By John Lerwill While I know there are some very decent persons in the Tory ranks, there is an underlying misapprehension by the Tory movement: ignorance of the fact that a true civilisation is measured by how well we look after our weakest and most vulnerable members. Gandhi pointed that out, and it's a feature of most spiritual philosophy. The Tory approach is essentially to do with balancing the books according to business methodology, and in a way that overrides the...

A man is pleading for his wife to return home after she mysteriously went missing carrying a tent. Stacey Herring, 29, disappeared at around 4.15pm on June 2. She was last seen in Saltash, Cornwall, carrying a tent. Husband Luke wrote a desperate appeal on Facebook saying: "I know that Stacey is going to go mental when she finally turns her phone on but thank you for all the support so far. I just need her to come home safely....

A fashion student is hoping to pave the way for a new trend after designing a new coat - which converts into a HAMMOCK. Brydie Raybould-Cridge, 22, designed a lightweight casual jacket that doubles up as a hammock as part of her BA Fashion Design course at Nottingham Trent University. The trendy design is made from parachute strength Ripstop fabric which miraculously unfolds to transform into a hammock. Bungee cords which are threaded through the collar and the bottom of...

By Chris Renwick  I've noticed a few recurring arguments against voting for Jeremy Corbyn. Theres one in particular that stands out to me. It comes in different flavours but it is essentially the same argument… “what planet are labour supporters on?” “don't believe the spin, he's a liar like the rest” “get a grip” “you're dreaming yourself into a disaster” “I'll take my money and leave you in your socialist utopia” “anyone voting labour must believe in fairies” “you're in...

I have recently become quite curious about retirement. Oh not mine own, so put away the champagne. It would be an extraordinarily difficult achievement for a writer to retire. There's nowhere near enough money in it to build a nest egg, and besides that I'm not quite sure how a writer's retirement could even be accomplished. Perhaps we could just communicate through gurning and a variety of hand motions like elderly members of the House of Lords or Polynesian dancers....

There are two things about April K. Hunter that will initially surprise you, yet both have massively contributed towards her skill and success as a writer. The first is that she has worked as a professional wrestler for nearly twenty years. All those years, all those miles, all those less talented or momentarily absent-minded opponents have dealt her the lasting aches of broken bones, blown out knees and ear drums that are the life-long reminders of her first art. Indeed,...

How brave are you? If you make the first move on a date, ask for a pay rise – and would go on a solo holiday, then you’d be carrying out an act of modern day bravery, a study has found. A poll of 2,000 adults found the definition of bravery is changing with more than half now considering small and everyday things to be courageous victories. Speaking up about a boss or colleague is the biggest sign you are...

Bernie Sanders has given his backing to Labour in a rousing speech in which he outlines why the age we live in is crying out for a Jeremy Corbyn. Sanders is the longest serving independent in US congressional history and recently ran against Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nominee in the 2016 election. He gained a world-wide reputation for delivering powerful speeches and has now given his support to Corbyn with less than a week until the General Election. He said: “What...

Mac & Wild has partnered with the Scotch Malt Whisky Society to create an underground bar that fuses the Scottish chain's revered food offering with SMWS's rare and exclusive whisky selection. The Kaleidoscope bar opens its doors to punters today with some of the city's most exclusive and diverse collections of rare single malt whisky. Launched by The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, the world’s foremost whisky club, and located underneath Scottish restaurant Mac & Wild in the heart of the City, it is aimed at...