The story of a woman who gave birth whilst having the deadly virus
Giving birth is an act only a woman can experience. The patience, the changes, the pain, the trauma, and the eventual pleasure of biologically delivering a baby is life-changing. Nevertheless, giving birth during a global pandemic is also quite a
The story of a couple living with a “poltergeist”
When people hear the word poltergeist, most people think of “Hollywood’s most haunted horror film”. Released in 1982, the blockbuster ‘Poltergeist’ focuses on a demonic spirit that haunts a family - trapping a little girl in a television. However, there is a
Do you believe in ghosts? Here are some of the scariest and unexplainable stories posted on Reddit
Believing in ghosts is a personal choice - a choice that divides many of us in a similar way religion or politics does. According to a 2017 British survey of 1,347 respondents, 39% of respondents aged 18 to 34, and
Adverts that got it wrong – some of the most politically incorrect adverts
2021 - A time which political correctness is at its highest point To be politically correct means to avoid ways of discrimination towards groups of people (women, ethnic minorities, the LGBT+ community, immigrants
Outrage over racist treatment towards football players
Many people have expressed their concern over how fans have treated football players after England's beat in the UEFA Euro 2020 final. Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, and Bukayo Saka were the players to receive racial abuse after the team lost to
Quarantine to be dropped for double vaccinated
People who have been double vaccinated and have travelled to a country from the amber list will no longer have to quarantine. The Sun and the Times have both reported that ministers are due to meet tomorrow to sign off the
Python bites man on the toilet
A 5-foot Python has bitten a 65-year-old Austrian man whilst on the toilet. The Daily Mail reports that the 65-year-old went to the toilet and “felt a ‘pinch’ on his genitals and jumped to his feet only to find a 5ft
Psychedelic drugs noted to treat mental illness, according to scientists
Psilocybin, found in psychedelic drugs, is noted by increasing evidence to help mental illnesses such as depression. A study at Yale University performed one dose of psilocybin being given to mice. Immediate results followed with the increase in connections between neurons. Alex
China is now officially free from Malaria, according to WHO
China is now certified by the World Health Organisation to be officially free from malaria. This is a major milestone for the upcoming superpower - a country that has a population with over 1 billion. The WHO conveys on their website “after
‘Freedom Day’ set for 19th July, according to Prime Minister
Boris Johnson announced at a Downing Street conference yesterday that coronavirus restrictions will be further eased on the 19th of July. The Prime Minister conveyed at the briefing that restrictions such as face mask-wearing, social distancing, and working-from-home guidance will be