Billie Faiers channelled her inner Bob the Builder on Tuesday as the Shepherd family visited their new Essex home. Construction work in now under way on the £1.4m property to transform it into their dream home more than a year after they first bought it. The couple were embroiled in planning rows with their new … Read more
More Oxford colleges and departments are forcing students and staff to have ‘unconscious bias training’ to root out hidden racist behaviour – even though there’s no evidence that it works. The Government insists that the training ‘does not achieve its intended aims’, could make discrimination issues worse, and should be axed by the public sector. … Read more
The robo-glove that puts power back in your hands: Device could help people with a weakened grip perform everyday tasks such as opening jars and holding a mug, developer says Glove could help with daily tasks such as opening jars, driving and making tea Uses sensors to pick up muscle activity along the wrist and … Read more
The Singapore Grip viewers slam the finale for its ‘unsatisfactory conclusion’ as critics say the WWII drama was an ‘absolute disaster from beginning to end’ The Singapore Grip viewers slammed the finale for ‘unsatisfactory conclusion’ They said the ITV drama has been an ‘absolute disaster from beginning to end’ But some fans took to Twitter to … Read more
Viewers of The Singapore Grip have confessed the ‘weird’ father and daughter relationship in ITV’s WWII drama is ‘disturbing’ – after blasting the ‘loathsome’ characters and wooden acting. The third episode of the programme, which aired last night, saw audiences at home criticise the manipulative partnership between Walter Blackett (played by David Morrissey) and his daughter Joan (Georgia Blizzard). They … Read more
Boris Johnson tells Cabinet ministers to ‘get a grip or go’ as he plots reshuffle after the Spending Review Number 10 is planning to ditch under performing ministers in a reshuffle The likes of Gavin Williamson and Liz Truss are both seen as vulnerable Sources claim ministers who are seen as competent will keep their … Read more
It’s time to get a grip on this blight, says Selina Scott: 1980s’ breakfast TV star joins the Great British September Clean to tackle litter Selina Scott was one of the most famous faces on TV during the 1980s The 69-year-old Breakfast TV star joined eco-warriors in Harrogate to pick litter She said it was … Read more
Swapping soapland for Singapore: Coronation Street’s Elizabeth Tan to star in period drama The Singapore Grip alongside Charles Dance – and hopes it will pave way for other actresses of East Asian descent Elizabeth Tan, 30, to star in new ITV Sunday night drama The Singapore Grip The actress plays character of refugee Vera Chiang … Read more
RUTH SUNDERLAND: One hopes that alongside his medical advisers, PM Boris Johnson is also listening to those at the sharp end of the economic emergency The Big Four banks have lent like there is no tomorrow to keep their customers afloat Joblessness could be be worse than the Boys from the Black Stuff era of … Read more
Weak mussels: Decreased iron levels in seawater due to climate change makes the molluscs loosen their grip on rocks, study shows Mussels attach themselves to surfaces in the sea with a glue called a ‘plaque’ Researchers grew molluscs in tanks of seawater with differing levels of iron After three days, they tested how well the … Read more