Storm Barbara has ‘potential for severe gales’ across south east when it hits Britain on Wednesday

Locked-down Brits are facing more misery this week with ‘severe gales’ and downpours set to hit the south east. Storm Barbara is due to arrive in the UK on Wednesday, after making its way through southern Europe, and could bring wind and rain with it – a change from recent conditions which have been mostly … Read more

Alex Scott enjoys a coffee as she checks out potential new homes in north London

She was spotted out house hunting with a male friend after she has been hotly tipped to replace Sue Barker on A Question Of Sport. The football pundit, 36, was dressed in casual gym attire as she eyed up north London pads on Monday. A|ex enjoyed a coffee as she stood on a quiet residential … Read more

George Osborne touted as potential candidate BBC chairman

George Osborne is the latest name to be linked to the next BBC chairman role, according to reports. The former Chancellor of the Exchequer, who earlier this year missed out on a position as chairman of the Royal Opera House, is being urged to apply for the role, according to The Daily Telegraph. It comes after … Read more

Man returns Thomas the Tank Engine book to library fifty YEARS late but dodges potential £8,000 fee

Man returns Thomas the Tank Engine book to a library almost fifty YEARS late after taking it out as a child – but dodges a potential £8,000 late fee The man returned the book to the library after borrowing it as a child in 1972 Posted it to Basingstoke Discovery Centre with an apology note … Read more

‘Real life Iron Man’ demonstrates potential emergency rescue use for jet suits

Amazing footage shows a ‘real life Iron Man’ demonstrate how air ambulance medics could rescue stranded ramblers in just minutes using a jet pack. The rocket powered suit, worn by inventor Richard Browning, could form part of the emergency response unit in the Lake District, according to ambulance chiefs. As part of a test run, … Read more

Stacey Dooley goes shopping after being named as a potential host for new BBC show

She was recently said to have made the shortlist to front the BBC’s upcoming daytime show that will rival ITV’s This Morning. And Stacey Dooley opted for a laid back look as she went on a shopping trip in West London on Tuesday. The TV presenter, 33, was dressed casually for the day, wearing a … Read more

Research reveals single Brits take just one second to decide if a potential date is ‘desirable’

Single Britons using dating sites and apps will decide within one second whether a potential date is a ‘desirable’ match, according to new research.  Researchers at dating site eharmony teamed up with cognitive psychologists at the Universities of Lincoln and Swansea to figure out how long individuals take to ‘pick a partner’ online. The study, … Read more

‘Shocking’ footage reveals moment traffic sergeant tracks gang of potential human traffickers

Shocking footage reveals moment traffic sergeant and his team track a gang of potential human traffickers in Cops on Call – after reports that 30 people were seen getting off a boat and into the back of a van Traffic sergeant and team track gang of potential human traffickers in real time Comes after member … Read more

First trial of LSD-MDMA set to test safety and treatment potential

A group of scientists is launching the world’s first clinical trial of a combination of two psychedelic drugs, LSD and MDMA, to treat mental health conditions.  The New York City-based firm Mind Medicine will kick of its trial of the two compounds in January 2021.  It’s the latest study in a bold and growing body … Read more

John Carpenter has discussed potential reboot of his 1982 cult classic The Thing

John Carpenter has discussed potential reboot of his 1982 cult classic The Thing By Adam S. Levy For Dailymail.com Published: 06:49 BST, 25 August 2020 | Updated: 06:49 BST, 25 August 2020 John Carpenter is working on a reboot of his 1982 cult classic The Thing. The famed horror and sci-fi filmmaker, 72, was linked … Read more