A ‘kiss of death’ lipstick gun and a purse with a hidden camera are among the haul of James Bond-style gadgets going up for sale in a New York auction. Most of the devices were deployed by the Soviet Union and her comrades in the Cold War against the US and look as if they … Read more
Dramatic moment rescuer dangles off the arm of a JCB digger to haul man out of a torrent of floodwater in India Footage recorded in Maharashtra shows victim Sachin Bhise stranded in water Unnamed hero did not hesitate to shimmy down arm of the industrial machine The rescuers successfully managed to hoist the man back on … Read more
The number of Whitehall mandarins on £100,000 or more has gone up by 15 per cent in just 12 months. Official figures show a record 1,560 civil servants are paid at least three times the national average salary. The exclusive club has increased by 200 in the past year alone – almost doubling in a decade. … Read more
The first object discovered from London’s largest ever Bronze Age hoard was spotted by a newly qualified archaeologist on his first job out of university. The Havering Hoard is a treasure trove of 453 artefacts dating back nearly 3,000 years including axe heads, spearheads, daggers, knives and copper ingots. Harry Platts was 21 when he started … Read more
The helmet and bravery medals awarded to a Spitfire ace who survived being struck by flak while travelling at 300mph have sold for more than £18,000. Group Captain Arthur Donaldson, of 263 Squadron, a hero of the defence of Malta during the Second World War, withstood being hit by flak which blew off his helmet … Read more
Holidaymakers can save as much as 55 per cent on winter trips to long haul destinations, new data shows. With many Britons dreaming of exotic, sunnier climes, return flights to locations such as Barbados, the Maldives and Thailand have plummeted by hundreds of pounds compared to last year, according to data from Skyscanner. However, those … Read more
Colin Farrell uses his tattoo-free, sculpted arms to haul dog bed and ramp out of LA pet shop By Cassie Carpenter For Dailymail.com Published: 06:35 BST, 8 July 2020 | Updated: 06:35 BST, 8 July 2020 Golden Globe winner Colin Farrell put his sculpted arms to use hauling a dog bed, ramp, and supplies out … Read more
Professional services tax haul set to cost UK Government £14bn as lawyers and consultants see slump in work By Helen Cahill For The Mail On Sunday Published: 22:31 BST, 9 May 2020 | Updated: 10:20 BST, 10 May 2020 A decline in the professional services sector will produce one of the biggest hits to the … Read more
A haul of Anglo-Saxon treasure dating back 1,500 years which was found buried on farmland six decades ago is expected to fetch £30,000 at auction. The ancient items – which shed light on life in medieval England – were hailed as one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century when they were … Read more
‘Dreaming of a wine on a beach’: Love Island’s India Reynolds models her latest bikini haul in sexy video as she longs to get ‘back to normal’ By Rebecca Davison for MailOnline Published: 15:46 BST, 9 April 2020 | Updated: 16:06 BST, 9 April 2020 Holidays might be cancelled for the foreseeable due to the … Read more