Eczema sufferers could make symptoms worse with shower mistake
Eczema, a condition that can be damaging to both skin and mental health, could be worsened by showering or bathing. This is due to the reportedly increasing levels of hard water in the UK. Hard water, which contains high amounts of calcium and magnesium, can weaken the skin’s natural barrier, leading to increased dryness, irritation, […]
Europe’s big carnivores are on the rise – but can we live with bears next door? | Wildlife
Europe’s carnivores have had a remarkable change in fortune. After tens of thousands of years of persecution that wiped out sabretooth tigers, hyenas and cave lions, there has been a recent rebound in the continent’s surviving predators. Across mainland Europe, bear, wolf, lynx and wolverine numbers have risen dramatically as conservation measures introduced several decades […]
Canadian women set to face New Zealand in rugby 7s quarterfinals
The Canadian women took an early lead but then gave up 35 consecutive points in a 35-14 loss to Australia on Saturday at the HSBC SVNS stop at BC Place Stadium. Things won’t get any easier as Canada (2-1) faces New Zealand (3-0) in a rugby quarterfinal Saturday night. The Canadian women brought a roar […]
UK’s stunning ‘billionaires’ paradise’ where royals and celebs rub shoulders | UK | News
Castle Combe is one of the many beautiful villages in the Cotswolds (Image: Getty) A stunning region in the West of England once known for its cosy countryside retreats has become a magnet for royals and super rich celebrities. The Cotswolds in Gloucestershire is home to huge stars including David and Victoria Beckham, Elizabeth Hurley, […]
Lawns will be boosted for spring if expert’s ‘surprising’ ingredient is used now
One surprise ingredient could be the secret to having the perfect law come springtime. Winter can take its toll on our gardens, particularly the lawns, which can be left patchy and weak. But an unexpected natural ingredient could be the key to reviving grass ahead of the warmer months. Lawnsmith’s Ben Agnew has recommended putting […]
German voters head to polls facing world of change as far right waits in the wings | Germany
German voters go to the polls today but it is a different world from when the campaign began only a few weeks ago. Nearly 60 million people are choosing a government that will have to grapple with the breakdown of the transatlantic alliance under Donald Trump and new threats to European security just as the […]
Jack Draper reaction speaks volumes after losing Qatar Open final to Andrey Rublev | Tennis | Sport
Jack Draper put his frustration to one side and kept it classy after losing at the hands of Andrey Rublev in the final of the Qatar Open. The young Brit was seeking his first-ever victory over his Russian rival but was unable to deliver the goods, slipping to a 7-5 5-7 6-1 defeat. The first […]
The four hidden meanings in Meghan Markle’s new brand logo you may have missed | Royal | News
Meghan Markle’s new logo may have hidden meanings (Image: ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images/ AsEver.com) Meghan Markle took the world by surprise this week when she revealed she had renamed her upcoming lifestyle brand. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, said in March last year that she was set to launch her own business called American […]
Sleep expert says ‘try this’ to feel less tired when you wake up
Struggling to rise and shine in the morning is a common plight, particularly through the bleak winter months. The grogginess that lingers can often feel like an unwelcome companion as we start our day. However, Dr Deborah Lee, a sleep expert from Doctor Fox, in collaboration with Bed Factory Direct, assured that there were strategies […]
More than 10,000 First Nations people killed in Australia’s frontier wars, final massacre map shows | Indigenous Australians
The final findings of the “horrendous” eight-year long “massacre map”, tracing the violent history of the Australian colonial frontier have been released. The Colonial Frontier Massacres Digital Map Project, spearheaded by the late emerita professor of history at the University of Newcastle, Dr Lyndall Ryan, officially concluded in 2022. Since then, researchers have reviewed every […]