Mary Creagh, the former Labour MP for Wakefield, has been appointed chief executive of Living Streets, the charity for pedestrians. Creagh, who lost her seat in December’s election, will succeed Joe Irvin, who retired in March after six years at the charity’s helm. During her 14 years as an MP, Creagh served as shadow Cabinet
Month: June 2020
A police car is parked outside Tom Bradley Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) during the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19, April 16, 2020, in Los Angeles. Valerie Macon | AFP | via Getty Images Los Angeles International Airport will start piloting thermal scanning of passengers on Tuesday, a trial that
Breaking News Dolphins top draft pick Tua Tagovailoa is quickly learning the perks of being an NFL superstar — ’cause the QB just got noticed by his celebrity crush, Shania Twain!!! The rookie was doing a rapid-fire Q&A with the team when he was asked a bunch of questions … and Tua made sure to
Carlina Teteris Car talk Milan Markovic People usually ask about the monthly cost of a new car. Wrong question. Don’t just think about the sticker price or the monthly payment when you scout how much you can afford each month. Based on the financing, the dealer says it will be $300, and people can see
Originally published in 1965, Frank Herbert’s Dune is a cornerstone of science fiction. In spite of that, we’ve never gotten a film or TV adaptation that we can all band together and love. The 1984 David Lynch movie was widely panned. The 2000 and 2003 SyFy series were better, but dragged when they stuck too closely to
Few fashion items have managed to transcend the trend cycle quite like the Clarks Original Desert Boot. Since Clarks first introduced the design into the fashion vernacular 70 years ago, the boot’s minimalist design and universal functionality have made it a closet staple for generation after generation. And today, the style’s enduring legacy and classic
As Regal Entertainment owner Cineworld prepares to re-open its movie theaters, the group has agreed a $250M secured debt facility with a set of private institutional investors. The new facility reaches maturity in 2023 and follows covenant amendments and a revolving credit facility increase of $110M set at the end of last month. Under that
4:00 p.m.: I stop work to make dinner for tomorrow night. I like to prepare meals in advance. I also make batches of chicken stock. This is one of my favorite things to do. I find cooking meditative, and I especially love making stock because it appeals to my sense of thrift (I’m the child
A charity volunteering site has experienced a threefold rise in people coming forward to volunteer, in what it has described as a “silver-lining” of the pandemic. Reach Volunteering said 2,100 new people registered to volunteer on its site between April and May, compared with 750 people in the same period last year. The total number
Stitch Fix on Monday reported a quarterly sales decline of 9%, and a wider-than-expected net loss, as its supply chain hit a snag amid the coronavirus pandemic, and orders were backlogged. Absent the fulfillment constraints it experienced, the company said it would have reported sales growth during the period. By the end of March, Stitch Fix said
Global Citizen and the European Commission have announced an upcoming televised concert titled “Global Goal: Unite for Our Future.” The virtual event will take place June 27, and feature performances by Quavo, Christine and the Queens, J Balvin, Usher, Coldplay, Jennifer Hudson, Miley Cyrus, Shakira, and more. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will host. According to
Hotel Bel Air Summer travelers looking for California sunshine and old school Hollywood glamour will enjoy the new Hotel Bel-Air experiences, now that the iconic luxury resort has reopened. The hidden sanctuary just a mile away from Beverly Hills, and beyond the gates of Bel-Air, offers low-key elegance since 1946. The Dorchester Collection CEO, Mr. Christopher Cowdray and the
Proving to be as therapeutic as it is beautiful, the process of origami often demands one’s undivided attention, through silencing the buzz of everyday life and redirecting energy into being present. Of the many amazing creations possible, delicate cranes, often alluded to in Chinese mythology and folklore as a symbol of Taoist immortals with magical
A Dollar General store in Creve Coeur, Illinois. Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images How to find top stocks primed to outperform during this notably volatile period? Here are a few of the names the best-performing Wall Street analysts are betting on. With reopening optimism tempered by concerns of a second coronavirus wave, it could
Whether you’re actually a teenager or those days are long behind you, there is no right or wrong age to dive into a great teen TV show. And between charming comedies like Never Have I Ever, sexy murder mysteries like Riverdale, high-stakes comedic capers like One My Block, or a supernatural romance like The Vampire
