Seals are to be fitted with marine “smartphones” so scientists can track them in an attempt to discover why one species is in drastic decline.
Month: March 2016
“DIRTY” BISCUITS MADE FOR ALDI WITHDRAWN
Savoury and sweet biscuits made for German discount supermarket Aldi have been withdrawn because they were made in a “dirty” factory. The snacks made by
POLICE HELP EVACUATE 150 FROM DANGEROUSLY OVERCROWDED TRAIN
Police had to help evacuate 150 people from a “dangerously” overcrowded train as holidaymakers flocked to Cornwall in huge numbers for the Easter break. Passengers
STEM CELLS USED TO REPAIR SPINAL CORD DAMAGE FOR THE FIRST TIME
Stem cells have been used to repair damaged spinal cords in rats for the first time, offering hope that people left paraplegic after suffering crippling
SIMPLE BLOOD TEST CAN DETECT CONCUSSION
A simple blood test that can detect evidence of concussion up to a week after a head injury has been developed. Researchers discovered that a
WORLD’S FISH POPULATION ‘COULD DOUBLE BY 2050’
The world’s fish population could double by the year 2050 – providing more food and jobs, suggests new research. The ground-breaking study shows the majority
LAWYER TURNED STUNTMAN RECREATES DEATH DEFYING HOUDINI ESCAPE ACT
An Oxford graduate who ditched a high flying career to become a circus stuntman has successfully completed one of Harry Houdini’s greatest escapes. Gary Stocker,
FEARS ENERGY SECTOR CHANGES COULD TRIGGER SURGE IN COLD CALLING
Changes in the way gas and electricity is able to be sold could lead to a surge in cold calls and even door-to-door sales sharks,
LOG FLUME AUCTION CANCELLED RUINING SUMMER FOR THE WEALTHY
Summer has been ruined for a handful of would-be punters after an online auction for a LOG FLUME was cancelled. The crisis-hit theme park Dreamland
BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT STARS BARS AND MELODY SUED BY OWN DAD
Britain’s Got Talent stars ‘Bars and Melody’ are being sued – by the DAD of one of the members. The duo appeared on the 2014
BRITS HAVE £39 MILLION DOWN THE SOFA
Brits are sitting on more than £342 MILLION worth of small change around their homes, new research reveals. A study exploring the hidden value in
YOUNGSTER BEATS BIRTHMARK BY GETTING HIS FACE ON FAVOURITE CHOCOLATE
A youngster who suffered self-esteem issues because of a rare birthmark has fought back to become the face – of his favourite CHOCOLATE bar. Nicholas
28-YEAR-OLD MAN ARRESTED AFTER PENSIONER FOUND DEAD
A 28-year-old man has been arrested after a pensioner was found dead at a house late on Friday night (25/3). The body of the male
MUM RISKS OWN LIFE TO CONTINUE PREGNANCY
Recent tests show Louise is responding well to the treatment and hoping to get rid of all signs of cancer. Louise said: “I was just
BLACK MEN WITH BIBLICAL NAMES ‘TEND TO LIVE LONGER’
Black men with historically distinctive black names such as Elijah and Moses lived a year longer, on average, than other black men, according to a
LABOUR PARTY PAYS TRIBUTE TO COUNCIL LEADER WHO DIED SUDDENLY
Former Prime Minster Gordon Brown and Ed Miliband yesterday (Sun) paid tribute to a Labour council leader who died suddenly over the weekend. Tragic Councillor
Flat Pack Houses Solution to Rising London Rents
A new report called Pop-up Housing: A London Solution states that pop-up or modular homes could reduce rents in London by as much as a