Charlotte Thomas

London

Writer, Content Strategist and Digital editor at Freelance

Articles

Is behaviour on flights getting worse? Have your say

1 week ago | aol.co.uk | Charlotte Thomas

Yahoo UK's poll of the week lets you vote and indicate your strength of feeling on one of the week's hot topics. After the poll closes, we'll publish and analyse the results each Friday, giving readers the chance to see how polarising a topic has become and if their view chimes with other Yahoo UK readers. With June on the horizon and the UK weather seemingly taking a turn for the worse, many of us will be thinking about jetting off to sunnier climes.
This is how much sugar is in your favourite baked bean brands

2 weeks ago | aol.co.uk | Charlotte Thomas

They might have originated in the US, but us Brits can’t get enough of baked beans. Whether on toast, in a jacket potato or stirred into a chilli, we eat an estimated two million cans of the tomatoey legumes every day. They’re handy to have in the cupboard 'just in case', are popular with children and their long shelf life and all-round convenience mean they’re an easy option for breakfast, lunch or dinner. With many supermarket-own beans costing around 40p for 400g, they’re cheap, too.
Vick Hope confirms pregnancy days before going on maternity leave

2 weeks ago | aol.co.uk | Charlotte Thomas

TV and radio presenter Vick Hope, 35, today confirmed she's expecting her first child with husband Calvin Harris, 41. Speaking on the BBC Radio 1 Going Home show this afternoon, she told co-host Jamie Laing "I should probably also say this is my final week before I go on maternity leave", leaving Laing to comment, "What?".
6 prostate cancer facts to know as Joe Biden diagnosis announced

2 weeks ago | ca.style.yahoo.com | Jess Bacon |Charlotte Thomas

The former president is said to be considering treatment options with his family. (Getty Images)Former US president Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, which has spread to his bones. Biden, who left office in January this year, received a diagnosis on Friday after seeing a doctor about urinary symptoms. A statement from Biden's office, released on Sunday, revealed that the cancer is categorised as Group Grade 5.
7 ways to stay healthy as you get older

1 month ago | aol.co.uk | Charlotte Thomas

As a nation, we’re living longer, with life expectancy rising steadily over the generations. There were an estimated centenarians in the UK in 2023 – more than double the number in 2003. Additionally, almost one in five people in England are now aged 65 or over. But while living longer means we have more time to spend with loved ones and achieve what we want to in life, it can come with challenges many of us fear — including ill health, less independence and reduced mobility.
How to spot 'toxic' giant hogweed plant and treat any burns

1 month ago | ca.style.yahoo.com | Marie-Claire Dorking |Charlotte Thomas

Giant hogweed grows beside rivers, on common ground and near woodland. (Getty Images)As the weather gets warmer, many of us are spending more time outdoors. But if you're going for a walk this spring, it pays to keep an eye out for giant hogweed. Particularly if you have children or pets who like to explore. Giant hogweed is an invasive species that can be found growing wild along riverbanks, on common ground, and at the edges of woodland in the UK.
What to know about Rihanna's children, as singer announces pregnancy at Met Gala

1 month ago | ca.style.yahoo.com | Charlotte Thomas

Rihanna debuted a baby bump on the red carpet at the 2025 Met Gala, revealing to the world that she's expecting her third child with partner A$AP Rocky. (Getty Images)The 2025 Met Gala may have been packed with fashion-forward celebrities putting their spin on tailoring, but it was Rihanna's pregnancy news that became the biggest news story of the night.
Why it's not OK to speculate if someone's pregnant

1 month ago | uk.style.yahoo.com | Charlotte Thomas

TV and radio presenter Vick Hope, 35, has sparked pregnancy speculation after posting on social media yesterday. Hope, 35, who is married to DJ Calvin Harris, 41, shared a video from a press junket on her Instagram Stories, and fans were quick to point out that it appeared to show her cradling a bump. The Radio 1 star also shared a series of photos showing work she'd done recently, including hosting a Poetry Slam.
4 benefits of alcohol as champagne may lower risk of sudden cardiac arrest

1 month ago | ca.style.yahoo.com | Charlotte Thomas

Champagne could reduce your risk of sudden cardia arrest, finds a new study. (Getty Images)Good news for anyone considering a glass of wine in the sunshine: A new study has found that drinking champagne and white wine, alongside eating fruit, maintaining a healthy weight and having a positive outlook on life, could reduce your risk of sudden cardiac arrest. Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is when your heart suddenly stops pumping blood around your body, causing you to collapse and become unresponsive.
I ran London marathon with stage 4 cancer to raise awareness of the symptoms

1 month ago | ca.style.yahoo.com | Charlotte Thomas

Nathaniel ran the race last year playing a green trombone to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support (Supplied/Kim Tobin)"It was amazing, it was beautiful, it was bonkers… I knew it was going to hurt, but so does cancer," Nathaniel Dye MBE tells Yahoo UK, the day after completing London marathon. Yesterday, along with 56,000 others, the 39-year-old from East London laced up his trainers to run the iconic 26.2-mile race.