Beaten Cambridge brainbox Wang says University Challenge should do more to stop all-male finals

Beaten Cambridge brainbox Wang has argued that University Challenge should be more inclusive of women as shocked viewers slammed the show over it’s all-male final last night.  Ian Wang, 21, starred in the final for the quiz show alongside his all-male team from Corpus Christi of Cambridge and rivals Imperial College London.  After his team … Read more

Eating disorder charity slams The Restaurant That Burns off Calories as viewers call it ‘triggering’

Fred Sirieix’s new show The Restaurant That Burns off Calories sparked uproar last night, with many viewers taking to social media to accuse the programme of being ‘triggering’ and ‘insensitive’. Leading eating disorder charity Beat urged people with conditions like anorexia and bulimia not to watch it, and reported a surge in demand for its … Read more

Man who lost partner to secondary breast cancer is ‘glad’ she died before coronavirus pandemic hit

A man who lost his partner to secondary breast cancer told how he is ‘glad’ she died before the coronavirus pandemic.  Gary Powell, 54, from Bradford, revealed he is experiencing the complexities of grieving in isolation after his partner Tina Hudson, aged 54, died in Bradford hospice on 12 February following a long battle with … Read more

What is the minimal amount of exercise you need to stay healthy during lockdown?

With gyms remaining closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become more important than ever to maintain your fitness at home by doing at least two-and-a-half hours of exercise per week minimum. ‘For those who may be sitting much more, most notably because they have “lost” the activity around their daily commute, it is … Read more

Imperial College win University Challenge final

Imperial College London have won the final of University Challenge against Corpus Christi of Cambridge, scoring 275 points while their opponents managed just 105.   Both impressive teams had come to the show with no defeats, but fans were eager to see two of the contestants – Brandon Blackwell, of Imperial College , and Ian Wang, of Corpus Christi – battle … Read more

Former first lady Michelle Obama reads children’s books in new weekly video series

Michelle Obama is hosting a virtual storytime for kids every Monday for the next month.  Kicking off today, ‘Mondays with Michelle’ will stream on several different platforms so parents across the country can sit their kids down to read a book with the former first lady. Mrs. Obama, 56, will read four different books through … Read more

IKEA shares recipe for its famous meat balls to make at home

Make your own IKEA meatballs: Furniture giant shares six-step recipe for its famous Swedish dish so fans can cook it in lockdown IKEA has shared the recipe for their famous Swedish meatballs to make at home In true IKEA fashion, they have written a pictured step-by-step guide to help Swedish furniture giant closed all of … Read more

It’s Bone-henge! Photographer shares series of pets ‘visiting’ famous locations during lockdown

Welcome to Bone-henge! British photographer shares hilarious series of pets ‘visiting’ famous locations around the world during lockdown Pet photographer Mark Taylor, of Guildford, Surrey, is in lockdown like rest of UK He is currently unable to transport his subjects as he is confined to his home Decided to get creative and combined his love … Read more

Belgravia viewers call for a second series despite complaints of its finale being ‘rushed’

Belgravia viewers left disappointed by finale that ‘rushed’ through tying up the plot in 10 minutes – after weeks of complaints about wooden acting and Julian Fellowes’ unlikeable characters CONTAINS SPOILERS  Belgravia, ITV period drama by Julian Fellowes, follows life of Trenchard family  They’ve recently ascended to the aristocratic society of London’s Belgravia  The show … Read more

Miss England reveals what it’s really like working for the NHS amid the coronavirus pandemic

The reigning Miss England has at long last been able to join her colleagues at Boston’s Pilgrim Hospital in the fight against coronavirus.  Dr Bhasha Mukherjee, 24, from Lincolnshire, was stuck in India unable to get a flight home until earlier this month and had to self-isolate for two weeks upon her return.  Delighted to … Read more