A Brexit-led spoof of the Titanic is going viral on social media. The animation, created by Josh Pappenheim, depicts the famed sinking scene and includes politicians from across the spectrum. It leads with Boris Johnson's speech that "Brexit means Brexit, and we are going to make a Titanic success of...
New vending machines that dispense hot pizza 24 hours a day have been rolled out in Japan. The machine in Hiroshima, called Pizza Self, gives access to either margherita or four cheese pizzas around the clock, and apparently tastes just as good as a regular takeaway. According to SoraNews24 the...
New property statistics have revealed renting could be the new buying for Londoners. Last year the average flat in London sold for £556,146, with terraced properties going for £666,852 on average and semi-detached homes fetching £654,761. The surge in property values has resulted in hefty mortgage repayments, which are now...
Parts of Cornwall have ground to a halt as record numbers of tourists flocked to the coast during the summer heatwave. Visit Cornwall said it has stopped promoting two beaches because of a serious overcrowding issue. Two usually quiet spots, Porthcurno and Kynance Cove, have been inundated with tourists and...
Employers now favour relevant apprenticeships or experience over university degrees, a study has found. Researchers who polled 1,000 decision makers found 49 per cent prefer to see experience from a relevant apprenticeship or previous position on a candidate’s CV. Just 24 per cent said they would be more likely to...
Jeremy Corbyn has faced fresh calls to stand down following controversy over a visit to a cemetery in Tunisia in 2014. Sajid Javid called for the Labour leader to quit after the Daily Mail claimed he was photographed holding a wreath near the graves of those responsible for the massacre of...
The Conservatives have pledged £100 million to "end rough sleeping on England's streets by 2027" after the number of people left homeless due to austerity cuts has soared. Last year, around 4,800 people were estimated to be sleeping rough in England. This is 15 per cent higher than in 2016, and...
Southwark’s quaint and quirky Union Theatre plays host to Phil Willmott and Annemarie Lewis-Thomas’ musical adaptation of Jules Verne’s classic novel Around the World in 80 Days this August, with up-beat, slapstic, musical drama on display at a riveting tempo. Produced by Sasha Regan (all Male Iolanthe; HMS Pinafore and...
Of all of the benefits associated with EU membership the summer holiday undoubtedly showcased the best of them. With enticing exchange rates, freedom of the skies for UK airlines and seamless custom checks Benidorm became the new Blackpool as Brits flooded overseas for their annual dose of Mediterranean sun. According...