The traditional ‘watercooler moment’ in the workplace may be on its way out, with only one in 10 employees now engaging in casual chats at this once-popular office spot. But, this doesn’t mean it isn’t happening elsewhere. A survey of 2,000 workers revealed that they often have informal conversations with …
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In a whirlwind of sweet deals, Amazon’s Prime Day flash sale is offering chocolate fans the chance to snag a bumper 2kg sharing box of delectable Cadbury treats at a reduced cost. Today (October 9) marks the colossal sales event where a plethora of items from various categories including homeware, …
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A man staying at a £12-a-night hotel left after performing a UV inspection on his room, which horrified him enough to find accommodation elsewhere. Zac Jones, 27, visited in the Highbury hotel in Blackpool where he claims to have paid just £12.80 for an overnight stay. But checking the room …
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A comet that hasn’t been seen for tens of thousands of years is dancing close to Earth – with the possibility of seeing it with the naked eye. Comet A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) was discovered in January last year and it is thought that it only visits the inner solar system every …
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An eight-year-old who died after being shot in the head on Saturday has been named. Jay Cartmell of Frizington in West Cumbria was killed in an incident near Warcop on Saturday. He died after sustaining serious head injuries in an incident on land not far from the A66, north of …
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Experts say we should all start ‘burping’ our homes for 10 minutes a day as the weather shifts away from summer in autumn and winter. Burping your home is the process of opening the windows in your home for short bursts, usually for around 10 minutes at a time and …
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The Food Standards Agency has circulated an urgent recall for chicken nuggets which could be dangerous to some people. Farmfoods is recalling Qualiko Frozen Chicken Battered Premium Nuggets because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone …
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A storm is coming to the UK this Thursday, with temperatures dropping to wintry weather for some – and that could mean hail and even snow. The UK is set to see “unseasonably cold” conditions over the next few days, with patchy rural frost developing by Thursday night, forecasters have …
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Locals are baffled by sightings of a bright blue pigeon – with experts issuing a warning. Residents of Maidenhead in Berkshire are mystified after the blue pigeon was spotted wandering the streets. Simon Bryson, 35, snapped several pictures after noticing its “peculiar” markings. He said: “I thought it looked quite …
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The King is to get rid of the Duke of York’s security team, according to multiple reports. Prince Andrew’s private security team has been privately funded by Charles after he lost publicly-funded police protection in 2022. Members of the security detail have been told their services will not be needed …
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