mirror • 02/05/2023

Sneaky Netflix password sharing workaround that could get your account banned

Anyone who uses streaming site Netflix has seen the move to clamp down on password sharing becoming a reality, with plans to implement single household locks on all accounts. This has been controversial as many people, particularly the elderly and students, use the accounts of family members who do not live with them - which this roll out aims to prevent. Netflix has already put additional payment in place for users in Canada, New Zealand, Portugal and Spain and announced plans to include the

mirror • 02/05/2023

Specsavers hits out at ALT image trend for misusing accessibility features

Popular high street eyecare brand Specsavers is known for its humorous adverts poking fun at glasses wearers who "should have gone to Specsavers". The brand's online presence is usually quick to hop on trends and engage in cultural conversation but one Twitter meme has caught the company's eye - and for the wrong reasons. On Twitter, people have been posting an image which simply reads "click here", on a white background, with an arrow to where the image ALT text can be accessed. Instead of a

mirror • 28/04/2023

Period underwear brand defends controversial TV advert that tackles taboos

As a nation we are becoming more open in topics about health and bodies, although many natural functions are still seen as taboo. Periods are one of these taboo topics, often hidden away and only discussed when it is that 'time of the month'. Even when advertising menstrual products, women have historically been depicted in white clothing, frolicking without a care in the world. While adverts have become more honest about period realities, they rarely - if ever - show the actual blood that any

mirror • 28/04/2023

Charging mistake could be destroying your iPhone battery - and case is to blame

Phone batteries are often a sore spot for iPhone users, with a common complaint that the battery life is poor compared to other devices. This is because batteries deteriorate over time and need replacing, although many opt for a new handset at this point. While the battery will naturally hold less charge over time, meaning your Apple device will need more frequent top ups and using certain apps will drain it more, the way you use it could be making things worse. Things like constantly topping

mirror • 26/04/2023

'I tested Snapchat's creepy AI function that users are ditching the app over'

It's rare that an app completely changes the social media landscape, with TikTok a great example of this in recent history. Strange as it may seem now, Snapchat was one of these revolutionary apps when it arrived on phones over 10 years ago. While the platform has dwindled in social status over the years, with many viewing it as an app for teens, there's no denying it's ground-breaking legacy - without Snapchat we wouldn't have 24 hour stories on Instagram and Facebook. However, the latest adv

mirror • 31/03/2023

Students more likely to use narcotics than alcohol to cope with mental health

Drinking culture is rife at universities, where teens and young adults can finally let loose away from the watchful eye of parents. Drunken nights out are expected, with sober students often finding it hard to navigate and find friends away from alcohol. While there has been a documented trend of Gen Zers drinking less and opting for sober lifestyles, a recent survey by student news outlet The Tab found that many are choosing to use alcohol and drugs to self-medicate. The survey showed that th

mirror • 31/03/2023

Daniel Radcliffe says it's time to start 'actually listening to trans kids'

Actor Daniel Radcliffe has long been an outspoken ally to the LGBTQ+ community, although his first major support for trans rights was back in 2020 when he released a statement with the Trevor Project. The Trevor Project works to support queer youth, creating a safe space and crisis lines for anyone who may be in trouble or needing resources tailored to LGBTQ+ issues. Once again the Miracle Workers actor is working with The Trevor Project, in a series called Sharing Spaces where LGBTQ+ youths c

mirror • 29/03/2023

Learner drivers rush to pass test as lessons reach record high of over £1.5k

Learning to drive is often seen as a rite of passage for youngsters, giving them freedom and more autonomy as they become adults. Even those who learn later in life can have their independence totally transformed by driving their own car. Unfortunately, this freedom comes with a price and learning to drive is now more expensive than ever as the cost of living crisis continues to impact everyone's wallets. Students can expect to fork out on average over a grand and a half just on lessons alone

mirror • 24/11/2022

Ex-campmate Roman Kemp says Matt Hancock won’t win I’m A Celeb

Being in the I'm A Celeb jungle is a unique experience for everyone, with celebrities facing their fears and rising to the challenges - or failing to get stars and shouting "get me out of here!" Roman Kemp remembers his time in the jungle fondly and has weighed in on this year's campmates and offered a unique way of getting though the bushtucker trials. The Capital FM DJ entered I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here back in 2019, charming the public and going all the way to finish third after

mirror • 23/11/2022

Family 'unable to afford Christmas' after mum dies on daughter's birthday

As houses across the land switch on their Christmas tree, hang decorations and squabble over Quality Street, life looks a little bit different for one family this year. The festive month feels distinctively different this year - after their “rock” mum-of-five Ellen Louise Francis died from brain cancer, six days after a terminal diagnosis, aged 35 - on her daughter Donna Marie’s birthday. The heart wrenching loss has left the family bracing for their first Christmas without her - but there are

