Record numbers of people put on their running shoes and got fit-for-free this year with 8.7 million NHS Couch to 5k runs completed in 2024, new data revealed today (31 December 2024). Millions of kilometres were covered as 790,000 downloaded the NHS fitness app this year alone and 9.3Continue Reading
A single cigarette could reduce your life expectancy by 20 minutes, according to a new study by researchers aiming to underscore the long-term impact of smoking, even in small quantities. The findings, published in the Journal of Public Health Studies, have reignited concerns about the dangers of tobacco consumption andContinue Reading
Boxing Day shoppers stayed away from the High Street and shopping centres, compared with last year, footfall data suggests. Data gathered by MRI Software showed footfall on UK high streets wasdown 6.2% on 2023, while shopping centres saw a 4.2% fall in visitors. The figures are an early sign thatContinue Reading
Two popular Christmas markets in the UK have been rebranded as “Winter Markets” to avoid causing offence—a decision that has sparked heated debate and left many questioning the nation’s values and identity. The move, reportedly made to create a more inclusive atmosphere, has drawn both praise and criticism. However, forContinue Reading
