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Brian May vows to strive to ‘benefit the country’ after receiving knighthood
B rian May has said he feels a renewed responsibility to “behave in a way which benefits the country and the rest of the population” after being given a knighthood in the New Year Honours. As the virtuoso guitarist in rock band Queen, the 75-year-old is responsible for some ofContinue Reading
Holiday burnout: why it happens – and three research-proven ways to help you recover
The constant stress of the holidays can leave some people feeling burnt-out when they're over. Ilona Kozhevnikova/ Shutterstock Although Christmas only lasts a few days each year, many of us spend months planning for it. But as enjoyable as all the parties and festivities might be, many people find theyContinue Reading
Curious Kids: do all animals have belly buttons?
Alena Ozerova/Shutterstock Do live-born lizards have belly buttons, and do live-born reptiles have an umbilical cord? – Gaelle, aged 12, Bristol, UK What an interesting question! A belly button or tummy button is technically known as a navel or umbilicus. Humans have belly buttons because before we are born, weContinue Reading
COVID and your gut: how a healthy microbiome can reduce the severity of infection – and vice versa
Helena Nechaeva/Shutterstock A vast combination of microorganisms live in our gut, including bacteria, fungi and viruses. Collectively, we refer to this as the the microbiome. Despite their tiny size, these microbes have significant effects on our health and wellbeing. In fact, the microbiome is often referred to as the “secondContinue Reading
Wycombe ace Tjay De Barr rushed to hospital for tests after collapsing on pitch
WYCOMBE WANDERERS star Tjay De Barr was rushed to hospital after collapsing on the pitch at the end of his side’s 1-0 defeat at Plymouth Argyle. Fans and players were left shocked as the striker fell to the ground with no-one around him moments after the final whistle. 2 WycombeContinue Reading
Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Sale of club ‘IMMINENT’, three-man January shortlist REVEALED, Bellingham latest – latest
Good Morning United fans Manchester United’s takeover could be complete early next year, according to new reports. The Red Devils unpopular American owners, the Glazers, revealed plans to sell the club last month. Now the Athletic report that the Raine Bank group, who are overseeing the potential sale of United,Continue Reading
Risk of a dangerous new Covid variant in China is ‘quite low,’ U.S. health expert says
Pictured here on Dec. 28, 2022, is gymnasium-turned-fever clinic in Fuzhou, Fujian province. Wang Dongming | China News Service | Getty Images BEIJING — It’s unlikely that a dangerous new Covid-19 variant is spreading in China, said Dr. Chris Murray, Seattle-based director of a health research center at the UniversityContinue Reading
Robbie Williams reveals he sees himself in Harry Styles
R obbie Williams has said he sees “a lot” of himself in pop sensation Harry Styles. The 48-year-old found fame as a member of hit boyband Take That before going on to forge a successful solo career after the release of his debut album Life Thru A Lens. Speaking toContinue Reading
Brazil great Pelé dies aged 82
Brazil great Pelé has died at the age of 82. The three-time World Cup winner had been in hospital in São Paulo since late November. Pele’s daughter Kely Nascimento wrote on Instagram: “We are thanks to you. We love you infinitely. Rest in peace.” A inspiração e o amor marcaramContinue Reading
Happy Valley series 3: Tommy Lee Royce is back, with a man-bun – we talk to the cast and showrunners
F or those familiar with Happy Valley – and let’s be honest, there are few who aren’t – they know it’s more than a crime drama. We were first introduced to Sergeant Catherine Cawood (Sarah Lancashire) in 2014. Armed with a potent mix of ruthlessness and wit, she coaxed downContinue Reading