‘They WERE prepared… and saw off threat’: ROBERT HARDMAN watches campaigners ‘save’ statue

Many thought the rumours were a silly hoax – until they heard it on the news. Others had already made a beeline for the waterfront just in case.  By the time council contractors arrived at Poole Quay on Thursday to explore the removal of one of the town’s best-known landmarks, a posse of residents was already … Read more

After 23 years in critical care, nothing prepared ANTHEA ALLEN for war zone at her London hospital

Senior sister Anthea Allen has been a nurse for well over 20 years and thought she had ‘seen it all’ in her long NHS career. Then came the coronavirus pandemic. When it hit, she was — still is — among those in charge of the critical care unit at St George’s Hospital in South London, … Read more

Dynamo reveals tough upbringing prepared him well for daring new TV series 

‘I performed magic to ruffians who would have battered me if I got it wrong’: Dynamo reveals tough upbringing prepared him well for daring new TV series By Sean O’grady For Mailonline Published: 01:06 BST, 17 April 2020 | Updated: 01:09 BST, 17 April 2020 Dynamo has revealed he performed magic tricks for ‘ruffians’ as … Read more

Retail chiefs say billions of pounds worth of clothing is being prepared for huge ‘liquidation sale’

Retail chiefs say billions of pounds worth of clothing is being prepared for huge ‘liquidation sale’ By Neil Craven, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:56 BST, 4 April 2020 | Updated: 23:10 BST, 4 April 2020 Billions of pounds worth of clothing is being prepared for a huge ‘liquidation sale’, retail chiefs have told The … Read more

F1 drivers prepared to walk out on Australian Grand Prix due to coronavirus threat

This weekend’s Australian Grand Prix was at risk of not going ahead after a McLaren team member tested positive for coronavirus and the team withdrew from the race late on Thursday night. The Formula One season opener was already under threat after Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel said the drivers were prepared to pull out of the event … Read more