Britain was a fractious nation in the 7th Century AD, still looking for stability several centuries after the collapse of the Roman empire. At this point, various kings ruled over different regions of land and many languages and religions dominated certain locales. The exact date of the church is not known, but it is though … Read more
Victims of a devastating form of blindness have been given hope by a new stem-cell treatment that rejuvenates the eyes. There is no cure for retinitis pigmentosa, an inherited condition that slowly constricts vision, but a British firm has reported early success with a revolutionary procedure that helps to repair a damaged retina. The treatment … Read more
‘Sinister’ Chinese mussel that can smother scallops and oysters has made its way into British waters Asian date mussels have distinctive zig-zag markings on their tiny shells They were first found in China and have caused problems all over the world Dense mats of the mussels can suffocate scallops, oysters and seagrass By Colin Fernandez, … Read more
A whistleblower whose career was ‘ruined’ after he raised concerns about an ‘unethical’ audit of a Dubai gold refiner by his former employers EY has been awarded around £8.8 million in damages. Auditor Amjad Rihan brought a claim at the High Court in London against four businesses within the network of the global accountancy firm, … Read more
British Baroque: Power And Illusion at the Tate Britain is an insightful show but the greatest triumphs can’t be shown in a gallery By Alastair Smart Published: 22:01 BST, 15 February 2020 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 15 February 2020 British Baroque: Power And Illusion Tate Britain, London … Read more
Record 509,000 British businesses teetering on brink of collapse as coronavirus crisis begins to bite By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 BST, 17 April 2020 | Updated: 22:18 BST, 17 April 2020 A record 509,000 British businesses are teetering on the brink of collapse as the coronavirus crisis begins to bite. But … Read more
Doctors’ lives are still being put at risk by a lack of personal protective equipment (PPE), the British Medical Association today warned. More than two thirds of doctors (69 per cent) questioned by the union said they do not feel protected while fighting Britain’s COVID-19 outbreak. The snapshot poll of 2,000 medics also found some … Read more
Great British Boltholes: Finding Seven heaven at a hip new boutique hotel… in Southend Seven Hotel is a glitzy affair with its gold designer lamps and cool cocktail bar The restaurant, Aurum, serves contemporary dishes often using local produce There are 37 rooms in total divided into cosy, calm and comfy categories By T D … Read more
Great British Boltholes: Hexham’s Langley Castle is an award-winning medieval marvel with some ghostly goings on… Langley Castle in Northumberland is the North East England Hotel of the Year It’s a castle hotel with ‘medieval redoubt’ decor and ‘excellent hospitality’ There’s a small cocktail bar and a restaurant serving ‘posh and delicious’ food By Neil Armstrong … Read more
7 Events: From Jennifer Saunders in Blithe Spirit on stage to McDonald & Dodds and British Surrealism, Event picks the top things to do this week By Keeba Roy for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:00 BST, 29 February 2020 | Updated: 23:19 BST, 29 February 2020 The Play: Blithe Spirit A London transfer for … Read more