Dismal. Deluded. Deranged? Well, let’s not quite go that far but it was not good. Boris Johnson’s Downing Street press briefing last night made for uncomfortable viewing. The Prime Minister had yanked on his Sunday suiting to address the hoo-ha over his senior aide Dominic Cummings. He was a late call-up. We were originally due … Read more
Should you ever find yourself at Waterloo Station with an urgent train to catch, chances are the person in front of you at the ticket kiosk will be in no rush at all. He will um and ah and examine the touch screen quizzically, his expression caught somewhere between wonder and confusion, as though trying … Read more
There’s a fun bit of pop trivia I once read which claims that, at any given point in time, somewhere in the world, at least one radio station is playing the Eagles’ Hotel California. Those with a close ear to news programming during this lockdown might think the same is true of Matt Hancock. The … Read more
Henry VIII hated camping so much he slept in easily-erected ‘houses of timber’ while on campaign, a historian has revealed. Alden Gregory, curator of historic buildings at Historic Royal Palaces, said that while Henry was associated with the sumptuous tents at the Field of the Cloth of Gold, there was no evidence that he ever … Read more
The medals of a hero of the doomed Charge of the Light Brigade who dragged a wounded comrade to safety despite being severely injured himself have sold for over £14,000. Sergeant Henry Wickham, of the 13th Light Dragoons, helped his fellow soldier back to British lines despite being wounded by a lance blow. His selfless … Read more
Bond aficionados will know that early in each story comes an inaugural meeting between hero and foe. A chance encounter over highballs, perhaps, or a high-stakes hand of chemin de fer. The tone is formal yet courteous. Compliments might even be exchanged. Yet beneath this faux chumminess lingers a whiff of menace. There was a … Read more
CELEBS including Imogen Thomas and Holby City’s Guy Henry are helping deliver hundreds of meals a day to brave doctors and nurses fighting coronavirus. Sexy reality star Imogen, 37, has been visiting hospital wards to hand out pizzas, Chinese takeaways, sandwiches and even roast dinners. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news … Read more
Henry Golding of Crazy Rich Asians was seen with the pitbull he is fostering on Thursday. The 33-year-old actor from Betong, Malaysia had on a blue mask as he walked his grey dog named Stella on a light turquoise leash in Santa Monica, California. This is the first time the star has been seen since his … Read more
Henry Golding looks dapper as he takes his foster dog for a walk during quarantine break with wife Liv Lo By Kelby Vera and Brian Marks For Dailymail.com Published: 20:31 BST, 21 April 2020 | Updated: 20:46 BST, 21 April 2020 Henry Golding cut a stylish figure while out walking his dog with wife Liv … Read more
Restock the drinks cabinet. Break out the emergency hair dye. Joe Wicks, if you’re listening, don’t let up on those burpees… yet. Fellow citizens, you ain’t going anywhere. It’s official, people. Three more weeks of lockdown. Yup, that’s nearly another month of this carry-on and still no end in sight. To be fair, Raab had … Read more