66 m. ago ‘A new space to play in’: can vertical dramas save the UK’s TV sector?

Shot in vertical, phone-friendly aspect and produced on the quick, the Chinese-import format is bringing work to an ailing industry They’re a Chinese cultural phenomenon which keeps millions of viewers glued to their phones, but the runaway success of “vertical dramas” is providing an unlikely source of employment for film and TV crews here in the UK.The bite-size melodramas have breathless titles such as A Flash Marriage with the Billionaire and My Firefighter ex-Husband Burns in Regret, and are chopped into one minute episodes for avid consumption on viewers’ vertically held smartphones. Continue reading...

Events

6 h. ago How to treat a mosquito bite: What do bites look like, symptoms and advice on how to avoid getting bitten

It’s important to resist the urge to scratch a mosquito bite 🦟

Politics

47 h. ago Rabies: What you need to know about the disease before going abroad

The recent death of a British woman from rabies is a sobering reminder of the risks posed by the fatal disease

Politics

50 h. ago Mosquito, tick or other insect bite? How to tell the difference and treat them

Experts say informed action can be the difference between a simple, itchy nuisance and a major medical emergency

Politics

69 h. ago From mosquitoes to ticks: How to identify and treat different insect bites

Experts say informed action can be the difference between a simple, itchy nuisance and a major medical emergency

Politics

3 d. ago Two of Wales' most senior councillors bite back against MSs who want to change the system

Councils are already collaborating and Senedd members with a 'cushy' job should keep out, according to local authority leaders

Politics

3 d. ago Calls for South Park to take a second bite out of Meghan and Harry: New 'Respect our pregnancy' joke appears online after Duchess's latest social media posts

Paramount is remaining tight-lipped about calls for the upcoming new series of South Park to feature an episode of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.

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3 d. ago Travel warning to holidaymakers after woman dies from rabies following dog bite

A British holidaymaker died after being infected with the fatal disease in Europe.

Events

3 d. ago 'Jaws' changed movies forever, but Hollywood could still learn from it

Fifty years after “Jaws” sunk its teeth into us, we’re still admiring the bite mark

Culture

3 d. ago Tourists issued major advice after Brit dies from rabies after holiday dog bite

A British man has died after being bitten by a rabies-infected dog whilst visiting Morocco. The UK Health Security Agency has warned holidaymakers what to do if they have been bitten by an animal in an affected country

Events

4 d. ago Football transfer rumours: Kudus in and Son out at Spurs? Joe Gomez to Sunderland?

Today’s rumours have a hint of tearful goodbyesLiverpool are believed to be willing to let Joe Gomez leave Anfield this summer and there are no shortage of suitors for the England international. Sunderland, Newcastle, Aston Villa, Everton, West Ham, Leeds, and Burnley have formed a disorderly queue for the 28-year-old who is valued at £30m.Despite not having done business with West Ham since 2011 because he does not get on with the club’s owners, the Tottenham Hotspur chair Daniel Levy is prepared to bite the bullet in an effort to bring Mohammed Kudus to north London. The Ghanaian has an £85m release clause on his contract but Spurs are believed to be preparing to test the waters with a £50m lowball offer. Continue reading...

Sport

5 d. ago Which Dogs Bite 2025? Here are the 26 breeds of dog most and least likely to snap, bite or nip humans

The chances of a dog biting a human partly depends on what breed of pup it is.

Politics

5 d. ago Ant no stopping us now: insect with potent bite continues march across US

Experts say Asian needle ant ‘not especially dangerous’ but warn some people have gone into anaphylaxisLast year, Dan Suiter, a professor of urban entomology at the University of Georgia, received at least three calls from people who had been stung by an Asian needle ant – or knew someone who had been – and went into anaphylaxis, an allergic reaction that can be life-threatening.While there is no new evidence on the continued spread of the ants in the US – detected now in 20 US states – Suiter and his colleagues are determined to raise public awareness of the risks the species poses. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Euan McColm: Why John Swinney's critics in the SNP should bite their tongues and get behind him

History should provide nationalists with a warning that division threatens their slight recovery and their long-term goal of independence

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7 d. ago John Swinney's critics in the SNP should bite their tongues and get behind him

History should provide nationalists with a warning that division threatens their slight recovery and their long-term goal of independence

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8 d. ago Cardiologist Dr Eric Topol's daily routine: 5:30am starts and not a bite of red meat for 40 years

The US cardiologist cracks on with research at 5.30am, always makes time for exercise and relies on an Oura ring for his deep sleep

Transport

9 d. ago I have bad knees. Do I really have to wear sneakers all the time?

I’ve put off surgery for a meniscus tear. In the meantime, I’m having a crisis about what shoes to wearI’ve had a torn meniscus in my right knee for eight years. My knee was OK for 47 years, and then I went on the easiest hike in recorded history and stepped up on a not-very-high ledge. That was it.It’s not ideal. I can walk, but I can’t run or sit cross legged. But whenever I’m about to bite the bullet on surgery, it seems like the wrong time to be sitting around for six weeks or longer. Or someone says: “That surgery didn’t work for me.” Continue reading...

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9 d. ago I hate the way sneakers look on me – is there another comfortable shoe I can wear?

I asked doctors and fashion experts, and they all said I should wear sneakers. Now I’m having a style crisisI’ve had a torn meniscus in my right knee for eight years. My knee was OK for 47 years, and then I went on the easiest hike in recorded history and stepped up on a not-very-high ledge. That was it.It’s not ideal. I can walk, but I can’t run or sit cross legged. But whenever I’m about to bite the bullet on surgery, it seems like the wrong time to be sitting around for six weeks or longer. Or someone says: “That surgery didn’t work for me.” Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Budget airline axes all flights to US as airspace restrictions bite

The low-cost airline will pull out of the US market by October 2025

Politics

1 week ago Inflation likely ticked higher last month, though Americans may be spending less to travel

U.S. inflation likely picked up a bit last month as President Donald Trump’s tariffs start to bite, but lower prices for gas and possibly for air fares and used cars may limit the overall increase

Economics