Watch – Dramatic footage of sealife swimming amongst masses of plastic in waters around Bali
This shocking footage shows a British diver swimming through swathes of plastic rubbish off the coast of Bali. Richard Horner, 45, captured the dramatic images to highlight the ongoing threat of ocean pollution across the globe. He filmed himself swimming through the deluge of wrappers and bags alongside sea life off the picturesque Indonesian coast of Manta Point Bay on Saturday (3/3). Richard Horner captures sealife swimming amongst masses of plastic pollutants at Manta Point, Nusa Penida, Bali. March 3,...
Trump: Guns don’t kill people – gamers do
Donald Trump is set to meet with members of the video game industry just days after he backed off the National Rifle Association. The President believes increased violence in video games could be behind the recent shootings in the country. In response to the shooting in Parkland, Florida, on Valentine’s Day, Trump held a White House roundtable where he said: “We have to do something about maybe what they’re seeing and how they’re seeing it, and also, video games.” “I’m hearing...
Over 500 Hinkley C staff on strike as they were refused pay during the “Beast from the East”
Over 500 workers at the Hinkley Point C nuclear site have refused to work and many are currently staging a sit in protest, in the staff canteen. One construction worker, who didn't want to be named said: “The site was shut down from Thursday until late last night, due to the bad weather. However, the management have refused to pay our wages or any subsistence, and left us all out of pocket. "The workers were told this via a text...
How one man rescued thousand of Jews
In its first UK screening, award winning documentary Above The Drowning Sea will be shown at BAFTA by the Pureland Series in London on Thursday 8 March. Due to the bravery of one man, Vienna based Chinese Consul Ho Feng Shan, who defied his government and threats from the Gestapo in World War II, thousands of Jews were saved. Ho Feng Shan issued Jewish families open door visas to China. The film documents the harrowing and dramatic journey of these families. It is...
108 Brasserie announces daily vegan specials to be served throughout Veggie Month
108 Brasserie has announced a selection of new vegan specials which will be served throughout March to celebrate Veggie Month. From Monday to Friday, diners can choose a different daily vegan special, alongside the la carte menu. Executive Chef, Russell Ford’s healthy vegan dishes are made from the finest locally sourced ingredients. Highlights include Sweet potato and quinoa falafel bowl served with black rice, avocado, coriander and lime dressing; Spiced tofu ramen served with buckwheat noodles, ginger and pak choy...
People with mental health needs explore photography in East London
A series of incredible images have been released that were taken by people with mental health needs as part of Create's creative arts programme. Between December 2017 and February 2018, participants worked with the charity's professional photographer Alicia Clarke to explore different aspects of photography. According to a report published in July 2017 by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Arts, Health and Wellbeing arts engagement leads to enhancements in health and wellbeing. Create’s creative:discovery programme offers a chance for people with...
Five smart ways to buy a used car in London
Buying a new or used car in in London is hugely popular: figures show there are 2.6 million registered cars in the capital, with 54 per cent of London households owning at least one car. Buying a brand-new car often doesn’t make much financial sense when you consider that it loses value as soon as you drive it away from the dealership. So the second-hand car market is a natural starting point for many Londoners looking to buy a vehicle....
Brexit poses wide-ranging risks to animal welfare
Brexit poses wide-ranging risks to animal welfare, including a shortage of vets, costlier veterinary medicine, and an increase in the numbers of animals used in research, according to a new report by the Green Party's Animals Spokesperson. Keith Taylor MEP, who is also Vice Chair of the European Parliament's Animal Welfare Intergroup, launches his 'Animals and Brexit' report as the Green Party gathered for its Spring conference in Bournemouth. The release comes as the US dairy industry ramps up its...
Couple who feared they would never have kids defy all odds to have TWO sets of triplets on IVF
Courtney Garrett, 38, and her husband Philip, 42, now have six little ones after years of fertility struggles which left them fearing they might never have children at all