Four UK airports named amongst the world’s happiest
Exeter, Newcastle, London Southend and Cardiff airports are among the happiest in the world, according to 'smiley' feedback system technology. Exeter Airport was named the number one aiport in the world, achieving an average customer satifisfaction rating of 88.66 per cent. Cork Airport came a close second with a score of 88.45 per cent, with Newcastle finishing fifth (87.05 per cent), London Southend Airport in sixth (86.79 per cent) and Cardiff seventh (86.57 per cent). Published by HappyOrNot, the Finnish company responsible...
Al-Sadiq & Al-Zahra schools girls choir perform Insha Allah at Grenfell Tower fire memorial service
The girls school choir of Al-Sadiq & Al-Zahra schools performed a heartfelt version of Insha Allah today at the Grenfell Tower fire memorial service at St Paul's Cathedral. Survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire attended the service alongside members of the Royal Family, PM Theresa May, Jeremy Corbyn and 1,500 other guests. Bishop of Kensington Graham Tomlin said he hoped the tragedy would represent a "time we learnt a new, better way". The Al-Sadiq & Al-Zahra schools girls choirs performed Insha Allah, which translates to...
Donald Trump’s NYC mayoral vote binned – because he got his birthday wrong
Donald Trump's vote for the New York City mayoral race had to be binned because he got his birthday wrong. The President was not in the Big Apple when voters went the polls, so he voted by absentee ballot. But things didn't go too swimmingly for the man who once owned a large chunk of Manhattan. According to the New York Daily News, which obtained his ballot and found the error, the President put his birth date as 14 July 1946, when...
Bar of the Week: Rotunda Bar at Four Seasons Hotel London, Trinity Square
London is no stranger to a themed bar – just think of the number of speakeasies that seem to pop up each year. While this can become tedious, I genuinely believe there’s at least one gem out there, somewhere. The Rotunda Bar at London’s Trinity Square Four Seasons Hotel, is dedicated to the roaring twenties. Inspired by the Bright Young Things (the group of bohemian aristocrats and socialites, known for being at the centre of many a party), Head Bartender...
Fate of 41 trees planted in 1919 to honour War heroes sealed as council voted to fell & replace them as it would cost £500k to save them
The fate of 41 trees planted in 1919 to honour fallen Great War heroes was sealed yesterday (Wed) as council bosses voted to fell and replace them. Campaigners shouted "shame" at councilors as they revealed the WW1 memorial trees will be felled - because saving them would cost £500,000. Furious campaigners fighting to save the trees shouted out as they were told costly engineering solutions to retain the trees in Sheffield, South Yorks., would mean raiding its social care budget....
Man who replied to African internet scammer for a joke ended up helping the needy dad earn $25,000 and turn his life around
A man who replied to an African internet scammer for a joke ended up helping the needy dad earn $25,000 and turn his life around. YouTuber Ben Taylor, 33, was contacted by a stranger on Facebook who wrote: "Helo Sir, wel my name is Joel from Liberia, West Africa. "Pls I beg u in name of GOD, I need some assistance from u, business or financial assistance dat will help empower me pls." The first message sent by Joel in...
Primary Healthcare Properties investing in Cork
Primary Healthcare Properties investing in Cork - Primary Health Properties ICAV, an Irish investment vehicle wholly owned by Primary Healthcare Properties, has agreed to acquire a large modern primary heathcare facility in County Cork, Ireland for a total cost of €20 million. The facility comprises a lettable area of circa 6,500m2 and will be fully let. The Health Service Executive ("HSE") have committed to a new 25 year lease representing circa 65% of the total rent roll. The HSE is the...
Ex-Birmingham City trainee spared jail breaking man’s jaw after suffering racist abuse
Promising footballer spared jail for breaking man's jaw - after he called him a "black b*****d" A promising footballer who broke a man’s jaw with a single punch has been spared jail after a court heard he had retaliated for being called a “black b*****d”. Emmanuel Atugo, 21, who had been on Birmingham City FC's books, had been out in a nightclub where he was “repeatedly wound up” by Ashley Murray. A court heard the pair were both in the...
Former soldier walks free from court after targeting Muslims on social media in the wake of the Manchester Arena bombing
A former soldier has walked free from court after targeting Muslims on social media in the wake of the Manchester Arena bombing. Geoffrey Reynolds, 53, sent tweets saying he was "trained and ready" for any of those who were set to "try it on" following the attack on May 22. He also posted a picture of a man on a toilet with the words "The Koran, now in two ply". Reynolds admitted one charge of sending offensive public communications on...