Bill Gates on course to become the world’s first trillionaire
Microsoft founder Bill Gates is on coarse to becoming the world's first trillionaire and could hit the milestone within the next 25 years, a new report has found. The study has predicted Gates’ future wealth using the average rate of growth of his investments, which have been growing by 11 per cent since 2009. At this rate, Gates, who is currently number one on Forbes’ list of wealthiest people with a net worth of $85bn, could easily be a trillionaire by...
Green Man 2017: PJ Harvey, Ryan Adams and Future Islands to Headline
Time for a reccie up to Brecon - Green Man have just announced the headliners for their 15th anniversary year and it looks killer. PJ Harvey, Ryan Adams and Future Islands will hit the Mountain stage over three glorious days, heading a bill that will also see appearances from BadBadNotGood, Angel Olsen and Jon Hopkins. Check out the full line-up below. Green Man 2017 takes place between 17th – 20th August Tickets on sale here.
Sculptor builds vast wooden pirate ship from fallen branches
A sculptor has pushed the boat out with his latest creation - a vast wooden PIRATE ship at the bottom of his garden. Denis Carbonaro, 48, used fallen branches and recycled wood to build the huge 25ft-high galleon, complete with rigging and masts. Italian-born Denis quit his job as a web designer to become a sculptor and hopes to turn his garden into a public display. He has previously made a mammoth and a spider out of wood but his...
City lawyer “falls from grace” after humiliating attack on woman he branded an “Australian slut”
A married City lawyer's career is in ruins after he was convicted of sexually assaulting a woman he branded an "Australian slut" at a posh rowing club Christmas party. Former England international rower Alastair Main, 35, was spared jail today despite pouring beer over the woman's head as he carried out the humiliating attack. But the court heard he was sacked from his lucrative job with investment firm Schroders two days after he was convicted in connection with the incident...
Surrey Police paid out £750,000 last year in compensation
A police force paid out £750,000 in compensation after damaging property, assault, breaching the Human Rights Act and even failing to post a letter. Bungling Surrey Police faced more than 150 successful claims were made against the force last year following a series of errors, accidents and misdemeanors including discrimination towards the disabled. A total of 38 successful claims were made by those wrongly arrested, imprisoned, maliciously prosecuted or detained forcing cops to shell out £192,000. Claimants who said they...
Remote Scottish airports a “potential target”
A new security procedure set to be introduced at a number of Scottish airports could mean bags and passengers are not searched and make Scotland a "potential target". Three small and remote Highlands and Islands Airports are to put passengers through a 'streamlined check-in process' from the end of this month. Passengers travelling from airports at the Isle of Barra, Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, and the Isle of Tiree will be required to reclaim their luggage and join the queue...
Restaurant Review – Margot
Though all restaurant experiences revolve heavily around eating, so many restaurateurs fail to understand that there's more to a great restaurant than just good food. From service and general ambience down to the smallest, most pernickety details, the overall experience - from walking through the door to picking up the bill - is everything. Some of the best food I ate last year, for instance, was at a restaurant I actively despised. The culinary skill displayed was exceptional, though the...
British PM Lauds Banking Sector as Brexit Looms Large
British Prime Minister Theresa May is in the crosshairs of the worst political storm to hit the United Kingdom in recent memory. After Britons voted overwhelmingly in favour of a Brexit on June 23, 2016, a chain of events has been put into motion. The GBP plunged to a 31-year low against the USD, and the FTSE 100 index capitalized on this by rallying to unprecedented levels. The Prime Minister is navigating a minefield with Brexiteers pushing for a hard...
Three reasons to still be wary of a Hard Brexit
On January 16, Britain's Prime Minister, Theresa May laid out the government's plan to proceed with Brexit. She made it clear that she will push for a clean break from the EU without maintaining the vestiges of an half-in, half-out membership. Mrs. May also laid out a 12-point plan detailing how she'll push for the best deal for Britain during the negotiations. In addition, she talked about her plan to negotiate new trade deal with the EU and other countries...