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All in the famiglia? Mafia marriages used to preserve this notorious mob

All in the famiglia? Mafia marriages used to preserve this notorious mob

By Stephen Beech Mafia marriages are "strategic tools" that help preserve the notorious criminal network, suggests a new study. Matrimony between lesser-known clans is particularly important to the resilience of one of the world’s most powerful mafia networks, according to the findings. The analysis of inter-

Inside the UK’s newest nuclear plant

Inside the UK’s newest nuclear plant

By Lauren Beavis Fresh footage captures progress inside Hinkley Point C’s first nuclear reactor — including the world's largest steam turbine. The site in Somerset is the first new nuclear plant built in the UK in a generation and will be meeting around 10% of Britain's

Man’s stomach pain turns out to be pancreatic cancer

Man’s stomach pain turns out to be pancreatic cancer

By Ed Chatterton A man who thought his stomach pain was due to gallstones died eight months later after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Michael Armishaw, 43, had first blamed his sickness and stomach pain on just being a stomach bug after falling ill last August. But after his symptoms

Blue tits set up nest in village’s ashtray

Blue tits set up nest in village’s ashtray

By Ed Chatterton Smokers have been warned to avoid using a village hall ashtray — after it was taken over by a family of nesting blue tits. The birds picked the unusual spot to make themselves at home outside Astley and Dunley village hall, near Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire. Village hall

Poodles abandoned in squalid home find forever homes

Poodles abandoned in squalid home find forever homes

By Ed Chatterton Multiple poodles that were among 250 rescued after being found crammed in a single squalid property have found loving new homes after making remarkable recoveries. Heartbreaking photos showing the pooches packed tightly together in a filthy home in Nottingham touched the hearts of the nation after hitting

Online friends don’t help overcome loneliness: study

Online friends don’t help overcome loneliness: study

By Stephen Beech Social media "friends" don't help overcome loneliness, according to new research. The first-of-its-kind study suggests that all of the strangers people befriend online are not actually helping them to feel less lonely. On the contrary, social media connection with people

Study finds extra daily steps slashes post-surgery risks

Study finds extra daily steps slashes post-surgery risks

By Stephen Beech Walking an extra 1,000 steps a day after surgery helps patients recover quicker, according to a new study. Researchers found that each additional 1,000 steps a patient takes after going under the knife reduces the risk of complications as well as lowering the chance of