Can’t stand chewing or breathing sounds? Scientists have discovered why

People who have extreme reactions to sounds such as chewing or loud breathing may have a "supersensitised" brain connection, according to a study.

James Newman wants to ‘focus on the positives’ after Eurovision nil points

British singer James Newman has said he wants to "focus on the positives" after scoring nil points in the Eurovision Song Contest, and said the experience will hopefully make him stronger.

‘Audiences had a right to expect better’: BBC to review policies over Diana report

The BBC Board has announced a review of the corporation's editorial policies and said "audiences had a right to expect better" in the wake of the inquiry into its 1995 interview with Diana, Princess...

PM’s review of social distancing rules set to be delayed by Indian variant

The public will likely have to wait longer for details of the government's review of social distancing rules and its proposals for COVID certification due to the growth in cases of the Indian variant.

Police arrest eight men on suspicion of sending fake Royal Mail texts

Eight people have been arrested in a series of raids as part of police investigations into scam text messages.

‘Loud hiss’ heard before Italian cable car fall – as five-year-old boy named as sole survivor

Witnesses to the Italian car cable fall that killed 14 people heard a "loud hiss" - apparently when the line snapped, the local mayor has said.

Liberty Steel selling Stocksbridge site in restructuring after Greensill collapse

Liberty Steel is to sell its Stocksbridge plant as part of the troubled firm's restructuring in the wake of the collapse of lender Greensill.

Who is Sasha Johnson? The ‘fearless political campaigner’ who has faced ‘numerous death threats’

Sasha Johnson, the black equal rights activist who has been shot in the head, came to prominence last year after playing a leading role in anti-racism protests and speaking passionately about her strong political...