A 15-strong pod of dolphins played in the water next to a group of surfers – and gave them a masterclass in their sport. The mammals delighted onlookers with their spectacular display at Sennen Cove in Cornwall. They leapt in the air and rode the waves and clearly appeared to be enjoying themselves. Their performance was captured on camera by holidaymaker Malcolm Barradell. The 61 year-old, from Newport in Wales who works in environmental conservation, said: “I was walking down...

A relic hunter has launched an extraordinary appeal to reunite the families of over 14,000 WW2 heroes with their DOG TAGS – after he found them buried in a field. Dan Mackay, 37, discovered the military tags under the earth beside the site of a World War Two anti-aircraft battery just outside London. They represent almost every army regiment – including men who stormed the beaches of Normandy. He stumbled on the site as he looked for military relics and...

Figures released today by the mental health charity Mind show that one in ten people discharged from mental health hospital after being admitted in crisis are not getting follow-up within a week of leaving – which is at least 11,000 people every year. Mind sent Freedom of Information (FoI) requests to all 56 mental health trusts in England (54 trusts responded) asking for information about how quickly people are followed up after being discharged from hospital. Follow up – usually...

The perfect Sunday consists of waking up at 8:30am to the smell of breakfast cooking, a cuddle and three hours of television, new research has revealed. A quarter of Brits dream about an ideal weekend morning which starts with a Full English breakfast in bed. And a third always like to start their Sunday morning with a cup of tea or coffee, before pottering around the house for a leisurely hour. A further 23 per cent then like a morning...

Video calls are becoming commonplace with advancing technology simplifying the process. Every day, you may use video calls for reinforcing personal relationships, performing interviews, or business meetings. Staying on top of trends to keep your business fresh may involve engaging in activities that take you out of your comfort level. Preparing yourself physically and mentally can help to keep you cool when you’re in front of the camera, so you can keep your career moving forward. Here are some tips...

By Esther Cato  You’ve 84 messages in your inbox, your boss is calling you into the office because of something you’ve forgotten to sign off on Friday, your colleague Hayley is an incessant talker, who can’t stop bleating on about her new Boston Terrier Max which she rescued from Battersea at the weekend, (as happy as you are for her) it’s making you irritable as you just need a moments peace to focus on your ever evolving to do list!...

New research published today in medical journal Thorax has shown that using the Heimlich manoeuvre on yourself can generate enough pressure to treat choking. According to the study it can be as effective as when delivered by a first-aider, and it's even safe for pregnant women to perform on themselves. The authors of the study say that this new information could save many lives. Dr. Nick Hopkinson, from The Royal Brompton Hospital said: "Choking can be a cause of sudden...

When I first started writing about restaurants, the whole concept of posting food photographs on Instagram irritated me beyond belief. I'd rant obstinately about the whole concept until the sloshed, fondled Wagyu cows came home. Most jobs, however, make it completely necessary to leave certain beliefs at the door. Hate it or love it, social media sites are the future. Instagram in particular has become so food-focused that (as a food writer) it's impossible to avoid getting involved. And with...

As inevitable as getting old and paying taxes, there is another instalment in the Fast and Furious franchise. Seemingly unstoppable, the latest adventure represents the eighth outing in 16 years, with a sense that after years of trying the series had finally hit its groove. The last three films have not just created excitement at the box office but also garnered some surprisingly good reviews. Impossible as it may have seemed a few years ago, Fast and Furious 8 opens...