Rejection therapy has become a trend on social media recently, with many people believing that by pushing themselves out of their comfort zones and facing rejection, they can boost their confidence. The most basic form of the therapy involves making silly requests or asking questions that are likely to get turned down. Some people also… Continue reading Rejection therapy: Can a two-letter word really change your life?
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Purnell's £750 vouchers useless after restaurant closure
Several customers who bought vouchers for Michelin-starred restaurant Purnell’s in Birmingham are concerned they may have lost hundreds of pounds. The restaurant closed its doors in October, but more than a dozen people have said they were warned their vouchers, worth at times hundreds of pounds, would not be valid. No comment was given by… Continue reading Purnell's £750 vouchers useless after restaurant closure
Autumn series: Cost of showing rugby 'too much' say pub
The Kings Arms, a pub in Abergavenny, has had to cancel bookings due to the cost of showing live rugby games this autumn. While Wales’ games are free to watch on S4C, all other games require a subscription to access English language commentary. Jon and Sacha Child, who run The Kings Arms, initially advertised that… Continue reading Autumn series: Cost of showing rugby 'too much' say pub
Sir Ben Ainslie and his wife reveal they used a surrogate for their second child
British Olympic sailor Sir Ben Ainslie and his wife Georgie have revealed their use of a surrogate to conceive their second child. The couple had struggled for years to conceive, undergoing multiple rounds of IVF and suffering three miscarriages. The surrogacy was carried out in California, where commercial surrogacy is legal, and their son Fox… Continue reading Sir Ben Ainslie and his wife reveal they used a surrogate for their second child
Secret 132 year old message in a bottle found in lighthouse wall
A 132-year-old message has been found by engineers deep inside the walls of the Corsewall Lighthouse in Scotland. It is believed to be the first time a message in a bottle has ever been discovered in a Scottish lighthouse. The note, written in quill and ink, is dated 4 September 1892 and reveals the names… Continue reading Secret 132 year old message in a bottle found in lighthouse wall
Michelle O'Neill 'understands' hurt over Remembrance Sunday event
Michelle O’Neill, the first minister of Northern Ireland, is set to become the first senior Sinn Féin member to participate in an official Remembrance Sunday ceremony in Belfast. However, more than 100 relatives of victims from the Republican community in County Tyrone have criticised her decision in a letter to The Irish News. The letter… Continue reading Michelle O'Neill 'understands' hurt over Remembrance Sunday event
Buses in England blighted by poor technology and infrequent services
Passengers in England have raised concerns over rural bus services that have reached a historic low frequency, with over 25% of rural routes cut over the decade to 2023, according to a report by the County Councils Network. Furthermore, passengers have also pointed out that the £2 cap on bus fares in much of England… Continue reading Buses in England blighted by poor technology and infrequent services
Emergency service staff who die in line of duty honoured by King
An award for emergency service workers who die in the line of duty has been announced and the first recipients have been revealed. The Elizabeth Emblem, which is named after the late Queen, has been designed in recognition of more than 30 deceased police officers, public servants, and firefighters’ family members. The next of kin… Continue reading Emergency service staff who die in line of duty honoured by King
Orkney island gets broadband via water pipes in UK first
An innovative method of delivering fibre broadband has been launched on the Orkney island of Papa Westray, through an existing water network. Thanks to cables laid within the island’s community-owned water pipes, almost all properties can now enjoy full fibre broadband. Previously, poor connectivity had plagued the island community, preventing residents from accessing remote healthcare… Continue reading Orkney island gets broadband via water pipes in UK first
Skynet-1A: Why did the UK's first satellite end up thousands of miles from where it should have been?
Skynet-1A, the UK’s oldest satellite, has been discovered to have been moved from its original location over Africa’s east coast to an orbit 22,369 miles above the Americas. Launched in 1969, Skynet-1A was used as a communication relay for British forces. The half-tonne spacecraft died a few years after launch and should have drifted further… Continue reading Skynet-1A: Why did the UK's first satellite end up thousands of miles from where it should have been?