PATRICK MARMION reviews Apollo 13 – The Dark Side Of The Moon 

Apollo 13: The Dark Side Of The Moon (originaltheatreonline.com)  Rating: Verdict: One giant leap for a theatre The 39 Steps (Maltings Theatre, St Albans)  Rating: Verdict: 39 steps in the right direction    Houston, we have a problem.’ It was one small sentence for a man; but one giant hitch for Mission Control when, 50 years ago, … Read more

I fell in love on my farm work… but here’s the dark side no one tells you about

Pick fruit, find love and get likes on Instagram. That’s the message Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack is using to appeal to young Australians, as he tries to fill the looming harvest labour shortage of around 26,000 workers by March. In itself, the message is a pretty cringeworthy attempt to lure young people across the … Read more

Trump administration’s fear of leaks leaves White House staff in the dark

WHEN PRECISELY WAS HE DIAGNOSED WITH COVID-19?   We now have had three different versions of when Trump was diagnosed from the White House, ranging from Wednesday morning to Friday at 1am. The White House has also not said what ‘diagnosed’ means – it could mean spotting clinical symptoms or testing positive. The White House first … Read more

Deliveroo’s dark kitchens: Investigation reveals meals from famous brands are cooked in CAR PARKS

With a celebrity clientele, glittering reviews and a coveted Michelin star, Mayfair restaurant Hakkasan has long been a sought-after reservation.  But since London‘s elite dining scene was laid low by Covid, it has been offering gourmets a taste of the high life at home, including signature Chinese dishes such as Peking duck at £110 and … Read more

Xbox buyers left in the dark after Klarna, GAME and Smyths blunder

Thousands of disappointed shoppers who tried to pre-order the new Microsoft Xbox from Smyths Toys using the ‘buy now, pay later’ service Klarna last Tuesday still don’t know whether they will actually be able to purchase a console more than a week later. Eager buyers last week were subject to hard credit checks and had … Read more

Dozens of migrants arrive in Dover by dinghy after making Channel crossing in the dark

Dozens of migrants have made it across the English Channel in small boats for the first time in a week. Around 40 people are understood to have been detained as they took advantage of a change in weather conditions as strong winds eased. One boat with 13 people – 11 men and two teenage boys – … Read more

Son of one of Dennis Nilsen’s murder victims slams ITV for its ‘garbage’ dark new drama Des

The son of one of Dennis Nilsen’s murder victims has slammed the ITV drama Des, claiming it’s ‘garbage’.  Shane Levene, from London, is the son of Graham Allen, who was strangled to death by Nilsen at his London home in 1982.  He took to social media to criticise three-part drama Des, which recently aired on … Read more

BEN WILKINSON: A dark cloud has descended over the savings landscape

BEN WILKINSON: A dark cloud has descended over the savings landscape… but we still should not tolerate paltry rates By Ben Wilkinson Money Mail Deputy Editor For The Daily Mail Published: 22:00 BST, 22 September 2020 | Updated: 22:52 BST, 22 September 2020 A dark cloud descended over the savings landscape on Monday morning as … Read more

Sarah Paulson says she is ‘motivated’ by dark roles after starring as Nurse Mildred Ratched

She is the star of Ryan Murphy’s latest Netflix offering, Ratched. And Sarah Paulson has spoken about her latest role during an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, as she admitted she is ‘proud’ of the exploration in the series she has co-produced with the American Horror Story director. The actress, 45, spoke about how she is more … Read more

Shots In The Dark review: Despite his pomposity, David Kynaston is not without self-deprecation

What makes Shots In The Dark such a surprisingly engaging read is that despite his pomposity, David Kynaston is not without self-deprecation By Jim White For The Mail On Sunday Published: 22:00 BST, 12 September 2020 | Updated: 22:00 BST, 12 September 2020 Shots In The Dark David Kynaston              … Read more