Timely updates and trending stories from across the UK.
Timely updates and trending stories from across the UK.
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Most of us have seen enough crime shows and read enough news stories in our lives to know that, when it comes to a crime as serious as murder, the last thing the perpetrator is willing to do is confess. In a recent case in the UK, however, the complete…
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Meghan Markle is slotting seamlessly into her role of the Duchess of Sussex. Since marrying Prince Harry last month, Markle decided to put her honeymoon celebrations on hold in order to go ahead with royal engagements and get used to her new job. And, while there has been some criticism…
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On March 14 of this year, renowned physicist Stephen Hawking passed away at the age of 76. He was known across the globe for his incredible mind, contributions to modern science, and unrelenting determination to carry on with his work - even though he had motor neurone disease and was only…
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Since entering the royal family last month, Meghan Markle has found herself making headlines every week for a variety of different reasons. On the one hand, you've got those who adore the new Duchess of Sussex. Meghan's background, former career and outspoken feminism make her an interesting and modern member of…
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The debate over legalizing marijuana rages on in many different countries. Some critics have been guilty of overstating the health risks, and some advocates have been guilty of overstating the health benefits. More research is needed, but it's clear cannabis has some therapeutic effects. According to Medical News Today, marijuana…
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It would be safe to say that since becoming a member of one of the most loved and famous families in the world (no, not the Kardashians), Meghan Markle has become a family favourite. Well... at least most of the family like her. Of course, there are parts of Meghan's make…
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When it comes to the Second Amendment, people tend to have pretty strong opinions. In a world where gun violence is rife, the right to keep and bear arms has divided millions, with most people expressing fervent opinions one way or the other - and not one person sitting on…
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Meghan Markle has only been an official member of the royal family for a matter of weeks, and - if she thought she was already receiving enough negative criticism for literally just existing - she's probably been quite surprised at the amount of backlash she's gotten as a Duchess. This weekend, the 36-year-old former actress…
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It has long been known that the British royal family doesn't have the most diverse gene pool, but it may still come as a surprise to some to learn that the current reigning monarch - Queen Elizabeth II - is actually a close relative of her husband, Prince Philip. Their…
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Meghan Markle is no stereotypical princess. A biracial American divorcee who walked the red carpets in Hollywood before meeting her prince, the actress is one of the least conventional royal brides seen in the UK so far. However, the 36-year-old is by no means the first American divorcee to join…
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My regular commute consists of cramming myself into a carriage, having an armpit in my face and desperately trying to not look people in the eye out of fear that they will see my trembling bottom lip as I fight off the tears and ask 'is any of this worth…
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A huge fire has broken out in a luxury five-star hotel in Knightsbridge, West London. Fire crews carrying up to a reported 100 firefighters are responding to the enormous blaze, which saw smoke billow across the capital after it broke out of the Mandarin Hotel. Such was the extent of…
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Although Queen Elizabeth II has been the UK's monarch for more than 66 years now, we still know almost nothing about her. What's her favourite TV show? Does she think pineapple on pizza is acceptable? Was she a 'yanny' or a 'laurel'? We have absolutely no idea and it seems Her Majesty…
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At the turn of this year, I decided as one of my New Year's resolutions to give up eating all meat apart from fish in an attempt to lose weight. It produced mixed results; while I still have a physique best described as "potato-like", I feel a lot healthier and…
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The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle feels like it was years ago, when it was simply a matter of weeks. What an occasion it was, by the way. There was a celebration of black culture that has never been seen before in the Royal Family, Meghan part-walked herself…
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In the age of information and technology we find ourselves in, unwillingly or not we are being influenced by the things we see and hear online. I'm not talking about the power of social media platforms to change the outcomes of past (and probably future) elections but the constant circus…
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As tasty as all those cheese towers and monster burgers are, they are indeed leading us, rather hastily, to a premature grave. Eating unhealthy foods like these have been proven to significantly increase your chance of morbid diseases like obesity and even cause fatalities. The U.K. continues to crack down…
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I am asking you, please, for one second, to imagine that you have been given $9 million of gifts. Sounds pretty sweet, right? Imagine sitting there, knowing that you have $9 million of stuff that you can either sell or enjoy. All those scooters, games consoles and Nespresso machines you can marvel…
