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6 November 2015

Poor Diets Increase Risk Of Premature Ageing

Millions of older people in the UK are putting their long terms health at risk because their diets are low in certain key vitamins, minerals and fatty acids, says a ...
6 November 2015

Check Out This Nifty Website Which Shows Where You Might Find A Long Lost Descendant

If you've ever wondered where your surname came from, or how many others carry your name, Forebears could give you the answer. The website which started back in 2012 maps out ...

6 November 2015

Ku Klux Klan Sympathisers Exposed

A list of alleged Ku Klux Klan (KKK) sympathisers has been published online by members of the "hacktivist" group Anonymous. The hacker coalition, styling itself as an advocate of social ...

6 November 2015

France’s Largest Warship Deployed to Combat IS

The Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, France's largest warship, has been deployed to join operations in Syria and Iraq. In September 2014, France joined the US-led coalition targeting IS in ...

5 November 2015

Share A Warming Moment With An Elderly Neighbour This Winter

Share a Heinz Soup Warming Moment with an older neighbour this winter. Heinz Soup and Royal Voluntary Service partner want to thank people who share warming moments with older neighbours. ...
5 November 2015

There Is A New Rocket Engine Which Could Revolutionise Space Travel

BAE systems, one of the world's largest defense contractors, recently announced their plans to invest around $31.7 million (£20.6 million) in a hybrid rocket engine. The project is named SABRE, ...

4 November 2015

Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes Want to Keep Rosberg “Happy”

Lewis Hamilton has hinted that he was denied the opportunity to win Sunday's Mexican GP because Mercedes wanted to keep his teammate Nico Rosberg "happy". The relationship between once-friendly Hamilton ...

4 November 2015

No Man’s Sky Has A Release Date

Sean Murray, the managing Director of Hello Games, appeared on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert recently and revealed that the upcoming space adventure game No Man's Sky is set ...

4 November 2015

A Dying Star Wars Fan Might Get To See Episode VII Early

Many Actors from the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens movie have put their names down on an online campaign to help a terminally ill fan get a sneak peek ...

4 November 2015

Prosecutors Seek Murder Verdict for Oscar Pistorius

Oscar Pistorius, released from jail under house arrest last month, could return to prison if the appeal by South African prosecutors is successful. The double amputee was convicted of culpable ...

31 October 2015

Brits Want To Work At Home

Samsung Business has revealed that 24% of Brits will only consider a job if it means they can work from home occasionally, with flexible working rated more important than being ...
31 October 2015

Yamaha Unveils A Sports Car

When thinking of Yamaha, sports cars are certainly not the first thing that comes to mind. Motorcycles, yes and even pianos but they seem to be broadening their horizons after ...

31 October 2015

Bloody Spit Attack Gets UFC Fighter Suspended

A UFC middleweight fighter has received a 6 month suspension after spitting a mouthful of blood at opponent Josh Samman. This happened back in July at "The Ultimate Fighter 21" ...

31 October 2015

Chelsea Player Wanted by Canadian Police

Chelsea forward Lucas Piazon is being sought by Canadian police in connection with an alleged sexual assault that took place in July. The 21-year-old, who is currently on loan at ...

31 October 2015

Lewis Hamilton the Luchador

Newly crowned Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton swapped the race track for a wrestling ring during a promotional event ahead of the Sunday's Mexico Grand Prix. On Wednesday, the 30-year-old ...

31 October 2015

Arsene Wenger Does Poppy Day Tube Announcements

Commuters will hear the voice of Arsene Wenger echoing through selected tube stations as part of London Poppy Day in aid of the Royal British Legion's annual appeal. In honour ...

31 October 2015

Population Explosion in UK: 70 Million by 2027

A population explosion is projected for the UK over the next few decades, according to official reports. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has said that the population of the ...

30 October 2015

What Office Animal Are You?

Academics have revealed that work really does bring out the animal in you and that your inner office animal can be determined by 15 simple questions. Office supplies retailer Office ...
29 October 2015

Drone Crashes While Smuggling Drugs into Prison

A drone transporting a large supply of contraband into a maximum security prison has crash landed inside the prison grounds. Prison officers at Oklahoma State Penitentiary found a package containing ...

29 October 2015

Old Pranks Are The Nation's Favourite

In a digital age where pranking people has never been easier, a new poll from Domino's UK reveals that physical, 'old school' pranks, such as salting someone's tea or covering ...
29 October 2015

Are We A Nation Of Party-Poopers?

It seems the tradition of blowing out the candles on your birthday cake and unwrapping presents is slowly disappearing as 27% of Brits admitting they no longer celebrate their birthday, ...
29 October 2015

European Union Rules ‘Porn Filters’ Illegal

A vote by the European Union will see internet providers treating all online traffic "without discrimination" which will end the porn filters established by David Cameron. The ruling will come ...

29 October 2015

Watch: Video Reveals What Happens When You’re About To Die

With Halloween around the corner, it's hard not to get in the mood for a classic horror movie in an attempt to test your real fears. With that, comes the ...

28 October 2015

European Roaming Charges For Mobile Data Have Been Banned

A several year long debate has finally reached its conclusion in the European Parliament which will make using mobile data abroad the same price as it would be at home. ...