Real Life

Meet Emma Morano – the 116-year-old woman who may be the last living person born in the 1800s

by 14/05/16 12:23pm

Italy’s Emma Morano greeted with a smile the news that she, at 116, is now the oldest person in the world. Not only that, Emma is believed to be the last surviving person in the world born in the 1800s...

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Meet the brave man who revealed his secret depression in moving YouTube video

by 12/05/16 5:07pm

Doug Leddin felt he was living a secret life when he suffered alone with depression for more than 10 years. But a month ago the 27-year-old, from Dublin, Ireland, decided to share his story with the world in a bid...

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Meet the inspiring personal trainer who makes healthy meals for Stormzy

When Gina Obeng broke up with her boyfriend of seven years in 2011, she was, like many people after a...

Wednesday, 11/05/16 - 5:48pm Read More

Man puts on his girlfriend’s clothes to demonstrate what’s wrong with women’s clothing sizes

One man has just found out something about women’s clothes that most women grapple with everyday – arbitrary size labels....

Wednesday, 11/05/16 - 9:34am Read More

Meet the emerging menswear designer whose fans include Trinidad James and Jammer

For any university student studying fashion, getting in the final-year showcase is pretty much essential if you want to get...

Friday, 06/05/16 - 1:06pm Read More

Watch the incredible moment a ‘live mural’ photoshoot ended in a surprise marriage proposal

San Francisco’s famous Balmy Alley is full of beautiful murals – but this one is, well, a little different. Artist...

Wednesday, 04/05/16 - 7:59pm Read More

Mother who lost five family members in the Buncrana Pier tragedy completes Belfast Marathon

(Declan Roughan/PA) Louise James who ran in the Belfast marathon in memory of her son and who lost five members of her family when their car plunged off a pier with Davitt Walsh (right) who jumped in and saved her baby.
A mother who lost five members of her family when their car plunged off a pier has run a marathon...

Monday, 02/05/16 - 5:43pm Read More

Mother and daughter rescued after creating ‘help’ sign from giant ferns share survival story

(Tararua Forest Park)
A US exchange student and her mother were rescued after a helicopter pilot spotted the large “help” signs they had...

Monday, 02/05/16 - 12:00pm Read More

Meet the 24-year-old who shed a whopping 25 stone

A 24-year-old man has said he feels “normal” for the first time in his life after losing 25 stone and...

Wednesday, 27/04/16 - 6:48pm Read More

Meet the inspiring student who performed a dance tribute to Prince on the Tube

Jackson Flowers
A Prince fan paid a unique tribute to the late star by performing a dance in a packed Tube carriage....

Wednesday, 27/04/16 - 6:35pm Read More

Meet the 13-year-old schoolboy who worked with Stormzy on his new album

A 13-year-old schoolboy became an overnight sensation when Stormzy sought him out via social media and invited him to work...

Wednesday, 27/04/16 - 5:05pm Read More

Ecstatic engaged groom thanks stranger at London Marathon for ‘capturing the best moment of my life’

A couple whose engagement at the London Marathon finishing line was captured on camera have spoken of their joy after...

Monday, 25/04/16 - 8:00pm Read More

Army Captain who died after collapsing during the London Marathon ‘lived life to the full’

David Seath
An Afghanistan veteran and Green Beret who “lived life on the edge and to the full” died after collapsing at...

Monday, 25/04/16 - 7:14pm Read More

Couple who got engaged at London Marathon finish line get unexpected gift thanks to Twitter

A couple who got engaged on the finish line of the London Marathon will have a photo memory of the...

Monday, 25/04/16 - 2:38pm Read More

How one woman’s no make-up selfie started a global conversation on beauty standards and ageing

At one time or another, we’ve probably all been subjected to some form of sales pitch. Pretending to not hear...

Monday, 25/04/16 - 9:50am Read More

13 things that happen when you train for your first marathon

Don’t know about you, but when we think about running a marathon, our immediate reaction goes something like this. Nicki...

Thursday, 21/04/16 - 3:13pm Read More

This stylish baby has a wardrobe that’ll make fashionistas green with envy

Mya Byrne who has received praise from celebrities such as Khloe Kardashian for her fashionable Instagram outfits.
While most of us struggle to maintain a stylish wardrobe there are some who have no problem of the sort...

Wednesday, 20/04/16 - 8:48am Read More

Incredible Boston marathon bombing survivor crosses the finish line on prosthetic leg

Boston marathon
A woman who lost her left leg in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings has said conquering the course on a...

Tuesday, 19/04/16 - 5:29pm Read More

A heart-warming sign was spotted at a restaurant welcoming the needy for a free meal

A heart-warming poster was spotted on the door of a restaurant inviting those who couldn’t afford food to dine for...

Monday, 18/04/16 - 9:37pm Read More

A heart-warming sign was spotted at a restaurant welcoming the needy for a free meal

A heart-warming poster was spotted on the door of a restaurant inviting those who couldn’t afford food to dine for...

Monday, 18/04/16 - 9:37pm Read More