£10,000 for four online posts? Are new breed of ‘social influencers’ as daft as they seem?

When former BA air stewardess Amy Hart signed up as a contestant on the show Love Island, she was looking for love, yes, but also for adventure and opportunity. A sensible sort, she asked her employers if she could keep her job open, with a view to returning to the skies after her TV stint. … Read more

£10,000 for four online posts? Are new breed of ‘social influencers’ as daft as they seem?

When former BA air stewardess Amy Hart signed up as a contestant on the show Love Island, she was looking for love, yes, but also for adventure and opportunity. A sensible sort, she asked her employers if she could keep her job open, with a view to returning to the skies after her TV stint. … Read more

Snapchat: How you can find out the breed of ANY dog simply by scanning it with your camera

Is this the best Snapchat hack yet? How you can find out the breed of ANY dog simply by scanning it with your camera A TikTok user has revealed a little-known featured on Snapchat  The feature can be used to detect the breed of any type of dog The trick involves opening the app then … Read more

Cards for carers: New breed of bank accounts cuts the risk of fraud

Thousands of people now depend on others to do their shopping, withdraw cash and pay bills on their behalf because of the pandemic. But this has put them at a greater risk of fraud. Last year, there were 29,180 concerns raised over financial abuse, according to NHS records. And if you hand your bank card … Read more

IAN HERBERT: Marcus Rashford is part of a new breed of sports stars no longer afraid to speak out

The influence that Marcus Rashford wields extends way beyond his campaign to put food on the tables of those struggling with the stigma attached to asking others for help. A message to the family of a six-year-old who died when he was hit by a car while riding his bike. Recognition of a child’s school … Read more

Ancient breed of singing dog re-emerges in Indonesia after being believed to be extinct for 50 years

The New Guinea singing dog, known for making harmonic sounds with its high-pitched barks and howls, was believed to only exist in captivity – until now. Scientists spotted a pack of these dogs running wild in the hills of Indonesia after the animals were believed to be extinct 50 years ago. The findings were uncovered … Read more

Twin-credible! Mother uses IVF to breed twin foals… for her horse-mad IVF twin daughters 

Twin-credible! Mother uses IVF to breed twin foals… for her horse-mad IVF twin daughters Mother Katherine James turns to IVF to breed twin horses for her twin daughters Her eight-year-old daughters Daisy and Isabelle are accomplished horse riders Ms James bred fouls she hopes her daughters will ride when they are teenagers By Padraic Flanagan For … Read more

Rare breed of tame wall lizard found thriving in Kent village

Kent village is ‘invaded’ by rare breed of wall lizard normally only found living in hotter central and southern Europe A retired salesman found ‘alien’ wall lizards living in the back garden of his home Albert Marshall, 70, realised the creatures were tamer than native lizards are Wall lizards are a protected species in their … Read more

Mail on Sunday reviews new breed of vegan burgers, created in a lab to taste like real beef

Few things in life are as simple – or as pleasurable to eat – as a burger. That first bite, the rich, meaty and slightly charred flavours, mixed with smooth, salty cheese, the sharpness of onion and the tang of veg and sauce. If this sounds vaguely obsessive, it’s because I’ve not eaten one since … Read more