Edgard Kalambani (above), a businessman based in Edinburgh, hopes to become president of the Central African Republic - one of the most corrupt and poorest countries in the world A businessman and former international basketball player based in Edinburgh is hoping to become president of the Central African Republic (CAR) …...Read More
Edinburgh man bids to become PRESIDENT of Central African Republic
Psychologist goes viral on TikTok after sharing mind-blowing Thatcher Effect
A clinical psychologist has gone viral after introducing TikTok users to the interesting phenomena known as the 'Thatcher Effect'. The Thatcher Effect is named after the former British prime minister whose image was first used for the trick when it was created in 1980 by Professor of Psychology Peter Thompson …...Read More
Tycoon buys RBS building 18 years after being turned down for a start-up loan
A business tycoon has brought his rags-to-riches career full circle by buying the bank which denied him a loan two decades ago for being too inexperienced. Adam Deering, 39, was 'penniless' when refused a £10,000 sum by the sceptical manager of his local RBS branch in Urmston, Greater Manchester, in …...Read More
Viscount's son in court on hate crime charge 'after calling Anti-Semitism activist "Jewish scum"
Piers Portman, 49, allegedly abused CEO of Campaign Against Anti-Semitism Viscount Portman's son has appeared in court on a hate crime charge 'after calling an anti- been accused of a hate crime 'for branding an Anti-Semitism activist "Jewish scum" when they met at the court case of a blogger who …...Read More
Health worker reports Stansted and Ryanair to police after staff let passengers board without mask
A public health worker has reported Stansted and Ryanair to the police after mask-free security staff let passengers board without covering up. Rebecca McDonald, 36, claimed ground personnel from the airline were allowing people without a face covering on the flight at the terminal in London. After raising the issue, …...Read More
John Terry loses planning battle to build poolside party bar and garage at £4.35m Surrey mansion
Former England captain John Terry has lost his planning battle with neighbours to build a huge garage and poolside party bar. The ex-Chelsea defender, 39, wanted to revamp the garage at his plush £4.35million Surrey mansion, so it can house his flash motors such as a Ferrari 275 GTB and …...Read More
Shamed Italian kart driver Luca Corberi QUITS after throwing bumper at rival
Disgraced Italian kart driver Luca Corberi has today announced he has officially quit motorsport, in the wake of his savage outburst in which he threw a bumper into the path of a rival racing at high speed. The 23-year-old Corberi had completely lost his mind after being eliminated from a …...Read More
Matt Hancock warns cancer patients will only be treated if Covid-19 stays 'under control'
Advertisement Matt Hancock has said that cancer treatments will be affected if the virus gets out of control as cases spiral by 12,000 yesterday and the Government reveals it missed 16,000 positive results due to an Excel Spreadsheet error Cancer patients will only be guaranteed treatment if Covid-19 stays 'under …...Read More
Couple who both have Down's Syndrome planning to marry in a 'love heart themed' wedding
A couple who both have Down's syndrome shared their dreams for the future after being separated for five months over lockdown. Olivia Watkins, 27, and Nino Genua, 21, from Bristol, took part in the 'uplifting' This Morning to mark Down Syndrome Awareness Month and warmed viewers' hearts when they revealed …...Read More
Face masks don't work in the rain, experts warn
A wet face mask is less effective because water restricts airflow and cuts the amount of viral filtering, scientists have warned. The World Health Organization says dry three-layer masks – the now-common blue surgical masks are the most recognisable of these – worn over the mouth and nose can protect …...Read More
