The remains of primitive moths dating back to the time of the dinosaurs 200 million years ago have been dug up in northern Germany. Experts say they are the earliest fossilised evidence of the insects, and shed fresh light on their evolution - and also that of their butterfly relatives. ...
The death or long-term illness of a key person in any small or medium-sized enterprise is likely to have a serious impact, even if it’s only short term. Any amount of time without a key player can have a considerable impact on the profitability of the business. Most SMEs have ...
Tim Farron has admitted that he lied to the public during the 2017 general election campaign, when he was asked if he believed gay sex was sinful. His answer to the question was “we are all sinners” to avoid his real feelings on the issue. Now Mr Farron has admitted ...
A disgraced police officer caught with indecent images of children "of the worst kind" has AVOIDED jail - after a judge told him he was "impressed" with his guilty plea. James Duffield, 34, downloaded hundreds of pictures of children as young as four-years-old being abused while working for West Midlands ...
A 43-year-old creep who blew kisses at a schoolgirl before following her home has been jailed for stalking - in what police believe is a legal first. Bahram Hekmat pulled up at the bus stop where the 13-year-old was waiting to get home from school, and beckoned for her to ...
A rider with a hunt caught on camera whipping a protester with her crop SEVENTEEN TIMES could face a private prosecution after police said she wouldn't be charged. Shocking footage of the incident went viral in November after it appeared to show the rider whipping the saboteur who had grabbed ...
In an opposition day motion on the NHS crisis, the shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth praised the hard work of NHS staff in the House of Commons and pressed the Health Secretary on “a winter crisis even worse than last year." MPs from around the country told horrifying tales of ...
A successful flexible working policy can be enormously beneficial for your company, whether your business is large or small. Effective workforce planning will help you achieve cost savings and productivity improvements, ensure adequate out-of-hours coverage and boost staff morale. Done properly, it’s a a win/win situation for your business. If ...
By Joey Tyson It’s just finished lashing it down and a fantastic pink sunset is beginning to seep across the sky above Hampstead Heath. As I traipse soggily through the park, a series of bizarre blips and beeps suddenly erupts into the damp air. Forgetting about my wet feet for moment, ...