all very positive. This could not have happened without the support of planning within school, especially Mrs Mills but also the local employers. A huge thank you to those involved. This included:

Driffield School Sixth form, IRIS Software, Yorkshire Media, Derwent Training Association, Insurance Institute of Hull, Aldgate Veterinary Practice, Anna McKenzie Photography, York St John University, University of Hull, Lloyd Dowson, Royal Air Force, British Army, Royal Navy, AB Graphics International Ltd, The Olive Tree Health and Beauty, Bridlington Bird of Prey Centre and HETA.

Without this local support the event could never have gone ahead. We look forward to working with these companies again and would also welcome any other companies who would wish to join us next year.

Written by Miss Warner: co-ordinator of CEIAG.

Two Yorkshire farmers have been shortlisted for the prestigious Red Ribbon Awards.

Tibthorpe-based The Yorkshire Wagyu Company has been selected to represent the North East as a regional finalist in the Innovation category.

And the husband and wife team behind Thixendale business Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil is also celebrating after being shortlisted in the Best Business To Work For category.

Adam Palmer started the award winning business eight years ago with his wife, Jennie.

Hesaid: “We’re very proud to be one of only two regional finalists representing the North East in this category and to be putting the village of Thixendale on the family business map.

“The Red Ribbon awards are great for smaller businesses like ours as they enable us to compete against much bigger brands. At the end of the day, we’re all family run businesses and face similar challenges, albeit on a different scale.”

Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil was established in 2008 by the Palmers on their family farm in the heart of the Wolds. They produce a range of oils, dressing and mayonnaise using their award winning rapeseed oil, which is made exlusively from home grown and Yorkshire Wolds rape.

The Yorkshire Wagyu Company director Jonathan Shepherd said: “We’re very proud to be shortlisted in the Red Ribbon awards alongside much larger and more established family businesses and we’re really looking forward to the final on Friday 15 July at Wembley Stadium!”

Jonathan Shepherd was recently commended for his grassland management when he won the Yorkshire Grassland Society Kirby Cup and The Yorkshire Wagyu Company are also finalists in the Northern Farmer Awards and the Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourist Awards.

Hosted by Family Business Place, the Red Ribbon awards are the UK’s only national awards that recognise the achievements of family-run companies of all size.

Racing pundit Tony McCormick from.irishbigracetrends.com presents his weekly colum and this week asks his panel who will win the Gold Cup and the tale of the two Dons.

Now in its third year, The Cheltenham Festival ‘Virtual’ Preview has proved to be popular among Cheltenham Fans, with contributions from the likes of Racing UK’s Andy Richmond, Jumpers To Follow author Paul Ferguson, Timeform and William Radio pundit Rory Delargy, as well as Matt Bisogno, Ben Aitken and Racing Plus racing editor Nick Robson.

The Cheltenham Gold Cup

Rory Delargy: “I’m hoping that Bryan Cooper chooses Don Poli as the pair are well suited, and I’d love to see Davy Russell come in for the ride on Don Cossack. He’d just be my pick if that were the case.

“The key to this race is the going.

“He wouldn’t win an egg-and-spoon Gold Cup on soft, however, and it’s best to wait on the weather before getting seriously involved.

“The best result, of course, would be Cue Card winning, and he’s had a perfect preparation, it seems. Only the hardest heart would begrudge him victory, but that doesn’t necessarily make him value, of course.”

Ben Aitken: “I suspect Cooper goes for Don Poli and Russell will by default go with Don Cossack.”

“David Mullins may end up on Valseur Lido or, heaven forbid, Jacques Ricou. At the minute I’m a Don Poli man and it’s a bit of a struggle to pinpoint anything out with the head of the market at present.

Matt Bisogno: “There are holes in plenty at the top end – stamina and/or jumping ability – so I wouldn’t be afraid to take a punt on something further down the lists.

“Smad Place is a different horse this year and, though he needs to prove himself in G1 company, he’s better than when he last ran at that level.

“Carlingford Lough is a horrific jumper, but he won the Grade One Irish Gold Cup last time and is still available at 33/1.

“He’ll stay so it might be worth chancing.”

Andy Richmond: “Of the Dons it may well be the grinding style of Don Poli that is better suited to Cheltenham although I can see Cooper riding Don Cossack and trying to atone for his poor ride on the horse last year.

