6 h. ago 'I work 60 hour week with two jobs on top of my unpaid nursing shifts just to make ends meet'

Overworked nursing students, who are unpaid and need other jobs to survive, are being counted as fully-trained staff following the busiest winter in the history of the NHS

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4 d. ago Best time to see Eta Aquariid meteor shower as 'shooting stars' from Halley's Comet light up UK sky tonight

The Eta Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak this week as up to 40 shooting stars per hour could dazzle the night sky

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7 d. ago Greyscale and prune your algorithm: ‘digital nutritionist’ offers advice on cutting down screen time

Kaitlyn Regehr says parents worrying about their children need first to look at their own usageSwitching off the colours on your phone and spending half an hour a week pruning your algorithm can help consumers control and improve their online media diet, according to a professor turned “digital nutritionist”.These two measures, otherwise known as greyscaling and algorithmic resistance, are among a number of recommendations from Dr Kaitlyn Regehr, an associate professor at University College London and a leading expert in digital literacy. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Ruth Langsford forced to drop out of live TV appearance after being struck down with sickness

The Loose Women presenter, 65, debuted her QVC line back in 2017 and features on a two-hour telly slot every week.

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1 week ago How to see the Eta Aquariid meteor shower light up UK skies with 40 shooting stars an hour

Stargazers could spot up to 40 meteors an hour light up the night sky this week as May's annual meteor shower reaches its peak

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1 week ago UK heatwave to grind to halt next week with '72 hours of snow' battering Britain

UK weather will see a 72-hour snow blitz batter the country after a mini-heatwave this week, with snow maps showing up to 2cm of the white stuff settling in parts of England and Scotland

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2 w. ago Eni Aluko denies criticising Ian Wright for media work in women’s football

Pundit laments ‘clickbait’ after controversial commentsIan Wright has long advocated for women’s gameEni Aluko has denied she “attacked” Ian Wright with her comments over his involvement as a pundit in women’s football.Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour this week, the former England forward discussed the risk of men blocking opportunities for female broadcasters in women’s football. When asked by the presenter Clare McDonnell whether Wright was an example of someone taking up space that could be occupied by a woman, Aluko said: “I’ve worked with Ian a long time and, you know, I think he’s a brilliant broadcaster. But I think he’s aware of just how much he’s doing in the women’s game. I think he should be aware of that.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago UK weather: Snow storm forecast as 32 counties face two inches an hour THIS WEEK

Advanced weather modelling maps show the sudden cold snap will make an unexpected return in just hours - with at least 32 counties braced for snow and plunging temperatures

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3 w. ago UK city pub serves earliest pint at 6am for people who fancy a drink first thing

The Stoney Street pub’s early morning hours are popular among night shift workers such as nurses, police officers or anyone who fancies starting their day with a tipple

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