All news by author: Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz

A Labrador named River lost her job as a guide dog after failing to control her passion to chase squirrels - but she retrained as a therapy dog and has become one of the first to be used in a new pilot scheme with the police

As the winter, and more specifically Christmas time, is the most common time to have a heart attack, it's important to be aware of the telltale signs - as it could just save a life

According to Dr Michael Mosley, having a popular Christmas dinner tipple could help you drift off to sleep at night, which is great news for those who struggle with getting rest over the holidays

Storm Gerrit is set to bring strong winds and snow across the UK today as many people brace for long car journeys back from Christmas festivities. An expert has shared his top tips to stay safe on the roads

Anything is possible in the world of brain teasers, and here you are challenged to spot two identical snowflakes - and it's a lot harder than it looks as there's a strict time limit

It's almost time to say goodbye to the McDonald's Christmas menu, including the Big & Cheesy Burger and the Chicken Big Mac - but some old favourites will take their place

Sang all over the world, the famous carol will never sound the same again after this festive revelation - as people are utterly baffled by the apparent meaning behind the lyric

Will Ferrell stars as the sugar-loving Buddy the Elf, a festive classic to watch at Christmas. For the American actor, many of the scenes involves chomping down on a sugary diet - and it took its toll

We've all been stuck in a never-ending loop on Netflix where we can't decide what to watch, but luckily the streaming giant have some secret codes which lets you unlock en entire library of festive movies

You have a keen eye for puzzles if you manage to spot the three candy canes hiding in this deceptively tricky Christmas party-inpired brain teaser. Can you find them quicker than the average person?

When Morgana and her husband saw their newborn daughter's face, they knew the name they had picked out wouldn't cut it - and instead decided on a gorgeous 'Christmassy' name

It's hard for many to imagine Christmas taking place any other day than December 25, where people all around the world gather with their families, but apparently it hasn't always been that way

A former hospitality worker has caused a stir after claiming to lift the lid on behind-the-scene secrets - and urged people never to ask for ice in their drinks

Fuelled with sweets, noisy toes and festive excitement, getting your child to sleep on Christmas Eve can be really difficult. But luckily, a sleep expert has shared a clever trick to help them to drift off quickly

American Lisa Dollan was mortified after attempting to be 'cool' and use British slang shortly after moving to the country - only to realise she'd mixed it up with a rude word

A man who won just under £1million on the lottery was delighted to be able to treat his family to a luxury holiday - but was shocked when they expected more from him and even called him 'selfish'

A woman, who put time and effort into picking a great Secret Santa gift for her colleague, was left fuming when the receiver was more busy slating her wrapping than enjoying the present itself

A woman has come to terms with the fact that she might have to avoid spending Christmas with her family because of her dog's 'awful' rescue dog, who has a history of being 'aggressive'

Jamie Oliver thinks he's perfected the 'best' roast potatoes with a 'game-changer' hack - and with many people wanting to impress their families over the holidays, this could be one to take note of

Apparently, if you are able to spot 10 Christmas-themed words in this mind-boggling brain teaser within the time limit, you have higher than average IQ - so how many can you spot in this snowy scene?

In a new documentary set to air Boxing Day, King Charles III will show his humorous side by joking about his 'sausage fingers'. Now a doctor has explained why exactly the monarch's digits are so swollen

King Charles joked about his 'sausage fingers' with his son, Prince William, during Coronation rehearsals earlier this year, and there's a medical reason for his swollen digits

A woman's office Christmas outfit has sparked a debate online as it's been slammed for not being 'suitable attire' for a work environment as it's 'inappropriate' and 'so revealing'

Health experts are warning people to be 'vigilant' due to a rise in a potentially life-threatening medieval sexually transmitted infection, especially as symptoms are so hard to spot

If you've left your Christmas food shopping to the last minute, whether on purpose or by accident, you might be a genius. Here we take a look at the discount timings at Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons, Co-Op, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and Marks and Spencer