Category Archives: Current Affairs
Marmite mystery solved?
I only need to say love it or hate it and you instantly know what I am talking about – it’s that controversial spread called Marmite of course. Now scientists at the Exercise and Nutritional Genomics Research Centre…
Read more...Gender neutral or nonsense?
As children return to school this week after the summer holidays, one comprehensive has already managed to hit the headlines and divide opinion with its uniform policy.
Read more...Thatcher statue blocked
Margaret Thatcher was certainly a figure that divided opinion and plans for a statue of the ‘Iron Lady’ have proved to be just as controversial.
Read more...Upturn in young people going under the knife
I have never understood the appeal of plastic surgery.
Read more...World is 0.28% more peaceful
Apparently there is something out there called the Global Peace Index, which I wasn’t aware of until today.
Read more...Benefit concert for Manchester victims
A gig has been organised to raise money for those affected by the Manchester blast.
Read more...Bins blunder or housework reality?
Prime Minister Theresa May sparked a housework debate this week when she said there were ‘boy and girl jobs’ in the home. The PM was appearing on TV’s The One Show with her husband Philip – who said it was always his job to put the bins out. (Not sure if he does that at No 10 though?) Some heated debate took place on social media after Mrs May’s comments – …
Read more...Dog shows how kindness can be cruel
We’ve all heard the saying – you have to be cruel to be kind – but one dog owner didn’t get this message when she overfed her Corgi cross dog until he was six stone overweight.
Read more...Fidget fad enjoys world domination
No doubt you have heard about the fidget spinner by now…
Read more...Quirky cooking gets heated
Whacky ideas and ingredients on MasterChef have been causing a bit of a stir.
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