Inside one of the most dangerous jobs in the world
These fearless geologists are captured on photo carrying out one of the most dangerous jobs in the world - collecting lava from inside live volcanoes. The workers can be seen in a series of captivating images going about their risky everyday work at the summit of live volcanoes in Hawaii. Their jobs are crucial to help gather information and understand patterns in volcanic activity. These geologists work for the United States Geological Survey, which says on its website: "Hot lava...
Scarlett O’Cara and Matt CAR-dle among bizarre names Brits give to their cars
One in eight male motorists have a pet name for their cars - with Scarlett O'Cara, Ford Fiasco and Matt CAR-dle among the more bizarre monikers. Researchers who carried out a detailed study found other unusual names include ‘the Purple People-Eater’, ‘Sexy Bob the 4th’ and 'The Beast'. It also emerged around one in five bestowed an endearing alias upon a vehicle they owned in the past. Other standout names included 'Falcor', 'The Phantom Flyer' and 'Super-Charged Fire Pony'. Of...
London’s Biggest Residential Builds in 2018
Recently, there have been reports of Britain’s construction industry suffering from it’s ‘least optimistic’ period for five years, a slump that the reports put down to ‘fears over Brexit’ and ‘an economic slowdown’. However, the construction industry in London is still alive and well, and there are plans underway for the building of some truly awe-inspiring structures; created from a range of supplied concrete, steel & glass. One Merchant Square, Westminster Perhaps London’s most famous upcoming residential development, One Merchant...
Film Review: Makala
Makala, the new film from French documentarian Emmanuel Gras, is an elegiac, lyrical journey into the heart, soul and determined resilience of a young charcoal producer in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Kabwita is a 28 year old Congolese man who, with his wife Lydie and their three children, lives in poverty. They rent a small, ramshackle home in the bush, and although their accommodation is basic, the full weight of their situation is clearly communicated when we see Lydie...
Film Review: Phantom Thread
A decade on from their first collaboration, director Paul Thomas Anderson and actor Daniel Day-Lewis reunite for another tale driven by strong personalities, power struggles, and personal obsession. Set in 1950s London, Phantom Thread follows Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis), a fashion designer who makes clothes for high society and even royalty on occasion; a meticulous craftsman, with a precise routine and method. One day he meets Alma Elson (Vicky Krieps), a waitress at a sea side restaurant, and is instantly...
Serious injuries from attacks on education workers increase 24%
New official figures include loss of sight, brain damage, loss of consciousness, asphyxia, amputation and even death The number of serious injuries suffered by education workers after violent assaults has shot up by 24% in the past five years, new figures obtained by the GMB show. In 2016/16, 477 assaults were reported to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) – up from 385 in 2012/13. Only the most serious categories of injury are reported to the HSE by early years...
Riyad Mahrez has just put in a Deadline Day transfer request from Leicester City to Man City
By Geo Craig The Premier League leaders have made a £60 million deadline day move to sign Riyad Mahrez, and in breaking news he has just made a transfer request. The Leicester legend is keen on a move and is forcing the move through to what will inevitably be much higher wages and Champions League football. Foxes fans will be gutted to lose the winger who guided Leicester into the Premier League and won player of the year 2015 -...
Van driver who mowed down Muslims near Finsbury Park Mosque ‘told police ‘I’m flying solo”
A van driver accused of mowing down a crowd of Muslims told police "I'm flying solo mate" after the attack, a court heard today. Darren Osborne, 48, is accused of murdering 51-year-old Makram Ali and injuring several others Muslim worshippers near Finsbury Park Mosque in north London during Ramadan on June 19 last year. Prosecutors introduced evidence at Woolwich Crown Court about whether others were involved, before closing their case. Jonathan Rees QC, prosecuting, said: "We are continuing to call...
Who is Manchester City’s record signing Aymeric Laporte and is he the next Vincent Kompany?
By Jack Granard Aymeric Laporte had signed for Manchester City in a new club record deal worth £57 million, City have confirmed. He is set to wear the Number 14 shirt. The move to the Premier League leaders brought an end to a six year spell at Atheltico Bilbao and quickly provided speculation as to whether City had finally found a defender to replace City’s captain. At 23 years old, the France Under 21 international is a commanding figure at...