Over 35,000 glaucoma patients at risk of losing eyesight because of NHS appointment delays

More than 35,000 glaucoma patients could be at risk of losing their eyesight because their NHS appointments get delayed More than half a million people across England suffer from condition glaucoma Evidence suggests that 22 patients a month suffer permanent/severe sight loss   More than 40 NHS trusts reported considerable issues with waiting times  By Victoria … Read more

Ashlee Simpson bundles up in fur trimmed green coat while shopping with Bronx in Aspen

Ashlee Simpson bundles up in faux fur hat and fur trimmed green coat while shopping with Bronx in Aspen By Paul Chavez For Dailymail.com Published: 00:43 GMT, 27 December 2019 | Updated: 00:49 GMT, 27 December 2019 Ashlee Simpson bundled up while shopping Thursday with her son Bronx in Aspen, Colorado. The 35-year-old singer singer … Read more

Changeable UK weather sees increase in seal birth rates good for butterflies and orchids

Britain’s changeable weather this year was good for seals, butterflies and orchids but bad for puffins and terns Atlantic grey seal pup numbers reached a record high in the UK in December  The hot summer also gave a boost to butterflies and exotic flowers like orchids But the storms that followed posed problems for water … Read more

Miley Cyrus ‘just wants to move on’ from Liam Hemsworth and is ‘relieved’ they reached agreement

Miley Cyrus ‘just wants to move on’ from Liam Hemsworth and is ‘relieved’ to have reached an agreement with him in their split Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth’s divorce is set to be finalized in March  Cyrus, 27, and Hemsworth, 29, the knot December 23, 2018 in Nashville   They parted ways in August after about … Read more

Private parking companies threaten NHS patients over small hospital car park fines

Private parking firms have been threatening vulnerable patients with bailiffs over minor offences in hospital car parks. The companies manage around half of NHS car parks, and their profits have soared as they aggressively pursue patients over fines. One firm, Parking Eye, whose pre-tax profits have doubled in two years to £13million, has spent 17 … Read more

Aaron Rodgers and Danica Patrick buy $28million Malibu mansion from Robbie Williams

They’ve been together since February 2018. And now NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers, 36, and retired professional racing driver Danica Patrick, 37, have taken the next step in their relationship by buying a house together. The celebrity couple paid $28million for a Malibu mansion previously owned by musician Robbie Williams, per Variety  on Thursday.  Next steps: … Read more

Washing your trees can make your garden look colourful says Royal Horticultural Society

Washing your trees during winter can make your garden look more colourful, Royal Horticultural Society claims Scrubbing down the trunks with soapy water can reveal trees’ true beauty  RHS polishes silver birches at its Rosemoor garden in Devon to reveal shine  Birches, Tibetan Cherries also have bright bark that can be washed   By Daily Mail … Read more

Caroline Flack ‘faces more drama as Channel 4’s The Surjury could be axed after assault charge’

Caroline Flack is reportedly set to face more heartbreak as sources have claimed Channel 4’s new series The Surjury could be axed after her assault charge. The presenter, 40, announced she was set to host the controversial show back in October, which was expected to see young people pitch ideas for their ‘dream’ surgeries to convince … Read more

ALEX BRUMMER: The Magnificent SEVEN – why Britain can be the envy of the world in the 2020s

Britain has a natural tendency towards despondency and the three-and-a-half years since the EU membership referendum have been blighted by pessimism and division. The truth is that, in or out of the European Union, the citizens of the United Kingdom often under-estimate all the terrific things we have going for us. Britain needs to invest … Read more

EastEnders fans convinced that Martin forced LINDA Carter to shoot Keanu in shock murder twist

EastEnders‘ Christmas Day episode ended in Keanu Taylor supposedly being murdered by Martin Fowler. However, Thursday’s Boxing Day installment of the BBC soap has left viewers pointing at a different killer altogether – Linda Carter. Fans have been left convinced that the Queen Vic landlady (played by Kellie Bright) is the real culprit after going … Read more

Woodford scandal shows why incoming bank governor needs to reshape the FCA

ALEX BRUMMER: It’s time to reshape the FCA that was too slow to see crises coming and imposed weak penalties Successive Chancellors have heaped more responsibility on the City regulator  Andrew Bailey should recommend creating a new consumer protection agency The FCA’s predecessor, the FSA proved incompetent in regulating the big banks  By Alex Brummer … Read more

Troubled Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick leaves the company’s board

Troubled Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick leaves the company’s board By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 23:00 GMT, 26 December 2019 | Updated: 23:00 GMT, 26 December 2019 Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick has quit the taxi app’s board after selling most of his shares. The 43-year-old billionaire announced his departure on Christmas Eve. He … Read more