Wyndham Hacket Pain @WyndhamHP The monochrome style and real life boxing story may draw comparisons between The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki and Raging Bull, but there is little else in common with the Finnish film being much gentler, smaller, and understated than Martin Scorsese’s masterpiece. Told simply, this film follows the preparations of Finnish featherweight boxer Olli Mäki (Jarkko Lahti) in the lead up to his world championship fight against American Davey Moore (John Bosco Jr.)....

By Linda Marric When it comes to films about people doing heroic deeds during WWII, it becomes impossible to review the film without taking into account the real people behind these truly harrowing stories. Based on a non-fiction book by Diane Ackerman, The Zookeeper’s Wife tells the story of a couple who bravely put their own lives in harms way to save over 300 Polish Jews from certain death by hiding them in their zoo. Directed by Niki Caro, the...

When you’re facing a financial emergency or you’re searching for some way to consolidate a number of unexpected bills, then you may find that you have nowhere else to turn but to quick, payday loans. Whether you’re dealing with a broken down car, a medical emergency, or a number of bills that you need to pay off quickly (or face repercussions), a quick loan can provide you with the helping hand that you need - as long as you are...

Annual survey data from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons shows that the number of cosmetic surgery procedures performed in Britain has declined by more than 40% over the last year. The decline puts the total number of cosmetic surgery procedures performed in the UK at the lowest level in almost a decade -- a reversal, of sorts, of years of growing interest in cosmetic treatments. Journalists have pointed to a number of factors as the root cause of...

Following the discovery of a cannabis farm in a mock Tudor home, an iconic chapel, an empty shopping unit just yards from a police station and in a mansion a stone’s throw away from Buckingham Palace a new plot has been unearthed inside a disused restaurant in Brinsley, highlighting the scale of un-taxable money been circulated in the industry. Residents living near the former Farm House Restaurant - which has been disused for more than a year - had believed it was being...

Experts have revealed the everyday symptoms which could show you have a vitamin or mineral deficiency, including cracked lips, headaches – and bad breath. Persistent dandruff, itchy or dry skin, low mood and even stress could also be signs you need more of a certain vitamin or mineral in your diet. Other issues which could point to a deficiency include thinning hair, a low libido, white spots on your nails and tiredness. The findings come after a survey by Healthspan...

A charity providing free eye care and glasses for homeless people has been awarded a grant to expand its services in London. The City of London Corporation’s charitable funder, City Bridge Trust, has given £37,100 to Vision Care for Homeless People, a charity that supports thousands of homeless people in London every year with eye care. The funding will go towards employing new staff to boost its services across London, including introducing mobile clinics to reach more vulnerable people across...

As temperatures soar across the UK these adorable shots show a group of pigs cooling off in crystal clear water. The fun snaps were taken by photographer Emmanuel Keller, 39, at the famous 'Pig Beach' in the Bahamas. This animals are found on the island of Exuma which is uninhabited by humans but takes its unofficial name due to the colony of pigs that swim off its shores. Describing when he spotted the animals, Emmanuel said: "I think they really...

A "fragile and vulnerable" woman has been JAILED for six months for begging on the streets - for just 50p. Marie Baker, 38, who can't read and write, was sentenced without legal representation because she was unable to get a defence lawyer or legal aid. She was caged for 26 weeks at Worcester County Court in February after she twice breached a civil injunction which banned her from begging in the city. But the judge who sentenced her has blasted...