Using e-cigarettes during pregnancy could harm a baby’s development, researchers warn 

Using e-cigarettes during pregnancy could harm a baby’s development, researchers warn Study finds babies of pregnant e-cigarette smokers had ‘abnormal reflexes’  A number of abnormal reflexes could be a sign of impaired brain development  Psychologists say any nicotine form could negatively affect baby development  By Alex Ward and Victoria Allen for the Daily Mail Published: … Read more

Development: Effect of sleep on the human brain ‘suddenly changes’ in childhood, study shows 

Effect of sleep on the human brain ‘suddenly changes’ in childhood from learning and memory support to maintenance and repair, study shows  US researchers studied brain and sleep data on children aged from 0–15 They found that sleep’s function shift at around the age of two-and-a-half This is an age at which several big brain … Read more

The X-Files franchise to expand with a new animated comedy series in development at Fox

The X-Files franchise will expand with an animated comedy series in development at Fox… but without stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson By Brian Marks For Dailymail.com Published: 23:01 BST, 28 August 2020 | Updated: 23:01 BST, 28 August 2020 The X-Files universe is set to expand with a series currently in development at Fox. … Read more

Battersea Power Station development is hit by Covid as pandemic sees prices of luxury flats slashed

The iconic Battersea Power Station development has been hit by the coronavirus pandemic and left some agents forced to slash the prices of the luxury flats currently under construction. The huge decommissioned coal-fired power plant – located on the bank of the Thames – is currently undergoing a seven-phase redevelopment project estimated to cost around £9 … Read more

Clueless reboot focusing on Cher’s friend Dionne in development at Peacock

A Clueless reboot is now one step closer to coming to series for NBCUniversal’s new Peacock streaming service. The new Clueless show, based on the 1995 movie, will change its focus. Producers will be pulling back from the original protagonist Cher Horowitz, played by Alicia Silverstone, in favor of her friend Dionne, who was played … Read more

Lockdown HAS affected babies’ development and behaviour, research shows

WHY IS EARLY INTERACTION IS IMPORTANT? Dr Sophie Niedermaier-Patramani, Co-Founder and In House Paediatrician at Little Tummy, said: ‘Early social interaction can play an important role in a child’s development. It drives the development of communication and language skills.  ‘Babies start to interact with their caregivers from the very first moment they are born. By … Read more

The Hemsworth family ranch continues development at their $4.25 million Byron Bay estate

The Hemsworth family ranch continues development at their $4.25 million Byron Bay estate – including stables and a riding arena for horse-lover Elsa By Monique Friedlander For Daily Mail Australia Published: 03:10 BST, 3 August 2020 | Updated: 03:10 BST, 3 August 2020 Chris Hemsworth finished building his sprawling $20million mansion in Byron Bay last … Read more

Canary Wharf owner lodges plans for a huge office development

Canary Wharf owner lodges plans for a huge office development despite the rise in working from home By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 BST, 16 July 2020 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 16 July 2020 The owner of Canary Wharf in London has lodged plans for a huge office development. Canary Wharf Group … Read more

Sadiq Khan ‘promised to fast track controversial development’

 Richard Desmond today dragged Sadiq Khan into the Westferry planning row, claiming the London Mayor had offered to ‘fast track’ the controversial £1bn development. The publisher and property developer said he had discussed plans to build 1,500 homes in East London with Mr Khan during a celebration for the Queen’s Birthday at the Albert Hall … Read more

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick admits giving green light to £1bn development helped Tory donor 

A minister admitted last night he knew he was saving a Tory donor tens of millions of pounds in approving a £1billion property scheme. Robert Jenrick faces claims of ‘cash for favours’ over his dealings with former newspaper tycoon Richard Desmond. He over-ruled the local council and a planning inspector a day before the introduction … Read more