Empathy with ‘sad’ bananas compels shoppers to reduce food waste, research shows
Labelling lone bananas as “sad singles” tugs at shoppers’ heartstrings and increases sales by over half, researchers have suggested.
Pharmacies could cut hours or close as a result of Budget measures, leaders warn
Pharmacies could be forced to cut their opening hours or close completely if they are not shielded from the tax hikes and increased national living wage announced in the Budget,…
Princess Kate releases new statement just days before appearance with George, Charlotte and Louis
Princess Kate has released a new statement just days before her appearance with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. The Princess of Wales, as Patron of The Forward Trust,…
Coffin of Janey Godley to tour Edinburgh and Glasgow ahead of funeral
The hearse carrying the coffin of comedian Janey Godley will travel on a two-day “final tour” of Edinburgh and Glasgow ahead of her funeral. Godley, 63, died on November 2…
Gig-goers take part in experiment aiming to make live music more sustainable
Gig-goers are taking part in an experiment which aims to make entertainment more sustainable through a series of concerts this weekend. Concerts by Massive Attack, Idles and Nile Rodgers are…
What is happening at Westminster and beyond?
The issue of assisted dying is not just being considered by MPs at Westminster. Here, the PA news agency takes a look at what is happening nearby. – What is…
Canada sues Google alleging anti-competitive conduct in advertising
The antitrust watchdog wants Google to sell two ad tech tools and is seeking a penalty as well. Canada’s case follows the US Justice Department’s effort to show Google monopolised…
Assisted dying: Man with terminal brain condition says fix palliative care first
A man with a terminal brain condition says the Government needs to fix the UK’s palliative care system first before legislating assisted dying. Matt Saunders, 49, from Cornwall, was diagnosed…
Teen dies after being hit by stray bullet during ride home from hockey game in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS — A 16-year-old has died after being hit by a stray bullet last weekend on a St. Louis highway. Colin Brown was hit Saturday night while being driven…
Alberta taking federal government to court over revised impact assessment law
Alberta is taking Ottawa to court, saying the federal government has failed to follow through on necessary changes to a law governing resource development. The federal Impact Assessment Act determines…