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Misinformation on social media is putting women off the contraceptive pill who are then risking unwanted pregnancies, according to the NHS. Videos posted online have been spreading false information that the contraceptive pill causes cancer and infertility, The Times reports. NHS data shows the proportion of women using the pill as their main form of […]
Arsenal scored two late goals to beat Leicester 4-2 and take advantage of Premier League title rivals Manchester City drawing 1-1 at Newcastle. Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard appeared to have sent the Gunners on their way, but James Justin’s deflected header and brilliant volley after the interval – supported by an inspired Mads Hermansen […]
The Conservative Party has “failed to see the threat from the Liberal Democrats” while focusing too much on Reform, Theresa May has warned. Writing in The Times ahead of the party’s annual conference in Birmingham, Baroness May said the remaining candidates for the Tory leadership could “play into Reform’s hands” by failing to understand why […]
The King has warned of the dangers of climate change as he marked the “important” 25th anniversary of the Scottish Parliament. Charles addressed the chamber during a visit to Holyrood with the Queen on Saturday, saying the parliament can “touch and improve the lives of so many individuals”. He also mentioned that Scotland has a […]
Downton Abbey creator Lord Julian Fellowes has said Dame Maggie Smith was a “blessing in my life” as he recalled her wit and kindness to younger performers on set. With a career spanning 70 years, the Oscar-winning actress has been remembered for her versatile repertoire ranging from Shakespeare to the Harry Potter franchise, with her […]
The Israeli military has said they killed Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of the Hezbollah militant political group, in an air strike in Beirut on Friday. The military said the strike was carried out while the Hezbollah leadership was meeting at their headquarters in Dahiyeh. Ali Karki, the commander of Hezbollah’s southern front, and additional commanders […]
A scheme which cut rail fares for travellers at peak periods is being ended despite passenger numbers at busy times having “soared” by almost 40%, Labour claimed. Labour net zero spokesperson Sarah Boyack said the rise had occurred despite the Scottish Government having “sabotaged” the pilot – which has run for a year and saw […]
Tributes are being paid to Dame Maggie Smith who’s died in hospital at the age of 89. Her sons Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens said she died in hospital on Friday morning. They said in a statement: “An intensely private person, she was with friends and family at the end. “She leaves two sons and […]
Aldi’s own-label baked beans have beaten well-known brands Heinz and Branston in a blind taste test by consumer group Which? Aldi’s Bramwells Baked Beans In A Rich Tomato Sauce costing 41p for a 410g can achieved a top score of 76% from 66 tasters selected by the watchdog to rate 10 versions from supermarkets such […]
Coldplay have been named as the most played British group of the 21st century by music licensing company PPL. The London pop rockers – made up of frontman Chris Martin as well as Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland and Will Champion – were aired 40,000 more times across UK radio and TV than classic rockers Queen, […]