A chocolate company making advent calendars purposely left the space for 8 December empty. In the wake of complaints the company say the advent calendar was designed with the same unequal distribution...
Whenever we see a movie or an advert about Christmas we see a table laden with food and someone bringing the turkey, with great ceremony, to the table and carving it there whilst presumably all the...
I was sure I'd seen a new history programme advertised and I thought it was due to start last night but I couldn't find anything. I think it was called something like 'A Thousand Years of History',...
Good idea, Harry! We'll all get a multi-million dollar deal with Netflix. That'll feed the kids and pay the mortgage. https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/prince-harry-jobs-mental-health-b1971126.html...
So often movie remakes seem to be a pale imitation of the original so I wonder why the makers bother. I watched a recent version of 'Little Women' - well, I tried to watch it and after about 20...
In short I think he's saying we all need to be less nationalistic and more welcoming. Coming from someone who lives In just about the most exclusive area in the world and one that actively keeps the...
//Royal carol concert offered to ITV after BBC documentary dispute…. The strained relationship between the Royal Family and the BBC follows the broadcast of The Princes and the Press, hosted by the...
This is the most dreadful story. The boys arrested are aged between 13 and 15. One child dead and other young lives ruined or, at the very least, blighted. I don’t have more words….just profound...
//A review into whether medical devices are equally effective regardless of the patient's ethnicity has been ordered by Health Secretary Sajid Javid. Research suggests oximeters, which are clipped to...
A discussion instigated by Khandro in 'News' has turned into a debate on religion but is now almost off the front page. If anyone is interested in pursuing this further, since this is a more...
Twice this morning I've tried to submit a report but both times have received an 'error' notification. Is there a reason for this? The report consisted of about 20 lines and I'm wondering if that is...
Does it bring a tear to your eye? I’m fine all through the wreath laying and the rest of the solemn ceremony but the moment the band strikes up with ‘It’s a long way to Tipperary’ and the marching...
Just in case you decide you'd like to dip a toe into opera when Carmen comes to Newcastle next year:
https://www.theatreroyal.co.uk/whats-on/carmen-2/
Have a scroll through the images....
… a friend in her 40s abs usually super fit is on a ventilator and seriously ill in hospital. Yes, you’ve probably guessed it. Covid - and unvaccinated. Anti-vaxxers, please think again - for your own...
Everyone recognises a Zebra crossing as a safe place to cross the road, but Camden Council has decided to celebrate Transgender Awareness Week by painting this one in bright colours. If I came across...