Dermatologists warn against ‘freckle removal’ pens after lockdown Zoom calls spark increase in sales

Zoom calls during lockdown have sparked an increase in sales of ‘freckle removal pens’ which dermatologists warn could inadvertently lead to skin cancer.  The British Dermatologist Association is calling for the sale of pens which remove freckles, moles and skin tags at home to be banned.  The organisation is concerned that the beauty devices could … Read more

Afghan refugees sue over immigration removal centre conditions

Three Afghan refugees who claim to have been locked in UK immigration removal centre ‘cells’ for 11 hours every night are suing the Home Office. The men believe they were detained in ‘unlawful’ conditions during their time at Brooke House IRC, West Sussex, which was then run by private security firm G4S.   A ‘lock-in regime’, … Read more

Mayor of Middlesbrough defends statues of Captain Cook after it is targeted for removal as ‘racist’

The Mayor of Middlesbrough has defended statues of Captain James Cook that are being targeted for removal by the ‘Topple The Racists’ campaign.  Andy Preston has said Teessiders are proud of the 18th-century explorer and statues of him in Great Ayton, Whitby and London should not be torn down. A ‘Topple The Racists’ website listing … Read more

Beauty experts weigh in on whether DIY laser hair removal really works

In a bid to prevent that growth women and men are investing in DIY products (Happy Skin Co pictured) Australian beauty experts have weighed in on DIY laser hair removal handsets, saying they dramatically reduce regrowth so long as you religiously use them once a week over a 12-week period. Prime Minister Scott Morrison shuttered … Read more

Labour leadership favourite Keir Starmer ‘plans scorched earth removal of hard-Left’

Labour leadership favourite Keir Starmer ‘plans scorched earth removal of hard-Left if he takes over from Jeremy Corbyn this week’ Labour leader result being declared at behind-closed doors event on Saturday  Sir Keir Starmer is expected to be installed as the successor to Jeremy Corbyn  Claims that Sir Keir will go for a ‘scorched earth’ … Read more

Three immigration removal centres on coronavirus lockdown

Three detention centres across the UK are detaining people with coronavirus symptoms, it has been revealed today.  Brook House immigration removal centre (IRC) near Gatwick Airport, Morton Hall in Lincolnshire and Colnbrook IRC in Harmondsworth, west London are all affected, according to the BBC. Detainees at the centres claim they have been left without soap and unable … Read more

Millennials rush to get eye bag removal surgery because more young people are staying up late

Millennials rush to get eye bag removal surgery because more young people are staying up late to use their phones or watch TV The procedure, lower blepharoplasty, is usually done for middle aged and over A lack of sleep caused by internet use is behind rise in youngsters, say experts NHS will only pay for … Read more

Harley Street doctors suspended over trans vagina removal

Two Harley Street doctors are suspended after one removed a trans patient’s vagina instead of just his womb and the other changed a form to fake consent  Man transitioning from a woman was left ‘distraught’ and in tears after surgery Giulio Garaffa, a renowned penis consultant, mistakenly carried out procedure  His colleague Dr Marco Capece … Read more