The introduction of UK austerity policies has been associated with a striking increase in the number of babies in Scotland being born smaller or earlier than expected, data suggests. Researchers believe cuts to social security benefits and services are key to understanding these trends, which have hit families living in the poorest neighbourhoods the hardest. […]
Christine Sinclair scores in final NWSL regular-season match of her career
3 hours ago Sports Duration 1:18 Canadian soccer legend Christine Sinclair scores in the 16th minute to give the Portland Thorns a 1-0 lead over Angel City FC. Sinclair, who made her 200th NWSL regular-season appearance, is retiring from professional soccer at the end of the season. The Thorns went on to win 3-0 to […]
Rob Beckett on dyslexia and dark thoughts, Marina Hyde on the Saoirse Ronan truth bomb, and Philippa Perry on nuanced honesty – podcast
Marina Hyde reflects on the unexpected stone-cold truth Saoirse Ronan delivered to the male guests on Graham Norton’s sofa; comedian Rob Beckett on the anxieties behind his infectious humour; and Philippa Perry advises one reader on how to improve their relationship with their daughter after deciding not to reveal a dark secret Continue reading… Source […]
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A video showing a different side of a popular British seaside town has gone viral on TikTok, with viewers reacting to the footage showing rundown areas just behind the seafront. TikTok user Double G, who regularly travels around the UK, shared the video claiming there’s a side to Great Yarmouth people “don’t show you.” In […]
Dog trainer says 3 breeds are the absolute ‘worst’
The dog expert, of Will Atherton Canine Training, said: “My job is helping fix dogs when they’ve gone terribly wrong.” Any family member may want to “steer well clear of” one of these dog breeds that Will claims are the “worst”. “First up is the Belgian Malinois; yes, they’re capable of crazy feats of obedience […]
Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon and Gaza kill dozens as rockets are fired into Israel | Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes on Friday killed at least 52 people and wounded scores more, the Lebanese health ministry said, while rockets fired from Lebanon fell on Israel on Saturday. Israeli police said 19 people were injured before dawn on Saturday in the central town of Tira. Three projectiles crossed into Israel from Lebanon, Israel’s military said, […]
U.S. figure skater Amber Glenn takes the lead at Grand Prix de France
Amber Glenn is on course for her first figure skating Grand Prix win after taking a big lead in the short program at the French round of the series on Friday. Glenn, of the United States, was the only skater in the women’s event to land a triple axel on her way to 78.14 points, […]
Prince George is ‘spitting image’ of family member in unseen picture | Royal | News
Royal fans were delighted after Princess Diana’s brother, Earl Spencer, posted new unseen pictures of the Spencer family on social media. Prince William and Prince Harry’s uncle shared two new historic photographs on Instagram which were taken between 1940 and 1941 and showed his grandfather, Albert Spencer and father, John Spencer. One of them bore […]
‘Encourage blooms’ on your peace lily all year long with ‘fantastic’ two-ingredient feed
Peace lilies are gorgeous houseplants, known for their glossy green leaves and white flowers. Like all houseplants, they enjoy a feed every now and again, but buying fertiliser from the garden centre can be pricey. Instead, make a homemade one using banana peel, which has been recommended by an expert. Plant expert Hannah Rowson at […]
Karaoke and Kong-rey: Taiwan sings through biggest typhoon in decades | Taiwan
The winds of typhoon Kong-rey howled through the streets of the Taiwanese capital, Taipei, on Thursday afternoon. Meanwhile, inside a brick and glass building people similarly wailed down the corridors of a branch of the Partyworld karaoke chain. Through the poorly soundproofed door of one room voices warbled a song by the Taiwanese rock band […]