Studies indicate that curcumin can enhance insulin sensitivity, similarly to some medication (Image: Getty)Health specialists have identified a common kitchen spice that could have blood...

Video shows felling of much-loved tree, jury told1 hour agoDuncan Leatherdale & Evie LakeBBC News, North East and CumbriaMobile phone footage which prosecutors claim shows the moment the "iconic"...

Four weeks ago Britain was manipulated into hysteria over Adolescence, Netflix’s latest drama. That piece of light entertainment was elevated to holy writ, and presented as Exhibit A for the...

An Iranian sex toy smuggler has successfully won an appeal against his deportation and has been granted asylum in the UK. Originally the unmanned man told a lower-tier immigration tribunal that his...

A twisted man who slyly positioned a camera inside a flower vase to covertly record his neighbour's private moments in her bedroom for an extended period has been prohibited from starting any...

Although rare, shark attacks have been on the rise in recent years - and experts say over-excited tourists could be to blame. Despite their fearsome reputation in popular culture, sharks don't have...

JMW Turner, Self-Portrait, c.1799 (Image: Tate)He was known as the “painter of light” thanks to his atmospheric all-weather landscapes illuminating scenes from natural life. But Joseph Mallard...

The small village of Portpatrick in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, has been ranked as one of the best seaside resorts to move to in the UK. With fresh ocean air and picturesque...

Pahlavi was the ruler in Iran during World War Two before he was succeeded by his son, Mohammad Reza Pahlav.He was a controversial character and his reappearance could be a problem for the...

Police chiefs to be granted powers to remove unfit officers6 minutes agoGuy LambertSociety reporterBBCPolice chiefs will be able to automatically sack officers who fail background checks, under new...

'One-of-a-kind' girl born with heart outside chest has pioneering surgery57 minutes agoSarah HawleyBBC News, East MidlandsSuppliedVanellope Hope Wilkins made medical history when she was born with...

Mission to boldly grow food in space labs blasts off9 hours agoPallab GhoshScience Correspondent•@BBCPallabFrontier SpaceSteak, mashed potatoes and deserts for astronauts could soon be grown from...

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