By Prof Mary Mellor This AA four star, 1 Rosette hotel and spa is in a dramatic setting on the side of Lake Windermere a few miles from Bowness. It has spectacular, panoramic views of the lake. It was a pity that on the night of the visit it was...
By Crystal Wells, Communications Officer International Medical Corps In January, Iraqi Security Forces reclaimed the eastern half of Mosul—Iraq’s second largest city—from the Islamic State, or ISIL. Today, communities on the east side of the Tigris River, which snakes through the centre of Mosul, are crawling back to life after...
By Dr John Bahadur Lamb, lecturer in Criminology and Security Studies at Birmingham City University The British Prime Minister, Theresa May, has now officially triggered Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty formally notifying the other 28 member states of Europe of The United Kingdom’s intention to leave. Whilst most popular...
By Geoff Prescott, Chief Executive Lepra There are countless articles about how our departure from the EU is going to affect people living in the UK, but there are very few about what it means for UK international charities and their overseas beneficiaries. Wherever one stands on the Brexit issue,...
By Linda Marric What is there left to say about Terence Davies that hasn’t already been said? Considered to be one the most accomplished filmmakers of his generation, the director of Sunset Song, Distant Voices Still Lives and Of Time And The City amongst other gems is back with his...
Stephen Tiller, the director of charity Kent Opera’s latest production, explains why Pretty Woman got everything wrong about opera, except the fact it is so good it might just make you want to pee your pants, (metaphorically speaking). For many people, trips to the cinema and even the theatre are...
Buying a house is invariably the most significant investment we ever make. Because of the extent of this financial and emotional commitment, we all endeavour to get the best possible price for our property when it comes to the time to move on. Part and parcel of selling your home...
By Jeremy Blackburn, RICS Head of UK Policy The triggering of Article 50 has today set Britain on a course to exit the European Union. It is essential now that Government and industry work together to get the best deal possible and ensure our country’s future growth and prosperity. It...
By Neil Thorns Director of Advocacy at CAFOD The day is upon us. Article 50 has been triggered, firing the start gun on the negotiations between the UK and the EU. Soon, the focus will shift to another set of negotiations: those on Brexit Britain’s trade deals. And so whatever...