Inside Colditz Camp: Failed escapes revealed in picture archive from prisoner of war camp

The repeated escape attempts and day to days lives of prisoners inside one of Nazi Germany’s most notorious prisoner of war camps have been revealed with a collection of photographs.  German photographer Johnannes Lange was tasked with documenting every failed Allied escape from Colditz Camp in Leipzig during the Second World War. Among the shots … Read more

Thousands of facial palsy patients left disfigured for life because doctors failed to spot it

As a trained Army sniper in peak physical condition, Marcus Horton was ready for action in a war zone at a moment’s notice.  But nothing could have prepared him for the agonising battle he faced after waking one morning in January 2017 to find the whole right side of his face had completely collapsed, leaving … Read more

University worker, 34, who hanged herself after gambling away entire salary was failed by her bank

A university worker who hanged herself after gambling away her entire salary at online casinos was failed by her bank and betting firms, her grieving parents said yesterday. Natasha White, 34, became hooked on games such as online roulette through apps she could play at home – despite having no interest in going to casinos … Read more

Woman, 88, stranded after Motor Ombudsman failed to rule for 11 months

An 88-year-old motorist was left without her beloved Mini Cooper for a year after the Motoring Ombudsman failed to act on a dispute with a dealer. Brandy Thomas was left stranded after her car was taken to her local Cooper Cobham BMW, on January 29, 2019, following an amber dashboard warning light coming on. A … Read more

Coronavirus fight is LOST: Leading scientist admits world tried ‘very hard’ but failed to stop it

Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 3,300 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and over 96,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of … Read more

I felt I’d failed as a stepmum… Kate Ferdinand talks to YOU about life with husband Rio

Struggling to find her own place in a family grieving the loss of a mother and wife almost tore Kate Ferdinand apart from her husband Rio. In their most searingly honest interview, the couple reveal how straight talking saved their relationship Kate wears: T-shirt, James Perse, Fenwick. Trousers, Ted Baker. Rio wears: T-Shirt, Massimo Dutti. Trousers: Clements … Read more