Four out of five young adult vapers say they feel ‘safe’ using e-cigarettes despite the epidemic of lung illnesses that have killed 55 – but HALF say they plan to quit as a New Year’s resolution 77% said they believe vaping is healthier than smoking cigarettes and 60% think it’s healthier than drinking alcohol Three-quarters … Read more
Britain’s answer to Greta Thunberg, Finlay Pringle, has objected to the first vertical launch spaceport planned for the Scottish Highlands saying it will destroy habitats. Pringle – who shot to fame in 2018 for telling Bear Grylls he ‘sucks’ over a shark diving experience – has lodged a formal protest over the £17.3m development. The … Read more
This is the shocking moment five young lions play with a live baby giraffe before killing it. The pride of lions were caught on film by amateur photographer and doctor Desmond Chu, 47, on the Madikwe Game Reserve, in South Africa. Footage shows the cubs brushing and stroking the giraffe’s back and neck before one of … Read more
‘On my twenty-first birthday I welcome the opportunity to speak to all the peoples of the British Commonwealth and Empire, wherever they live, whatever race they come from, and whatever language they speak. ‘Let me begin by saying ‘thank you’ to all the thousands of kind people who have sent me messages of good will. … Read more
Two young Ukrainian chess stars have died in Moscow from a suspected overdose of laughing gas. Stanislav Bogdanovich, 26, a grandmaster, was his country’s former quick chess champion and his death came soon after he had controversially played online for Russia against Ukraine. His girlfriend Aleksandra Vernigora, 18, also a chess professional, was a student … Read more
Two young Ukrainian chess stars have died in Moscow from a suspected overdose of laughing gas. Stanislav Bogdanovich, 26, a grandmaster, was his country’s former quick chess champion and his death came soon after he had controversially played online for Russia against Ukraine. His girlfriend Aleksandra Vernigora, 18, also a chess professional, was a student … Read more
Emma Corrin transformed into a young Princess Diana to film pre-engagement scenes for The Crown series four in London. The actress, 24, bore a striking resemblance to the late Princess of Wales as she sported Diana’s choppy blonde bob and a ditzy print collar dress. Elsewhere in London, Helena Bonham Carter, 53, continued filming as Princess … Read more
Terrifying moment machete-wielding thugs try to break into house as terrified young girl cowers inside Group kick at back door and hit window with a machete during attempted raid They are also seen fiddling with door handle of home in Crofton, near Wakefield One of the masked men tries to look inside and says: ‘There’s … Read more
Prince William and Kate learned about sustainable farming this afternoon as their tour of Ireland continued after meeting young people facing mental health issues, homelessness or drug and alcohol problems. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are on the second day of their official royal tour of Ireland, and visited Teagasc Animal and Grassland Research … Read more
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge today learned about projects supporting young people with mental health problems, facing homelessness or drug and alcohol issues, as their tour of Ireland continued. William and Kate were in Dublin as they visited Jigsaw, the national centre for youth mental health in Ireland, which provides vital support across a … Read more