Back in 1968 and 1969, the Hong Kong flu hit the world. In the UK, 80,000 people died and the lives of one million were lost worldwide. I was 24 at the time, just starting my career, and while I still vividly remember the Cuban missile crisis and Kennedy’s assassination which were a little earlier, … Read more
A five-foot floral unicorn, a pair of alpacas, a gingerbread village and a new Aston Martin: Hotel chain reveals the most bizarre items left behind in 2019 Travelodge has compiled a list of the weirdest items in its lost and found offices One guest left behind an engagement ring prompting a mad dash to Heathrow … Read more
Jamie Oliver plans a six-figure revamp at his £6million home including new automatic gates and driveway less than a year after his restaurant chain collapsed Jamie Oliver has lodged refurbishment plans for home Spains Hall near Braintree Application includes new automatic gates, driveway and upgrade to the library His restaurant business collapsed Last May, leaving … Read more
The battle for a Burger King! Fast food chain is mobbed by delivery drivers as it opens for online sales only – but one mother tries her luck in queue… only to be sent away empty handed Burger King has reopened four restaurants across UK with a pared-down menu Staff will wear masks and gloves … Read more
Bakery chain Le Pain Quotidien is on brink of collapse putting 500 high street jobs at risk By Danyal Hussain For Mailonline Published: 12:43 BST, 20 April 2020 | Updated: 13:03 BST, 20 April 2020 Bakery chain Le Pain Quotidien is close to collapse, putting 500 high street jobs at risk. The Belgian-owned company could appoint … Read more