New hope for Multiple Sclerosis sufferers
The common painkiller reversed immune system abnormalities and reduced the severity of symptoms
Day: November 27, 2018
GALLERY: Dessa breaks genres in Tufnell Park
Event - DessaLocation - The Dome, Tufnell ParkDate - 10.11.18Photos - Graham Berry Dome patrons were treated to the high energy rap and pop of Minneapolis genre manipulator Dessa last week, who stormed through the capital on the crest of new material. Her fourth album, 'Chime', dropped in February, and added ...
“Sick” animal abuser jailed for “horrific and abhorrent” cockfighting
A "sick" animal abuser has been jailed for cockfighting in a case described as "horrific" and "abhorrent"
The powerful Tycoon you have never heard of before
Calvin Lo - billionaire tycoon who prefers the trappings of obscurity, content to preside over their empires away from the public's gaze, together with Bernice Liu...
Terminally ill man loses legal battle at the UK’s highest court over his right to die
Noel Conway, 68, suffers from motor neurone disease and only has movement in his right hand, head and neck.
Corners of eyes ‘provide best clues for predicting age’
Researchers used an artificial intelligence (AI) system to predict age - and it was accurate to within 2.3 years
Police officer to face misconduct hearing for free train travel
A West Yorkshire Police officer is to face a misconduct hearing after he tried to travel on a train for free, claiming he was undercover when he wasn't.
Extreme weather ‘turning the Arctic brown’ by killing off plant life
Evidence has emerged that increasing numbers of extreme weather events are causing dieback of Arctic plants – or ‘browning’ – across areas within the Arctic Circle
Gender inequality still stranger than fiction, author claims
Modern fiction is perpetuating outdated gender stereotypes by portraying women as “submissive, 2D eye candy”, campaigners warned yesterday. Most female characters are still depicted as weak, shallow or romance-driven sidekicks and are rarely allowed to be as clever, charming, funny or adventurous as their male counterparts, it was said. When ...
Top 5 prestigious cars you can’t own
If you’ve ever spotted a sleek supercar while you’re out and about you know the sort of attention they draw. It’s the prestige surrounding these supercars that make heads turn and smartphones appear out of pockets. But, when it comes to these cars what does prestige mean? And what elevates ...
One in three lesbian, gay & bisexual uni students ‘has attempted suicide while two-thirds have self-harmed’
Researchers found that students who are lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB) are at much higher risk of self-harm and attempting suicide than their heterosexual counterparts
5 things you must do now to manage your family life
Getting the balance right between your family, work, and other aspects of your life are important. It is fair to say that most parents want to spend as much time with their children as possible especially when they are younger. That said, the bills need to be paid. In this ...
Corbyn to back People’s Vote if May loses meaningful vote, emerging reports claim
Jeremy Corbyn is expected to back a People's Vote or second referendum if Theresa May is unable to get a meaningful vote next month. According to senior sources the Labour leader is close to agreeing that he would formally make his party the champion of another referendum or People’s Vote shortly ...
Fears new cat killer is on the loose on south coast
Dubbed the South Coast Cat Killer, the culprit is believed to have killed or maimed beloved pets in a series of attacks in the seaside town of Brighton.
Historic Crystal Palace Park Dinosaurs are being saved by an unlikely rock star patron
The Appetite for Destruction rocker has appealed to fans to donate money to help restore a set of 1850's dinosaur sculptures that are stranded on an island in south London.
Grey seals on beach as record-breaking number of pups are expected
Photographer snaps adorable photos of grey seals at Blakeney Point as National Trust expect record breaking number of pups to arrive this season
World’s financial markets heading for ‘hyper-crash so great all previous crashes will appear as minor stumbling blocks’
The near future of the global economy looks "extremely bleak," according to state of the art statistical analysis of the influential S&P 500 stock market index by nuclear scientists
Boy, 15, ‘knifed to death at birthday party after hundreds of teens invited via social media’
Jordan Douherty, 15, was murdered during a fight outside a community centre after the crowds were kicked out, the Old Bailey heard
This Christmas expected to be most ethical yet as Brits ditch mindless consumerism and embrace veganism
This Christmas will be the most ethical in history – with millions going plastic free, saying 'no' to unethical toys and only buying charity Christmas cards, according to a study. Researchers found that rather than buying into the perceived mindless consumerism of the festive period, many are now considering the ...
