The widespread closure of bank branches is sabotaging high streets up and down the country. And some banks, rather than rallying to support communities hit by lockdown and the pandemic, are now shamefully using this as an excuse to shut even more, The Mail on Sunday has discovered. Four years ago Ware, in Hertfordshire, was … Read more
Soccer Aid star Marvin Humes was showing off his sporting skills as the England players completed their last day of training before the charity match on Sunday. The DJ managed to steal the ball away from Olly Murs during a practise game, as the team prepared to go head-to-head with the World XI team at … Read more
A Labour council that spent tens of millions of pounds on brand-new offices has not had a single employee return to work since lockdown restrictions were lifted. The startling revelation comes as a Mail on Sunday audit of local authorities across the country found most council staff are still working from home, despite government advice … Read more
Smoky firecracker chicken drumsticks By Mary Berry Published: 00:02 BST, 6 September 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 6 September 2020 Can be marinated up to a day ahead The sweet smoked paprika gives a lovely woody taste. Serves 4-6 Prepare ahead Can be marinated up to a day ahead. Freeze Freezes well once marinated. 12 … Read more
He is the king of Hollywood interior decor, so British-born Martyn Lawrence Bullard was the obvious person for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to consult about redecorating their new Californian home. The 53-year-old, originally from Bromley in Kent, was introduced to the couple by his long-term client and friend Sir Elton John, whose LA … Read more
John Lewis may put Waitrose foodhall in its iconic Peter Jones store The move could potentially Peter Jones’ entire ground floor into a supermarket The strategic review of Peter Jones is part of an overhaul of John Lewis stores By Neil Craven for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:15 BST, 5 September 2020 | Updated: … Read more
Who lives in a house like this? By Ali Heath Published: 00:02 BST, 6 September 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 6 September 2020 The family behind ultimate interiors inspiration Petersham Nurseries, that’s who. This glimpse inside their 17th-century estate will soon have you rethinking your own home… The conservatory features a creative mix of bluestone … Read more
Flawed body armour tests which could be potentially fatal for Special Forces troops and anti-terrorism units have been ‘ignored for decades’ Research showed plates that met standards could still lead to fatal injuries Could occur if police officers and elite military personnel are shot at close range It follows report into results of experiments on … Read more
Fashion tycoon Harold Tillman steps up legal battle over Jaeger collapse Tillman has ‘strengthened’ his claim against Lloyds and Better Capital He said he has hired new lawyers who have amended his case with new evidence By Ben Harrington For The Mail On Sunday Published: 22:15 BST, 5 September 2020 | Updated: 22:15 BST, 5 … Read more
Dreadfully itchy, blistering red spots – usually in clusters – and possibly a fever. One grizzly, over-tired toddler; one rather fed up but vaguely concerned parent. The diagnosis? Chicken pox. It’s one of the most common illnesses I see in surgery, week in, week out. And I’m always glad to reassure mums and dads that this … Read more