“It’s just Cue Card and Smad Place for the home team but I wouldn’t be confident about the 10-year-old Cue Card and Smad Place will surely find this too tough a test – I could see Cue Card getting into a place.”

Nick Robson: “All the noises suggest Bryan Cooper will go for Don Poli leaving Davy Russell to ride Don Cossack. I don’t fancy either to be fair.

“I’d be cheering Cue Card on if he’s still in contention over the last.”

Paul Ferguson: “Despite his fall on trials day, last year’s runner-up Djakadam is the horse I would back at the current prices.”

St Patrick’s day has become synonymous in recent times with pints of Guinness, novelty hats, shamrocks and all-round rowdy behaviour.

But what do you know about the patron saint of Ireland? Boost your knowledge before you paint the town green with these five facts:

St Patrick wasn’t Irish - Patrick’s parents were roman citizens, and it’s thought that he lived in modern day England - although Wales and Scotland have also laid claim.

He drove all the snakes from Ireland - According to legend Patrick drove all the snakes from the Emerald Isle. Whether there were any snakes there to begin with is debateable, but some scholars argue that the term ‘snakes’ is figurative and actually refers to non-Christians.

St Patrick’s day was a dry holiday in Ireland until the 70s - Irish law enshrined St Patrick’s as a day of religious observance rather than a national holiday until 1970. This meant that all the pubs were closed!

St Patrick is more often depicted wearing blue than green - Nowadays we associate St Patrick’s day with one colour - green. In many depictions of the Saint however, he is depicted wearing blue. Green as a colour became associated with Ireland - and St Patrick - much later.

St Patrick was a slave - While still a boy, St Patrick was kidnapped and sold as a slave. He escaped in his twenties and joined a monastery. The rest is history - or perhaps legend.

The RNLI spring sale took place on Thursday 10 March at the old Town Hall in Exchange Street.

It was well attended and we received some lovely donations.

We raised £1,136.99 which is excellent.

We would like to thank all our supporters especially those who helped us on the day and George and Rita for providing the venue.

Our next sale will be on Thursday 3 November.

Shirley Williams

On behalf of the RNLI

Listings run from Friday March 18 to Thursday March 24.

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ZeniPower mercury-free hearing aid batteries with best before dates of 08.2018 and 09.2018 are subject to a manufacturing fault resulting in a ‘low risk’ of the batteries exploding.

The manufacturers describe the warning as a ‘precautionary measure’ as no adverse incidents resulting in an injury have been reported.

Pharmacists and other retailers which have affected stock on their shelves have been advised to remove them immediately and return any remaining stock to their original supplier.
No other batches of ZeniPower mercury-free hearing aid batteries are affected. If in doubt, do not use the batteries.

Ambitious Danny Little claimed a significant victory over Lewis Van Poetsch in Hull, on Saturday.

Fighting at middleweight rather than his usual welterweight, the Driffield fighter won all four rounds to claim a comfortable points victory at the YPI Sports Centre.

“This was a big win for me and there is plenty more to come,” Little told the Driffield Times & Post.

“I need to get a few more victories under my belt then I plan to fight for some titles. I want to make something of myself.

“I’m working full-time now, so I don’t need to box just to get paid.

“It’s not going to be a case of having to fight away from home all the time and always being on the wrong end of the tight decisions.

“I’m hoping that Saturday’s win will turn out to be a big turning point in my career.”

Victorious by a 40-36 scoreline, Little was in control of his bout with Van Poetsch from start to finish.

It was his first success in almost two years, since triumphing over the same opponent at City Hall, Hull in May 2014.

“It was nice to get back to winning ways, I felt really good,” Little added.

“I fought at middleweight, so I didn’t have to worry about losing as much weight and I enjoyed just going in there and being able to go all out for the win.

“I feel I dominated every round. He was cut and bleeding and I bust his nose, while I didn’t have a mark on me.”

Saturday’s bout was the first time that Little has been able to box as a ‘home’ fighter in some time, and having the crowd behind him was something that the 30-year-old said he particularly enjoyed.

“It was strange having the crowd cheering me rather than booing for a change’” he added.

“It makes a big difference, while it was also nice to be able to look over and see my wife and friends and family ringside.”

Little is still on the look out for sponsorship.

Anyone who can help is asked to contact him on 07756 503096.

Pocklington RUFC will once again stage Yorkshire’s oldest and biggest rugby seven-a-side tournament, on Good Friday.

