36 h. ago Parents' fears as kids spend 45 hours a week indoors with over a third glued to screens

A national poll of 2,000 parents with children aged 6 to 14 revealed that youngsters are clocking up nearly two-and-a-half hours a day on screen time by using smartphones, tablets, or watching the telly.

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38 h. ago Wetherspoons Easter 2025 opening hours: What time are pubs are open on Good Friday and Easter Sunday?

Wetherspoons have confirmed its opening hours for Easter weekend 🍻

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42 h. ago Kids in Scotland spend a whopping 45 hours a week stuck indoors – with more than a third of that time staring at screens

Specsavers is launching a new awareness drive to highlight the growing issue of childhood myopia, or short-sightedness, as new research reveals children are spending an average of 45 hours a week indoors, with more than a third of that time glued to screens.

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44 h. ago World's £216m new tallest bridge slashes travel time from 2 hours to just 1 minute

Spanning almost 3,000 metres and soaring a staggering 625 metres into the air, this dizzying bridge is nearly twice the height of the Eiffel Tower - but will soon become a crucial lifeline for locals

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3 d. ago The best day ever: have scientists found the secret of happiness?

Six hours of family time, two hours with friends, plus extra socialising, exercise and work ... Does it all add up to a highly satisfying 24 hours – or just a very tiring one?Name: The perfect day.Appearance: Data driven. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Prince Harry meeting up with estranged dad King Charles 'could spark legal jeopardy'

Despite both being in the UK at the same time for several hours last week, King Charles and his estranged younger son Prince Harry did not meet up - and one expert believes there is a very serious reason why

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7 d. ago Heartwarming moment mother chimpanzee cuddles baby for first time 14 hours after C

A mother chimpanzee hugged her newborn for the first time 14 hours after undergoing a caesarean section, heartwarming footage shows.

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8 d. ago What the doctor ordered: how The Pitt became the TV show of the moment

The stressful Noah Wyle-led hospital drama has swiftly become the surprise breakout show of the season, speaking to a time of healthcare crisisIt happened slowly at first, then all at once: people asking me “are you watching The Pitt?” As in the medical drama streaming on Max, released at the beginning of January and set over one hellish shift at an overburdened emergency room in Pittsburgh. The question has increased in frequency and urgency over the past month, as more and more people got hooked on weekly episodes that simulate the adrenaline cascade that is emergency medicine, one hour at a time. Friends, acquaintances, strangers at the coffee shop – everyone was watching The Pitt. Or, more accurately, reliving it, because to watch The Pitt is to be absorbed by The Pitt. Such is the nature of binging, but also the show’s design: a long season – 15 episodes, or nearly twice the length of a standard streaming drama, with the finale released tonight – plus a single episodic conceit,...

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8 d. ago Trump ignites ‘insider trading’ accusations after global tariffs U

US president posted it was ‘a great time to buy’ on social media just hours before dramatic about-faceBusiness live – latest updatesDonald Trump is facing accusations of market manipulation after posting on social media that it was a “great time to buy” just hours before he made a dramatic U-turn on his trade war that led to big rises in stock markets around the world.Shortly after American markets opened on Wednesday morning, Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social: “THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!! DJT”. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Netflix Black Mirror season 7 release time and episode running times

Black Mirror season seven is set to be released in full on Netflix and as eager subscribers count down the hours, here is a look at the exact time the latest season will drop and how long each episode will be.

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9 d. ago The world's tallest bridge towering twice as high as the Eiffel Tower and stretching 4,650ft between mountain tops prepares for opening in China

The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, set to open in June, is under two miles in length but will slash travel time across the gorge from over an hour to just a few minutes.

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1 week ago Hen do hangover Swansea bride to be storms to podium finish at Brighton Marathon

Swansea University lecturer Emily Marchant partied till 3am yet still managed to secure third spot and a sub three hour time

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1 week ago Hungover Swansea bride finishes marathon third during her hen do

Swansea University lecturer Emily Marchant partied till 3am yet still managed to secure third spot and a sub three hour time

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1 week ago Mario Kart World’s increased racer count and new Knockout mode is already a recipe for chaos

After a solid hour or so of hands on time, Mario Kart World is already shaping up to be the perfect launch title for Nintendo Switch 2

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2 w. ago Elon Musk unveils $20B undersea hyperloop to slash New York–London travel to 54 minutes

Elon Musk unveils $20B undersea hyperloop to slash New York–London travel to 54 minutes  The Brighter Side of News

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2 w. ago Edinburgh gang wars timeline as house firebombed for second time

A house was torched for a second time in the early hours of Friday morning in the latest incident amid the feud plaguing the capital.

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2 w. ago World's tallest bridge is so big a 770ft skyscraper would fit underneath it

The Millau Bridge in France is the tallest bridge in the world, with a roadway so tall a 770ft skyscraper could fit underneath it - and it's a must-see for petrolheads

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2 w. ago Just one hour of screen time in bed raises risk of common sleep disorder by 59%, scientists find

Scientists are urging gadget lovers to put their phone down so they can give themselves a better night's rest

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2 w. ago Cory Booker breaks record for longest speech by US senator as he condemns Trump policies for more than 24 hours – live

Democratic senator slams Trump administration’s various policies and beats the all-time US record held by Strom Thurmond (24 hours and 18 minutes)Cory Booker holds marathon Senate speech to warn of Trump’s ‘harmful’ policiesUS voters are headed to the polls on Tuesday in Wisconsin and Florida in elections that some see as a test of Donald Trump’s popularity and the political clout of his billionaire ally Elon Musk.The most closely watched contest is a battle for a seat on Wisconsin’s seven-member supreme court. Conservatives are trying to flip ideological control of the court, which currently has a 4-3 liberal majority. The contest, which features liberal judge Susan Crawford facing off against conservative Brad Schimel, will have huge consequences in the state. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Cory Booker has criticized Trump on Senate floor for more than 23 hours, nearing record – live

Democratic senator slams Trump administration’s various policies and is close to the all-time US record held by Strom Thurmond (24 hours and 18 minutes)Cory Booker holds marathon Senate speech to warn of Trump’s ‘harmful’ policiesUS voters are headed to the polls on Tuesday in Wisconsin and Florida in elections that some see as a test of Donald Trump’s popularity and the political clout of his billionaire ally Elon Musk.The most closely watched contest is a battle for a seat on Wisconsin’s seven-member supreme court. Conservatives are trying to flip ideological control of the court, which currently has a 4-3 liberal majority. The contest, which features liberal judge Susan Crawford facing off against conservative Brad Schimel, will have huge consequences in the state. Continue reading...

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