European politicians and health chiefs last night criticised Britain’s decision to be the first country to approve Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine. UK watchdogs took just a fortnight to approve the jab following the announcement of successful final trial results. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency insisted its emergency approval procedure did not cut corners. Health … Read more
The University of Nottingham has said students breaking Covid rules could be ‘fast-tracked’ to exclusion after police broke up a 200-strong party at a hall of residence. A police investigation is ongoing after footage surfaced showing huge crowds dancing to loud music – before spilling out to the front of the halls to continue the … Read more
An American burger chain has demanded a Plymouth pub stops serving its ‘smashed’ burgers – because they say it infringes on their trademark rights. Smashburger, an American fast-food chain with over 300 restaurants, say people may confuse their brand with the ‘Howey’s Smashed Burgers’ menu item at The Colebrook Inn in Plympton. Management at independently-owned pub … Read more
The first radio burst discovered in the Milky Way is now repeating as it travels from a magnetar – a neutron star with a strong magnetic field – 32,616 light-years away. The initial flash of energy was first detected in April and scientist have identified two more, confirming fast radio bursts ‘are emitted by magnetars … Read more
Professional runners with the ability to run a marathon in under two hours take in oxygen twice as fast as a regular person of the same age, a new study revealed. University of Exeter researchers analysed the rate of oxygen uptake among elite athletes as part of the sub-two-minute marathon Breaking2 project run by Nike. … Read more
Tricky fast food quiz challenges fans to guess the name of recognisable burgers, pizzas and subs – so, can you get all 13 correct? Tricky quiz, created by Breville, will put nation’s fast food knowledge to the test Challenges puzzlers to look at illustrations of 13 different popular fast foods So, can you identify the recognisable … Read more
Better than a battered Mars bar! Takeaway in Scotland sends customers wild with deep-fried pickled onions Amandeep Singh, 38, from Glasgow, wanted a new delicacy for Codfather cafe Decided to deep-fry the pickled onions he usually sells as a side in the restaurant Said customers have been going wild over the tasty treats because of its … Read more
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are ‘fast becoming irrelevant,’ a royal expert has claimed. Speaking on Pod Save the Queen, which is hosted by Ann Gripper, Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers went on to say that the Duke, 35, and Duchess of Sussex, 39, are ‘sitting in their ivory tower, sounding off about things’, while … Read more
Surprisingly speedy tortoise turns the tables on chihuahua and chases after the terrified pooch Tortoise Tuk, from Chester, ran fast enough to frighten Chilli the chihuahua Footage shows Tuk charging towards Chilli who backs away as he gets close Tuk’s owner Alison Eite was dog-sitting Chilli when her tortoise set off in pursuit By Georgia … Read more
Shocking footage has captured rowdy revellers banging on the doors of a McDonald’s restaurant demanding chicken after the eatery closed at 10pm. Crowds chanted ‘we want chicken’ outside the fast food branch in Newcastle, which closed early last night in line with safety measures introduced by Boris Johnson amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Footage taken minutes after … Read more