Nostalgia is a bankable commodity nowadays. And nowhere is that more obvious than in the world of ecommerce. Online sellers that stock old clothes, vinyl records, and curios from the recent past can count of the power of memories to move their products; and online shoppers seemingly can’t get enough. ...
Monkeys unwind at the end of a stressful day with spa therapy - just like humans, say scientists. Snow monkeys use hot springs to reduce stress - as well as keep them warm, according to new research. The macaques are a popular tourist attraction in Nagano in northern Japan as ...
A "well-loved" grandmother who died in north London dedicated her life to her children, her devastated family said. Ourania Lambrou, 80, was an "independent and strong willed" woman, they said as they paid tribute. She died on Tuesday, following an incident in Camden Road, north London on Saturday, which saw ...
A woman diagnosed with terminal cancer was shocked to be called to a 'consultation' to discuss if she could return to work. Krissy Johnson, 48, was diagnosed with incurable metastatic Breast Cancer in September 2015 and given less than a year to live. Nearly three years later, she has been ...
Karen Gray, 43, has been fighting for the legalised prescription of cannabis oil to help son, Murray, who suffers from a rare form of epilepsy.
The world's first vending machine for homeless people has been axed just three months after it was unveiled – with officials branding the concept "misguided". Rough sleepers were able to get hold of water, fresh food and warm clothes from the altruistic device 24-hours-a-day. The machine, which was invented by ...
An incredible graffiti tribute to Stephen Hawking has been painted across a bridge in Cambridge. Kyle Warwick, 25, of Cambridge, created the large memorial piece which has been adored by members of the public. The artwork took him around five hours to complete and says he was also accompanied by ...
By Jack Granard Announced today is the sad news that England legend and all round nice guy Ray “Butch” Wilkins has unfortunately died aged 61. The former Chelsea assistant coach had fallen ill from cardiac arrest last month and had been in critical condition at St George’s Hospital, in Tooting, ...
Eating burgers, bacon sarnies and hot dogs can raise the risk of a heart attack or stroke by 60 per cent, according to new research. Red meat is rich in animal proteins that harm the heart and blood vessels, say scientists. On the other hand consuming plenty of nuts and ...