Drivers were left in a bit of a pickle when a lorry overturned spilling tens of thousands of onions onto the road. Eyewitnesses said the
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ONE IN THREE TERMINALLY ILL OLD PEOPLE ENDURE “UNNECESSARY” SURGERY IN HOSPITAL
A third of terminally ill elderly hospital patients undergo “unnecessary” invasive and potentially harmful medical treatment, according to a new study. Researchers analysed 38 studies
EATING PLENTY OF FISH ‘LOWERS THE RISK OF A FATAL HEART ATTACK’
Eating plenty of fish lowers the risk of dying from a heart attack, according to new research. Fish, particularly fatty ones such as salmon are
INTERNET ATTACK LEAVES POLICE HACKED OFF
A police force was left hacked off after a group claiming to be Albanian footy fans took over it’s website – with a message saying
MORE WOMEN SHOULD HAVE SURGERY LIKE ANGELINA JOLIE TO REDUCE CANCER RISK, SAY EXPERTS
More women should go under the knife like Hollywood star Angelina Jolie to reduce their risk of developing cancer, according to new research. Jolie announced
GOVERNMENT TO LOOK IN TO SKI VICTIM’S DEATH
The family of a man who spent more than a year in a vegetative state after a horrific ski accident have called on the Government
YOUNG MANCHESTER UNITED STAR BECOMES AMBASSADOR FOR HOMELESS YOUTH CHARITY
Manchester United midfielder Joe Riley is kicking off a new campaign to help homeless youths. The 19-year-old star has become the new young ambassador for
LOVE LINKED TO WELL-BEING AMONG YOUNG ADULTS
Being young and in love provides a massive boost to health and well-being, suggests new research. The study shows that for young people entering adulthood,
CARTILAGE FROM CATTLE ‘COULD TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF ARTHRITIS SUFFERERS’
A 3D printer using cow cartilage has been used to create artificial patches which could transform the lives of people with arthritis. Scientists say the
SCHOOLBOY INVENTOR’S PRIDE AFTER ENGINEERS BUILD TROLLEY INSPIRED BY HIS WEAK GRAN
Engineers have developed a robotic shopping trolley for elderly customers based on a drawing by a boy who simply wanted to help his gran. Aidan
TEEN HOOKED ON HEROIN AFTER JUNKIE INJECTED HER
A teenage girl became hooked on heroin and contracted Hepatitis C after being injected with dirty and bloodied needles by a junkie. Peter Jarpsinec, 27,
GETTING YOUR CLEAVAGE OUT GETS YOU MORE JOBS, ACCORDING TO FRENCH RESEARCHER
A scientist has revealed their top tip for female jobseekers trying to get work in France – wearing a low-cut top. A top researcher discovered
AMAZING 1960 CAR BUILT FOR FIAT DRIVEN FOR 72 HOURS AT AVERAGE SPEED OF 116MPH
A record-breaking Fiat driven for 72 continuous hours at an average speed of 116mph in 1960 is set to sell for more than £1 million.
TRIO ACCUSED OF MEETING MAN IN THE HAT
Three terror suspect accused of meeting ‘the man in the hat’ Mohammed Abrini months before he launched attacks in Paris and Brussels, will face a
YOBS FILMED THEMSELVES SMASHING UP A SIKH TEMPLE
A group of youngsters filmed themselves laughing and joking – as they destroyed a former Sikh temple. The horrific footage was posted on Snapchat, and
JIHADI JACK’S PARENTS FACE TRIAL NEXT YEAR
The parents of Muslim convert ‘Jihadi Jack’, who are accused of funding their son in Syria, will have to wait until next year before they
RUNNING ‘JOGS THE MEMORY’
Running releases a protein that improves our memory, suggests a new study. Researchers were investigating the reason why treadmill training can boost memory recall. A
BEER ‘PREVENTS BREAST CANCER’
Beer contains a powerful chemical that can prevent breast cancer, according to new research. Found in hops, the flower cones used in brewing, it absorbs
COUPLE INCHES FROM DEATH AFTER TREE EXPLODED THROUGH THEIR WINDOW
A couple were inches away from death when a huge log smashed through their bedroom window – after a lightning ‘exploded’ a tree. As storms
LOSING A PET ‘AS UPSETTING AS LOSING A FAMILY MEMBER’
Losing a pet can leave animal lovers just as distraught as losing a FAMILY member, suggests new research. Almost two out of three people says