Brit school bans sexually coloured 'shagbands'September 19th, 2009 LONDON - A Brit primary school has banned its students form wearing coloured wristbands, after parents found out that they were called "shagbands". Parents of kids, attending Rayne Primary School near Braintree, Essex, discovered that each colour of the 'shagband' represents a different sex act.
Brit cop couple to marry on 9/9/9August 26th, 2009 LONDON - Brit coppers Jacqueline Felton and Michael Aldred have revealed that they have booked the best wedding date ever - 9/9/9. The two of them have decided on tying the knot on September 9, 2009, a date which very much has to do with their work.
Brit kids stare at screens for 10hrs a dayAugust 17th, 2009 LONDON - British children spend ten hours a day glued to TVs, computers, mobiles and games consoles, according to a new survey. The survey by energy firm Npower found that square-eyed youngsters aged seven to 16 spend a shocking four months a year - staring at screens.
Xbox live down: even todayAugust 7th, 2009 Why Xbox live is down? nobody knows the answer, but it is still down. Along with Xbox most of social networking sites and some of the popular gaming sites are going down now and then, it appears to be a regular practice.
20 pct Brit primary school kids fail English examAugust 5th, 2009 LONDON - A new survey has revealed that 20 per cent of Brit primary school kids have failed in their English exam this year, with SATs results falling for the first time since testing began. It was also revealed that about 115,000 pupils will move up to secondary education next month, at least two years behind their classmates.
An average Brit adult forgets three things a dayJuly 23rd, 2009 LONDON - An average adult forgets three key facts, errands or events every day, a UK study has found. According to research carried out by National-Lottery.co.uk, around 15 million of Britons will today forget where they put the keys to their house or car.
Kids' laughter lands primary school under noise pollution probeJuly 21st, 2009 LONDON - A probe for noise pollution was ordered into a Brit Primary school after locals complained about kids' laughter. Council inspectors heard of the complaints of an "unbearable" din at playtimes, and carried out tests to see whether it exceeded World Health Organisation limits.
3 in 4 four Brit kids don't know how to boil an eggMay 20th, 2009 LONDON - Three quarters of British kids do not know how to boil an egg, new research has found. The poll for supermarket chain Morrisons found that almost half of the youngsters in the UK never or rarely help prepare their family's evening meal.
'I only strip off for money', says Jennifer EllisonMay 1st, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood stunner Jennifer Ellison has revealed that she strips only for money. The 25-year-old busty star admits that she strips off for pay cheques - and will continue to while she's in demand.
Recession-hit Brit mums making huge sacrifices to feed kidsApril 19th, 2009 LONDON - The ongoing recession has taken toll on Brit mothers who are sacrificing their lavish lifestyles to feed their kids. An Asda poll of 1,000 mothers has found that a staggering 77 percent are struggling to put meals on the table.
Brit couples have 156 arguments a yearApril 6th, 2009 LONDON - A new survey has revealed that Brit couples have, on average, 156 arguments a year. This means that they spend two full days fighting each other, reports the Sun.
My kids get tongue lashings too, says Gordon RamsayApril 5th, 2009 LONDON - Brit chef Gordon Ramsay has revealed that even his kids are not spared from his legendary tongue-lashing. Ramsay, 42, himself admitted that he had on one occasion screamed at his son publicly.
8 in 10 Brit kids are 'addicted to cellphones'March 21st, 2009 LONDON - Eight out of ten British kids are addicted to their mobile phones, a new survey has found. According to www.youngpoll.com, one in three children feel "alone" without the phone and almost half sleep next to it.
Madonna, Guy Ritchie 'reach custody settlement over kids'March 12th, 2009 LONDON - Former couple Madonna and Guy Ritchie have reached a custody settlement that will see their kids make US their home, it has emerged. The Queen of Pop was previously alleged to have won a court order to relocate 12-year-old Lourdes, her daughter from a previous relationship, and their sons Rocco, eight, and adopted David, three, to the US from her ex-hubby's native England.
Leona Lewis snubbed by Brit awardsJanuary 20th, 2009 LONDON - New British singing sensation Leona Lewis has been snubbed by the Brit Awards. 'It's a complete travesty, Lewis has been overlooked in her own country.