Are we TOO fixated on PC language? GMB debates University of Gloucester dropping 'freshers' week

Good Morning Britain viewers have blasted the 'ridiculous' decision of a university to rename 'freshers' week to avoid 'negative connotations'. Broadcaster Darryl Morris, 29, Bolton, and University Challenge's Bobby Seagull, 36, London, appeared on the show with hosts Alex Beresford and Kate Garraway to discuss whether all offensive language and …...Read More

Britain's first black TV journalist, 79, says she's GLAD she was the victim of racism

The first black journalist on British television says she's 'glad' she was the victim of racism because she believes it has helped future generations. Barbara Blake Hannah, 79, made her television debut in 1968, however was let go from her job at Thames TV after bosses refused to renew her …...Read More

Woman, 27, with excess facial hair caused by polycystic ovary syndrome decides to grow full beard

A woman whose hormone condition caused her to grow a beard has revealed how she decided to ditch shaving altogether - and says it's the best thing she has ever done. Alma Torres, 27, who lives in The Bronx, New York, developed polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) at the age of …...Read More

Manchester United capt. Harry Maguire is 'arrested on Greek island of Mykonos for attacking police'

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has been arrested on the Greek island of Mykonos for allegedly attacking police after a fight outside a bar, according to local media. The 27-year-old centre-half was allegedly spotted by police in an altercation with other British tourists last night. When the officers intervened, three …...Read More

One dead and at least ten injured in fire at Spain hotel popular with TOWIE stars

Advertisement One person has died and at least ten people have been taken to hospital after a fire broke out in hotel frequented by celebrities on the Costa del Sol. Witnesses say they saw 'a great ball of fire' engulf the Sisu Marbella hotel around 6.15am with 'people jumping off …...Read More

Pregnant women and new mothers died needlessly in lockdown, Oxford University report finds

Study looked into cases of 16 women who died between March and May this year Pregnant women and new mothers died needlessly in lockdown after being denied intensive care beds or mental health services, an Oxford University report has found. The study, titled 'Saving Lives, Improving Mothers' Care', looked into …...Read More

Michael Gove suggests Scots across UK could vote in any new indy ref

Michael Gove has raised eyebrows and the hackles of Scottish nationalists by appearing to back the idea of allowing Scots living elsewhere in Britain to vote in any new independence referendum. The 2014 referendum, which went 55-45 in favour of Scotland staying in the UK, saw only Scots living in …...Read More

Second Irish official quits for breaking lockdown after going to golf party

Ireland's agriculture minister has resigned after attending a social event alongside more than 80 people in a breach of the country's lockdown rules. Dara Calleary apologised 'unreservedly' for the breach late Thursday in an attempt to save his job, but stepped down early Friday after a wave of public condemnation. …...Read More

Crossrail hits the buffers AGAIN

The opening of London's £18billion Crossrail project has been delayed yet again until the 'first half of 2022', the train line's board admitted today. The railway, from Berkshire to Essex via central London, was originally expected to open fully in December 2018, but repeated delays have pushed it back. The …...Read More

Britain and Brussels play the blame game over stalled Brexit talks

Brexit trade talks slipped further into acrimony today as Britain accused Brussels of failing to ‘accept reality’ while the bloc said negotiations are actually going backwards. The seventh round of talks between the UK and the European Union concluded this week without a major breakthrough. And the lack of progress …...Read More