New research has revealed that some accents sound ‘guiltier’ than others – and stereotyped as more likely to have committed a crime. Researchers asked 180 participants to listen to recordings of 10 male voices with different accents and rate a series of statements on social traits and behaviours.
Some disruption continues this morning (Sunday, January 5) after flights were cancelled due to heavy snow. A number of flights that were meant to be landing at Bristol Airport last night (Saturday, January 4) were diverted following the day's snowfall.
Birmingham City remain in pole position to secure the League One title this season and they’ve set their sights on signing a current Championship captain to ensure they get over the line. Chris Davies’ side lead the way at the top of the table and are unbeaten in their last 13 matches in all competitions,
They are wanted in connection with a range of alleged crimes and police forces are asking for information to help find them
From the approachable Northern English accent often associated with openness, to the Glaswegian accent which can be synonymous to kindness, the UK is filled with a number of distinctive accents with a touch of bias following suit.
Former Swansea City winger Jefferson Montero has made a shock return to English football by signing for non-league side FC St Helens. The 35-year-old, who made 78 league appearances for the Swans after joining in 2014, and also enjoyed spells at Villarreal, Levante, Real Betis, West Brom and Birmingham.
Men with regional accents from Liverpool and Bradford are more likely to be perceived as criminals, according to new research from the University of Cambridge. The study examined how different British accents influence people's perceptions of personality traits and criminal behaviour.
A weather front has been predicted by WX Charts, which uses Met Desk data, from January 28 - with 10cm per hour anticipated.
Lead researcher Alice Paver said the findings focused on the 'disadvantage that speakers of some accents may still face in the criminal justice system'.
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Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham and West Ham United legend Bobby Moore are just two of the many big names to have their shirt numbers retired in association football.
Manchester City's 8-0 win over Salford was the biggest victory of the day, while Chelseas beat Morecambe 5-0. Brighton, Liverpool, Leicester and Bournemouth all won by four-goal margins. And the last game of the day was the only one to go to penalties as Coventry knocked out Sheffield Wednesday.