He is the most powerful unelected figure in the Government, but Dominic Cummings’ future as Boris Johnson’s indispensable Svengali could rest in the hands of a retired chemistry teacher. Robin Lees and his walk in Barnard Castle on April 12 could prove pivotal in forcing the Prime Minister’s hand despite his astonishing defence of his friend, … Read more
Coastguard launches rescue mission for stricken 32-foot British yacht stranded 500 miles off Spanish coast The yacht Helena was stranded north-west of Cape Finisterre at 12.20am today Two vessels were on their way to assist but nearest one was 22 hours away Coastguard has so far been unable to make contact with Helena By Sebastian … Read more
Coastguard launches rescue mission for stricken 32-foot British yacht stranded 500 miles off Spanish coast The yacht Helena was stranded north-west of Cape Finisterre at 12.20am today Two vessels were on their way to assist but nearest one was 22 hours away Coastguard has so far been unable to make contact with Helena By Sebastian … Read more
Lobsters make a noise like squeaky rubber with their antennae that can be heard almost TWO MILES away underwater ‘to ward of predators’ Researchers assessed more than 1,000 rasps produced by 24 lobsters The noises are made when it rubs its antennae against a protrusion under its eye Researchers speculate that large lobsters could be … Read more
A cat went on a miraculous 250-mile journey across England leaving his owner stunned. Marshall, a six-year-old tomcat who lives in Darwen, Lancashire, went missing 11 weeks ago at the beginning of February but was found 79 days later on a busy road in Rochester, Kent. His new carer, Lynne Ashman, 49, took him to … Read more
A cat went on a miraculous 250-mile journey across England leaving his owner stunned. Marshall, a six-year-old tomcat who lives in Darwen, Lancashire, went missing 11 weeks ago at the beginning of February but was found 79 days later on a busy road in Rochester, Kent. His new carer, Lynne Ashman, 49, took him to … Read more
‘Summer is cancelled’, health secretary Matt Hancock suggested last week, and it is likely most will be looking to recoup their money from cancelled flights rather than spend it on new ones. But those with thousands of air miles might be considering alternate uses for them rather than wait for life to return to normality. … Read more
Good Omens author Neil Gaiman has sparked outrage after he travelled 11,000 miles from New Zealand to the Isle of Skye so he and his wife could get ‘some space’. The fantasy writer, 59, took to his blog on Thursday to describe his trip halfway around the world from Auckland after he and singer Amanda Palmer hit … Read more
Tony Hetherington is Financial Mail on Sunday’s ace investigator, fighting readers corners, revealing the truth that lies behind closed doors and winning victories for those who have been left out-of-pocket. Find out how to contact him below. A.Y. writes: I have received a letter from Lowell Portfolio, claiming an alleged debt of £599 which it … Read more
Gordon Ramsay ‘gets official warning for flouting lockdown rules after Coastguard spot him 25 miles away from his £4m Cornwall bolthole’ after he sparked fury for running red light on his bike Ramsay has allegedly been seen some distance from £4m home in Trebetherick The chef has been spotted in Rock, Fowey, Port Isaac and … Read more