1. The Royal Albert Hall (RAH) was built from 1867-71 “to promote art and science”. 2. Originally its proposed name was “Central Hall of Arts and Sciences” but Queen Victoria proposed naming it after Prince Albert who had died in 1861. 3. During the First World War, the height of […]
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The tablet, when taken with aspirin, slashes the death rate for people with known heart conditions by 15 per cent. And it stops all attacks by 42 per cent, according to a global clinical trial. The tests on rivaroxaban appear to show it could save nearly 25,000 lives a year […]
GETTY Roger Moore and his daughter Deborah As The Saint and James Bond and hugely respected for 25 years as an ambassador for UNICEF, Roger, a policeman’s son from south London, had attained something of a national treasure status and has left one final piece of work behind, a book […]
PH/INDIGITALIMAGES From space-age style to embellished party capes – here are the hottest looks for the season Pack away your summer dresses and flip-flops and get ready for a winter wardrobe refresh. We’ve rounded up the must-have trends that were seen on the autumn/winter London, Paris, New York and Milan […]
As many as 44 per cent of motorists aged 70-plus say they would feel like they had lost part of their identity if they were not able to drive, a survey revealed. And 57 per cent worry about losing touch with friends and family, according to a poll by older […]
It is estimated by the National Diet and Nutrition Survey that 1.2 million people in the UK are vegetarian. While that makes up just two per cent of the population, those avoiding meat in their diet are rising. Indeed, last year it was reported that the number of vegans – […]
ULTIMATE EARS The UE Wonderboom has a charming – albeit portly design Pros – Great Sound, Great Bluetooth Range, Turns Up To 11, IPX7 Waterproof – And It Floats, Solid Battery Life Cons – Can’t Take Phone Calls It’s worth prefacing this review by saying that the UE Boom 2 […]
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s love affair has been much talked-about since the US actress said they were “in love” during her Vanity Fair interview. Prince Harry, 32, and his 36-year-old love Meghan are in the throes of a young love and it’s all royal fans can talk about. Putting […]