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The Joy of Cryptic Crosswords and How to Solve Them By Marc Breman Playing puzzles like crosswords and word searches could delay the onset of cognitive decline in old age, according to research. Scientists believe a mental workout could stimulate neuron growth in a key area of the brain and help us to keep us sharp in later years. Of all the puzzles available, cryptic crosswords are said to be the most fun – but also the most difficult to...

If London boroughs carried slogans in the same way US states do then "style over substance" would surely be the motto emblazoned across Mayfair's chic streets. You would see it scrawled on the bumper plates of the Lamborghinis that rev at full throttle between traffic lights on the congested streets, or embroidered on the red carpets that cushion the stairs outside its hotels. The bars, that puff a scented mist into your face on arrival and offer cocktails decorated like...

As more Conservative MP’s threatened rebellion over Theresa May’s insistence on ruling out a customs union with the EU, Jeremy Corbyn today exposed how fragile her parliamentary majority is by setting out Labour’s red lines for Brexit. The Labour leader said he would work towards an economy that “works for the many, not for the few” and set out the practical reasons why he believes a customs union with the EU is necessary. Corbyn added that he would “not countenance”...

A Facebook glitch yesterday sent hordes of traffic away from the profiles of brands and celebrities to the personal accounts of some of the earliest adopters of Facebook. Businesses and celebs that have names starting with a number saw their traffic redirected to corresponding accounts that were set up under the same number back when Facebook gave pages an ID. People searching for 888 Casino this morning got the account of Sarah Tucker, who attended Harvard University where the social...

Worcester is the smile capital of the UK, it has emerged. Researchers who carried out a detailed study found folk in the city grin 27 times a week on average. That’s 10 more times than the national average of 17 times a week, and 15 more than Edinburgh, who manage just 12 smiles a week. Coventry emerged as 'frown town' with residents pulling an angry face 11 times a week – five more times than the average Brit. However, residents...

When you play a few hands with the boys over beers on a Saturday night, you may have entertained the thought that professional poker could be for you – especially when you feel that rush of a winning a streak! But while poker can take only minutes to learn, mastering the craft and learning how the economy of the game works can take a lifetime. If you dream of pulling up a chair in Vegas, or sponsoring players to enter...

England's World Cup victory in 1966 has been revealed as the landmark moment Brits would love to have witnessed - over the birth of Christ, the construction of Stonehenge and Live Aid. The game, played at Wembley on July 30, remains the greatest moment in England's footballing history and made legends of players like the late Bobby Moore and Nobby Stiles. The match featured Geoff Hurst's infamous 'was it, or wasn't it' goal and Kenneth Wolstenholme's immortal 'They think it’s...

The average worker will earn more than £1.1 million in wages during their life, a study has found. Researchers who studied the earnings of 2,000 people revealed they will typically bank £1,123,164 in pay over an average 48-year working career. According to the study, the average worker earns £23,399.25 a year. Workers in London currently bring in the highest annual salary, an average of £31,217.62, while those living in South West earn the least each year, pocketing £18,428.13. Greg Tatton-Brown...

By Gemma Francis What kind of travel companion are you? Are you one of the organised 45 per cent of Brits who will arrive at the airport before check-in has even opened? Or one of the more reckless one in twenty who admit they won’t make a move to the gate until the ‘final call’ message is flashing up on screens, and will insist on visiting the bar WHATEVER time of day it is? Take this quiz and find out:  ...