In 1934 Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express was published and became a bestseller. That same year another murder mystery appeared, to rather less fanfare, by “Torquemada”, a contributor to this newspaper famed for his inscrutable crosswords and his concealed identity – he was, in fact, a poet and translator called Edward Powys Mathers. … Read more
You have already heard of many of the jobs that take place on London’s major transport network. Train and bus drivers, ticket office staff and even the little voices that tell you ‘Mind The Gap’. But for a system like Transport for London, there are a million jobs to be used to keep London moving … Read more
Short stories carry a lot of baggage. The best of them are often deemed “novelesque,” a nod to their more substantial kin whose shadow always looms. And yet, a great short story is a marvel, achieving its goals in a fraction of the time and space of its loftier cousin. Two different skill sets, one … Read more
Play video content TMZ.com Bebe Rexha might not be your regular Grammy darling — but she doesn’t need any of the trophies to confirm the most important thing in this biz … namely, people love her music. Here’s the deal … BR has three songs that have now broken a billion streams each — including … Read more
The best part of Thanksgiving? Besides all the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, it’s The National Dog Show presented by Purina! Nothing compares to watching cute canines display their best features—on their best behavior—to compete for Best in Show. There’s a reason 25 million people tuned in last year. This year, in a twist … Read more
A snow and ice weather warning is still in place after storm Arwen hit Britain over the past 48 hours. Some areas are expected to struggle to get above -10C (14F) this morning and Monday morning, according to the Met Office. Three people were killed by falling trees as wind speeds of almost 100 mph … Read more
A convicted UDA boss wins glowing reviews as a tour guide on a gangster bus trip in London, Sunday World can reveal. rank Portinari – the infamous UDA ‘Brigadier’ from the English capital – invents it when he talks about his time as a Cockney gangster. And with his extensive connections to loyalists in Ulster, … Read more
SECONDS after Usman Khan began his knife fight near London Bridge, Gareth Evans found himself in the cradle of one of the terrorist’s victims. He held the charity worker Saskia Jones, 23, who had been stabbed by Khan, and knew his words could be the last thing she wanted to hear. 6 Gareth Evans recently … Read more
Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson were spotted enjoying a low-key breakfast date at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Saturday. Just days after her estranged husband Kanye West claimed God will bring her back to him despite their pending divorce, the reality star, 41, appeared unfazed as she cozied up to the SNL star, 28, who ‘had his arm … Read more
This beautifully decorated townhouse in Greenwich is on sale at Zoopla right now. And it could be yours for £ 1,795,000. With four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a reception room and a kitchen with a light-enticing glass roof – you can not really go wrong. This fully renovated Georgian townhouse is located on Royal Hill in … Read more