Cold weather, such as the current UK weather climate, can affect your central heating, causing the problem of frozen pipes. Frozen pipes, such as a frozen condensate pipe, can prevent your boiler from working, which means you will have to pay a hefty cost. In fact, it is said to be one of the most […]
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A record number of deaths related to the cold in the UK are classified as ‘AVOIDABLE’
RECORD numbers of people have died unnecessarily in cases related to the cold this year as figures show the country has the highest number of winter deaths from cold and flu for almost 20 years.
A record number of deaths related to the cold in the UK are classified as 'AVOIDABLE'
Examples of avoidable deaths include infections such as pneumonia taking hold because the immune system is slower due to low temperatures and heart attacks and strokes which can also be triggered by cold conditions. The figures compiled for the Sunday Express by Intelligent Health come as the country faces the coldest week in March for […]
World number one! Aussies unbeaten in tri-series
AUSTRALIA has claimed the world number one Twenty20 ranking for the first time following a rain-affected tri-series final victory over New Zealand at Eden Park. But the victory has come at a cost, with master blaster Chris Lynn leaving the field after dislocating his right shoulder while attempting an awkward dive. Medical staff put the […]
How many countries are there in the world? The number may surprise you
The answer depends on what your definition is of a ‘country’. Here are the most common answers. According to UN there are 195 Sovereign States or countries. This is defined as place that has it’s own boarders and an independent government. There are 193 official UN members with just 2 countries, Vatican City and Palestine […]
Blizzard’s monthly active users for Q4 2017 drop just a bit from 2016’s number
Blizzard Entertainment games combined had monthly active users of 40 million, according to Activision Blizzard’s financial results for its fourth quarter of 2017 While this is the developer’s sixth quarter in a row of having 40 million or more monthly active users, it is down slightly from 41 million in 2016’s fourth quarter. It is […]
Twitter doubles number of users it warned about interaction with “Russian trolls”
Twitter says it has messaged some 1,4 million people that might have been targeted in the alleged Russian propaganda effort. Even those who had switched off email notifications have now received the warning. On Wednesday, Twitter updated the number of people it believes may have fallen for the “propaganda” generated by 3,814 accounts linked to […]
Property news: Number of new homes registered in 2017 'highest for 10 years'
A total of 160,606 homes were registered during 2017, up 6 per cent on the previous year and the highest since pre-economic downturn levels, the National House Building Council (NHBC) said. It was the highest annual figure since 198,929 homes were registered in 2007. The NHBC’s registration statistics are taken from builders who are responsible […]
Danica Patrick's final NASCAR ride: Familiar number, familiar crew chief
Only four days after confirming that her longtime sponsor GoDaddy would sponsor her final Daytona 500 attempt next month, Danica Patrick announced Monday she will make that last NASCAR start driving the No. 7 Chevrolet Camaro with Premium Motorsports. The team will be led by crew chief Tony Eury Jr., who served in the same […]