The National Gallery in court battle over latest ‘gig economy’ case
The 27 artists have brought claims of unfair dismissal plus sex and age discrimination against the Gallery after they were fired last October
I wasn’t able to access adequate support before being sectioned by police
Karl is a 20 year old literature student. He blogs about his experience of depression, suicidal feelings and being admitted to hospital to receive treatment for his mental health. **This blog contains suicidal themes. Please read with care** The room was cold, and my only company was a camera in ...
Business Minister photocall fail at business that closed due to lack of govt support
Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Corporate Responsibility Kelly Tolhurst MP contacted Sweet Pea & Olive owner Linda Driver to offer her help and support at her high street shop on Small Business Saturday this weekend.
A Conservative MP just unknowingly made one of the best arguments for a People’s Vote yet
A Conservative MP yesterday made one of the best arguments for a People’s Vote yet, without even knowing he did it. Royston Smith, MP for Southampton Itchen who campaigned to leave the EU, took to social media to bemoan Theresa May's Brexit deal which seems to have united people on both sides ...
How to be seen as the leader you want to be – and win that promotion
If you’re hoping to win a promotion in 2019, making a plan to get ahead now is a good idea. But a promotion won’t just fall into your lap. If you want to climb the career ladder, you need to showcase your skills and your leadership potential, writes Richard Newman. ...
Triggering Article 50 without a plan was like “putting a gun in our mouth and kaboom”
The perils of triggering Article 50 without a plan were laid bare this week after Theresa May returned from Brussels with a deal that is all-pain-no-gain for Britain and showcases the "Brexit at all costs" mentality of the PM. With future trade agreements and the economic prosperity of the country ...
Lower wages for young people is “out-and-out discrimination”
The Government has accepted the LPC's recommendations for future minimum wage rates. The rates below will apply from 1 April 2019. Responding to today’s Low Pay Commission report on wages, Young Women’s Trust chief executive Dr Carole Easton OBE said:“The Government should go further than adopting the Low Pay Commission’s ...
Research shows Brits don’t know their ash from their elder
It’s official ... Brits are clueless about trees - with a third unable to tell their ash from their elder, a study found. Researchers who polled 2,000 UK adults found six in 10 can’t identify a maple leaf or recognise the leaves of an oak tree. A quarter have no ...
Elderly man dies days after being robbed in home by thugs pretending to be police officers
The 74-year-old died three days after being threatened by three men as they searched his house in Babbinswood, Shrops. before they left with cash and a wallet
People seeking mental health care forced into getting help from police “is unacceptable”
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has released a report into policing and mental health. Mind was involved with the report - ‘Policing and Mental Health - Picking Up the Pieces’ - by being part of the reference group. Responding to the findings, Geoff Heyes, ...
If you watch one ad this Christmas, make it this one
A child poverty charity has challenged the traditional festive ad by telling a ‘real’ Christmas story that most people will be unaware of. With 835,000 workers in London being paid below the living wage and working women making up a disproportionate number of those it is children living in poverty ...
Post-Brexit free trade ambitions dealt a blow as Trump backtracks on US-UK deal
Donald Trump dealt a blow to post-Brexit free trade ambitions after suggesting Theresa May's agreement could threaten a US-UK deal. The President had said the UK would be "better off" outside of the European Union during his presidential campaign, but his latest comments indicate he has seriously backtracked on the country's prospects. Speaking ...
Today is the loneliest day of the year for parents
Tuesday November 27 is the loneliest day of the year for parents – with new mums hit the hardest, according to research. A miserable mix of dark nights, bad weather and struggling to budget for Christmas are the most common triggers. But waiting for payday and staying in to save ...