Islamic landmark in China: the Dongguan mosque in Xining, the capital of Qinghai province, western China. David Stroup, Author provided In the normally quiet city of Xining, capital of northwest China’s Qinghai province, everyday interactions between the city’s ethnic groups – Han Chinese, Hui Muslim, Tibetans, Turkic Salars and othersContinue Reading
A cold shower in the morning is a pretty unpleasant way to start the day. Yet many have been tempted to take up the habit because being immersed in cold water has many purported health benefits, both physical and mental. Cold showers were first administered for health reasons in theContinue Reading
The current HGV driver shortage is the latest chapter in the UK’s supply chain jitters, disrupting wholesale food delivery, cancelling bin collections and leading to the panic buying of fuel. While there is a good chance the country will overcome this temporary problem, the driver shortage is calling into questionContinue Reading
Daniel Gale/Shutterstock Restrictions on foreign travel have had a big impact on British holidaymakers over the last 18 months. In the first quarter of 2021, outbound international flights taken by UK tourists were down 94% compared to the year before, while UK cruise passengers fell from almost 2 million inContinue Reading
Exmouth RNLI volunteers were tasked this afternoon to attend a report of two persons on board a drifting, out of control day boat. At 2.30pm today Monday 27 September 2021, H.M. Coastguard tasked Exmouth RNLI Inshore Lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II following an emergency 999 call that a 5 metreContinue Reading
Adayar, winner of the Epsom Derby and Hurricane Lane, successful earlier this month at Doncaster (St Leger), were confirmed Sunday for the Arc de Triomphe in Paris next weekend; both are owned by Godolphin and ‘housed’ at Newmarket premises licensed for private trainer, Charlie Appleby. I’m surprised they have beenContinue Reading
THOMAS TUCHEL will take his Chelsea squad to Juventus without a number of big-name players. Mason Mount and Christian Pulisic are unlikely to be fit in time for the Blues‘ second Champions League group game of the season. The West Londoners beat Zenit St Petersburg 1-0 at Stamford Bridge inContinue Reading
JUAN MATA is considering his Manchester United future amid concerns over his lack of playing time. Mata, 33, has been a popular figure at Old Trafford since signing for a then club-record fee of £37.1m from rivals Chelsea in January 2014. 2 Mata could be set to leave Old TraffordContinue Reading
NiarKrad/Shutterstock Nearly half the world’s population has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. But figures vary widely between countries. Many low and middle-income countries have barely started their vaccination campaigns. But the tiny Himalayan nation of Bhutan isn’t one of them. By the end of July, itContinue Reading
The niece of its creator is able to see after 120 years her Uncles most famous creation still working. Date Friday 15th October Time 10.00- 12.00 Place Inn for All Seasons, off the old Redruth Bypass Please note that Mrs Hambly is a little reluctant to have too many interviewsContinue Reading
