The R&A have announced Muirfield will not stage another Open Championship after members at the historical course voted to maintain its ban on women members. The governing body in Scotland said it would not stage the Open "at a venue that does not admit women as members" after 36 per cent...
A French police car was attacked and set alight during a protest by the police denouncing "anti-cop hatred". The police say they have suffered in two months of protests against labour reforms which would make it easier for employers to hire and fire workers., with some 350 members of the...
Brits are missing out on the big moments in life because they're too busy trying to capture them on their mobile phones. New research has revealed that four in ten say they have not truly experienced significant moments such as a child's first steps or graduation because they were too...
Around £1 in every £4 spent on beer in London now goes to a "super-premium" brand, according to Miller Brands. Defined as beer that has a clearly defined and understood provenance, authenticity and brand story and costs £4.15 per pint or higher, super-premium brands have corned a massive 25 per cent of...
Andy Burnham has announced his intentions to run in the first election for Mayor of Greater Manchester in 2017. The Labour frontbencher has been MP for Leigh in Greater Manchester since 2001 and announced his intentions in an interview with the Guardian. Speaking to students in Altrincham today, he said: "The...
A pan-European study has revealed Brits are the least likely to sample local food abroad. A survey of 14,000 people in 14 countries revealed that we stick to what we know away from home, eschewing continental for the full English experience. Just 57 per cent of UK adults will eat unknown...
The Queen is set to deliver her most futuristic speech ever this afternoon. Setting out the government’s programme for the next session of parliament, the Queen is to unveil the Right to High-Speed Broadband for every household and a Modern Transport Bill for new spaceports, driverless cars and drones. Prime Minister...
The first teaser for Trainspotting 2 has been released almost 20 years after the release of the first film. Sony released the teaser trailer which gives an indication of how the film might pan out, although it doesn't include any original material. Filming began in Edinburgh last week with former...
Brits are more loyal to their brand of ketchup than to their boss, according to new research. We put our favourite washing powder, cereal and skincare products before our manager or employer, ranking them in lowly 40th place in a list of our top 50 loyalties. The study shows the...