RAY MASSEY meets the British supercar dealer Tom Hartley

Supercar dealer Tom Hartley provides a welcome splash of vibrant colour in our grey corporate landscape as Britain’s — and arguably the world’s — best-known independent car dealer.  This energetic maverick dealer to the stars and super-rich will travel the globe for a deal and uses top-level contacts to jump lengthy waiting lists to get … Read more

Passengers hit out at British Airways for serving a £5 afternoon tea… that does not come with tea

Passengers hit out at British Airways for serving a £5 afternoon tea… that does not come with tea British Airways added the afternoon tea item to its short-haul menu this month  The afternoon tea costs £5 and it includes a scone, clotted cream and jam  Passengers were stunned to find they must pay an extra … Read more

Great British Boltholes: A review of Glenapp Castle, Scotland

Great British Boltholes: Glenapp Castle in Scotland is fairytale country elegance and style Glenapp Castle is a five-star hotel in a ‘sensational’ corner of Ayshire, Scotland  There are 17 guest rooms (a few dog-friendly) with garden or sea views The castle restaurant serves a ‘mouthwatering’ six-course gourmet menu  By Bridget Mcgrouther For The Mail On … Read more

More than one MILLION British ‘good Samaritans’ join Facebook support groups

What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more

British experts are developing a ventilator made from off-the-shelf parts amid coronavirus shortage

What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more

British scientists discover antibody in blood of patient who fought off SARS

British scientists discover antibody in blood of patient who fought off SARS that could NEUTRALISE coronavirus Academics have discovered an antibody that could neutralise the coronavirus Researchers examined the blood of a patient who had recovered from SARS Using powerful x-ray machine they were able to find an antibody from patient  Coronavirus symptoms: what are … Read more

Great British Boltholes: A review of Langley Castle in Hexham

Great British Boltholes: Hexham’s Langley Castle is an award-winning medieval marvel with some ghostly goings on… Langley Castle in Northumberland is the North East England Hotel of the Year It’s a castle hotel with ‘medieval redoubt’ decor and  ‘excellent hospitality’  There’s a small cocktail bar and a restaurant serving ‘posh and delicious’ food By Neil Armstrong … Read more

British scientists say they’re on the cusp of curing blindness with stem cell treatment

Scientists on the cusp of curing blindness with pioneering treatment that injects stem cells into the back of patients’ eyeballs British firm reported early success with procedure that repairs damaged retina Treatment involves growing billions of ‘progenitor’ stem cells in a laboratory Have the ability to transform themselves into other types of cell There is … Read more

British broadband and mobile internet providers see a surge in data usage

Mobile networks and internet providers in the UK are being urged to relax their data limitations as millions of Britons work from home amid the coronavirus pandemic.  The pandemic has shut down much of the world and millions of British adults and children are now spending increased periods of time inside their homes.   Internet suppliers are … Read more

Great British Boltholes: A review of Seven Hotel, Southend

Great British Boltholes: Finding Seven heaven at a hip new boutique hotel… in Southend Seven Hotel is a glitzy affair with its gold designer lamps and cool cocktail bar The restaurant, Aurum, serves contemporary dishes often using local produce There are 37 rooms in total divided into cosy, calm and comfy categories By T D … Read more