Life expectancy in the poorest parts of England is a DECADE lower than in the richest: ONS data reveals people born in the most deprived areas can only expect to live until they are 74 Life expectancy for poorest men was 74.1 years compared to 83.5 in wealthiest Eight-year gap for women, with rich living … Read more
China’s capital and wide swathes of the country’s north have been cloaked in yellow smog as the worst sandstorm in a decade descended. Pollution levels in Beijing surged off the charts and flights were cancelled on Monday as landmarks including the Forbidden City were partly obscured by the haze of dust and sand. Residents used … Read more
The average asking price for a home in Britain increased in the first two weeks of March, as the number of people enquiring about available properties broke the all-time record. Asking prices have increased by £2,484 or 0.8 per cent in March so far, reaching £321,064, according to property website Rightmove. This amounted to a … Read more
Japan fell silent today to mark 10 years since the worst natural disaster in the country’s living memory: the powerful earthquake, deadly tsunami and Fukushima nuclear meltdown that traumatised a nation. A minute’s silence was observed across the country at 2.46 pm local time , the precise moment a 9.0 magnitude quake hit off the … Read more
Rupert Grint has admitted that starring in the Harry Potter films for a decade felt ‘suffocating’ as he longed to do other things. The actor, 32, shot to fame for his role as Harry’s best friend Ron Weasley in the franchise which consisted of eight films released between 2001 and 2011. Speaking on Dax Shepard’s … Read more
Wimbledon’s colossal expansion is set to be delayed as plans reveal it could take EIGHT YEARS for new tennis courts to be built after All England Club shelled out £65m to buy golf course so it could TRIPLE in size The expansion of Wimbledon is set to be delayed until the end of the decade … Read more
Rishi Sunak has confirmed that fuel duty will be frozen for a tenth consecutive year. The decision in today’s Budget means the tax paid on petrol and diesel will remain at 57.95p-a-litre, as has been the case since 2011. As a result, the tax currently accounts for around 47 per cent of what drivers pay … Read more
The cost of running a car for young drivers is at its cheapest level in nearly a decade thanks to a drop in insurance and fuel prices On average, young drivers will now pay £2,074 to run their car in the first year The average car insurance premiums for young drivers overall is now £1,095 … Read more
Charlie Sheen’s illustrious acting career has been arguably eclipsed in the media by his ‘warlock’ days of ‘winning’ during a very public breakdown a decade ago. On the 10th anniversary of Sheen’s ‘tiger blood’ meltdown, the now 55-year-old is recounting his downfall and making plans for his ‘Act 3’ in a candid new interview with … Read more
Prince Philip begins 11th day in hospital after being admitted with an infection in his joint longest stay for at least a decade Duke of Edinburgh is expected to remain at hospital for the start of the weekend Philip, 99, is said to be ‘comfortable’ and ‘responding to treatment’ in last update Son Prince Edward … Read more