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Drivers told to wear sunglasses to avoid dangerous glare from the low spring sun
3 March 2026

Drivers urged to keep sunglasses in cars during March to avoid crashes
Drivers are being told to keep one essential item in their cars this month. Motoring experts say motorists should carry sunglasses during March, as the low spring sun can temporarily dazzle ...

UK competition watchdog investigates major hotel groups over alleged data-sharing practices
3 March 2026

CMA probes Hilton, IHG and Marriott hotels over data sharing
The UK competition watchdog has opened an investigation into three major hotel groups. The Competition and Markets Authority has launched a probe into whether Hilton, InterContinental Hotels Group and Marriott shared ...

Opening windows may help lower cancer risk
3 March 2026

Opening windows can help lower cancer risk, experts say
Opening windows and swapping scented candles for neutral alternatives, can significantly reduce long-term cancer risk. Dr Asiya Maula, a GP at The Health Suite in Leicester, explained that everyday household ...

Baz Luhrmann won't be toning down his clothes as he gets older
2 March 2026

Baz Luhrmann determined to 'grow old disgracefully' by wearing 'crazy' outfits
Baz Luhrmann is determined to "grow old disgracefully" by wearing "crazy" outfits. The 63-year-old Hollywood moviemaker has insisted he has no plans to tone down his fashion style as he ages ...

British Airways suspends flights to the UAE amid regional missile attacks
2 March 2026

British Airways suspends UAE flights amid missile attack fears
British travellers are facing major flight disruptions after missile attacks in the region. The Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) has advised UK nationals in the United Arab Emirates - ...

EV drivers are being spied on by the Government via mobile phones
2 March 2026

Electric car drivers tracked through phones
Electric car drivers have been monitored by the government through their mobile phones. A two-year surveillance project commissioned by the Department for Transport (DfT) under the previous Conservative administration reportedly tracked ...

Experts warn some children show early psychopathic traits
2 March 2026

Child psychopath traits more common than expected
Some children show troubling psychopathic-like behaviour from an early age. Experts say a measurable cluster of traits known as callous-unemotional (CU) characteristics, marked by a lack of empathy, emotional coldness, and ...

Doctors warn some private ADHD clinics are prescribing stimulants without essential physical examinations
2 March 2026

Doctors warn private ADHD clinics are putting children at risk
Children with ADHD are being prescribed medication without essential physical health checks. Doctors have warned that poorly regulated private clinics are diagnosing and treating children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder without ...

Cara Delevingne appreciates fashion more now
27 February 2026

Cara Delevingne's 'second coming' of womanhood
Cara Delevingne has been going through her "second coming of being a woman". The 33-year-old model-turned-actress wasn't a fan of "very feminine" things when she was younger so didn't really have ...

Margot Robbie's Wuthering Heights looks were inspired by a TikTok trend
27 February 2026

Margot Robbie's Wuthering Heights looks inspired by TikTok trend
Margot Robbie's make-up in Wuthering Heights was inspired by the "pomegranate girl" TikTok trend. The movie's make-up artist Sian Miller has opened up about the influences she turned to when creating ...

Stricter parenting feels harder but builds better relationships
27 February 2026

Harder parenting can lead to stronger parent-child relationships
Stricter parenting makes raising children harder but improves relationship with them. A survey of more than 24,000 parents across the United States found that enforcing household rules consistently increased parental ...

Drivers warned to check new Euro 7 emissions rules before buying vehicles
27 February 2026

Car and van drivers warned over Euro 7 emissions rules
Drivers of new cars and vans in Britain are being warned about tougher emissions regulations coming into force on 29 November 2026. The rules, known as Euro 7, will require vehicles ...

Super-agers maintain new neuron growth and active gene networks, keeping memory sharp into later life
27 February 2026

Super-agers’ brains keep memory sharp into their 80s
Some octogenarians retain memory and recall abilities comparable to people decades younger, and scientists now think they understand why. A new study suggests “super-agers”- older adults whose memory matches that of ...

Lexus all new ES BEV SALOON
26 February 2026

The all-new Lexus ES BEV with elegant saloon design
Across seven generations, right from the launch of the Lexus brand more than 35 years ago, the ES has distinguished itself as an elegant luxury saloon of classic proportions. Lexus ...

Cherry blossom season in Waimea, Hawaii, brings neighbours outdoors to enjoy the cooler February evenings to mark the changing season together. Credit: Yuri Yuhara/Pexels
26 February 2026

Feeling the February Slump? Hawaii’s Cherry Blossom Season Has a Cosy Answer
February in the UK can feel like a long, grey stretch before spring. In Waimea on Hawaii Island, however, cherry blossom season brings neighbours together with pink blooms, cool evenings ...

Twiggy would rather wear trousers than 'frilly dresses'
26 February 2026

Twiggy reveals why she'll never wear 'filly dresses'
Twiggy has never felt comfortable wearing "frilly dresses". The 76-year-old fashion icon became known for her more androgynous style when she started modelling, and she has opened up on how she ...

Gwyneth Paltrow is selling off her belongings
26 February 2026

Gwyneth Paltrow selling iconic outfits and Coldplay memorabilia for charity
Gwyneth Paltrow is auctioning off her clothes, furniture and Coldplay merchandise in a huge charity sale. The Goop founder - who split from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin in 2014 and is ...

Boozy Brits are prioritising health over indulgence on flights
26 February 2026

Boozy Brits swap alcohol for fruit juice on flights
UK travellers are choosing mocktails over cocktails on flights. Whilst Brits have traditionally been known to enjoy a tipple at 30,000 feet - from Bloody Marys to morning mimosa’s ...

Failing to declare ADHD to the DVLA could result in penalties and legal consequences
26 February 2026

DVLA says failing to declare ADHD can result in £1,000 fine
Drivers with ADHD may face fines if they fail to inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental condition affecting focus, attention ...

Early-onset heart disease adds pressures for parents raising young children
26 February 2026

Parents with early onset of heart disease face unique challenges
Parents diagnosed with early-onset cardiovascular disease face complex challenges in managing their own recovery while raising young children. A new study in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology highlights the main concerns ...

Heart disease cases in women expected to grow significantly over the next 25 years
26 February 2026

Heart disease rates among women set to rise sharply by 2050
Heart disease among women is set to increase significantly over the next 25 years. The share of women living with at least one form of cardiovascular disease is projected to grow ...

Lisa Rinna had one goal in mind
25 February 2026

Lisa Rinna had Ramona Singer in mind before her Haute Couture debut
Lisa Rinna wanted to avoid comparisons to Ramona Singer with her Haute Couture debut. The 50-year-old model and reality star appeared at the Germanier spring/summer 2026 show during Haute Couture Week ...

Children’s attachment to mothers drives career compromises and stress
25 February 2026

Working mothers face pushback from children
Many children still resist when their mothers go to work, even in households where domestic and childcare duties are equally shared, according to experts. A survey of working parents reported ...

Over 2,500 motorists face multiple drink driving convictions
25 February 2026

Over 2,500 motorists caught drink driving multiple times in past decade
More than 2,500 drivers have been caught drink driving on at least three separate occasions in the past 11 years, new RAC analysis of DVLA data shows. A Freedom of Information ...