Umbrellas injure thousands a year
Submitted photo A beach umbrella pierced Ed Quigley’s eye and his brain There is perhaps no better way to spend a summer afternoon than on the beach, under the shade of an umbrella. But a gust of wind can turn fun in the sun into a nightmare for an unfortunate few, as Jonathan Berr explains. […]
How female action stars have wowed through the ages
Eureka Entertainment There’s long been a misconception that action films are a masculine domain. But female strength and agility have been showcased on the big screen since the silent era. When you think about action films, the default response is probably to think about men. The bulging musculature of Sly Stallone in Cobra (1986) or […]
Amazon plots a course into the healthcare industry
Amazon Amazon has moved into selling medicine in the US “I think the impact would be huge,” says Ahsan Bhatti, owner of online pharmacy Quick Meds. He is concerned about the prospect of online giant Amazon moving into the pharmacy business in the UK. “I’m worried. They’ll have a massive marketing budget, and they’ll definitely […]
Appeal against Aberdeen Uber permission withdrawn
An appeal against a decision to grant private hire firm Uber permission to operate in Aberdeen has been withdrawn, BBC Scotland News has learned. Uber was granted a licence by Aberdeen City Council earlier this year. The transport giant had hoped to launch in August, but it is understood an appeal by the Unite union […]
Opera returns to Wetherspoon pub in Tunbridge Wells
A Wetherspoon pub is once again preparing to host an opera inside its Grade II listed building. Die Fledermaus will be performed at the Opera House in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, on 16 February. The building, which opened in 1902, was originally constructed to be an opera house and performances have taken place at the pub […]
Green plans diluted as government protects farmers
BBC In the UK, wheat is the largest arable crop A plan to use all of England’s farm grants to protect the environment is being diluted, the BBC has learned. Currently, farmers get a guaranteed EU grant based on the amount of land they farm. Ministers said that after Brexit they must earn grants by […]
The people reclaiming Jamaican Patwa
Idris Veitch and Wilfred Limonious Cagney with his younger brother, mother and maternal great-grandparents (Credit: Idris Veitch and Wilfred Limonious Around the world, people of Jamaican heritage are starting to reconnect with the island’s powerful language – and its complex history. “Check di English bwoy dem try fi speak Patwa” – “Check these English boys […]
Faithless dedicate tribute album and Brighton gig to Maxi Jazz
PETER KLAUNZER/ EPA-EFE/REX/SHUTTERSHOCK Maxwell Alexander Fraser, known by his stage name Maxi Jazz, was a British musician and Faithless’ lead vocalist Faithless’ new album and tour pay “homage” to late band member Maxi Jazz, says keyboardist Sister Bliss. The British dance act formed nearly 30 years ago in 1995, and are set to play at […]
New diesel and petrol vehicles to be banned from 2040 in UK
Getty Images New diesel and petrol cars and vans will be banned in the UK from 2040 in a bid to tackle air pollution, the government has announced. Ministers have also unveiled a £255m fund to help councils tackle emissions, including the potential for charging zones for the dirtiest vehicles. Local government leaders welcomed the […]
Lichfield couple plan holiday after £100k lottery win
The National Lottery Dan Cater won £100,000 by playing Monopoly Gold on the National Lottery app A bar manager from Staffordshire is planning to go on a family holiday to Disneyland Paris and put down a deposit on a house after winning £100,000 on a lottery game. Dan Cater, 39, from Lichfield, won by playing […]