5 h. ago Train chaos as trains halted and delayed after cable theft causes ‘major disruption’

THE theft of signalling cables has caused "major disruption" to the UK's train network, National Rail said. The passenger service has announced that multiple train lines have been significantly affected, with delays of up to 60 minutes. Signalling cables at Napsbury were stolen and has caused chaos with the signalling system at St Albans, Hertfordshire....

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10 h. ago Brits tell 'booze untruths' and often lie about how much they drink

Millions of Brits lie to their doctors about their alcohol intake and have admitted to telling 'booze untruths' to downplay their drinking habits

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13 h. ago Everyday eating habits may influence dementia risk, scientists claim

In one of the largest studies of its kind, researchers have linked sharp rises in blood sugar after meals to a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia.

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13 h. ago Search underway as passenger plane with 11 on board goes missing in Indonesia

Multiple search and rescue teams have been deployed

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15 h. ago Fearne Cotton explains huge lifestyle change after angering fans

Former kids TV presenter, Fearne Cotton, has admitted she's annoyed the vegan community after being forced to overhaul her diet due to a 'severe eating disorder' in her twenties

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15 h. ago Fears for missing passenger plane as contact lost and 'explosion heard'

A major search and rescue operation has been launched after a plane believed to be carrying over ten people lost contact after explosions were heard in parts of Indonesia

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15 h. ago Part of East Coast rail line between Edinburgh and Fife closed for nine days as works begin

ScotRail have warned passengers to check services before travelling.

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16 h. ago Man, 20, dies in horror crash with lorry on notorious Scots road

A MAN has died after a horror crash with a horror crash with a lorry on the A9. The 20-year-old was a passenger in a Mercedes Sprinter van that collided with a recovery truck on the road near near Dalnaspidal, Perthshire, yesterday morning. He was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the...

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19 h. ago Neurologist says six minute habit could slash your dementia risk

Dr Clint Steele has shared a simple daily habit that could help prevent cognitive decline – and it takes just six minutes

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23 h. ago I'm a baker and my sourdough comes out perfectly thanks to 2 simple habits I swear by

I've been making sourdough bread for a few months now, and after lots of practice, I've found the perfect method for achieving a great loaf every time

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24 h. ago Flight attendant shares 2 lies they tell plane passengers on every flight

A flight attendant has shared insider secrets about flying - including the little white lies cabin crew tell passengers about coffee and temperature, plus what really happens to unfinished drinks

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25 h. ago Judge limits ICE agents’ tactics against peaceful Minneapolis protesters

The ruling also prohibits the officers from detaining drivers and passengers in vehicles

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29 h. ago Four Uber drivers 'kidnapped passengers and tried to sexually assault them'

Uber said it 'immediately banned' the four drivers, who are accused of carrying out multiple attempted kidnappings and sexual assaults on female passengers amid an ongoing FBI investigation

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34 h. ago Four smart ways to save money on yearly subscriptions – from cinema to restaurants

DO you love a daily drink from a coffee shop or enjoy a trip to the cinema once a week? A subscription could save you money — but remember to keep track of what you are spending and cancel any that don’t add up financially. Here we weigh up where you could make savings . . . MOVIE...

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36 h. ago Here is how P&O Cruises passengers can party with DJ Pete Tong

The legendary broadcaster will join a western Mediterranean voyage later this year

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36 h. ago Plane passengers on weight loss jabs are 'set to save airlines millions in fuel costs'

As the popularity of timber-shredding drugs such as Ozempic goes through the roof, boffs say skinnier travellers are set to save airlines millions in fuel bills.

Economics

36 h. ago UK drivers could get penalty points on licence for common bad habit under new plans

The offence currently has a standard on-the-spot fine of £100

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36 h. ago This cruise line is teaching guests how to track climate change in polar ice caps

Exclusive: Passengers will work with scientist Joe Muise to collect data from Antarctica

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36 h. ago What’s the easiest way to get healthy? I tried biohacking my life to live longer

Small changes to sleep, diet, and exercise can have significant benefits – and I’m all for barely perceptible adjustmentsA week into the first lockdown of the pandemic, I vowed I would never set foot in a gym again. This pledge seemed in keeping with the confused fatalism of the moment, but it turned out to be one of the few promises to myself I have ever kept.Since then I’ve become a fan of evidence suggesting that minimal changes to one’s lifestyle make a big difference to overall health, and this week there was more: a new study from the University of Sydney found that even small changes to three key behaviours – sleep, diet, and exercise – can have significant benefits. For those with the least healthy habits, an additional 5 minutes of sleep, 2 minutes more exercise and minimal dietary adjustments could add another year of life. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago Can the tiniest of changes to sleep, diet and exercise help me live longer?

A study found small changes to key behaviours can have significant benefits, and I’m all for barely perceptible adjustmentsA week into the first lockdown of the pandemic, I vowed I would never set foot in a gym again. This pledge seemed in keeping with the confused fatalism of the moment, but it turned out to be one of the few promises to myself I have ever kept.Since then I’ve become a fan of evidence suggesting that minimal changes to one’s lifestyle make a big difference to overall health, and this week there was more: a study from the University of Sydney found that even small changes to three key behaviours – sleep, diet, and exercise – can have significant benefits. For those with the least healthy habits, an additional five minutes of sleep, two minutes more exercise and minimal dietary adjustments could add another year of life. Continue reading...

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