One ‘primitive turtle’ species survived the mass extinction 66million years ago in France

Only one ‘primitive turtle’ species in the Northern hemisphere survived the mass extinction that wiped out the dinosaurs 66million years ago, fossils reveal Fossils of ‘primitive turtle’ species Laurasichersis relicta were found in France  They were dated to 56 million years ago – 10 million years after mass extinction It is the first such animal to be … Read more

Alexa Chung shows off her edgy sense of style in patterned tights and a tiny leather mini skirt

Alexa Chung shows off her edgy sense of style in patterned tights and a tiny leather mini skirt as she continues to promote her new Netflix show Next In Fashion in New York By Joanna Crawley For Mailonline Published: 01:39 GMT, 6 February 2020 | Updated: 13:22 GMT, 6 February 2020 She’s back on screens, … Read more

French cruise will see passengers dine at a Michelin-starred restaurant every day costing £6,200

La Côte Saint-Jacques – Two Michelin stars The dining room at La Côte Saint-Jacques, which is located just outside of Auxerre. It is run by Jean-Michel Lorian One of the dishes on the menu at La Côte Saint-Jacques – venison with beetroot, celery and blackcurrant Located on the River Yonne, just outside of Auxerre, La Côte Saint-Jacques … Read more

Nissan ‘could ABANDON the EU and expand operations in the UK’ after Brexit

Nissan ‘could ABANDON the EU and expand operations in the UK’ after Brexit to get a ‘competitive advantage’ Nissan said to be considering axing EU operations if tariffs applied after Brexit Instead it could ramp up Sunderland plant and try to seize more UK market share Firm insists it does not have contingency plan and … Read more

Alexa Chung does interviews about her new Netflix Next In Fashion presenting role with Tan France

She’s been a fashion industry favourite for many years, and now Alexa Chung will take on a new role on the small screen.  The model-turned-presenter, 36, has joined Queer Eye icon Tan France, also 36, to co-present a new Netflix fashion competition series called Next In Fashion – which aired on the streaming service on … Read more

The Holiday Guru solves traveller queries from trips to the Caribbean and the New York

The Holiday Guru is always on call to answer your questions. This week’s topics also include taking a ‘car train’ to Austria and visiting the Camargue in France.  Q. We will be in New York for two nights between cruises — any advice on seeing as much as possible in this fascinating city? Also, will … Read more

Scientists turn ALBATROSSES into surveillance drones to help track illegal fishing boats

Scientists turn ALBATROSSES into surveillance drones to help track illegal fishing boats in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean French scientists attaches radar and communication sensors to albatrosses They albatrosses surveyed more than 18 million square miles of ocean They discovered more than a third of boats had turned communications systems off, consistent with behavior expected … Read more

Bangkok faces greatest threat of the killer coronavirus along with LA, New York and London

Bangkok faces the greatest threat of the killer coronavirus spreading there from China, scientists have warned.  Academics at the University of Southampton today used travel data to work out which cities around the world are most likely to see cases in the future.  Los Angeles and New York place in the top 20 and London … Read more

Brazen airliner still offering flights from London Heathrow to coronavirus-ravaged Wuhan

A brazen airliner is still selling flights from London to the coronavirus-ravaged Chinese city of Wuhan from as early as this weekend, MailOnline can reveal.   For as little as £205 travellers can book online with Air France to fly from Heathrow to the outbreak’s epicentre on Sunday evening.  The journey involves an overnight stay at … Read more

Winnie Harlow wears striking yellow ensemble as she attends pre-Grammy Brunch

Winnie Harlow commands attention in a striking yellow skirt and matching crop top as she attends Roc Nation’s pre-Grammy brunch By Milly Vincent For Mailonline Published: 02:03 GMT, 26 January 2020 | Updated: 03:53 GMT, 26 January 2020 She was dominating catwalks at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week in France just days ago. But Winnie … Read more

Richard ‘Dickie’ Wilkins, 65, shuts down split rumours with girlfriend Virginia Burmeister, 52

Channel Nine entertainment reporter Richard ‘Dickie’ Wilkins, 65, has shut down rumours of a split with his partner-of three-years Virginia Burmeister. According to The Sunday Telegraph, the Nine star told the publication that they are still going strong.  The publication claimed that insiders have said that in recent weeks, Richard and Virginia, 52, have had … Read more

An Inspector Calls…  A review of Mama Shelter, London

An Inspector Calls… at Mama Shelter in London which is ‘sizzling with positive, post-Brexit energy’ with its colourful and kitsch interior Mama Shelter is a Parisian import owned by the family who founded Club Med It’s located in east London and has 194 rooms small, medium and large rooms  The Inspector said the bedding was ‘top quality’ … Read more