News & Views

22 October 2015

Social Media Use Linked to Mental Health Problems in Children

The Office for National Statistics has released a report that finds a "clear association" between social networking websites and children's mental health. Children who spend more than three hours per day ...

22 October 2015

Football Hooligans Arrested in Manchester

A violent clash between football fans broke out in Manchester on Wednesday, ahead of Manchester City's Champions League group match against Spain's Sevilla at the Etihad Stadium. Photographs and footage ...

22 October 2015

Expedia to Show Hidden Costs of Airfares

As more airlines unbundle their services, adding fees for amenities that were once free, booking a flight has become a more complicated task, one that Expedia plans to make easier. ...

21 October 2015

Khloé Kardashian Officially Calls Off Divorce

Khloé Kardashian and Lamar Odom have officially called off their divorce. The 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' star's lawyer Laura Wasser appeared before a judge in Los Angeles this morning (21.10.15) ...
21 October 2015

Not One Manchester United Player Makes The Ballon d’Or List

The 23 man list of players nominated for football's top individual prize does not feature even one player from Manchester United. The Ballon d'Or is FIFA's annual award for a ...
21 October 2015

Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs Allow Squatters to Stay for Winter

Earlier this year, Manchester legends Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs received permission to turn the former Stock Exchange building in Manchester city centre into a luxury hotel. They had bought ...
21 October 2015

Giulia exclusive guest blog - Halloween, the most terrifying time of the year!

Halloween is my absolute favourite time of year. I love the autumn season, but what I love more is that we grown ups have an excuse to dress up in ...
19 October 2015

Kimberly Wyatt exclusive guest blog - visiting Ghana with Comic Relief

Former Pussycat Doll, Celebrity MasterChef winner and Got To Dance talent show judge Kimberly Wyatt recently visited Ghana with Comic Relief. She told us about the work which is being ...
17 October 2015

Australian Female Cricketers Not Receiving Fair Share Of $70 Million Windfall

The $70 million dollars, which is the 26 per cent players receive largely from television rights and sponsorships, is mostly going to the male cricketers of Australia. Even after the ...

17 October 2015

Dad's Change Nappies Too

Every parent knows that shopping with a baby is no easy task and when it comes to changing your baby's nappy, it can become a particularly tricky task for dads. ...
17 October 2015

Virgin Strive Challenge 2016

Sir Richard Branson, Sam Branson and the teaAfter a gruelling, yet hugely successful first challenge in 2014, the Virgin Strive Challenge 2016 will see a core team of twenty, hike ...
17 October 2015

Mission Deli Raise Awareness For Pinktober

Mission Deli has for the second year running joined other leading UK brands to raise awareness and funds for Breast Cancer Care. The Breast Cancer awareness month aptly named Pinktober, we can ...
17 October 2015

Need Someone To Look After Your Dog?

On average, Britons take three holidays a year, with just over 70% travelling to far-flung places rather than opting for a staycation. This, combined with recent figures that suggest over ...
16 October 2015

Megastructure Spotted In Orbit Around KIC 8462852 - A Distant Star

Back in 2009, the Kepler Space Telescope observed a particular section of the night sky between the Milky Way's Cygnus and Lyra constellations. More recently, astronomers were studying the images ...

16 October 2015

Young Women’s Participation In Sport Is Down To Friendship

According the new research by StreetGames, the national sports charity, friendships play a big role in encouraging girls to take part in sport. They asked 1,000 women aged 18-25 questions ...
15 October 2015

Parents Banned From Naming Son Prince William

The parents of a child in France have been banned from naming him Prince William because it could lead to a "lifetime of mockery". The ruling - which involves a child ...
15 October 2015

Somebody Has Made A Real Thor Hammer That Only Those Worthy Can Lift

In the comic book world, Thor the god of thunder wields a magical hammer named Mjolnir that only those who are 'worthy' can lift. This results in only Thor being ...

15 October 2015

This Christmas Is Going To Be All About Star Wars

ThinkGeek have a range of nerdy mugs that will satisfy nearly every geek's preference, but this one in particular has to be one of the best. The black mug pictures Darth ...

15 October 2015

10 Reasons to date a country woman

Today is International Day of Rural Women, so we take a look at the perks of dating a gal from the country. She enjoys the simple things- Living in the ...

15 October 2015

Chris Evans: Top Gear line-up finalised

Chris Evans says the new 'Top Gear' presenting line-up has been chosen. The BBC Radio 2 presenter has taken over from Jeremy Clarkson as the main presenter and he has now ...
15 October 2015

Jay Z making court laugh during copyright case

Jay Z has been making the court laugh during his 'Big Pimpin' copyright case. The 45-year-old rapper is currently in the midst of a court case over accusations he sampled a ...
15 October 2015

Princes Harry And William on Diy SOS

Britain's Princes Harry and William joked with builders on the set of 'DIY SOS'. The 30-year-old royal and his older brother, the Duke of Cambridge, 33, joined forces with the show's ...
15 October 2015

Sleep Amongst the Dead this Halloween

This Halloween, two people will have the chance to experience a night to remember 20m below Paris in the city's catacombs. "Bienvenue to the bowels of Paris!" says the offer on ...

14 October 2015

Beckhams View £5.4 Million Cotswolds Estate

Victoria and David Beckham have reportedly expressed interest in a £5.4 million estate in the Cotswolds. The couple, who currently live in a £31.5 million house in central London with their ...