Category Archives: News
The five best convertibles for under £5k
Lexus SC430: Whimsical styling hides its folding hardtop, making this car a year-round pleasure They’re rare this time of year, but they’re there if you’re careful. Lured by blue skies, sunshine and the first mild temperatures, convertibles were once again spotted on our roads. “Posers,” you might think. But let’s be honest: it’s just jealousy.… Read More »
Outrage over residents of England’s ‘affordable’ homes being forced to pay thousands of extra pounds in service charges
Johannesburg, once Africa’s premier city, is decaying before the eyes of its residents
From regular taps running dry to daily four-hour power cuts, the lives of many people in Johannesburg have been dramatically reduced – JEROME DELAY/AP From the outside, Johannesburg’s situation does not look good. The roads are full of potholes. Broken traffic lights that have not been repaired for months. Garbage rotting in the streets. But… Read More »
Conservative MPs call for publication of crime rates against immigrant nationals
(PA Archive) A group of Conservative MPs are pressing the Government to publish crime rates for immigrant nationals in a bid to strengthen visa and deportation policies for certain countries. The plan, first reported by the Telegraph, was put forward by former immigration minister Robert Jenrick in an amendment to the Government’s Criminal Justice Bill.… Read More »
River Thames became ‘a national disgrace’; So we tested the waters to see how bad it really is
The Telegraph did its own test on the water and the results were terrible – Clara Molden It is strange indeed that one of our most beloved, lyrical books about English rivers was written in the dying embers of the Victorian era. Inspired by the walks he took with his son on the River Thames… Read More »
I’m sorry but this is the Brexit we voted for
Post-Brexit passport rules attract the attention of many travelers (Getty/iStock) I still have my original black British passport somewhere. When it was over, the passport office asked if I wanted the old one returned – and I said yes, for emotional reasons (so I could lay my hands on it longingly and look at the… Read More »
Amsterdam’s new tourism campaign is arrogant and toothless – but they’re right to treat Brits like imbeciles
The launch of an online ‘test’ aims to reveal whether your Amsterdam plans comply with the latest rule changes (Bloomberg, via Getty Images) Was it stroopwafels, delicious Dutch syrup sandwiched between thin waffles, or cocaine that I wanted to consume in large quantities in Amsterdam? One of these hasn’t sparked even the slightest interest from… Read More »
The best and worst hot cross buns of 2024 – from ‘totally joyless’ to ‘absolute mushers’
cross For such a familiar flavor – a spiced bun studded with dried vine fruit and bits of citrus peel beneath a tubular cross of flour paste – it’s surprising how different the high street offerings are. From the driest of breads to generous batches that may only contain more sultanas, we’ve devoured them all… Read More »
How can Angela Rayner move from Labor’s trump card to the millstone?
‘He is the only politician of any party that working-class voters name as someone they love’ One is an urban, Oxford-educated North London barrister, the other is a fat, working-class Northerner prone to trouble speaking his mind. We may be talking about Tony Blair and John Prescott here, but this description also fits the current… Read More »