The best (and worst) times to eat dinner, according to an expert
Earlier dinner times have long been favoured among Brits, though, with a 2020 YouGov poll revealing most UK adults (34%) sit down to eat between 6-6.59pm. Parenthood likely also contributes to this trend, with many adults opting to eat at the same time as their kids for ease. Parents may lean towards earlier eating times because of their kids. (Getty Images)On this topic, Belsham notes: "Despite later dinner times, Mediterranean populations often exhibit excellent metabolic health and lower rates of chronic disease. The best (and worst) times to eat your dinnerAs Belsham says, individual factors such as your lifestyle, digestive health, and sleep patterns will influence the optimal timing of your heaviest meal.
Source:The Times
August 07, 2025 14:21 UTC
UK scientists find genes linked with chronic fatigue syndrome
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxA study showed that eight areas of genetic code are different in people with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) than in healthy people. LONDON - Researchers at the University of Edinburgh said on Aug 6 they have discovered differences in the DNA of people with chronic fatigue syndrome that should help dispel the notion that the debilitating condition is psychological or driven by laziness. Their study found eight areas of genetic code that are different in people with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) than in healthy volunteers. The DecodeME study analysed DNA samples from 15,579 people who reported having chronic fatigue on a questionnaire and 259,909 people without it, all of European descent. Scientists who were not involved in the study said using volunteers who self-reported chronic fatigue syndrome rather than restricting participation to those with a diagnosis from a medical professional somewhat weakened its conclusions.
Source:The Times
August 07, 2025 14:05 UTC
Trump Tells European Leaders He Intends to Meet With Putin and Zelensky
The pressure on them is working,” Mr. Zelensky said in his evening address to the nation. “But the main thing is that they do not deceive us or the United States in the details.”Just a meeting with Mr. Trump would represent something of a victory for Mr. Putin. If the meeting goes ahead as Mr. Trump described, it would be the first in-person summit between an American and Russian president in more than four years. The last took place in June 2021 in Geneva, when President Joseph R. Biden Jr. met one-on-one with Mr. Putin. “The Russians expressed their desire to meet with President Trump, and the president is open to meeting with both President Putin and President Zelensky,” she said.
Source:The Times
August 07, 2025 13:56 UTC
In these times, UK-German research collaboration must be ramped up
Despite the UK’s temporary exclusion from Horizon Europe, Europe’s flagship research programme, research ties held strong and the enthusiasm of our 39 universities for working together never diminished. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) already work well together. They could also be targeted to boost German-UK collaborations within Horizon Europe – combining Europe’s largest research bases to leverage additional funding which neither can deliver alone. The treaty is an important step for government links and will support new partnerships between funders, universities, research teams and regulators on emerging and critical technologies. UK-German research links have led to breakthroughs in everything from quantum theory and AI to neuroscience, advanced materials and more.
Source:The Times
August 07, 2025 13:12 UTC
How nurses are leading the fight against the UK’s toxic air crisis
Tragedies such as the death of nine-year-old Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah – the first person in the UK to have air pollution recorded as the cause of death – have fuelled public concern about toxic air. Against this backdrop, two specialist clean-air clinics – in Liverpool and London – are exploring ways to reduce children’s exposure to environmental hazards and air pollution. Loading…The information helps clinicians build a bespoke care plan, while also adding to the evidence base around child health and air pollution. She described how residents in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets were facing a “toxic triad” of deprivation, poor health literacy and air pollution. “I started to think about [how] air pollution is there all the time.
Source:The Times
August 07, 2025 11:13 UTC
Tributes paid to Cumbrian journalist Tracy Walker Park
Tracy Walker Park, former reporter for the Times & Star, News & Star and Cumberland News, passed away last week, peacefully at home in Pardshaw near Cockermouth. She eventually moved to Cumbria and the former CN Media Group, becoming dedicated reporter for Cockermouth until 2024. Tracy’s work touched her community too, and she became part of the fabric of West Cumbria, reporting on its successes and challenges, from inquests and court stories, to business triumphs and life-changing events. (Image: Submitted)Councillor Alan Smith, former leader of Allerdale Borough Council and member of Cockermouth Town Council, said: “I had such a lot of respect for Tracy. All are welcome and those attending are asked not to wear black to reflect Tracy’s love of colourful clothes.
