BBC ‘wants to create Britain’s answer to The Simpsons’ in bid to end dominance of US cartoons and win back viewers from Disney+ and Netflix American cartoons ‘prevent British children from absorbing their own culture’ Claims were made by BBC children’s and education executive Patricia Hidalgo She is leading investment drive developing animations for children aged 7 … Read more
Hi Rosie, I can see you’re thinking of leaving us,’ a customer services adviser called Ann wrote via the live chat service on my broadband provider’s website. ‘Yes, I’ve been trying to speak to the call centre but I’ve been on hold for 42 minutes.’ ‘I understand that,’ came the message back. But did she? … Read more
A nasal spray made from chillies could help millions of Britons with a persistent blocked nose. The spray is designed for people whose nasal stuffiness is not caused by allergies such as hay fever, but rather by non-allergic rhinitis, a condition that affects up to six million people in the UK. It occurs as a result … Read more
Susannah Taylor: Can’t decide? I have the answer By Susannah Taylor Published: 00:02 GMT, 21 February 2021 | Updated: 00:02 GMT, 21 February 2021 Your intuition, says author Emma Lucy Knowles, can guide you over life’s many crossroads Have you ever looked back on a relationship or decision you made and realised you knew it … Read more
Most pizza delivery firms offer an array of extras, from tubs of ice cream to bottles of fizzy drink. But another, more unexpected, side order could soon be offered: cash. A lack of access to cash is an escalating crisis in the UK. As bank branches and ATMs close down every day, many communities are … Read more
Most pizza delivery firms offer an array of extras, from tubs of ice cream to bottles of fizzy drink. But another, more unexpected, side order could soon be offered: cash. A lack of access to cash is an escalating crisis in the UK. As bank branches and ATMs close down every day, many communities are … Read more
‘I’m sorry Mummy is not available. Please hang up and try again’: Hilarious moment father pretends to be an answer service when his six-year old son will not go to sleep Kes Bracey, 45, from Dorset, answers six-year-old son with ‘automated response’ Dexter is frustrated to hear: ‘Sorry, mummy is not available, please try again’ Clip … Read more
Forget the eyes – nowadays, it is our internet searches that provide a window into the soul. We often turn to search engines to ask the questions that are on our minds, whether we’re just looking for a quick answer or because it’s something we are embarrassed to ask in person. Now, Britons’ most common … Read more
Fears for radio host Kyle Sandilands after he fails to show up for work and doesn’t answer his phone – as worried Jackie ‘O’ Henderson sends a producer to his home for a welfare check By Jo Scrimshire For Daily Mail Australia Published: 19:31 GMT, 19 January 2021 | Updated: 19:31 GMT, 19 January 2021 … Read more
Melania Trump denounced violence and called on Americans to ‘be best’ to one another in a farewell video posted to her social media accounts on Monday, two days before she vacates the White House. ‘Do not lose sight of your integrity and values. Use every opportunity to show consideration for another person, and build good habits … Read more