Melissa Horrocks
Digital Journalist based in Blackpool, Fy3, United Kingdom.
Joined on Aug 30, 2009
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A surprising new discovery will help fight obesity and heart problems. The University of Western Ontario has carried out research and discovered a substance in tangerines that helps obesity and gives protection against type 2 diabetes and atherosclerosis.
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Aaron Horrocks was born on October 14th, 2009 weighing 5 1b 3 ounces. At 33 weeks pregnant his mother had to have a Cesarean Section due to suffering from preeclampsia and gestational diabetes.
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Shannon Matthews aunt was placed in prison for a year yesterday when she admitted benefit fraud that was over £35,000. Benefit fraud is a serious crime and Mrs Hyett was given a prison sentence.
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A wildlife officer in America decided to bring an alligator into his daughter's school, but it ended up escaping and heading to the local pond for a drink.
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As people all over the world celebrated Halloween last night, a tragedy broke out for 19 people who were at a Halloween party in Perth.
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Police are not releasing details of the dead body that was found in a river in Melbourne. Though it is believed that the body could be that of Christian Peck.
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A change that will transform the Internet and users experience is being accepted by officials at the Internet Corporation For Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). This change is the most dramatic the Internet has seen in 40 years.
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Officials are trying to protect children this Halloween by asking sex offenders to display a poster saying, "no candy at this residence", a warning sign that tells children and parents that there is a sex offender living at that address.
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The Internet is good for meeting new friends, but people need to be extra careful when arranging to meet people in real life.
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Police are searching for a football hooligan that bit off part of a man's ear at a football match earlier this year. An innocent victim tried to help a woman who was being bullied by a man.
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The homeless world cup is a big thing and is growing in popularity all over the world. Teams are improving all the time and are chosen by special coaches who spot potential within players.
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"Look into my eyes" says the cat to the client. No, it's no joke, a cat has been registered as a professional hypnotist by a professional recognised board in the UK. Whatever next?
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Missouri police are holding a suspected 15-year-old under custody for first-degree murder of a 9-year-old girl named Elizabeth Olten. No details about the suspect has been released.
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Charlize Theron kisses another woman to raise money for ONEXONE charity that helps children who are suffering in developing Countries. The kiss was part of a charity auction.
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The very first case of Swine Flu occurred on May 16th, 2009 in Turkey. When an American resident arrived in Istanbul, the first case was reported in Turkey.
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A drunken police officer and a group of friends were walking around the House of Screams (Haunted House) when they were approached by worker Mike Morrison dressed as Leatherface, the murderer in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
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A tragic crime scene where a two-year-old girl was discovered by a border collie cross called Rusty has arisen in New Zealand.
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With today's technology advancing, it is now possible for a computer to drive your car. The latest gadget is called idriver. Read on to find out more.
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Nicole Kidman fights for women affected by domestic violence across the world. Nicole Kidman hopes to make a difference and help those women who are suffering.
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Burglar falls asleep outside the house he has just broken into. Police arrive on scene and start poking fun at him whilst feeding him scraps from the garbage.
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