Google’s Sundhar Pichai Chief Executive has announced new building plans in their offices in Kings Cross London, which should increase the workforce from 4 thousand to 7 thousand by 2020. The HQ has been designed by Thomas Heatherwick who created the 2012 Olympic cauldron and also drew up the design for the controversial Garden Bridge.…
Distinguished Welsh actor Anthony Hopkins was subject of a post-Halloween hoax when it was announced on the internet that he had passed away. This was false information, and pleas have followed this hoax, not to believe everything you read on the internet. He is alive and well and nowhere near dead. But here is a…
Crispy squid and turbot with tarragon and apple puree. Just a note – if the turbot proves a little pricey for your pocket please ask your fishmonger or use your discretion to employ a cheaper fish rather than not preparing this eye popping delicious recipe. If any of the other ingredients prove difficult to acquire do…
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is there to entertain the same audiences who were enchanted with the wizards, magicians and muggles of Harry Potter plus a few new fans perhaps. Set in the streets of 1920s Manhattan this forms the backdrop to the story which stars Eddie Redmayne, Dan Fogler, Katherine Waterston, Colin…
65 years ago a young couple in love were forced to call off their engagement due to parental disapproval. As Davy Moakes was an artist Helen Andre’s parents thought his profession was not suitable for their daughter. They originally planned to marry in 1951 in Derbyshire. Mrs Andre’s daughter finally tracked down Helen and the…
According to The Sunday Telegraph, smartphone owners who text or generally use their phones as they are moving has led to some of them doing “silly walks”. Scientists have said that the habit of staring at them whilst walking in the street has changed the way people walk. The research was carried out by the…
Instagram is rolling out live video in its photo app, and hopes to lure users away from traditionally televised events. “Live is really exciting for us. I think it can enhance what we’re doing,” Kevin Systrom CEO of Instagram said. “ To strengthen relationships with someone I love, those streaming video to me live would…
Shoes are something we all wear – there is no getting away from it; they are a vital part of everyday dressing and we have different pairs for different occasions. Anna Dominic who designed the party shoes with the mask and the almost flatties with the face impression on them won Footwear Designer of…
“A Streetcat named Bob” is now showing in cinemas and enchanting people everywhere even though the cat’s “owner” Tom Bowen, played by the fascinating actor Luke Treadaway, has ups and downs regarding his accommodation, his employees at The Big Issue, his former drug addiction and his on/off/on girlfriend not to mention that no evidence is shown in the…
Prince Harry has asked for privacy over his love affair with a possible future wife a USA actress Meghan Markle. The Palace has been preparing a statement to say 35-year-old Markle of US drama ‘Suits’ is his “girlfriend”. Media interest previously to this statement had “crossed the line”. Apparently, Ms. Markle has been subjected to harassment including…