'Game-Changing' Depression Study Discovers 44 Genes Linked To Mental Illness
Scientists have identified 44 genes associated with major depression in a large study involving more than 135,000 people.They said the genomic variants, or “loci”, have a statistically significant...
View ArticleFamily Days Out: Treasure Hunts For Kids That You Can Do Around A City
If you want to head out for a day with the kids but don’t want to break the bank, why not explore a local area or new city and get the whole family involved?Treasure hunts, treasure trails or scavenger...
View ArticleTake Your Tupperware To The Supermarket: Morrisons Unveils Plan Cut Plastic...
When you pick up your “bag for life” as you head to the supermarket next week, don’t forget to grab some tupperware, too. Starting in May, Morrisons will be inviting customers to use their own...
View Article'RuPaul's Drag Race' Breaks New Ground With Sexual Assault Discussion
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ broke new ground in its most recent episode, available to stream on Netflix in the UK as of today (Friday 27 April), with a candid conversation about surviving sexual assault.The...
View ArticleKim Jong Un's Security Detail Steals The Show At Historic Meeting With...
While busy making history on Friday by meeting with his South Korean rival, Kim Jong Un still found time to exercise his dutiful security detail.A dozen bodyguards guided the leader’s limo in a...
View ArticleMatt Campbell's JustGiving Page Reaches More Than £200K In Under A Week
Matt Campbell’s JustGiving page has reached a new milestone of £200,000, following his death during Sunday’s (22 March) London Marathon. The former ‘Masterchef: The Professionals’ contestant had been...
View ArticleAshby Fields Primary Proposes Finishing School At Lunchtime On Friday To Help...
A primary school is proposing a four-and-a-half day week for kids, to give Friday afternoons off for teachers to have time for preparation and marking. Headteacher Jacqui Johnson from Ashby Fields...
View ArticleAnne-Marie Is Already Looking Ahead To Album Number Two, After 'Speak Your...
After years of grafting, British rising star Anne-Marie is celebrating the release of her long-awaited debut album, ‘Speak Your Mind’ today (27 April).But despite having waited years for ‘Speak Your...
View ArticleEuroMillions £121.3 Jackpot Paid Out To Winner
A EuroMillions jackpot of £121.3 million won by a UK ticket-holder in Tuesday’s draw has been validated and paid out, Camelot said. The winner has chosen to remain anonymous.The win sends them into...
View ArticleCarolina Reaper Chilli And Avocado: Have Novelty Ice Cream Flavours Gone Too...
A cafe in Glasgow has won worldwide fame after serving the ‘world’s hottest’ ice cream, made with the Carolina Reaper chilli. The dessert, aptly named ‘Breath Of The Devil’ is so spicy - reportedly 500...
View ArticlePrince Louis: New Royal Baby Name Announced By Kate Middleton, Duchess of...
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have named their third royal baby Louis Arthur Charles, Kensington Palace has announced.The prince, who was born at 11.01am on Monday 23 April weighing 8lbs 7oz, will...
View ArticleIs 'Avengers: Infinity War' Not For You? 6 Films You Could See At The Cinema...
It may feel like ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ is the only film out at the cinemas this weekend, but (perhaps thankfully...) that is not the case. The latest offering from Marvel has been lauded by critics...
View ArticleSnapchat's New Spectacles Are Slimmer, Water-Resistant And More Expensive
Snap has unveiled a brand-new version of its Snapchat Spectacles that are slimmer, water-resistant and even more expensive than the last pair.For those of you that remember the previous pair of...
View ArticlePrince Albert Piercings: Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Male...
Rumours around the royal baby being called Prince Albert have got people talking about a completely different subject altogether: penis piercings.Twitter was abuzz this morning with people suggesting...
View ArticleUK Weather Forecast: Up To A Month Of Rain In A Day And Gale Force Winds
The balmy highs of recent weeks are becoming but a distant memory for many as rain begins to pound much of Britain.Friday will see a north - south divide, with spells of heavy rain as the mercury...
View ArticleHouse Of Lords ‘Abolition’ Petition Highlights Growing Support For Change
The House of Lords is a centuries-old institution of British politics which has outlived many others and which, to this day, plays an active role in crafting the laws of the land. But in its recent...
View ArticleWould You Like Parmesan On That? It's Going To Cost You £1.50
When you’re offered Parmesan by a waiter or waitress there’s usually only one logical reply: “yes please, keep it coming.”But a diner was recently left outraged by her cheesy topping, after the...
View ArticleNo Black Caribbean Britons Accepted On Civil Service Fast Stream, Despite...
Not a single person of Black Caribbean origin has won a place on a prestigious graduate scheme for Whitehall civil servants – despite a record number of applicants.The latest annual report on the Civil...
View ArticleEat Your Greens - Spring Recipes
This is an odd time of the year in the vegetable garden - spring is here but many of the veg we associate with the season (apart from heavenly asparagus) haven’t put in an appearance yet. Well, they...
View ArticleScientists Have Created A Plastic That Can Be 'Infinitely' Recycled
A team of scientists have developed a revolutionary new type of plastic that can be completely recycled back into its original state an infinite number of times.Developed by a team of scientists from...
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