Protesters are objecting to Disney’s plan to replace dwarves with CGI in a forthcoming Snow White adaptation, prompting calls for the original concept to be retained.

Unseasonably warm temperatures, forecast to reach around 19°C, are set to coincide with St Patrick’s Day celebrations and bring an early spell of sunshine to the country.

Experts report that trading a jog for a hot bath could aid weight loss and relaxation, with research suggesting a simple soak may burn more calories than expected.

A hi-tech operation is set to search every inch of a renowned Scottish loch, deploying cutting-edge technology to verify the legend of a mysterious creature believed to dwell there.