The governments of Norway, Spain, and Ireland recognize Palestine as a state, according to Deutsche Welle and Reuters. Norway Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said that Oslo would recognize an independent Palestinian state on May 28. “There ca…
Cannabis-smoking teens 11 times more prone to mental health problems
The stronger marijuana available nowadays means teenagers who smoke it are now 11 times likelier to develop mental health problems than those who abstain, according to a study published in the journal Psychological Medicine. “The association between ca…
Amit Shah’s Claim On ‘No Govt Holiday For Durga Puja in Bengal’ Is False
By Nidhi Jacob Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in a recent speech at Serampore, West Bengal, claimed that the state’s Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee refuses to grant holidays for Durga Puja but allocates holidays for Muslims during Ramzan. Shah’s claim …
Large iceberg breaks off from Antarctica’s Brunt Ice Shelf
A large iceberg has broken off the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica, the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) research organization has said. The iceberg, measuring 380 square kilometres, broke off on Monday weeks after a 14-kilometre crack opened up in the ice…
Brendan Rodgers shares what he’s preparing Celtic to do against Rangers on Saturday
With the big Scottish Cup final against Rangers looming, the Celtic fans will be looking forward to yet another exciting weekend. Last weekend saw Brendan Rodgers’ side presented with the Scottish Premiership trophy and that sparked scenes of joy for t…
Royal garden party honour for Bishop’s Stortford community stalwart Debbie Moulsdale
A Bishop’s Stortford belly dancer rubbed shoulders with the Royal family at a Buckingham Palace garden party. Debbie Moulsdale and her husband Alan were invited to the event yesterday (Tuesday, May 21) by the Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire Robert Vos…
Jammie Dodgers, Wagon Wheels and Party Rings maker cuts losses
By Jon Robinson The group behind brands such as Jammie Dodgers, Wagon Wheels and Party Rings cut its losses as its revenue neared £600m. The group, which includes Burton’s Biscuit Company and Fox’s Biscuits, also makes the likes of Fabulous Fox’s, Choc…
The empty Hen and Chicks pub in Luton High Street, Chatham earmarked for flats as part of wider rejuvenation
A once-popular pub which has fallen into disrepair and sat empty for five years has been earmarked for flats. Plans have been put forward to convert the former Hen and Chicks in Luton High Street into 10 one-bed apartments. Developers want to demolish …
Have your say on impact of Greater Cambridge Partnership’s Waterbeach to Cambridge busway project
Residents are being asked for their views on how to manage and reduce the Waterbeach to Cambridge transport scheme’s impacts on the environment. The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) has launched a public consultation on the scheme, which includes a …
Ryan Reynolds reveals love for Dover prankster Arron Crascall’s funny videos
Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds has revealed his love for a Kent prankster in a rare interview about his latest blockbuster movie. The Deadpool star disclosed his respect for Dover-based Arron Crascall in social media discussion about ‘IF’, which is curre…