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A London university has encouraged students to stop saying husband and wife as the terms do not include all relationships.In a document published by the University of Greenwich in south-east London, staff and students are encouraged to "use terms that include all relationships."The document says aims to "provide some helpful guidance for those who are creating policy documents or other publications."It also encourages staff members to stop using "patronising terms" that may cause offence to a particular gender including "Girls, […]

Marks & Spencer shoppers will be able to purchase new starters, mains and desserts as it expands its Gastropub range to celebrate its 20th anniversary. This will include meals made in collaboration with chef Tom Kerridge, and the items will be stocked in M&S Foodhalls and on Ocado.The collaboration introduces a selection of new dishes crafted by the chef. These additions are set to elevate the already popular Gastropub menu, offering customers restaurant-quality meals to enjoy at home.The new Tom […]

A piece of priceless artwork was smashed at an exhibition's opening, in an act of vandalism that the show’s curator described as a “reckless and senseless act”.The sculpture by Ai Weiwei was on display at Bologna’s Palazzo Fava museum, when a man pushed the artwork over, smashing it into pieces beyond repair.Captured on CCTV footage, the man then holds a piece of the large blue and white Porcelain Cube above his head triumphantly, before security staff apprehended him. Local police […]

With summer transitioning into autumn, September marks a good month for gardeners to focus on pruning. To prolong your colourful hues, the Royal Horticultural Society recommended trimming three flowers before the end of the month. Not only do faded flowers leave gardens looking tatty and dishevelled, but spent blooms can turn slimy once exposed to rain, causing a real mess. Left unmanaged, this may pave the way for complications such as fungal infections, which may lead to stem die-back.The Royal […]

EasyJet has apologised and refunded a customer who was left fuming after she was wrongly charged £50 for a small bag.Cliona McCarney and her partner were boarding a flight at Belfast International Airport when they were told by staff that their luggage did not fit into the bag sizer at the desk.McCarney had previously used the same bag on the same airline earlier that week, where there were no problems with it and qualified as hand luggage. The couple were […]

Donald Trump has claimed that Iran has made "real and specific threats" to assassinate him, according to a statement from his campaign. The former US president was reportedly briefed by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence about the alleged threats, which are said to be aimed at destabilising the United States.Trump took to social media to warn: "Big threats on my life by Iran. The entire US Military is watching and waiting. Moves were already made by Iran […]