Barrister who called woman a ‘stroppy teenager of colour’ is sacked

A barrister has been expelled from his chambers for calling a black girl a ‘stroppy teenager of colour’. Jon Holbrook had been commenting on the case of Ruby Williams, who won £8,500 in an out-of-court settlement from her school for alleged discrimination. Teachers had sent her home because of her Afro hair. Her case was … Read more

Journey through time! Rare colour 1950s photos reveal Britain’s bustling streets 70 years ago

A new book takes readers on a nostalgic journey back 70 years to post-war Britain as rare photos show busy commuters and tourists catching retro buses, trams and trolleybuses in the 1950s and 60s. In one remarkable image, an RT 775 red double-decker bus can be seen travelling along Ludgate Circus towards Fleet Street in central … Read more

Newsreader sparks a fierce debate online over colour of her ‘white’ dress

The great dress debate is back! Newsreader sparks a lively discussion online as fans argue whether her optical-illusion frock is white or blue By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 00:23 GMT, 22 January 2021 | Updated: 00:29 GMT, 22 January 2021 A TV presenter has sparked a lively debate on social media after … Read more

Liverpool v Man United was unwatchable for colour blind viewers because the kits clashed

The most-watched Premier League game in British history between Liverpool and Manchester United was actually un-watchable for hundreds of thousands of viewers, who are colour blind. Almost five million football fans tuned in, but an estimated 300,000 of them struggled to tell one team from the other. Supporters who experience ‘colour vision deficiency’ were horrified … Read more

Elsa McAlonan’s Beauty Upgrades: How to boost your hair colour with toning drops  

Elsa McAlonan’s Beauty Upgrades: How to boost your hair colour with toning drops Elsa McAlonan reveals a selection of toning drops for boosting hair colour  She also shares the product Jennifer Aniston uses for radiant skin British beauty expert rounds up the best lip plumping glosses to use at each age By Elsa Mcalonan for the … Read more

Royal Horticultural Society garden puts on an impressive show of colour.

Look what’s blooming early! Royal Horticultural Society garden puts on an impressive show of colour… and it’s open to visit if you live nearby  Royal Horticultural Society’s garden at Wisley, Surrey, still offers plenty to see  It’s open for those lucky enough to live within a short distance  ‘There are flowers coming up a little … Read more

Queen determined to get ‘back to business’ and will return to London for Trooping the Colour in June

The Queen is determined to ‘get back to business’ and will return to London for Trooping the Colour in June, according to reports. The event, held in honour of the monarch’s 95th birthday, is expected to be a reunion of the Royal Family and the first major national celebration since the pandemic. According to The … Read more

Nation’s favourite black-and-white Christmas films have been reimagined in colour

Christmas classics in colour! Scenes from black and white films like Miracle on 34th Street and Meet Me In St. Louis are brought to life in stunning new images Classic black and white Christmas films have been brought to life in new images  The films to have been given splash of colour by Israeli-based firm … Read more

TV footage of England’s 1966 World Cup glory is being transformed into full colour

With the iconic images of red shirts and a golden trophy glinting in the sun it is easy to be fooled into thinking you have seen England’s finest two hours in all its glorious colour when you haven’t. There is no complete footage of the 1966 World Cup final known to exist other than the … Read more

Old Ireland in Colour: Amazing photos of the 19th and 20th centuries

These vivid colourised photos bring to life the history of Ireland in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, showing a world of cattle markets and horse-drawn trucks alongside Traveller children and pioneering women.  The images offer a glimpse of a time gone by, with horses in the streets, people sitting on mail trucks, and … Read more