Michael Angelis dead aged 68: Long-term narrator of Thomas the Tank Engine series Thomas & Friends passes away at his home The actor, who hailed from Liverpool, narrated the classic children’s show from 1991 to 2012 after taking over the role from The Beatles icon Ringo Starr Michael was the longest serving narrator for the … Read more
It’s a hard task getting people interested in pensions, especially those under the age of 35. Retirement feels so far in the future for many living in the here and now. They pay in each month without being actively interested. Meanwhile, confusing messages from politicians – including our housing minister, stating that younger generations could tap … Read more
‘Deep down, I’m a romantic’: Adam Lambert says he’s looking for a long-term relationship – but marriage and children aren’t on the cards Published: 06:14 BST, 17 May 2020 | Updated: 06:14 BST, 17 May 2020 He split from his model boyfriend Jaci Costa Polo in November last year, following a whirlwind six-month romance. But … Read more
A West End landlord recalled the other day that he feared his career in retail, which started during Ted Heath’s three-day week in the 1970s, might be over before it had begun. The response of his boss was that the firm survived the Blitz and would see off Heath. Similarly, in this landlord’s view, the … Read more
The majority of patients admitted to intensive care suffer long-term physical and mental health problems, scientists claim. Seven in ten ICU survivors end up with post intensive care syndrome, which can include fatigue, frailty, anxiety or difficulty holding a conversation. The findings, based on 1,300 people, are the first from an ongoing five-year study across … Read more
Australian health experts have flagged the idea of introducing ‘immunity passports’ to avoid a long-term coronavirus lockdown. The immunity passport, or certificate, would be given to COVID-19 patients who recovered from the deadly illness – and are therefore immune – allowing them to be exempt from tough social distancing restrictions that apply to others. German … Read more
Property prices were stable in March, but with market activity falling drastically thanks to the coronavirus outbreak, it remains to be seen if they hold up. February 2020 saw a record high for house prices at an average of £240,461 according to lender Halifax. Meanwhile, the typical value was £240,384 in March, according to its … Read more
HOROSCOPES: Focus on long-term goals this week, Aries By Sally Brompton for The Mail on Sunday Published: 00:02 BST, 5 April 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 5 April 2020 Aries 21 March-20 April If current restrictions are getting you down, try to focus on a longer-term goal and how you can go about achieving it. A … Read more
Drinking a small glass of red wine a day could help avoid age-related health problems like diabetes, Alzheimer’s and heart disease, study finds Chemical compound called resveratrol is found in skin of grapes and red wine In small doses it mimics the hormone oestrogen and associated health benefits Imitating the hormone triggers production of key proteins … Read more
Family, friends and colleagues, separated by the lockdown, are often ending video chat sessions with the phrases, ‘Stay well!’ and ‘See you on the other side.’ We are all wondering how life will look when we do meet again, trying to assess the impact on relationships, businesses and the economy. The stock market rally earlier … Read more