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Another day, another takeover. At least that’s how it feels on the London market at the moment after a string of swoops on both beleaguered and thriving firms. The latest target is estate agency Countrywide, which closed a whopping 41.4 per cent higher, or 60p, at 205p, after receiving an approach from rival Connells. Connells has … Read more
Normal People star Paul Mescal was ‘nervous’ portraying his character Connell’s depression in the adaptation of Sally Rooney’s novel. The Irish actor, 24, has emotionally revealed that three people at his school killed themselves and his ‘innocence was ripped away very quickly’ aged 14. In the drama series, Connell seeks help for depression after his childhood friend commits suicide. Nervous: Normal … Read more
Corner shops in soaps are an Aladdin’s cave of riches. Just as every resident eats all their meals in local cafes, they buy all their supplies at the local shop. And why not? They sell everything, even if the pricing’s a bit questionable. When there was a power cut on Coronation Street, Dev’s Corner Shop … Read more