Timely updates and trending stories from across the UK.
Timely updates and trending stories from across the UK.
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A father has posted a video online that allegedly shows his ex-girlfriend giving their two-year-old daughter alcohol. According to the distraught Twitter user, his former partner had allowed their child to drink a can of Carling lager at her home. Taking to his Twitter account, the man said: "Look what shes…
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Even though it's a topic that many of us find difficult to talk about, cancer seems to be an oft-discussed subject in the media. And yet, despite its prevalence, there are still so many things we don't mention when we talk about the disease - the main one being the symptoms.…
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Sophie Tanner's big day had all the staples of the quintessential wedding; dressed in a gorgeous, flowing, white vintage gown, all eyes were on the then-36-year-old as she walked down the aisle with her teary father as all her family and friends watched. But there was one rather substantial difference: when…
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The widespread criticism that followed the near-release of John Worboys, often referred to as the "black cab rapist", has highlighted flaws within the British justice system, particularly in regards to its handling of sex offenders. Now, in a bid to stop such criminals re-offending, the Ministry of Justice has revealed…
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If you're going to embark on a criminal lifestyle full of sketchy behavior and illegal activity, there's pretty much only one rule you have to follow: don't get caught. As it turns out, though, some people can't even manage that. Emily Lock, a 22-year-old woman from Caerphilly in Wales, recently got…
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Last year, Charlotte Smith - a 21-year-old woman pregnant with her first child - had to make a devastating decision. She was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, and was told that carrying her child to term could mean that she would lose her life. Faced with the prospect of a…
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There's nothing like a Royal wedding to send people in Britain (and all over the world, let's be honest) into a frenzy. The date is set for May 19th this year, and it will be held at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. Once the date was set, the invites…
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A few weeks ago, renowned physicist Stephen Hawking passed away at the age of 76. He left behind three children, Lucy, Robert, and Tim, who said of his death: "We are deeply saddened that our beloved father passed away today. He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man whose…
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Tattoos are a unique form of expression and a significant part of many people's identities. But another thing that tattoos are is expensive. When a person decides they want one, not only do they have to think about the indelible mark that they're placing on their body, they also have to…
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On May 23rd last year, Merryn Crofts passed away at her home in the UK. She had just turned 21 years old. The first sign that something was wrong with her appeared more than five years earlier, when she was just 15. She suddenly developed swelling around her face, hands, and feet,…
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Three boys were walking home from school when they found themselves in the midst of a harrowing and scary situation. Devonte Cafferkey, 13, Sammy Farah, 14, and Shawn Young, just 12 at the time, were heading home when they found a troubled man sitting on the edge of a bridge…
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When it comes to things that women have to put up with that men don't, the list is pretty much endless. Unfortunately, with sexism ingrained into our culture in many ways, this extends far beyond the obvious signs such as cat-calling or sexual misconduct. Even in the workplace, women are…
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In recent years, the UK and USA have seen a rise in extremist behavior in both religious and political contexts. Oftentimes, demonstrations or attacks from either side have been reactionary, with each responsible party claiming that they are only countering the other's movements. Unfortunately, this constant back-and-forth has stirred up…
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It is always a tragedy when a young person dies, especially when their death could have been prevented. Victoria Hills, a 20-year-old music and sound production student at Bournemouth University in the UK, passed away on February 4th of this year as a result of an ear infection. The young…
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Job hunting can be rough. Trawling through page after page of job listings, trying to imagine yourself in different roles and wondering if you could convince potential employers (and also yourself) that you'd be right for the job. We spend hours toiling over our CVs, making sure to list all…
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Twitter is probably the best website in the world. The social media platform is incredibly useful when it comes to breaking news being reported from an unbiased view but, unfortunately, it also has its fair amount of trolls. One of the major problems facing companies such as Facebook and Twitter…
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It seemed like life was getting easier for redheads. In January, they celebrated International Kiss A Ginger Day, a novelty celebration that's turned into a real expression of pride. In February, the new emoji list was published, and finally included cartoon characters "kissed by fire." And in pop culture, redheads…
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This is a big year for the British royal family - with two weddings, foreign royal tours and a 70th birthday for Prince Charles on the cards. However, perhaps the most exciting event to take place is the birth of Prince William and Kate Middleton's third child. Prince George and…
