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JK Rowling says she reread her new book and it was ‘woeful’
JK Rowling has admitted to ripping up the first few chapters of her upcoming novel in a tell-all Q&A with fans on Twitter. Answering a fan who asked the Harry Potter author, worth £820 million, for advice on finishing their first book, Rowling replied: “Today, I reread the first 14kContinue Reading
Risk factors that determine whether you’re more or less likely to develop cognitive decline
Mild cognitive decline may only be a precursor to dementia for some. FGC/ Shutterstock About two in ten people over the age of 65 have mild cognitive impairment – a noticeable change in their memory, problem-solving abilities or attention. This is caused, in part, by the same brain changes thatContinue Reading
Polar bears eating reindeer: normal behaviour or result of climate change?
Alexey Seafarer/shutterstock Recently, scientists in Hornsund, Svalbard – a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic ocean – witnessed a polar bear pursuing a reindeer into the sea before killing it, dragging it ashore and eating it. The video that they captured was widely shared on news and social media platforms. Then,Continue Reading
2,828 ’elf Assessments filed on Christmas Day
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed that 2,828 customers filed their Self Assessment tax return on Christmas Day, compared to 2,700 in 2020. For thousands of customers, filing their tax return on 25 December has become part of their Christmas tradition, with 227 choosing to complete their Self AssessmentContinue Reading
Annington helps provide a green Christmas for patients and staff at Yeovil Hospital
Research from the Carbon Trust shows that around 40kg of greenhouse gas emissions are produced by a single 6.5ft artificial tree, meaning it would have to last at least ten Christmases to become more environmentally friendly than purchasing a real tree each year. With this in mind, Annington, the companyContinue Reading
HMRC fraud squad takes back £1 billion from offenders
More than £1 billion has been recovered from the proceeds of crime and tax offenders since the formation of a specialist HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) fraud squad five years ago. Launched in April 2016, the department’s Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) has now recovered assets equivalent to funding around 20,000Continue Reading
Jake Paul fight with Conor McGregor and Deontay Wilder facing Derek Chisora included on Eddie Hearn’s 2022 wishlist
EDDIE HEARN has revealed his big fight wishlist for 2022 – with dream bouts featuring Jake Paul against Conor McGregor and Deontay Wilder versus Derek Chisora on it. The promoter had a hand in making some of the biggest events in 2021, involving stars such as Anthony Joshua, 32, andContinue Reading
The best (and worst) celebrity cookbooks of 2021, tried and tasted
Celebs and chefs, eh? If there’s one they don’t lack, it’s self-belief, as evidenced by the raft of cookbooks they’ve come out with this year. Here, we’ve rounded up some of the most notable releases of 2021, from the actors we knew could perform on screen but had no ideaContinue Reading
Remember the ‘Name’ and look forward to next year!
Marco Ghiani concluded a magnificent 2021 when Blue Flame became his 100th winner at Newcastle last Tuesday and I’ve constantly praised the ever-smiling 22-year-old Italian who has the world at his feet and must surely be a future champion jockey, possibly next year! With respect I’ve seen all the ‘homeContinue Reading
In Celebration of the Internet’s True Angels
They don’t have VC funds. They just thanklessly post all the helpful content people really need.Continue Reading