Nine delicious things to eat at Easter
It may be known as the season of chocolate, but really there’s so much more to Easter than the eggs.Whether it’s a humble hot cross bun with butter for breakfast or a cheeky taste of chocolate before...
View ArticleAverage person in the UK spends £11k on rent before buying
The average Brit spends a staggering £11,100 on rent before buying their first home, new research has shown. They will rent on average for three years before buying their own home, spending an...
View Article11 facts about Easter
Easter is here again - but how much do you know about the annual celebration?For many, Easter just means that there is a bank holiday weekend coming, so an extra lie in. But there is so much history...
View ArticleClassic Full English threatened by health-conscious Brits
The famous full English breakfast is being threatened by the increasingly health conscious young, a new survey has found. More than a quarter of people aged between 18-24 say they no longer include...
View ArticleVIDEO: iPhone SE released today
The iPhone SE is officially on sale from today.If you’re wondering what ‘SE’ stands for - it’s ‘Special Edition’. The new phone looks to attract customers who think the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus are too...
View Article“And it’s goodnight from him” - Legendary actor and comedian Ronnie Corbett...
Actor and comedian Ronnie Corbett has died at the age of 85.A statement from his publicist said: “Ronnie Corbett CBE, one of the nation’s best-loved entertainers, passed away this morning, surrounded...
View ArticleSingle ticket scoops £35.1m Lotto jackpot - is it you?
One ticket-holder has won £35.1 million in the Lotto draw, the biggest prize ever won in the game, the National Lottery said.A National Lottery spokesman said last night: “In tonight’s draw, one...
View Article£51.8 million Euromillions jackpot won by one of us in Tuesday night draw
A UK ticket holder has scooped the £51.8 million EuroMillions jackpot in Tuesday’s draw, Camelot said.The jackpot is the third to be won by a UK winner this year.The winning EuroMillions numbers are...
View ArticleSevere weather warning issued for heavy rain and thunderstorms this afternoon
Much of the south and Midlands will be hit by torrential downpours this afternoon, according to the Met Office.A yellow severe weather warning for rain has been issued from 1pm and is in place until...
View ArticleDolmio and Uncle Ben’s manufacturer warns ‘don’t eat our products more than...
When’s your Dolmio day? Well it should not be more than once a week says the manufacturer because they are so high in salt, fat and sugar.Popular food sauces from Dolmio and Uncle Ben’s has told its...
View ArticleDeaths prompt call for motorist to slow down for horses
An animal charity has launched a new campaign urging drivers to slow down for horses in the wake of shocking figures revealing the injuries suffered by riders and animals in on-road incidents.The...
View ArticleVIDEO: UK astronaut Tim Peake looks back on four months in space
With around two months of his space mission to go, astronaut Tim Peake has been looking back at his work on board the International Space Station (ISS) and talking about the highlights so far.Major...
View ArticleFacebook to introduce Harry Potter-style moving profile photos
Facebook users around the world can now add a literally all-singing and dancing extra layer of personalisation to their profile with the social network’s introduction of moving profile pictures.With...
View ArticleMuller and Sainsbury’s recall children’s yogurts due to contamination with...
Two different kinds of yogurt have been recalled - one by a major supermarket, and the other by a well-known brand - due to them potentially being contaminated with pieces of plastic.Sainsbury’s has...
View ArticleHousehold brands shrink while prices go up
Many common household brands are shrinking in price, while costing the same - or in some cases, increasing in price, a new consumer study has reportedResearch by Which? has shown that McVities...
View ArticleBudget supermarket recalls mixed vegetables due to undeclared allergens
Lidl is recalling packs of ‘Green Grocer’s brand of Mexican, Gourmet and Oriental Mixed Vegetables 750g because they contain milk, gluten, soya and celery which are not mentioned on the label in...
View ArticleMany emergency responders suffer stress, depression and anxiety says study
Worrying data shows that a significant percentage of emergency services workers in the South East say experienced mental health problems. The mental health charity Mind conducted a survey of emergency...
View ArticlePotentially dangerous fuses recalled by Poundworld
Fuses being sold by discount store chain Poundworld have been recalled over fears of a potential safety issue.Trading Standards have urged customers to stop using the product immediately, and return...
View ArticleLeading vet organisations reassure owners that dog microchipping is safe
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) have moved to reassure dog owners that getting their pet microchipped is perfectly safe.Earlier this...
View ArticlePeople now more likely to get drunk at home than at pub
People are more likely to get drunk together at home than at a pub or club, according to new research. Half of all get-togethers with friends or family involve “increased” or “higher risk” boozing -...
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