Many of us dream of our very own escape to the country; getting out of the rat race and enjoying a slower pace of life. However, leaving the city doesn’t always make for an idyllic way of life – and for some people, it can even spark a downturn in their mental health. Research from […]
26 years ago (1997) We revealed the devastating aftermath of the Southall rail crash tragedy. Seven people died and 139 were injured when an InterCity 125 train from Swansea to London Paddington ploughed into a freight train crossing its path. An inquiry into the accident found the passenger train’s automatic warning system was disabled. 77 […]
OUR unsung heroes have been quietly beavering away, making a huge difference to people’s lives. But now, it’s their moment to shine in the spotlight, as we tell the world about their gargantuan efforts. The finalists for the Unsung Hero award at The Sun's Who Cares Wins Awards, sponsored by the National Lottery and in […]
Alibaba Pictures, the separately-listed film investment and distribution unit of China’s tech giant Alibaba behind recent box office hit “Lost in the Stars,” is to buy Damai. The target company is a major provider of live entertainment in the country that is currently controlled by the Alibaba parent company. The transaction is valued at $167 […]
LITTLE Archie passed away in his parents arms in the early hours of his first birthday, after a devastating fight against sepsis. Despite despite the tot presenting signs of the deadly infection, doctors didn't flag them until it was too late. "If the question 'Could it be sepsis?' was asked earlier, it could have saved […]
NHS consultants and junior doctors will strike together for the first time ever this week. Doctors in the British Medical Association will walk out of nearly all hospital departments on Wednesday, with most ops cancelled and only “Christmas Day” cover for A&E and wards. Health chiefs say it will be the worst staff protest they […]
A HEALTH influencer has revealed her top three tips to relieve constipation. Dr Janine Bowring, a naturopathic doctor from Canada, said the habits will help you “poop instantly”. In a video shared on TikTok, she took her 870,000 followers through how to loosen their bowel movements. 1. FIBRE FIX First, people should increase how many […]
Miriam Margolyes writes in her new memoir, “Oh Miriam! Stories from an Extraordinary Life,” that Steve Martin was “horrid” to her on the set of Frank Oz’s 1986 “Little Shop of Horrors” movie musical (via HuffPo UK). Martin played the sadistic dentist Orin Scrivello, while Margolyes, best known these days for playing Professor Sprout in […]
When we think of someone having a stroke, we usually think of elderly people. But one mum was left traumatised after her newborn baby had a stroke in her arms. Emma Winwood suffered high blood pressure towards the end of her pregnancy and by 37 weeks, the doctors at Good Hope Hospital in Birmingham decided […]
Bob Odenkirk is reflecting on his time as a writer on “Saturday Night Live.” In a recent interview on comedian Tig Notaro’s podcast “Don’t Ask Tig,” the “Better Call Saul” and “Breaking Bad” actor recalled a discussion he had with his 24-year-old son Nate, who wants to pursue a career as a comedy writer. Odenkirk, […]
