Most men stop reading a book by page 50 but women are more likely to persevere past page 100, study finds Data on readers of traditional books charts how often people read all of a book Found women are more likely to persevere with a book than men are Report finds men give up on … Read more
Monday, March 23: Had some aches and pains. Given the news, I went onto the NHS Covid-19 checker. Based on the list, I had no symptoms and therefore guessed at worst it was some other seasonal flu. Tuesday, March 24: I planted out some potatoes and carrots in a plot. Felt absolutely fine. Wednesday, March … Read more
Men who take medication to reduce their symptoms of prostate disease may be more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, research suggests. Patients with enlarged prostates who are prescribed drugs called 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are around a third more at risk of the condition. They reduce the production of androgens, a hormone which help to boost urinary flow, … Read more
Two men are arrested and 17-year-old is injured in a motorbike collision after 150 people flouted coronavirus social distancing rules to attend a funeral Motorcyclists attended the funeral at a crematorium in Sittingbourne, Kent Boy, 17, was airlifted to a London hospital with ‘serious’ injuries after collision Government guidelines state only ‘immediate family’ should attend … Read more
HISTORY THE ZOOKEEPERS’ WAR by J.W. Mohnhaupt (S&S £18.99, 272 pp) Here’s a tale from the Cold War that’s little-known but deserves not to be. After World War II, as you know, Berlin was split into two. West Berlin was under the control of the Allies, while East Berlin was under the Soviet yoke, and an … Read more
Two most powerful men at Royal Mail running service from their homes on Continent during coronavirus crisis By Matt Oliver For The Daily Mail Published: 22:08 BST, 15 April 2020 | Updated: 22:35 BST, 15 April 2020 The two most powerful men at Royal Mail have been running the crucial service from their homes on … Read more