Eddie Izzard hailed ‘an icon’ for requesting ‘she/her’ pronouns during TV appearance

Eddie Izzard has been applauded by viewers during her most recent television appearance in which she asked for the pronouns she/her to be used. The stand-up comedy star appeared on the Sky Arts series Portrait Artist of the Year and asked the contestants and audience if she could be publicly referred to as ‘she’ and […]

Ballet in time of Cold War: Russian dance troupe hailed as 'messenger of peace & love' in US (VIDEO)

Whenever the Cold War is raging between Russia and the west, it’s ballet that helps build bridges and ease drama, says a leading choreographer, who’s taking his St. Petersburg company on a tour of the US. “This has already become a world tradition, when the Cold War begins between the west and the east or […]

Homeless man saves 2 children from fire, hailed as ‘true hero’

Published time: 2 Dec, 2017 11:24 A homeless man from Las Vegas is a “true hero” for risking his own life in saving two children, a 3-year-old and 10-month-old, from a fire. If not his quick actions, the children could have been severely burnt or killed in the blaze, firefighters said. Anival Angulo, 36, who […]

Moore Hailed As “Hero” Amid Sexual Misconduct Scandal

Roy Moore, the Alabama Republican currently facing calls to end his Senate bid amid allegations of sexual misconduct with teenagers, was given a hero’s welcome Thursday by religious activists in Birmingham, Alabama, who blamed the news media for their candidate’s troubles. But even as he was embraced by supporters in Alabama, the White House moved […]

The Great Pottery Throw Down: Johnny Vegas shock hailed as ‘the most surreal moment on TV’

During the BBC series, which sees home potters compete to become the new champion of British pottery, Johnny – who boasts a degree in ceramics – was reunited with his former lecturer Kate Malone.  While the contestants looked on in wonder Johnny whipped out his apron and made an entire teapot in just 60 seconds.  […]

New natural treatment hailed as a 'new dawn' for arthritis sufferers

Scientists have discovered the drug combination, which has few or no side effects, can both relieve pain and potentially reverse the damage caused by the disease.  Preliminary data has been so promising that experts at Liverpool University have launched an accelerated programme of trials and hope to have a therapy on the market within five […]

Call The Midwife: BBC drama hailed for mental health theme

The BBC drama, now in its sixth series, has won credit for its compassionate and bold approach to issues including stillbirth, abortion, homosexuality, race and disability.  It has now shone the spotlight on the issue of mental health by telling the story of the young nun who finds herself locked up in Linchmere Hospital, a […]