How Killing Eve’s extravagant kill plots were inspired by real life murders

The hair-rising spy drama Killing Eve drew its inspiration from the murders of real people, it has been revealed.  MI6 consultant Gordon Corera described how he was able to collaborate with the creators of the drama to give avid fans a glimpse of the world of espionage and make the narrative plausible. The drama, which … Read more

Diners sit in individual GREENHOUSES to ensure social distancing

That’s one way to get the economy growing! Diners sit in individual GREENHOUSES to ensure social distancing at Dutch restaurant Mediamatic Biotoop eatery erected five dining pods along canal in Amsterdam Restaurant hopes the greenhouses will allow diners to eat safely amid pandemic Restaurant will only allow people dining together who live in the same … Read more

Ocado sales jump over 40% but shopper habits returning to ‘normal’

Online supermarket Ocado has seen its revenue surge over 40 per cent this quarter, as locked-down Britons get their shopping delivered to their doors.  The grocer said its decision to stop people ordering bottled mineral water helped it complete 6,000 extra orders a week.  Across all its operations and partnerships, Ocado claimed it was enabling … Read more

No evidence Kim Jong Un underwent heart op, South Korean intelligence say

South Korean intelligence has said there is no sign Kim Jong Un underwent a heart operation, following rumours that he was ‘gravely ill’ or even dead following surgery.  Speaking to a parliamentary committee on Wednesday, the head of South Korea’s intelligence agency, Suh Hoon said there was nothing to indicate the rumours about Kim’s ill-health were true.  … Read more

Does banning travellers REALLY curb coronavirus?

Countries that banned international travellers from entering amid the coronavirus pandemic have fared better in controlling their outbreaks, data suggests. Britain’s death toll (29,427) today surpassed Italy‘s (29,315), making the UK the worst-hit nation in Europe. Only the US has recorded more COVID-19 fatalities.  But, even now, Britain’s borders remain open and health bosses still … Read more

How to recreate a Greggs sausage roll at home: The Big Bakes releases its ‘top secret recipe’

INGREDIENTS – MAKES EIGHT  PASTRY: Strong flour – 200g Salt – ½ tsp Chilled butter – 200g cubed Chilled water – 40g FILLING:  Pork sausages – 450g Green apple – 1 (peeled and grated) Fennel – 2 tsp Salt & Pepper to taste 1 beaten egg for brushing and finishing    METHOD: PASTRY  1. Preheat your … Read more