A good night’s sleep “as good as winning £200,000 on the lottery”
A good night's kip is as good as winning £200,000 on the lottery, according to new research. A study found boosting slumber would make Brits as happy as scooping the jackpot. Scientists analysed the sleep patterns of more than 30,500 people and calculated what it would be worth in terms of mental and physical wellbeing. Improved quality and quantity of shut eye over four years were linked with higher scores on the General Health Questionnaire - a tool used by...
Spring a month longer than it was 25 years ago
Spring in the UK is now a month than it was 25 years ago, experts said today. The latest research suggests that the 'vernal window' - the transition between winter and spring - is starting earlier and lasting longer. According to a US study it could have a serous impact on economic activity as the growing season gets longer and fishing and hunting seasons are extended. Commenting on the research Mike Kendon, from the National Climate Information Centre at the...
Ten reasons to choose collaborative practice for divorce agreements
Not every divorce has to end in a bitter court dispute. If you and your spouse or partner are still able to communicate and would like to resolve the financial and children issues that come with your separation without the involvement of the courts, then 'Collaborative Practice' can work for you. Collaborative practice means that you and your spouse reach an agreement in a series of round-table meetings with your respective solicitors without the need to step foot inside a...
Osborne’s appointment is the death knell for journalism as we know it
By Courtney Greatrex Today George Osborne became the editor of the London Evening Standard. At first I thought it was a sick joke given fake news is alive and well in the Facebook generation. But then I looked online and saw my news feed was awash with memes and comments from the likes of Ed Miliband declaring he will be the next editor of Heat. It quickly became apparent that this was a very real story. How could the former chancellor...
Timmy Mallett unveiled as War Correspondent at The Times
80s TV "legend" Timmy Mallett has told reporters he is made up to be given the job as War Correspondent at the Times. He hopes his colourful glasses, loud shirts, and giant pink foam mallet, will be fantastic camouflage to hide from snipers in war-torn countries. When compared to George Osborne’s’ appointment as Editor of the Evening Standard he said defensively: “At least have done a bit of student radio, I’ve heard rumours that Gideon had other past times at...
Light beer can fuck off
Around this time three Fridays ago I stood in awe of the number of flavoursome and innovative beers on display at the Craft Beer Rising Festival, which showcased some 170 breweries and over 700 beers. The "rise" of craft beer has indeed been somewhat remarkable. In a matter of ten years or so we have banished bland beers from our bars and replaced them with local producers which almost unanimously harness a knack for creating good beer. Goodbye the amber nectar, farewell my...
Watch – Angus Robertson tells PM May indyref2 ‘will not be denied’
In a rousing speech, which will have SNP supporters beating their chests with pride, Angus Robertson told delegates that a second referendum "will not be denied." At virtually the same time PM May told her spring conference that Scottish and welsh nationalism needs to stop, and a united UK is needed. However, this would have been ignored north of the border, and this video clip is what they will be watching this evening. Watch video here
Bristol Punks IDLES Extend UK Tour
A week ago I found myself in the middle of a mad scramble. Bristol natives IDLES had just dropped their utterly disgusting debut album, Brutalism, and their show at the Moth Club in Hackney was utterly sold out, even to slow-poke press like me. I'd searched out their Facebook page, Twitter and their PR for a hot ticket - no joy. For people like me who were too slow off the mark on the IDLES hype train, there is hope yet....
George Osborne appointed as new editor of London Evening Standard
Ex Chancellor of the Exchequer and current Tory MP George Osborne has been named as the new editor of the London Evening Standard. Osborne will succeed Sarah Sands in early May as well as continuing to fulfil his other commitments as an MP, editing the paper on four days a week. Speaking following the announcement Osborne said: “This is such an exciting and challenging job and I’m thrilled to take it on. The Evening Standard is a great paper, testimony to...