Tis-n’t the season! Kent town turns its Christmas lights ON in February to lift spirits amid bleak winter weather and lockdown misery Festive lights have been switched back on in Tankerton, near Whistable, Kent Locals voted in favour of illuminations to lift up spirits amidst the pandemic ‘Everyone needs a bit of light and sparkle … Read more
Bullying can affect everyone; those who are bullied, those who bully, and those who witness bullying. Bullying is linked to many negative outcomes including impacts on mental health, substance use, and suicide. It is important to talk to children to determine whether bullying, or something else, is a concern. Children who are bullied Children who … Read more
Drinking wine instead of beer or spirits is healthier and could cut risk of death, study suggests Research from Glasgow University found spirit drinkers were at increased risk of death and major cardiovascular events compared to people who drink wine Study also found drinking alcohol with food had 10 per cent lower risk of death … Read more
This Morning will launch a series of new segments in an attempt to keep viewers in good spirits throughout the third UK lockdown, according to reports. It is thought that the ITV show, which is hosted by Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, will soon have live cooking sections filmed in South Africa and Australia. As well … Read more
FLIGHTS OF FANCY Paul Thomas, Mail cartoonist and birder Despite the winter chill, our feathered friends can be a great consolation. The robin, one of the few birds whose song can be heard in January, is the star of many a garden — but my favourite is the redwing, a winter-visiting thrush from Scandinavia. If … Read more
Justin Bieber in good spirits in LA as he rehearses for New Year’s Eve performance to ring out 2020 By Adam S. Levy For Dailymail.com Published: 06:46 GMT, 31 December 2020 | Updated: 06:46 GMT, 31 December 2020 Justin Bieber looked ready to go for his New Year’s Eve performance following rehearsals in Los Angeles on … Read more
Yes Pugh, we WERE amused! How our brilliant pocket cartoonist kept our spirits up in 2020 By Pugh For The Daily Mail Published: 00:09 GMT, 31 December 2020 | Updated: 00:22 GMT, 31 December 2020 Advertisement Share or comment on this article:
Even for the most experienced monarch in history, this was a tall order: how do you sum up the worst year in living memory without leaving the nation in floods of tears or reaching for the Off switch? The only solution, therefore, was to accentuate the positives. And that is what the Queen did yesterday … Read more
There are few things The Queen has not experienced during her 68 years as head of state, but a global pandemic was one of them until 2020. The coronavirus has proven to be a global challenge the likes of which not been seen since the Spanish flu of 1918, eight years before Queen Elizabeth II … Read more
With a very different festive season upon us this year, there’s still one thing guaranteed to lift our spirits. And that’s actual spirits, with more whiskies, gins, vodkas and liqueurs infused with all sorts of Christmassy flavours hitting the shelves than ever before. From Christmas pudding vodka to bespoke festive malts, there’s a host of … Read more