Hit parade: the top 10 most bashed bridges in Britain
Other entries in the top 10 include St John’s Street bridge in Lichfield, Staffordshire; Harlaxton Road bridge in Grantham, Lincolnshire; and Lower Downs Road bridge in Wimbledon,…
Want to give the perfect hug? Criss-cross your arms and hold for 10 seconds
Hugging was effectively banned in Britain during Covid restrictions, with the country reduced to bumping elbows to show affection. In the new study, volunteers were asked to…
Tuesday evening UK news briefing: Azeem Rafiq’s tearful testimony
Evening briefing: Today’s essential headlines Russian relations | Germany has suspended the certification process for the controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia – something Vladimir…
Thousands complain about Tesco advert featuring Santa with a Covid vaccine passport
Tesco’s TV advertising campaign featuring Father Christmas bearing a Covid vaccine passport has prompted more than 3,000 complaints – making it by far the most complained about…
Thousands of extra non-Covid deaths linked to NHS delays at height of pandemic
It means that 9,292 deaths – 45 per cent – were not linked to the pandemic. ‘We urgently need to understand what’s going wrong’ Professor Carl Heneghan,…
Double down on your daily coffee to cut dementia and stroke risk
Research has shown that coffee increases production of granulocyte-colony stimulating factor, which stimulates white blood cells and lowers levels of amyloid beta protein in the brain. Caffeine…
Former Castle Howard estate manager sexually abused girl at stately home
The younger brother to the heir of Castle Howard sexually abused a girl aged six at the stately home, it can now be reported following a trial…
Birmingham stabbings: Killer with paranoid schizophrenia was ‘well-known to many agencies’
A killer with paranoid schizophrenia was “well-known to many agencies” when he stabbed eight people in a rampage, a court heard yesterday. Zephaniah McLeod, 28, killed one…
Sadiq Khan’s ultra low emission zone has made only ‘marginal’ difference to air quality
The ultra low emission zone introduced by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, is “not a silver bullet”, academics have claimed after a study found it made…
Lockdowns fuel ‘alarming’ rise in child obesity
Dr Max Davie, the officer for health improvement at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, said: “This sharp increase in obesity levels across childhood is…
Telecom Italia could seek renegotiation of DAZN deal – sources
Telecom Italia’s logo for the TIM brand is seen on building roof downtown Milan, Italy, May 20, 2016. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini MILAN, Nov 16 (Reuters) – Telecom Italia…
NetEase restarts Hong Kong IPO of music streaming business Cloud Village
The logo of internet technology company Netease is seen at the China Digital Entertainment Expo and Conference, also known as ChinaJoy, in Shanghai, China July 30, 2021….
India court orders antitrust body to rule on Amazon-Future dispute within two weeks
NEW DELHI, Nov 16 (Reuters) – An Indian court ruled on Tuesday that the country’s antitrust body has two weeks to decide whether Amazon (AMZN.O) misled authorities…
Australia to invest $73 mln in quantum tech as it beefs up critical areas
FILE PHOTO: Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks as National Statements are delivered as a part of the World Leaders’ Summit at the UN Climate Change Conference…
China says update of news-sources list meant to fix ‘chaotic dissemination’
The Chinese national flag is seen in Beijing, China April 29, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/File Photo HONG KONG, Nov 16 (Reuters) – China’s recent move to update an…
Metaverse: a $50 bln revenue opportunity for luxury – MS
A 3D printed Facebook’s new rebrand logo Meta is placed on laptop keyboard in this illustration taken on November 2, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration MILAN, Nov 16 (Reuters)…
Qualcomm, diversifying from mobiles, to supply chips for BMW self-driving cars
People visit a Qualcomm booth at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Shanghai, China February 23, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo Nov 16 (Reuters) – Qualcomm Inc (QCOM.O)…
S.Korea lawmaker says Apple, Google not doing enough to comply with app store law
A 3D printed Google logo is placed on the Apple Macbook in this illustration taken April 12, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo SEOUL, Nov 16 (Reuters) – Apple…
How to show proof of Covid vaccination status for travel abroad
The NHS app is now widely used as a digital vaccine passport for Britons travelling abroad, and is accepted as proof of your vaccinated status – but not yet any booster…
Researchers find way to filter coronavirus particles out of the air
A study by researchers suggests that air filters can remove almost all airborne traces of COVID-19. The findings by the University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke’s Hospital could…
Charles and Camilla to begin tour of Jordan and Egypt
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will visit Jordan and Egypt this week, becoming the first members of the Royal Family to carry out…
M&S makes £299 dresses available to rent for Christmas parties amid fast fashion concerns
Marks and Spencer has made a range of womenswear available to rent ahead of the Christmas party season, as the industry moves to address sustainability concerns around…
Child obesity soars after lockdown
Among reception-aged children – those aged four and five – the rates of obesity rose from 9.9 per cent in 2019/20 to 14.4 per cent in 2020/21….
London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone resulting in only ‘marginal’ air quality improvements
The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) policy in London – described as “the world’s most stringent” – has resulted in only small improvements in air quality, new…
Footballer Benjamin Mendy charged with two more counts of rape
Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy, 27, has been charged with two additional counts of rape. The French born national is now accused of six counts of rape…