Timely updates and trending stories from across the UK.
Timely updates and trending stories from across the UK.
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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…
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It's stressful enough getting a scratch or dent on a regular car, but this is taken to a whole new level when it's something as expensive as a Ferrari 458 Spider, worth $280,000. Millionaire Zahid Khan, 31, had to live with the fact his precious car had been crushed at…
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Mark Meechan is a Scottish comedian who posts videos on YouTube as "Count Dankula." Now one of those videos could send him to prison. In April 2016, Meechan uploaded a video titled "M8 Yer Dugs A Nazi" - slang for "Mate, your dog's a Nazi." He explains that his girlfriend's pug,…
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We're all voyeurs when it comes to the Royal family. Whether we're ogling Kate Middleton's sartorial stylings, or binge-watching Claire Foy and Matt Smith play out the lives of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on Netflix; one thing's for sure, we're not going to stop hearing about the veritable…
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There are some things in life that don't get neatly resolved. While the movies we watch often see their characters find closure and the plot tied up with a bow, real life rarely gives concrete answers to mysteries. However, when it comes to those searching for their biological parents or…
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In January last year, Cheri Price was taken to hospital after experiencing premature contractions. She was expecting her third child, a daughter, and feared that she would lose her if she arrived so early on. After several weeks of fear and anxiety, however, the baby arrived, and - miraculously - survived. Baby Hailie was just 23 weeks and six-days-old when…
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Today, the world lost a brilliant mind and legendary scientist when Stephen Hawking, the world-renowned physicist, passed away at the age of 76. The British scientist had lived most of his life with a rare form of motor neurone disease, which doctors predicted he'd die from by the age of…
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Stephen Hawking, the world-renowned physicist, passed away peacefully in the early hours of this morning at his home in Cambridge, England. The British scientist famously suffered from a rare form of motor neurone disease and, at the young age of 22, was told that he had just a few years…
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It's a tragic truth that racism is an epidemic in our society. The deplorable idea that a person is somehow superior or inferior due to the color of their skin is something that has been around seen the dawn of time, and something that can regretfully still be found anywhere…
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When 13 Reasons Why first aired on Netflix last year, the show's subject matter divided opinions. Some saw it as a blunt and honest look at mental health problems in young people, whereas others viewed it as a glamorized portrayal of suicide. The series started to receive backlash after a…
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This week the United Kingdom has been thoroughly battered by bad weather, and despite the fact that it's now March, Great Britain has been covered in snow and ice thanks to the so-called "Beast from the East" which has collided with Storm Emma, blizzard conditions have brought Scotland, England and…
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Last year, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their engagement, kicking off a flurry of excitement from the British public - and a few grumbles from various family members and celebrities who found out they weren't invited to the big day. Their wedding is due to take place on May 19th…
