Savers are losing out on up to £7 billion in interest rewards by sticking with the big banks. While smaller banks and building societies have been tentatively raising rates, big banks continue to pay virtually no interest at all. Yet money has been pouring into the latter as savers have put more money aside for … Read more
Police release photo of smartly dressed ‘upskirting’ suspect holding rucksack after teenager spotted man following her with lens sticking out of his bag The incident happened in broad daylight in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Police were contacted by the frightened teen after she was followed by the man Anyone who recognises the suspect in this image is … Read more
Robot tests for the coronavirus 10 minutes faster than human workers by probing the nose with a long swab and sticking samples in a vial A new robot can test patients for the coronavirus 10 minute faster than humans The system uses facial recognition and 3D imaging to administer the test It glides a long … Read more
Britain could avoid another coronavirus lockdown if at least half of the nation follows hand-washing, social distancing and mask-wearing rules, research has suggested. Experts based in the Netherlands used a complex computer model to stimulate how effective coronavirus-prevention methods would be in halting another crisis. When a combination of the virus-controlling methods are practised by … Read more
Chinese man has his colon torn apart by a 16-inch live eel after sticking it into his rear to ‘treat his constipation’ The man in his 50s went to a hospital in Guangdong after having abdominal pain Doctors were shocked to find a 16-inch eel in his body during emergency surgery The patient said he … Read more
President Trump retweeted a ‘deep fake’ GIF of Joe Biden in a series of late night messages after cutting short his coronavirus media briefing. Trump last night shared an animation of the Democrat presidential hopeful repeatedly sticking his tongue out with the caption ‘Sloppy Joe’. The post came as the president also retweeted himself three times, … Read more
‘F**k the NHS’: Driver sparks fury by sticking foul-mouthed note attacking health service workers in car window NHS workers across the country have been fighting against the coronavirus One motorist displayed an offensive sign in his care window in Mold, Wales Pubic have been outraged at the ‘disgusting sign’ seen on the car on Saturday Do … Read more
Sticking to three key habits can add nearly a decade of disease-free years to a person’s life, according to new research. Scientists say keeping body mass index below 25 and achieving at least two of three other habits – never smoking, exercising lots and drinking moderately – adds up to 10 years. The international team … Read more
A ‘unicorn’ puppy who was born with one ear that is placed near its forehead is the latest social media star, attracting millions of views on TikTok. Rae – ‘ear’ spelled backwards – is a golden retriever who was disfigured after falling critically ill just after being born. After being treated at a veterinary hospital … Read more
‘Why are you doing this, Luke?’ Moment barmaid recognised masked robber as a club regular by his VOICE before he apologised for sticking gun in her face and hugged her – as he’s jailed for eight years Masked robber is recognised by barmaid he made ‘uncomfortable’ Luke Jones, 29, hid in his father’s attic after … Read more