WalesOnline • 18/10/2022

A fifth of women have been told they're not good enough

Social media and beauty standards place ever mounting pressure on women to fit in and look pretty. A new study has found that one in five British women has been told they’re not good enough. Comments like this can be detrimental to mental health and wellbeing, leading to extreme measures to change their appearance or personality. The study also found that a third of women were made to feel inadequate at some point in their lives with regards to how they look. One in five were also told they’re

WalesOnline • 13/10/2022

Mum claims lung cancer missed by hospital as she never smoked

A cancer diagnosis is always best caught early so treatment can begin but for Tracey Ketch, her lung cancer was missed by doctors, despite X-rays. Mum of two, Tracey, was struggling with shortness of breath and a persistent cough but otherwise was a healthy and happy 50-year-old. Tracey believes her cancer was missed by Good Hope Hospital in Birmingham due to the doctors prematurely ruling out lung cancer as she was a non-smoker. She had been diagnosed with chest infections four times and was s

WalesOnline • 05/10/2022

British households bin a £412million worth of food every week

Food waste is a major problem for British households trying to budget. Buying a loaf of bread only to find its gone mouldy or letting yoghurts go off in the fridge can all add up and on average each adult bins £405 worth of food each year. The worst part about this figure is that two thirds of Brits are buying food knowing it will end up in the bin, particularly if it’s vegetables or salad items. With the cost of living crisis and everyone looking for ways to save, being more organised when buy

WalesOnline • 23/09/2022

Buying your iPhone in spring could save you hundreds

Apple’s brand new iPhone 14 has just launched with customers lining up to get their hands on the latest tech. Many rush out to upgrade their phone immediately but waiting could save you money, according to Uswitch experts. With Black Friday and Boxing Day sales just around the corner, postponing your upgrade by a month or two could save you hundreds of pounds. Prices are at their highest after launch with very few good deals around from network providers. There are two major events for Apple e

The Sun • 03/04/2022

Who is MP David Warburton and is he married?

THE Conservative MP for Somerton and Frome has had the whip withdrawn after allegations of drug use and sexual misconduct. MP David Warburton has been suspended after a picture of him with what appear to be lines of cocaine clearly visible was published by the Sunday Times. Since the general election in 2015, David Warburton has been the Conservative Party MP for Somerton and Frome, in Somerset. He was born on October 28, 1965, in Burnham, Lincolnshire. Warburton attended the selective boys

PA Media • 11/01/2022

Omicron variant: How effective are the Covid boosters against new strain?

Booster jabs are being offered to over 18s in an attempt to protect the population from the latest Covid-19 variant, Omicron. Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned in his address to the nation that the Omicron variant is spreading fast with cases doubling every two to three days. The government has launched a campaign calling for everyone to get a booster jab to stop the spread. ‘Omicron Emergency Boost’ is a renewed push for booster vaccines based on evidence from the UK Health Security Agency

Shropshire Star • 07/12/2021

Ironbridge caterpillar sculpture: Exciting, alarming or both?

Named 'Is It Safe Out There', the caterpillar with a man's head was constructed for the Sky Arts competition Landmark and sits in Dale End Park, Ironbridge. Residents expressed concerns over how children would react to the sculpture and whether or not it is in keeping with the local area but others believe it to be an exciting addition to the World Heritage Site.

PA Media • 27/10/2021

Assisted dying laws give UK residents “a choice between suffering, Switzerland or suicide.”

In June 2015, Lord Falconer of Merton presented a bill to the House of Lords. It would allow those who were terminally ill to end their lives at a time of their choosing. The bill did not pass its second reading but now fellow peer Baroness Meacher, a crossbencher and life peer, has resumed Lord Falconer’s campaign with a new Assisted Dying Bill. Since the last bill six years ago, the discussion around bodily autonomy has come to the forefront of society. Switzerland and Oregon in the United St

Shropshire Star • 21/10/2021

‘Can’t we do better?’, asks peer behind Assisted Dying Bill

The death of a family member left “an indelible mark” on the life peer behind the new assisted dying legislation proposed in the House of Lords, she has revealed. Baroness Meacher appealed for society to “do better” as she reflected on how a relative with liver cancer took their life more than 40 years ago. She told the PA news agency: “I just thought, how lonely is that? How awful. And she can’t have been certain that it would work. Her Assisted Dying Bill, which will have its second reading

PA Media • 15/10/2021

Sadiq Khan announces return of night tube but only partially

Mr Khan addressed concerns about the safety of women in the capital by reopening the two busiest lines, the Central and Victoria, from 27 November. He told an audience at City Hall: “This is personal to me as I was the mayor who launched the night tube back in 2016 and I know how important it’s become.” A petition, started by 26-year-old Ella Watson from London, to bring back the night tube was signed by over 157,000 people and many online celebrated the return of the service. Violence agains