Smoking in pregnancy damages unborn baby’s DNA, which can cause early death
It alters chemicals that turn genes on or off - making the infant prone to illnesses seen in adult smokers
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Woman rushed to hospital in serious condition after being shot at house
The victim was blasted in the shoulder at a house on Dovehouse Lane in leafy Olton, Solihull, - near to the Jaguar Land Rover factory
Smoking cannabis is endangering young people’s mental health more than ever before
It's putting teenagers, in particular, at increasing risk of hallucinations, paranoia and other psychotic problems, two studies show.
The Brexit Brigade is riding into the Valley of Death
The great survivor has done it again. Theresa May is still prime minister and she’s still leading her troops on the long march towards Brexit. But there are no spoils of victory for May to enjoy. Her deal still won’t pass the House of Commons and the EU has categorically ...
Teachers say children are sleeping in uniforms as survey uncovers ‘distressing’ levels of poverty
A teacher has revealed children are sleeping in their uniforms because they don’t have pyjamas as a new survey uncovers 'distressing' levels of poverty in UK schools. The NEU study of 1,026 teachers in England found over half say they believe more children and young people are likely to go hungry over Christmas, ...
“Dickensian” levels of poverty children and their families are having to endure
A survey of 1,026 members of the National Education Union (NEU) revealed some shocking information about the level of poverty in UK schools. 53% of respondents believe there are children or young people in their school who will go hungry over Christmas 74% of respondents who said this was an ...
A teen born in Bangladesh who lives in a council flat has won a place at Eton
Maheraj Ahmed, 15, will rub shoulders with the elite when he takes his place in the sleepy hallowed halls of Britain’s most famous school on a £76,000 scholarship.
English Teaching: The Asian Expedition that pays
Traditionally a branch of applied linguistics, language education has become an integral part of the 21st century’s life-long learning process. Helping a non-native learn a foreign language is a booming profession in many countries, with English leading the pack. It is important to understand that the annual number of students ...
The ultimate Christmas gift guide for people who love to travel
From a trendy Eastpak cabin case to a quick-dry London map towel, these are the best gifts for travel lovers. Skull Candy Noise-cancelling headphones Noise-cancelling Skullcandy headphones Any travel lover worth his/her weight in gold will tell you noise-cancelling headphones are a game changer. Why not treat someone to a ...