House & Garden used to run a column called Me And My Car. One month, someone from the magazine phoned to ask if she could interview me for the column. Her first question was: ‘What sort of car do you drive?’ I gave the matter some thought. ‘Are you still there?’ she asked. ‘Yes,’ I … Read more
A law student has slammed her university for launching disciplinary action against her ‘for pointing out that women are born with reproductive organs’. Lisa Keogh, 29, was reported to chiefs at University of Abertay by her classmates following a seminar in which she ‘women have vaginas’ and are ‘not as strong as men’. During a seminar … Read more
A law student has slammed her university for launching disciplinary action against her ‘for pointing out that women are born with reproductive organs’. Lisa Keogh, 29, was reported to chiefs at University of Abertay by her classmates following a seminar in which she ‘women have vaginas’ and are ‘not as strong as men’. During a seminar … Read more
Since its inception nearly a century ago, the BBC has haughtily assumed the moral high ground. In a world of increasingly diverse and sometimes dubious news sources, the state broadcaster portrays itself as a shining beacon of integrity, fairness, decency and honourable conduct. Indeed, its self-aggrandising mission statement could not be clearer: The corporation’s cornerstones … Read more
Since its inception nearly a century ago, the BBC has haughtily assumed the moral high ground. In a world of increasingly diverse and sometimes dubious news sources, the state broadcaster portrays itself as a shining beacon of integrity, fairness, decency and honourable conduct. Indeed, its self-aggrandising mission statement could not be clearer: The corporation’s cornerstones … Read more
Of all the damning conclusions reached in the wake of the publication of the report of the Dyson Investigation, none can be so devastating as that reached by Diana’s brother Charles Spencer. In his appearance on the BBC’s Panorama special last night, he drew a straight line between the lies and deception Martin Bashir told … Read more
Three cheers for Oriel College, which after years of dither and delay, has finally come to the only possible decision about its little statue of Cecil Rhodes. Nobody thinks Rhodes was a saint. Entrepreneurs and empire-builders rarely are. But as prime minister of the Cape Colony, founder of the De Beers diamond empire and the … Read more
TIM ALDERSLADE: These holiday rules are alarming, confusing, and illogical. Sort it out, ministers! By Tim Alderslade, Ceo Of Airlines Uk Published: 22:03 BST, 19 May 2021 | Updated: 12:46 BST, 20 May 2021 This week saw the sight of happy British holidaymakers visiting beaches, bars and restaurants in Portugal, one of the tiny number … Read more
TIM ALDERSLADE: These holiday rules are alarming, confusing, and illogical. Sort it out, ministers! By Tim Alderslade, Ceo Of Airlines Uk Published: 22:03 BST, 19 May 2021 | Updated: 12:46 BST, 20 May 2021 This week saw the sight of happy British holidaymakers visiting beaches, bars and restaurants in Portugal, one of the tiny number … Read more
Mum’s daycare lunchbox for her three-year-old son sparks debate among parents – so can you spot the issue? A mum has sparked a debate after sharing the lunch she prepares for her toddler Katie packs a healthy lunchbox for year three-year-old to enjoy at daycare The lunch included a wrap, fruit, vegetables, yoghurt, crackers and … Read more