Welsh hospitals short on staff with snowfall

December 19, 2010

The ongoing heavy snowfall across most of the UK has left Welsh hospitals experiencing personnel shortages. Off duty staff have been contacted as yet another blast of this cold snap causes a host of travel and staffing issues. Meanwhile, government officials ...

Blake Edwards Dies of Pneumonia at 88

December 17, 2010

Blake Edwards, the American filmmaker, died on Wednesday at the age of 88 due to complications from pneumonia. His publicist, Gene Schwam, confirmed the news. He was receiving treatment at St John's Health Center for 2 weeks before ...

Netherlands lifts ban on smoking for small bars

November 7, 2010

The Netherlands announced it would relax restrictions on a controversial smoking ban passed in 2008 that has been widely protested by small pub owners. The ban, which met with widespread criticism from small bar and pub owners, made it illegal to ...

Lily Allen has 2nd Miscarriage after Viral Infection

November 3, 2010

Last Thursday, Lily Allen was taken to the hospital with stomach pains. Her doctors worked their best, but they were unable to save her baby. According to sources, Allen was made to go into labor even though she ...

Radio Host Danny Baker Fighting Cancer

November 2, 2010

Danny Baker, the radio presenter for BBC Radio 5 live and BBC London 94.9, has revealed that he has been diagnosed with cancer. The 53-year-old said that he will be starting chemotherapy this week and radiotherapy in January. Baker apologized ...

X Factor Contestant Katie Waissel Collapses at Topshop

October 22, 2010

X Factor's Katie Waissel has reportedly collapsed while shopping at Topshop in Oxford Street after a late-night shopping spree. She was seen slumping against one of the walls with her hand on her head. There hasn't been a ...

Chilean Miners Given Free Gifts

October 18, 2010

Headlines from across the globe covered the truly miraculous rescue of 33 Chilean miners in San Jose last week. The men have continued to gain attention, respect and....gifts? The gifts started pouring in while the miners were still trapped in ...

Chilean Miners Discharged from Hospital

October 15, 2010

It's been reported that 3 out of the 33 rescued Chilean miners, who have been in the hospital since being brought back to the Earth's surface on Wednesday, have been discharged already. According to the hospital in Copiapó, although ...

New purple potato has better health properties

October 9, 2010

A new variety of potato is being heralded as healthier than other varieties say farmers. The Purple Majesty potato – which is named for its vibrant purple hue – has now hit UK supermarkets and is being touted for its health ...

Catherine Zeta-Jones talks about Michael Douglas at Ryder Cup Concert

October 1, 2010

Catherine Zeta-Jones was fighting back tears was she talked about how proud she is of Michael Douglas, her husband, while onstage to welcome the stars of the Ryder Cup. Douglas has been fighting throat cancer, and the treatments are ...