The 58th John Smith’s Pock Sevens gets underway at noon at Percy Road on March 25.

The event has been held at Pocklington every Good Friday since 1959, and has grown from humble beginnings into one of the county’s major rugby occasions, becoming an annual Easter reunion for many rugby enthusiasts.

This year’s tournament has a full entry of 24 sides, with again a mixture of local clubs and teams from further afield battling it out in the main competition and plate, including a strong entry of sides from North and East Yorkshire.

Pocklingtonthemselveswon the main tournament in 1996 and 1998 and the plate competition in 2011 and 2013.

The 2016 draw was made on the set of BT Sports’ ‘Rugby Tonight’ programme by pundits and former England internationals Lawrence Dallaglio and Ugo Monye.

There are eight former winners taking part, with current holders of the Fowler Trophy being Oxfam Crusaders, a group of Norfolk rugby playing schoolfriends who put together a sevens team to raise money for charity.

The action gets underway early at 12 noon, with a first round tie between Hull Ionians and Selby.

More than six hours of non-stop sevens rugby follows with the final scheduled for 5.40 pm, with live coverage of the tournament on local Freeview channel Estuary TV.

First Round: A. Hull Ionians v Selby (12.00pm), B. Old Pocklingtonians v Old Peterites (12.20), C. Driffield v Yapham Badgers (12.40), D. Bridlington v The Pilgrims (1.00), E. York v Stingers 7s (1.20), F. Goole v Brookfield (1.40), G. Woldgate OB v Social Stingers (2.00), H. Old Tridents v Three Feathers (2.20)

Second Round: Leeds Beckett v Winner A (12.40), Old Hymerians v Winner B (1.00), Newitts Centurions v Winner C (1.20), Pocklington v Winner D (1.40), Oxfam Crusaders v Winner E (2.00), Malton & Norton v Winner F (2.20), Northern v Winner G (2.40), Doncaster Phoenix v Old Hymerians (3.00).

Flatpack furniture giant IKEA has urged customers who have a GOTHEM lamp to immediately stop using it due to a risk of electric shock.

IKEA is recalling all GOTHEM floor and table lamps after some examples of damaged cables were found. Damaged cables can lead to the metal body of the lamp becoming electrically live creating a potential safety hazard.

An IKEA statement read: “Even if the lamp is working, we urge all customers who have a GOTHEM lamp to immediately stop using it and to return it to any IKEA store for a full refund.

“All three models of GOTHEM lamps – two table lamps and one floor lamp – are affected by the recall.”

The firm reassured customers that they have not received any reports of people getting hurt. There have however been three reported incidents, with two customers and one store worker having received electric shocks.

The statement continued: “Safe products are always an IKEA priority and we cannot accept the risk of any more incidents. We are therefore recalling the GOTHEM lamps to avoid injuries and to create awareness of this hazard.”

The affected lamps have been sold in the UK since October last year.

Recalled products can be returned to any IKEA store for a full refund. Proof of purchase is not required.

If you don’t live close to an IKEA outlet, or if you want any additional information on the issue, contact IKEA on 0203 645 0010.

ZeniPower mercury-free hearing aid batteries with best before dates of 08.2018 and 09.2018 are subject to a manufacturing fault resulting in a ‘low risk’ of the batteries exploding.

The manufacturers describe the warning as a ‘precautionary measure’ as no adverse incidents resulting in an injury have been reported.

Pharmacists and other retailers which have affected stock on their shelves have been advised to remove them immediately and return any remaining stock to their original supplier.

No other batches of ZeniPower mercury-free hearing aid batteries are affected. If in doubt, do not use the batteries.

This year British Summer Time begins on Easter Sunday, March 27, when the official time to move your timepiece forward by an hour is at 1am.

While you will lose an hour of the longest bank holiday weekend of the year, on the upside there will be an extra hour of daylight in the evening.

Mobile phones and other devices with an internet connection should automatically change, but it is always worth double checking.

If you take a look at your time and date settings, there should be an automatic setting for daylight saving.

British Summer Time was first introduced 98 years ago to help the war effort during the summer months during the First World War. It meant agricultural work, with fewer and less experienced workers around after many farmhands joined the armed services, could go on later into the evening.

Between 1968 and 1971, the clocks were changed to BST permanently as an experiment but after complaints that it made Scotland too dark in the mornings, the Government reverted to using BST between March and October.