Children on social media for three hours a day ‘more likely to develop anxiety’ Children who spend more than three hours a day on social media are more likely to develop mental health problems such as depression and anxiety as teenagers, according to research. The relationship between these platforms and mental health is “complex”, with
Newcastle vow action after alleged racist abuse halts Tyne-Wear derby Newcastle have vowed to track down those responsible for discriminatory abuse aimed at Sunderland defender Lutsharel Geertruida during Sunday’s Tyne-Wear derby. Referee Anthony Taylor briefly paused the game and spoke to both managers and club officials during the second half of the Magpies’ 2-1 Premier
Cases of meningitis linked to an outbreak in Kent have dropped. The number of cases of meningitis linked to an outbreak in Kent has decreased after some “confirmed” cases were downgraded following further tests, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said. As of 12.30pm on March 21, the number of confirmed cases was 20 and
Over 8,000 meningitis vaccines handed out in Kent as queues improve over weekend More than 8,000 meningitis B vaccines have been handed out since the outbreak in Kent while the number of cases is up to 34 from 29. Hundreds of students and other eligible people queued to receive vaccines and antibiotics on Saturday, and
First Minecraft theme park land to open in London next year The world’s first Minecraft theme park land is set to open in the UK in 2027 and plans to bring the bestselling video game of all time to life. Minecraft World will open at Chessington World of Adventures in south-west London and with the
Nicola Coughlan, Graham Norton and Michael Cera appear in Saturday Night Live UK Saturday Night Live UK has kicked off its first show with guest appearances from Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan, TV presenter Graham Norton and Canadian actor Michael Cera. The first episode of the sketch show was hosted by American actress and comedian Tina
Trump warns Iran to reopen Hormuz or face strikes on power plants President Donald Trump warned the US will “obliterate” Iranian power plants if it does not fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. His statement came hours after Iranian missiles struck two communities in southern Israel late on Saturday, leaving buildings shattered
2,000 to gather for historic service for first female Archbishop of Canterbury The Church of England’s first woman appointed to its top ministry role has spoken of the “immense privilege” she feels ahead of her official enthronement. Dame Sarah Mullally is expected to arrive in Canterbury on Sunday, at the end of a six-day walking
Iranian man and Romanian woman charged after submarine base incident An Iranian man and a Romanian woman have been charged after two people tried to enter the naval base which is the home of the UK’s nuclear deterrent. A 34-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman were charged following the incident at HM Naval Base Clyde,
Meningitis cases rise to 34 from 29 as students queue for third day for vaccines The number of cases linked to the meningitis outbreak in Kent has risen to 34, up from 29 previously, as hundreds of students queued for a third day to get vaccinated. Some 23 cases have been confirmed alongside a further