Science says this is the reason why so many people still eat meat

A lot of people have either become vegan, vegetarian or have cut down on their meat intake. In recent years it has become more of a lifestyle choice rather than a dietary requirement (for some). But a new study has shown the reason why a lot of people still eat meat... and it might surprise you.

Batches of Avonmore soup may be contaminated with plastic

THE FOOD SAFETY Authority of Ireland has alerted Irish consumers to a recall of several batches of Avonmore soup over concerns that they may be contaminated with plastic. The recall was issued by Glanbia, who alerted customers to the potential issue affecting batches of the Avonmore fresh soup range.

Cannabis remains most commonly used illegal drug in Ireland

LEVELS OF ILLEGAL drug use have risen by 1.9% between 2010/11 and 2014/15. The findings are included in Drug Use in Ireland and Northern Ireland, a study published today, and arise from data collected in the fourth Drug Prevalence Survey. The results indicate that cannabis continues to be the most commonly used illegal drug and that the use of new psychoactive substances has dropped significantly. Catherine Byrne, Minister for Health Promotion and the National Drugs Strategy, welcomed the publication of the findings.

Magnum goes VEGAN!

Magnum has released two new vegan ice creams made from a plant-based pea protein. Available in two flavours the ice creams are already proving to be a big hit with vegans around the country who are celebrating plant-based products becoming more easily available.

Champion grower wins heaviest vegetables in three categories.

Wheeling away in triumph, this is champion veg grower Ian Neale with an offering to make his rivals green with envy. Mr Neale, 75, had the heaviest carrot (9lb 8oz), beetroot (3rd) and cabbage (4st 10lb) at the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show in North Yorkshire yesterday. 'There really is no secret,' he said.

'It's just about having the right growing conditions, and you have to put in plenty of time.' You do need a little bit of money-for compost and fertiliser-but that's all.' The carrot and beetroot will be fed to horses and cows in his hometown of Newport, South Wales- but the cabbage will be left behind, as it would slow down his return journey.

Father dances with daughter in hospital room to celebrate chemo completion.

He stretches his arms out to her and picks up the smiling girl before dancing with her. Phoenix is currently fighting a rare and difficult form of cancer underneath her beaming exterior.

Victoria Beckham fans poke fun at her carrier bag campaign

Victoria Beckham fans have paid tribute to the star by playfully mocking her iconic carrier bag campaign. The designer, 44, celebrated a decade in fashion by recreating a 2008 Marc Jacobs photoshoot that saw her pose inside an oversized branded shopping bag.

North Korea's human LED animated screen made up of thousands of children is just remarkable.

North Korea may have a reputation as one of the bleakest countries on earth but there is no denying it can splash the colour if it needs to impress.

Woman who wrote 'How To Murder Your Husband' charged with murdering husband

A romance novelist who penned an essay titled “How To MurderYour Husband” has been charged with murdering her husband. Nancy Crampton-Brophy, 68, is the author of pulp-style books including The Wrong Husband and The Wrong Lover whose covers feature dashing and occasionally shirtless men.

Drunk, naked man sets house on fire while baking cookies.

A drunk, stoned and naked Florida man tried to bake cookies in his George Foreman Grill and accidentally set his house on fire in the process, police said.