These statement earrings, beaded patches and elegant rings helped me reclaim my identity and understand my culture This article was originally published in June 2019. I was born and raised on Six Nations, Canada’s largest First Nations reserve. Yet, I don’t speak the languages of my ancestors. Unlike many of the friends I grew up
So what does this mean for Fox/Marvel movies coming to Disney+? Well it’s hard to say at this point. Obviously, putting Fantastic Four on Disney+ is a bit of a surprise, but it could also mean Disney is gearing up to include other Fox/Marvel movies. Here’s hoping we get Logan next as opposed to Daredevil
Kourtney Kardashian and Tik Tok star Addison Rae are officially pals! The duo teamed up for an adorable new video, and wore matching outfits. New BFF alert? Kourtney Kardashian, 41, and Addison Rae, 19, have teamed up for a new Tik Tok video — and fans are going crazy! The pair danced in what appeared to be
Third Sector has launched a tracking service to help charities find sources of funding during the coronavirus pandemic. The Covid-19 grant tracker has been set up to save fundraisers and charity professionals time by collating information on the funds available, eligibility and deadlines in one place. The service, which is available only to Third Sector
Give your music-loving dad a two-in-one gift this Father’s Day: some Grateful Dead deodorant. Body care company North Coast Organics have created an official Grateful Dead-branded line of USDA-certified organic deodorant, reports Stereogum, so that you can finally achieve that signature Deadhead smell all year long. The jam band collaboration is made with vegan, edible
1. Don’t underestimate the role of chance in life. It’s easy to assume that wealth and poverty are caused by the choices we make, but it’s even easier to underestimate the role of chance in life. The families, values, countries and generations we’re born into, as well as the people we happen to meet along
Launching a collection of genderless luggage, accessories, footwear and ready-to-wear garments, under the Gucci Circular Line initiative, Creative Director Alessandro Michele remains committed to advocating sustainability through exploring new methods of using and reusing materials so as to extend the products’ life cycle, and ensure our planet’s survival for future generations. Dubbed ‘Off The Grid’,
Scotland, UK is a breathtakingly beautiful country that can make you feel like you’ve taken a step back in time with the vastness of its untouched lands and the old style buildings you’ll see in the towns. The best way I think in which to see it all is a road trip to the Highlands.
Hightown threw a curveball at viewers with its most recent episode. Osito finally caught up with Krista, and well, Krista did not live to tell the tale. It was one of the most shocking TV scenes in recent memory. We got to chat with the wonderful Atkins Estimond, who plays Osito, about that development, and
It isn’t very often that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge share family photos of their children, but for Prince William’s birthday (coincidentally on U.S. Father’s Day), the royal couple offered their fans a rare look at Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis with their dad. The kids appear with Prince William, all wearing
Whether in comics, TV or, Film, fans have witnessed variations of Batman’s origin story countless times, but perhaps the most most interesting take on the character’s genesis was when he was one of King Arthur’s Knights of the Round Table. Not only that, but The (in this case literal) Dark Knight was invited to pull up a seat twice. And both
Earlier this Pride month, J.K. Rowling wrote a widely critiqued tweet taking issue with a headline that opted for the specific “people who menstruate” over the general, but not always accurate, “women.” When people explained how the tweet was transphobic (even Daniel Radcliffe weighed in), the author of the Harry Potter series doubled and tripled
The proportion of people giving to charity has fallen to the lowest level in a decade, new research indicates. Figures from the research consultancy nfpSynergy show that 60 per cent of the 1,000 adults it surveyed last month said they had donated to charity in the previous three months, the lowest level recorded by the
Traders wearing masks work inside posts, on the first day of in-person trading since the closure during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., May 26, 2020. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Bluster about bubbles is blowing through Wall Street again, stirring
After Paradiso’s infamous demise, Insomniac planned to usurp the Gorge in Washington for their very own edition of Beyond Wonderland PNW. Unfortunately, due to COVID, the festival never even had the chance to happen its debut year. Thankfully, live streaming is now ubiquitous and the northwestern festival is coming to computer screens around the world
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