Farewell in-flight magazines, it’s been nice reading you: A familiar much-loved part of the travelling experience could soon disappear as airlines try to show they’re squeaky-clean… Many airlines have suspended or removed their in-flight magazines The modern in-flight magazine was first offered in 1952 by Pan Am Only one UK airline doesn’t offer a magazine … Read more
What’s happened to all the rapeseed? Bright yellow flowers disappear from British fields after many crops failed while others suffered flea beetle plague British rapeseed growers are expected to harvest a small crop this season Many hectares completely failed and others have flea beetle larvae infestations Reduced production of biodiesel meant an increase in price … Read more
Some of the best interest-free credit card offers around have been cut or removed from sale over the last month, as lenders evaluate their offers amid the economic crisis caused by coronavirus. Barclaycard and Tesco Bank have reduced 0 per cent balance transfer and purchase credit card terms throughout March and early April, while Sainsbury’s … Read more
Coronavirus may still be contagious for up to EIGHT DAYS after symptoms disappear, study of 16 Chinese patients finds Researchers studied 16 patients with mild cases of coronavirus who were treated at PLA General Hospital in Beijing from January 28 to February 9 Half of patients were carriers of the virus even after their symptoms … Read more
Early spring sunshine is set to disappear and be replaced by SNOW within days… as National Trust launches campaign to lift the gloom by celebrating trees in blossom Temperatures will plunge and snow will appear as far south as Kent this weekend Weak weather front moving south is likely to bring increasing cloud on Sunday … Read more
Twitter begins testing ‘Fleets’ feature that makes tweets DISAPPEAR after 24 hours just like an Instagram or Snapchat story The ‘Fleets’ are only live in Brazil and are almost identical to Instagram stories They can’t be retweeted or replied to, instead users respond via direct message Users can check someone’s ‘Fleets’ by tapping their profile … Read more
The ongoing climate crisis is on course to destroy half the world’s sandy beaches by the end of the century, a new study warns. Sandy shorelines of many high-population areas and tourist hot-spots are threatened by erosion, climate change and surging sea levels. At-risk areas include Surfers’ Paradise in Queensland, St Tropez, Honolulu, Copacabana, the Costa … Read more
Illusionist makes GMB’s Kate Garraway DISAPPEAR live on air (but eagle-eyed viewers spot how trick was carried out) Darcey Oake from Winnipeg, Canada is about to embark on a 11 date tour Kate Garraway, 52, climbed inside a black box for the trick But some viewers think they spotted a trap door on the table the … Read more
Now you see me….From invisible owls to peeping giraffes these stunning images show how nature’s stealthiest creatures use their camouflage to disappear in plain sight Before and after photos reveal how clever creatures use their camouflage to remain hidden in plain sight Pictures include an almost invisible owl inside a tree cavity defending nest from … Read more
Free-to-use cash machines could disappear across UK within two years unless Government steps in and forces banks to maintain them, consumer group Which? warns Free-to-use cash machines face disappearing within two years, it is claimed Estimated 9,500 free ATMs were removed or introduced charges since 2018 Banks are pushing people to switch from cash to … Read more