Doctor who worked at the same firm as Ian Paterson is accused of a string of botched operations

A doctor who worked at the same private healthcare firm as the rogue breast cancer surgeon Ian Paterson has been accused of a string of botched operations. Michael Walsh, a shoulder surgeon, was employed at a hospital run by Spire Healthcare, and has been accused of leaving scores of patients traumatised and in pain after … Read more

Tiny antennae that record how bees navigate may help perfect steering for driverless cars and drones

They are not just cute and stripy, but devastatingly efficient when it comes to locating the best pollen-rich flowers. As a result, the humble bee is at the centre of a £4.8 million project to create drones and driverless cars. In a unusual experiment, scientists painstakingly stuck tiny radar transponders to hundreds of bumblebees and honey … Read more

Traveller reveals unique packing technique to fit five days worth of clothing into carry-on luggage

Traveller reveals her unusual packing technique – and how it means she can fit five days’ worth of clothing into one carry-on bag A traveller revealed her unusual packing technique on Reddit   Instead of rolling or folding, she said you should lie on the floor and place on top  Rotate each piece 90 degrees until … Read more

Amazon withdraws several child car seats from sale in the UK after BBC Panorama probe

Amazon withdraws several child car seats from sale in the UK after BBC Panorama probe into unsafe products Non-compliant products removed following review of car seats on UK platform Similar products removed in 2014 after inquiries by Trading Standards in Surrey Allegations part of hour-long Panorama investigation into Amazon’s dominance  By Daily Mail Reporter Published: … Read more

African American model, 25, refuses to wear monkey costume of overgrown ears and lips during show

An African American runway model refused to wear a costume which depicted her as a monkey with oversized ears and overgrown red lips during a show in New York City. Amy Lefevre, 25, says she refused to don the ‘racist’ accessories during a February 7 runway show staged by the Fashion Institute of Technology at … Read more

‘Exceptionally foolish’ paramedic drove his ambulance through a red light

‘Exceptionally foolish’ paramedic drove his ambulance through a red light and nearly smashed into a van on a blind bend while racing his colleague Noel Scott admitted his behaviour had been ‘irresponsible’ and ‘foolish’ He was caught after driving at Pinderfields General Hospital, West Yorkshire Evidence against him was heard by a Health and Care … Read more

DOMINIC LAWSON: Why I long to sack Hermes

Every year my sister gives me the same birthday present. Sorry, that’s not fair: Nigella gives me a jumper, but each year it is one of a different colour. Actually, I find this rather exciting, because after so many birthdays I am increasingly intrigued as to what shade I will get, marvelling at my sister’s … Read more

Caroline Flack ‘took her life within minutes of her best friend leaving her flat’

Caroline Flack’s best friend stayed with her on Valentine’s Day after the star had been left terrified and frightened when she learnt prosecutors were not going to drop her case. Lou Teasdale had been staying with former Love Island host Flack at her home in Stoke Newington in London. The 36-year-old had popped out to … Read more