Caned, but very able, genius who raised Kane: BRIAN VINER reviews Mank 

Mank (12A) Verdict: Cherishably intelligent  Rating: Psycho, Mary Poppins and Citizen Kane are the unlikeliest of cinematic bedfellows, but they now have one striking thing in common — they have all inspired some terrific filmmakers to hold up a mirror to their own industry, with beguiling results. In the excellent 2012 film Hitchcock, Anthony Hopkins … Read more

Doctor who first raised dementia alarm 24 YEARS AGO was fobbed off by the FA and Premier League

It was Norah Mercer who raised the alarm.  The wife of the legendary Manchester City manager and Everton and Arsenal stalwart Joe was speaking to GP and family friend John Rowlands before her husband passed away in 1990 after suffering with Alzheimer’s disease. ‘She said, “Whenever I attend the funerals of players from Joe’s era, … Read more

Trump has raised $170 million since Election Day with appeal for his ‘defense fund’

President Donald Trump’s constant appeals for funds to help his ‘defense fund’ amid his own charges of fraud have raked in millions that can be used to fund future political activities or boost political candidates he favors. In fact, according to the fine print in the drumbeat of solicitations, three quarters of every contribution goes … Read more

Trafalgar Square’s Christmas tree is raised into place ahead of virtual lighting ceremony

Trafalgar Square’s Christmas tree was hoisted into place today ahead of the first-ever virtual lighting ceremony amid the coronavirus pandemic. The magnificent Norwegian spruce was transported 700 miles via ship and lorry from Nordmarka Forest in Oslo, Norway, to take pride of place in the capital for the 73rd year running.  Today cranes could be … Read more

Kate Middleton warns how children are raised will impact ‘the society we will become’ in key speech

Kate Middleton has spoken of her ambition to put the early years on an equal footing with the other great social challenges and opportunities of our time. The Duchess of Cambridge, 38, delivered a keynote speech today during an online forum hosted by The Royal Foundation as she unveiled the findings of the biggest ever UK … Read more

AstraZeneca boss dismisses criticism over coronavirus vaccine after experts raised flag

An AstraZeneca boss has dismissed claims Oxford University’s coronavirus vaccine is based on ‘shaky science’ and insisted the jab works ‘whichever way you cut the data’.  Hopes of ending the pandemic grew on Monday when Oxford scientists announced the jab – which is being manufactured by UK pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca – could block up to … Read more

Rumer Willis visits LA nail salon… after performing in Rocky Horror benefit that raised nearly $1M

On Wednesday, Rumer Willis rocked a David Bowie T-shirt on her way to a Hollywood nail salon, which were permitted to reopen at 25% capacity back on October 1. The Kentucky-born, Idaho-raised 32-year-old made sure to protect herself and others from the coronavirus by wearing an orange face mask, which Governor Gavin Newsom made mandatory … Read more

UK terrorism threat level raised to SEVERE after Continental attack

Britain’s terrorism threat level has been raised to ‘severe’, Home Secretary Priti Patel said today, meaning an attack is now seen as ‘highly likely’. The change comes after a gunman in Vienna identified as a convicted jihadist killed four people in a rampage overnight. ‘This is a precautionary measure and is not based on any … Read more

UK terrorism threat level is being raised to SEVERE – meaning an attack is highly likely 

UK terrorism threat level is being raised to SEVERE – meaning an attack is highly likely By Katie Feehan For Mailonline Published: 16:17 GMT, 3 November 2020 | Updated: 16:21 GMT, 3 November 2020 The UK’s terrorism threat is being raised to severe meaning an attack is highly likely. The level is being raised from … Read more

Questions raised over dossier that helped plunge England into lockdown

 Questions were raised yesterday over the dossier that helped tip England into lockdown with its grim prediction of 4,000 deaths a day. The projection by Cambridge University in conjunction with Public Health England (PHE) is thought to have drastically shifted Downing Street’s thinking. It was among a number of predictions shown to the nation during … Read more