A new treatment for slipped discs involves injecting a blob of gel containing alcohol into the spine. Marine contractor and father-of-two Robert Parke, 49, from Dumfries, was one of the first people in the UK to have it done. THE PATIENT Robert Parke, 49, has suffered crippling back pain since his teens When I was … Read more
A cream made from cough medicine could be an unlikely new remedy for agonising face pain suffered by thousands of people in the UK. The rub-on cream contains a drug called ambroxol, which has been used for decades in cough syrups to break up mucus in the lungs. But now scientists have discovered it also … Read more
The jury in the fraud trial against four Barclays executives has been discharged. John Varley, the bank’s chief executive from 2004 to 2011, and three of his senior staff have been on trial since January over claims they illegally sweetened the deal for Qatari investors. It was alleged that they funnelled £322m in secret payments … Read more
The beautiful mansion where author Victor Hugo wrote Les Misérables has re-opened after a stunning £3.8million revamp. Hauteville House in Guernsey had been closed for 18 months while being extensively restored to its former glory. And yesterday, the home, which is now a museum, finally opened to the public once again. Inside the restored Hauteville … Read more
As a trained Army sniper in peak physical condition, Marcus Horton was ready for action in a war zone at a moment’s notice. But nothing could have prepared him for the agonising battle he faced after waking one morning in January 2017 to find the whole right side of his face had completely collapsed, leaving … Read more
Many of North America’s big cities are paralyzed by gridlocked traffic – and these maps illustrate part of the reason why. They show the sprawling city transit systems of yesteryear compared to the often stunted versions of 2019. One is left wondering what life would be like in some of these metropolitan areas now if … Read more
A fascinating new photo book reveals the ultimate places for spotting your favourite animals. The A To Z of Watching Wildlife, published by Lonely Planet, was written by acclaimed British biologists Amy-Jane Beer and Mark Carwardine and in total, 300 ‘exciting and unusual creatures’ are featured. The experts provide details around each critter and reveal some … Read more
A mother’s diet during pregnancy could influence her child’s risk of developing symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a new study suggests. While women are often encouraged to eat foods rich in omega-6 fatty acids – like nuts and soybeans – the study found that increased the risk of their children being inattentive and impulsive … Read more
Walk down Market Hill in Sudbury and you could be back in 1727 — the year the town’s most famous son, Thomas Gainsborough, was born. The painter would recognise the splendid medieval churches of Sudbury: St Gregory, St Peter and All Saints. He would know the 16th-century, half-timbered Black Boy Hotel — and surely love … Read more
Deo the barman greets me with a big beer and an even bigger smile. ‘Jambo!’ he says, handing me an icy glass of Kilimanjaro beer. In front of me, jade-coloured water slides onto the sand and I can feel a lunchtime snooze at Zuri Zanzibar beckoning. The resort, on the north-west shore of this bewitching … Read more