25 h. ago People only just learning why scissors have metal teeth on handle

People have been left baffled by the purpose of the metal teeth on kitchen scissors - with many social media users sharing their thoughts on what they could be used for

Politics

25 h. ago People only just learning purpose of metal teeth on kitchen scissors

The metal teeth on kitchen scissors have left many people scratching their heads - but it turns out they have a few specific uses that many people were unaware of

Politics

30 h. ago Fake baby 'mum' Kira Cousins grins at studio as she's offered 'crazy' cash for show

Kira Cousins, 22, wore a prosthetic baby bump for several months and used a realistic doll to fool her loved-ones into thinking she had given birth to a girl, who she named Bonnie-Leigh Joyce

Politics

48 h. ago I wish people wouldn't walk past this new Edinburgh restaurant, because it's a real hidden gem

This place deserves to be busier

Politics

54 h. ago Fake baby scandal 'mum' to make documentary after tricking family with sham child birth

Kira Cousins, 22, tricked her family and friends into believing she had been pregnant for months and gave birth alone before they discovered her 'baby' was a realistic plastic doll

Society

3 d. ago Celebrities never sign autographs in blue pen and there's clever explanation

People have shared their surprise after learning the real reason why most famous faces won't sign an autograph with a blue pen – with some admitting they've never noticed this quirk before

Politics

5 d. ago Met police’s culture makes racial harm ‘inevitable’, internal review finds

The revew, the first to focus on the racism of the institution as a whole, found a culture and leadership determined to prevent real changeThe “racial harm” the Metropolitan police inflicts on black people is “institutionally defended”, with its leadership and culture protecting the force from real change, an internal review has found.The report by Dr Shereen Daniels, published on Friday, draws on internal documents and evidence, with the Met responding by accepting long-standing evidence of racism and discrimination within Britain’s biggest force. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago People baffled after realising metal 'buttons' on jeans have interesting purpose

Denim jeans often have small metal circles on the pockets, but many people had no idea the features actually have a purpose

Politics

9 d. ago Roadshow to celebrate the nation’s ‘favourite’ small businesses kicks off

The month-long ‘Tour’ will shine a light on the real people, passion, and creativity behind the UK’s 5.6 million local small firms, celebrating their critical contribution to the economy, society and communities

Culture

1 week ago Schools spend £540MILLION a year to help children who don't speak English as mother tongue

Department for Education (DfE) figures for the current school year show costs have risen by £125m in just five years - up from £415m in 2020.

Economics

1 week ago Real people, real results with Dr Vegan Hair Saviour: “My hairdresser couldn’t believe how much it had grown”

Dr Vegan Hair Saviour is the plant-powered hair supplement that really works according to these customers.

Politics

1 week ago People beg 'please change it' after parents share baby's 'bad' name

While some people liked the baby name suggestion, others were less convinced by the child's initials

Politics

2 w. ago 'Excellent' BBC crime drama fans hail as an 'emotional rollercoaster'

Viewers can't help but rave about this TV show for its 'exceptionally high standard' of drama, as it showcases the real lives of the people working in the Belfast police force

Events

2 w. ago 'Fake pregnancy mum' who fooled family with toy baby 'goes into hiding'

Kira Cousins, from Airdrie in Scotland, fooled her her loved-ones into believing a plastic doll was her newborn baby having spent months wearing a fake bump

Politics

2 w. ago DARREN LEWIS: Sarah Pochin thinks there are too many Black people on TV

Pochin is from a party intent on purging this country of non-white people. Of course she’d have a problem with the real world. But many of the people empowering or amplifying those like her, they don’t have that excuse.

Politics

2 w. ago Fake baby scandal 'mum' Kira Cousins denies starting fundraiser to cover new life

Kira Cousins, from Airdrie in Scotland, fooled her her loved-ones into believing a plastic doll was her newborn baby and spent months wearing a fake bump before pretending to give birth alone

Politics

2 w. ago Are you one of the UK's most generous tippers? This quiz will decide

A new study of thousands of people has separated the generous from the stingy - and found real differences when it comes to tipping with cash and using contactless

Politics

2 w. ago Woman's reaction leaves people in tears as grandson surprises her with Disneyland trip

Henry Calvert, 23, took his grandma, Baba to Disneyland Paris after a 'difficult year' for the family and her reaction to the surprise trip left people in tears

Politics

2 w. ago Mum names daughter after historical disaster and people can't believe it's real

A new mum has left people in shock after revealing the name she has chosen for her daughter - with many refusing to believe it's real and branding it 'offensive'

Events

2 w. ago Fake baby scandal 'mum' Kira Cousins has done it before, pal claims

Kira Cousins has been accused of fooling her friends and family into thinking she was pregnant and had a baby girl named Bonnie-Leigh before revealing she used a doll

Politics