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Majority of UK residents don't trust broadband advertising, new figures show

Broadband users are feeling misled about promises made by telecommunication companies, including download speeds and monthly costs.

James Hetherington Jan 11, 2018

It's National Bird Day - How many of our feathered friends can you identify?

January 5 marks National Bird Day - but how much do you know about our feathered friends? Take our quiz and find out.

Neil Murphy Jan 05, 2018

Doctor Who actor travels back in time to give 9-year-old boy Christmas gift of a lifetime

Peter Capaldi wrote this heart-warming letter to a young boy who was concerned about Doctor Who's regeneration.

Neil Murphy Dec 27, 2017

'Spare a thought for us millennials': Brits are back in work and it's just too much to bear

It's the end of the Christmas period and millions of employees across Britain are already back in work.

Neil Murphy Dec 27, 2017

Brexit means UK drinkers will pay 20% more for wine

A recent research paper has revealed UK residents will pay about 20% more for wine by the time Brexit is complete.

James Hetherington Dec 21, 2017

In the 20th century our IQ was increasing rapidly - now it's declining

A new study conducted by a renowned intelligence researcher has suggested that IQ gains in many western nations is reversing, particularly among the brightest children.

Neil Murphy Dec 20, 2017

Big-hearted Caribbean restaurant will feed lonely Londoners for free on Christmas Day

Cummin Up, a Caribbean restaurant in south London, announced it will open on Christmas Day to provide food for poor or lonely Londoners.

Neil Murphy Dec 20, 2017

U.K.’s New Warship HMS Queen Elizabeth Arrives in Portsmouth

Britain's leaky new aircraft carrier mocked as a '£3.1bn colander' by Twitter

Britain's only aircraft carrier, the HMS Queen Elizabeth, was undergoing sea trials when a leak was discovered by engineers.

Neil Murphy Dec 19, 2017

What is a Youthquake? Nobody knows the definition of Oxford Dictionary's word of the year

The Oxford English Dictionary made an unusual choice for its 2017 word of the year - and Twitter is confused.

Neil Murphy Dec 15, 2017

Nigel Farage roundly mocked on Twitter for saying he hates career politicians

Nigel Farage has taken a swipe at career politicians in Westminster - but some have pointed out that he has spent nearly two decades as a MEP.

Neil Murphy Dec 14, 2017

Mystery artist draws penises on roads in protest at potholes

Residents in West Mosely, Surrey, noticed the obscene drawings on potholes earlier this week. Many now hope it will spur the council on to take action.

Neil Murphy Dec 09, 2017

Britain's best boss? Entire company flown to Spain for weekend Christmas work party

Arabella Lewis-Smith paid for all 20 of her employees to go on a Christmas work outing to Spain's capital, Madrid.

Neil Murphy Dec 09, 2017

Scottish newspaper asks readers to draw front page in response to Brexit shambles

Readers of a pro-Remain newspaper tweet apocalyptic vision of Britain after exit from the European Union.

Neil Murphy Dec 07, 2017

Newspaper blames technical error for hilarious headline blunder

Daily newspaper Cambridge News forgot to update their front page headline when they went to press on December 6.

Neil Murphy Dec 06, 2017

UK population is misinformed about these major social issues - are you?

Study by research firm Ipsos reveals British public misinformed about social issues. Do you think you know more than the average person?

Neil Murphy Dec 06, 2017

Stick to milk in a bag: Canadian chef outrages Brits with ridiculous toad in the hole recipe

Toad in the hole is a baked British dish made of pastry and sausages - but Americans insist it is something else entirely.

Neil Murphy Dec 04, 2017

Damian Green pornography fiasco: Former police chief says officers should stay out of politics

Police should not weigh into matters of morality, a former chief constable says in the midst of the Damian Green porn debacle.

James Hetherington Dec 02, 2017

This is the perfect temperature for humans - and it doesn't exist in the UK

No UK cities provide residents with the "perfect" temperature, but some European cities make the cut.

James Hetherington Nov 30, 2017

Missing patient's corpse found in hospital toilet three days after he went for a cigarette break

An inquest was held to discover how a patient was found in a toilet three days after left his ward to go for a cigarette break.

Neil Murphy Nov 29, 2017

Give students 10am starts to improve grades and attendance, research finds

Students receive markedly improved grades if they switch early mornings for 10am starts - do you agree pupils should begin lessons later in the day?

Neil Murphy Nov 27, 2017

The story of the orgasm so powerful it made a man blind in one eye

British Medical Journal reported on how a patient lost partial sight in one eye caused by a powerful orgasm.

Nov 23, 2017

David Cassidy: The violent death of a superfan that haunted troubled singer into his final days

In 1974 David Cassidy was the world's biggest pop star. However, the death of a teenager concert-goer changed his career - and Cassidy himself - forever.

Neil Murphy Nov 20, 2017