Source:The Times
August 07, 2025 10:05 UTC
Chris Brain trial hears of ‘Lycra nuns’
THE trial of Chris Brain continued this week, when the founder of the Nine O’Clock Service (NOS) in Sheffield gave evidence at Inner London Crown Court in south London. Mr Brain, 68, now of Park Road, Wilmslow, in Cheshire, is being tried on 36 charges of indecent assault and one of rape, involving 13 women. The women wore tight clothing and lingerie while doing their duties, the court heard, and were referred to as “the Lycra lovelies” and “Lycra nuns”. Asked about their attire, Mr Brain said “I wasn’t prescribing what to wear, it was completely normal for that era and that place,” according to a report in The Times. The massages were intended to relieve tension headaches, Mr Brain said.
Source:The Times
August 07, 2025 08:46 UTC
TSB brand to change hands as sale to Santander approved
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August 07, 2025 03:02 UTC
Blunder reveals UK hired foreign contractors for Gaza spy mission
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August 07, 2025 02:40 UTC
I've watched the Titanic movie multiple times - but only just realised a major detail about Rose
A fiery debate erupted between the hosts of a New Zealand morning radio show over the 1997 Hollywood blockbuster movie Titanic. 'Is she not the real Rose? 'I can't believe it's not the real Rose!!' Titanic director James Cameron has previously confirmed that although the character of Rose is not real, the character was inspired by a real person, American artist Beatrice Wood. Film buffs have also previously noted that while there was a real-life passenger named Rose on-board the Titanic, her life story is not the same as the Rose character in the movie.
Source:The Times
August 07, 2025 02:28 UTC
JD Vance will stay with David Lammy on family holiday in the UK
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August 07, 2025 01:31 UTC
Keir Starmer fails to rule out more tax rises to plug black hole
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August 07, 2025 00:59 UTC
Prince Harry Cleared of Bullying Accusations at Charity He Co-founded
Britain’s charities’ regulator on Wednesday cleared Prince Harry of bullying, harassment and sexism at the charity he co-founded, following a monthslong dispute with the head of the organization that spilled out into the open. Sophie Chandauka, the chair of the organization, made a series of allegations against Harry, against Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, his co-founder, and against the board of trustees after they resigned in March. She accused them of “abuse of power, bullying, harassment, misogyny and misogynoir,” a term that refers to sexism toward Black women. The former trustees also reported their concerns to the Charity Commission, the independent watchdog that oversees charities in England and Wales. The dispute erupted into a public relations crisis and the commission opened an investigation into the accusations.
Source:The Times
August 07, 2025 00:29 UTC
Rod Liddle to confront the Moorland Association on Times Radio this Saturday (9 Aug 2025)
Journalist, broadcaster and Sunday Times columnist Rod Liddle will be hosting a 20 minute piece on grouse shooting during his Saturday morning show on Times Radio, from 12.05hrs. Rod Liddle is no stranger to this topic – having previously written, “Every way you look at this industry…its existence is an absurdity” (see here). About his forthcoming show this Saturday, he writes:“This Saturday at 1205 on my Times Radio programme I’m devoting 20 mins to reclaiming the grouse moors, with contributions from rewilders and conservationists and a confrontation with the Moorland Association. Lots of opportunity to comment“. His Saturday morning show airs from 10am – 1pm and can be listened to on DAB radio (channel 11A) or the Times Radio App, or through a smart speaker, or online (where catch-up is available).
Source:The Times
August 06, 2025 20:09 UTC
Battersea neighbours campaign to protect rare grapefruit trees
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August 06, 2025 20:05 UTC