Futurology is littered with predictions that failed to materialise, not least in the field of transport technology. In Edwardian times, when public transport was largely powered by horse or steam, a number of new concepts emerged which were hailed as the “future of public transport”.
In 1910, the Brennan Monorail...
My Dad is a proud man. Proud to have made his own way in the world. Proud to have started his own small business and grown it for 40 years. Proud to have moved out of the council estate where he was born and managed to buy himself his...
New research from the University of Huddersfield has looked at how people were coping while living with poor housing conditions in the north of England during the first lockdown, between May and July 2020. We spoke to 50 households: 40 in the private rented sector and 10 owner-occupiers, as...
A spectacular collection from Buckingham Palace is on display at the Royal Pavilion. For the first time, visitors will be able to see how these items would have looked in their former home.
There are over 120 remarkable pieces of furniture and decorative art. The collection includes the Kylin Clock...
If you’re thinking about investing in some gold, perhaps think again as a study has shown that it’s better to invest in a Hermés’ Birkin bag than gold or the stock-market.
The Birkin bag is possibly the most famous, and iconic, handbag on the market, and has increased in value...
After taking Edinburgh Fringe by storm, a sell out three weeks at London’s Soho Theatre, two awards and a West End Award nomination, Luke Wright is bringing his show, What I Learned From Johnny Bevan to the Brighton Fringe this year. What I Learned From Johnny Bevan ‘is a...
Confusion and outrage greeted the UK government’s Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities report. As opponents grapple with some of the more alarming findings, such as its assertion that there is little evidence of institutional racism in the UK, critiques and questions about the validity of its claims have...
Finding the right nursery for your child is a huge decision. It not only sets the foundation for their early learning experiences but it provides them with the first step into discovering the world around them.
A nurturing and stimulating environment during these formative years can have a lasting impact...
If you consider the decision by the UK prime minister, Rishi Sunak, to cancel phase two of the high-speed rail project, HS2 in the context of the government’s growing pro-car stance, the potential ramifications for the country are profound.
Steve Tuckwell’s single-issue campaign against the Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez)...
Additional writing by Adam Heppell
The huge £2 million restoration project on Volk’s railway, which runs between Palace Pier and Black Rock, is on schedule despite the scathing winter weather. Works financed by the Heritage Lottery Fund are on target for their late spring completion when the oldest electric railway...
