Rare first edition of Frankenstein sells for £856,000
September 23rd, 2021 | by Philip Braund
Picture: Christie’s An “exceptionally rare” first edition book of Frankenstein has been sold for £856,000. The lot was estimated at
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Five people arrested after cocaine worth £190 million found on yacht
September 23rd, 2021 | by Philip Braund
Picture: National Crime Agency Five people has been arrested after 2.3 tonnes of cocaine – worth £190 million – was
Man charged after death of sparrowhawk in Scottish Highlands
September 23rd, 2021 | by Philip Braund
Library picture A man has been charged with killing a sparrowhawk in the Scottish Highlands. Police officers were alerted to
DVLA holds back “too rude” number plate requests
September 22nd, 2021 | by Philip Braund
Library picture Hundreds of requests for personalised number plates are refused because they are “too naughty, rude or vulgar”. The
Man appears in court charged with the murder of a mum and three children
September 22nd, 2021 | by Philip Braund
Damien Bendall A 31-year-old man has appeared in court on four charges of murder. Damien Bendall has been accused of
Insulate Britain activists face jail for contempt of court after Government seeks injunction
September 22nd, 2021 | by Philip Braund
Insulate Britain activists who have blocked parts of the M25 five times in a week could face jail, warns Transport
Watch: Sir Mick Jagger pays an emotional tribute to drummer Charlie Watts before US tour
September 22nd, 2021 | by Philip Braund
The Rolling Stones paid an emotional tribute to Charlie Watts as they opened their first concert since his death. Singer
Phil Collins says this tour will be his last
September 21st, 2021 | by Philip Braund
Singer Phil Collins has confirmed his current tour with Genesis will be his last. Collins – on the road with
Pimlico Plumbers founder Charlie Mullins picks up £100 million after selling company
September 21st, 2021 | by Philip Braund
Plumbing supremo Charlie Mullins has sold his company in a deal that will make him more than £100 million. Mullins
MoD inquiry as details of 250 Afghan interpreters are made known in email mishap
September 21st, 2021 | by Philip Braund
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has started an investigation into the posting of email addresses of Afghan
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- Rare first edition of Frankenstein sells for £856,000
September 23, 2021 8:14 am
Picture: Christie’s An “exceptionally rare” first edition book of Frankenstein has been sold for £856,000. The lot was estimated at £220,000. Only 500 copies of the seminal work by Mary … Read More
- Five people arrested after cocaine worth £190 million found on yacht
September 23, 2021 7:00 am
Picture: National Crime Agency Five people has been arrested after 2.3 tonnes of cocaine – worth £190 million – was found on a yacht at sea. A team from the … Read More
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- Russian businessman Viktor Baturin arrested after court battle in Austria against billionaire sister
September 8, 2021 4:47 pm
Viktor Baturin The brother of London-based billionaire Russian businesswoman Elena Baturina is in custody since July due to the feud with his powerful sister The Austrian court recently took an … Read More
March 14, 2021 6:32 pm
To weather the challenges of modern geopolitics, countries must take great care in pursuing their national interest in the face of ever-changing circumstances, writes Vadym Ivchenko. This sentiment rings especially … Read More
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There are many places to look for the answer, but the case of China is especially instructive. Four decades ago, China’s GDP was not even a tenth of the USA’s. … Read More
August 16, 2021 12:37 pm
In many years of writing about politics, and in particular about political corruption, no story has intrigued me as much as the ongoing Biden Hunter/BURISMA scandal – writes Gary Cartwright … Read More
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September 23, 2021 8:14 am
Picture: Christie’s An “exceptionally rare” first edition book of Frankenstein has been sold for £856,000. The lot was estimated at £220,000. Only 500 copies of the seminal work by Mary … Read More
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September 23, 2021 7:00 am
Picture: National Crime Agency Five people has been arrested after 2.3 tonnes of cocaine – worth £190 million – was found on a yacht at sea. A team from the … Read More