Royal Navy pilots are seen practising take-offs and landings on aircraft carrier at start of WWII

A fascinating photo album that highlights the perilous nature of landing fighter planes on aircraft carriers at the start of the Second World War has been unearthed. The black and white snaps were taken in 1939 and show Royal Naval biplanes coming a cropper while practising take-offs and landings on HMS Courageous, a converted battlecruiser. … Read more

Good news for men: People get better at multi-tasking by practising simple challenges 

Men fed up with the old adage that they are unable to multitask can take solace from a recent piece of research which found the ability can be improved with practise.   Scientists found people improve thanks to improved information transfer between a round structure within the brain called the putamen and the organ’s outer regions.    … Read more

Viking re-enactor nearly kills partner when he stabs her with sword while practising his moves

Viking re-enactor nearly kills partner when he stabs her with sword while practising his moves outside their caravan A Viking re-enactor nearly killed a woman when he stabbed her with a sword The part-time Viking was practising his moves in Benover, near Maidstone, Kent The unnamed woman had a life-threatening injury and needed emergency care  She … Read more

Amanda Holden injures her hand while practising viral TikTok dance

‘Ow! F***!’: Amanda Holden injures her hand while practising viral TikTok dance with Ashley Roberts in ‘epic fail’ By Rebecca Davison for MailOnline Published: 11:02 BST, 24 June 2020 | Updated: 11:16 BST, 24 June 2020 Amanda Holden was left clutching her hand in agony on Wednesday when she attempted to recreate a viral TikTok … Read more

Coronavirus survivor told by doctors practising deep breathing methods saved him from a ventilator

A man who was hospitalised with coronavirus but has since overcome it, believes he may have done so due to practising deep breathing exercises. Rob Thomas, 59, contracted Covid-19 at the end of March and was sent to Gloucester Royal Hospital where he was admitted to intensive care. The family of Mr Thomas, who had … Read more

Helen Flanagan reveals she’s been practising yoga during lockdown

Helen Flanagan reveals she’s been practising yoga and going running in a bid to ‘reflect’ on things during lockdown By Kate Thomas for MailOnline Published: 11:31 BST, 7 April 2020 | Updated: 13:03 BST, 7 April 2020 Helen Flanagan has revealed she’s staying sane during lockdown by going running and practising yoga. The Coronation Street … Read more

Guide for washing hands proves thousands of people are not practising good hygiene amid coronavirus

Are you washing your hands WRONG? Guide for removing germs proves thousands of people are not practising good hygiene amid the coronavirus crisis A guide to washing your hands shows you should be rinsing them for 20 seconds You should wash your hands at frequent intervals to encourage good hygiene The CDC recommends five simple … Read more

Kate Middleton practising her taekwondo moves during SportsAid event

A royal bow! Kensington Palace share a behind-the-scenes glimpse at Kate Middleton practising her taekwondo moves during a SportsAid event Kensington Palace have shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse at Kate Middleton’s visit to a SportsAid event in London yesterday Kate, 38, a patron of SportsAid, was on hand to celebrate the important role parents and guardians … Read more

Homeopaths banned from practising quack autism ‘treatment’ by Government

Homeopaths banned from practising quack autism ‘treatment’ by Government watchdog – but NHS director wants them struck off completely The Professional Standards Authority has banned autism ‘cures’ It issued a three-month deadline to the Society of Homeopaths today  Last year, the PSA accredited The Society of Homeopaths for a fifth year running That is despite … Read more