Matthew Evans

1 week ago | thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk | Matthew Evans

The RSPCA has previously warned about a surge in unwanted rabbits being returned to shelters. (Image: Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary) Pets at Home has announced it will ban the sale of rabbits over the Easter weekend. For several years, the retailer has implemented this temporary sales ban out of concern that customers may impulsively buy rabbits.

1 week ago | bordertelegraph.com | Matthew Evans

Can CBD really cure cancer? (Image: GREGOR JERIC [email protected]) Katie Price recently claimed that CBD oils helped one of her friend's daughter 'heal herself' from a tumour. CBD, or cannabidiol, is a chemical compound found in the cannabis plant, known for its potential health benefits, including pain relief and anxiety reduction. CBD can be found in various products online and in stores, including dietary supplements, bath soaks, drinks, and food. But can it really cure cancer?

2 weeks ago | theargus.co.uk | Matthew Evans

The battle of the butters - can Lurpak be beaten? Yes, it turns out (Image: Newsquest) In 2022, Queen Elizabeth II died, Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard gripped the world, and Russia invaded Ukraine, however, the great Lurpak crisis stands out in memory. In its online store, Sainsbury's was charging £7.25 for a 750g tub of the lightly salted favourite, Asda selling it for £6, and Tesco £5.30. At the time, the 'bricks of yellow gold' symbolised the UK's spiralling cost-of-living crisis.

3 weeks ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Matthew Evans

Storrs Hall Hotel offers a "Beatrix Potter-themed afternoon tea" that will delight mum (Image: Getty) Looking to take mum somewhere special this Mother's Day? Well, look no further than the Lake District. The BBC Good Food Guide has rounded up the crème de la crème of cafes and hotels that offer the best afternoon teas in the UK, and one 'majestic' country house hotel in Windermere had a special mention.

4 weeks ago | thenational.scot | Matthew Evans

Schools are reportedly offering rewards to children to boost attendance. Incentives include prize draws – with rewards such as bikes, iPads and pizza parties -according to a National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) report. School leaders should prioritise encouraging and “individualised” approaches to increase attendance and create “a sense of belonging”, the NFER has said.