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Exercise May Be Just As Good At Treating Depression As Psychological Therapies
Exercise may be just as good at treating depression as psychological therapies and possibly even antidepressants, a study suggests..
Queens Urgent Mission Over Reading Rates As Book Club Charity Marks Milestone
The Queen has described her charity’s mission to get people reading as “more urgent than ever”, saying “books do make life better” as she marked the fifth anniversary of her Reading Room book club..
US Thanks Britain For Unwavering Support In Oil Tanker Seizure
The US military has thanked the UK for its “unwavering support” in the seizing of a Russian-flagged oil tanker..
Martin Clunes To Star As Disgraced BBC Presenter Huw Edwards In New Drama
Doc Martin star Martin Clunes will portray disgraced BBC presenter Huw Edwards in a new drama..
Former England And Newcastle Manager Kevin Keegan Diagnosed With Cancer
Former England and Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer..
UK Braces For Heavy Snow From Storm Goretti As Amber Warnings Issued
The UK is braced for heavy snowfall and strong winds from Storm Goretti with amber weather warnings issued across the country..
British Armed Forces Were Involved In US Seizure Of Oil Tanker
British armed forces provided support to the US’s seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker on Wednesday, the Ministry of Defence has revealed..
14 Years In Jail For Man Who Assisted Suicide
A man who assisted suicide by selling a substance online for £100 to vulnerable people has been jailed for 14 years after what is believed to be the first prosecution of its kind in the UK..
Two School Buses Crash On Icy Roads As UK Prepares For Storm Goretti
Two buses full of school children have crashed on icy roads as a deep freeze continues to grip the UK ahead of more heavy snowfall expected from Storm Goretti..
US Seizes Venezuela Linked Oil Tanker Off British Waters
The US has seized a Venezuela-linked oil tanker which is travelling off British waters, an official has said..
Most Adults Not Aware Of Scale Of Primary School Reading Gap
Many adults are not aware of the scale of the UK’s primary school reading gap, a survey has found..
Rightmove Records Busiest Ever Boxing Day As Home Hunters Prepare For 2026 Moves
Rightmove recorded its busiest ever Boxing Day for website visits in December 2025, in signs of a bigger-than-usual housing market bounce..
Number Of Apps Recommended For NHS To Help Asthma Patients Manage Condition
A number of apps that can be downloaded onto smartphones and tablets have been recommended to help people with asthma manage their condition..
Trump Discussing Range Of Options To Acquire Greenland White House Says
Donald Trump has been discussing a “range of options” to acquire Greenland, the White House has said, after Sir Keir Starmer joined European leaders in insisting the US president must climb down from threats to take over the territory..
45 Of Porn Users Have Accessed Sites Without Age Checks Since July
Nearly half of adult pornography users have accessed sites without age checks since new verification rules came into force, research suggests..
Drink Drive Limit Set To Be Cut In Road Safety Strategy
Cutting the drink-drive limit in England and Wales is among Government plans in response to the “stalled” progress on road safety..
Sainsburys Launches New Graduate Programme With AI Focus
Sainsbury’s has announced it is launching a new graduate programme focused on developing skills in artificial intelligence..
Waitrose To Create 550 Jobs For New Bristol Warehouse As It Eyes Expansion
Waitrose is planning to hire around 550 staff to work at its new warehouse in Bristol as the upmarket grocer eyes expansion in the region..
Sainsburys Launches New Graduate Programme With AI Focus
Sainsbury’s has announced it is launching a new graduate programme focused on developing skills in artificial intelligence..
Waitrose To Create 550 Jobs For New Bristol Warehouse As It Eyes Expansion
Waitrose is planning to hire around 550 staff to work at its new warehouse in Bristol as the upmarket grocer eyes expansion in the region..



















