In a new series of interviews, The Daily Distress talks to small business owners about their concerns in times of economic turmoil. Our first conversation was with Prentice Gubshaw a successful tattoo artist with a private studio in Wapping. Daily Distress: Do you see your business surviving in the long term? Prentice: No. Things really …
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As the nights begin to draw in, the BBC has unrevealed some of its highlights for the forthcoming season. Here we give you a sneak preview of just some of the treats to come: Eastenders It’s going to be a thrilling end to the year in Albert Square. We don’t want to give too much …
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The Ringway Centre in Birmingham has been dividing public opinion since it was completed in 1962. The structure, sited just outside New Street Station on Smallbrook Queensway, is regarded by most locals as a monstrous carbuncle. But could they be wrong? Architecture and Banality In recent years, the architectural style known as Brutalism has become …
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Old Foole’s Almanac has been making successful predictions about the year to come since 1682. 2020, however, has proved to be a landmark year, as the normally infallible guide to the future has finally made a mistake. Once again, the guide anticipated a major sporting event taking place at Wembley in May. It is not …
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Visitors have been flocking to Sutton Coldfield Park since the release of an incredible new image. The park, a 2,400 acre site, has a long and impressive history going back to the 9th Century. It has strong royal connections with Henry VIII having gifted the land, one of his favourite hunting grounds, to the town …
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Since his tragic abduction by aliens, people can’t get enough of Trevor Scroggins, former member of the Blowfish Boys. Tributes to the tuneless tambourinist have been flying in from all over the world. World Leaders Come Together Donald Trump tweeted “Big shame about Scroggins. HUGE SHAME! I wish it was FAKE NEWS! Biden’s fault. No …
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