Health Secretary: ‘My kids are not on social media’
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock has said he finds it infuriating that social media firms do not do more to block under-13s from their sites.
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This Ohio dad built his daughter a wheelchair-accessible ‘fort’ out of snow
For some, the summer months can’t come soon enough – but for this dad in Cincinnati, Ohio, snow days are an opportunity for brilliant fun with the family.
Twitter reacts to cricket player Monty Panesar’s ‘nightmare’ Mastermind round
The pressure of performing on a nationwide television show could befuddle anyone, as former England cricket player Monty Panesar experienced on Celebrity Mastermind.
People are confessing the outrageous lies they’ve told for personal gain
We’ve all told a white lie or two every so often to get something we wanted… but these confessions stretch the truth to breaking point.
Salmond warns fans about ‘crossing the line’ and claims social media is harming sport
He both captained his country at cricket and refereed at the highest level of Scottish football.
Fiona Drouet concerned over ‘detachment from compassion’ of many modern Britons
Fiona Drouet knows more than most people about the impact verbal and physical abuse can have on youngsters.
Artist posts four-year drawing progress to inspire people to keep practising
When it comes to pursuing your dreams and hobbies, they say practice makes perfect, and that’s certainly true for 24-year-old Nigerian artist Ken Nwadiogbu.
It’s not a bug, it’s a feature: social media users make light of their flaws
Even your most hated flaws can come in handy every once in a while, and social media users have been offering their own positive spins on not-so-brilliant features of their bodies.
These hilarious movie trope memes will make your job seem a lot more dramatic
Have you ever thought about the way you would be portrayed if you were starring in a movie?
#WeSupportToni: WWE wrestler Toni Storm backed after private photos leaked
WWE star Toni Storm received the support of fellow wrestlers and a community of fans after private photos of her were leaked online.
Social media platforms ‘should intervene more to tackle anti-Semitism’
Social media platforms need to take more responsibility in tackling online anti-Semitism and Holocaust denial.
Horror film Bird Box inspires ‘can’t hear, can’t speak, can’t see’ meme
A combination of horror films, namely Bird Box, A Quiet Place and Hush, has inspired a hilarious new meme.
Handle with care: it’s time we used words to build more bridges than bombs
As I write this, winter sunshine is streaming into the attic room where I have temporarily shut myself off from the world to think.
Hilarious meme shows how far people will go to swerve their responsibilities
During the in-between week separating Christmas and the coming year, running errands feels like a monumental task.
10 fun and poignant LGBTQ+ viral moments from the year dubbed ’20gayteen’
For people within the LGBTQ+ community, this year held a lot of moments to be proud of, from the advancement of human rights, to community members thriving, to new celebrity role models.
Life through a lens: are photography and social media robbing us of real experiences?
At 7am the fog was rolling in over the farms, so I rushed up my local hill to watch the sunrise. I spent a sublime two hours up above the fog watching the beautiful lightshow unfold.
Literally just 12 adorable animals playing in the snow this winter
If there’s one thing about winter that makes the cold weather worthwhile, it’s the pictures and videos that surface of animals playing in the snow.
This cat found a genius way of hiding from vet
We’ve all wanted to hide away when facing a scary doctor’s appointment, but this cat has a novel way of escaping: through the rubbish hole.
Trump accuses Twitter of making it difficult for people to follow him
Donald Trump has once again called out social networks and internet giants for allegedly giving less prominence to him and fellow Republicans.
People are confessing to the childhood mischief they made when left home alone
Children get up to all sorts of nonsense when their parents leave them home alone for the first time, as these social media confessions reveal.
Paul Pogba’s social media posts cause confusion after Jose Mourinho sacking
Paul Pogba has confused football fans on social media with two cryptic posts shared after Jose Mourinho was sacked by Manchester United on Tuesday.
‘You are not invincible’, speeding teen warned in police officer’s heartfelt note
A police officer has written a heartfelt open letter to a young teen caught driving at 100mph, urging him: “Slow down. Please. You are not invincible. I promise.”
A man is walking around New York City dressed as a Christmas tree
Think you’re dedicated to all things Christmas? Well, this man walking around New York City dressed as a Christmas tree will probably out-festive even the most obsessed.
Theresa May gets locked in her car on the way to meet Angela Merkel in Germany
Prime Minister Theresa May was briefly locked inside her car when she went to meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin.
Question Time ‘most tweeted about BBC show of 2018’
Question Time, The Andrew Marr Show and Doctor Who have been named the most tweeted about BBC TV shows of 2018, according to figures from TV Licensing.
George R Mitchell: A post-truth world
“Relating to or denoting circumstances in which objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion than appeals to emotion and personal belief.”
O2 network outages cause hilarious reactions on Twitter
Mobile network O2 is investigating a technical fault that has left thousands of its mobile customers unable to use data to get online.
More than 34,000 teddy bears thrown onto hockey rink in world record toy donation
Thousands of teddy bears and other soft toys were thrown onto an ice rink during a Hershey Bears hockey match, to be donated to local charities.
‘They live among us’ meme taking over Twitter is creatively dragging everyone
Everyone holds at least one incredibly divisive opinion that stands them out from the crowd … and now there’s a meme to express that feeling.
Superjail inmates brag about drug usage on social media
A probe has been launched after inmates at a north-east superjail were caught posting on social media – just months after a similar incident at the prison.
Celebrities jump to David Beckham’s defence after criticism for on-the-lips kiss
Celebrities have taken to social media to kiss their children on the lips in solidarity with David Beckham, who has received negative comments for doing so.
Twitter suspends fake Putin account with more than one million followers
An unverified bogus Twitter account claiming to belong to Russian President Vladimir Putin has been suspended after going undetected for six years.