A 72-year-old shopkeeper has fought off a knife-wielding robber in regional Queensland. CCTV footage shows the man over-powering the offender after he tried to enter the store in Dalby, west of Toowoomba. Police are on the hunt for the man, who was wearing a 'Tapout' martial arts branded jumper when he fled towards Coutts St, near the town showgrounds. The shopkeeper fought back after a man allegedly tried to force his way into the Toowoomba store with a knife The attempted robbery allegedly happened on October 26, with the man described as being around 180cm tall with a slim build and aged in his early 20s. Along with the jumper, the man was wearing a black coloured glove on his right hand, a white t-shirt covering his face, grey track pants and thongs. Scroll down for video He was also carrying a reusable green shopping bag. Anyone who may have seen him on the night of October 26 is urged to contact the Dalby police. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Video: Heroic … [Read more...] about Brave shopkeeper, 72, fights off an armed robber wearing a ‘TAPOUT’ martial arts hoodie
Jetstar staff plan to walk off the job just weeks before Christmas – leaving panicked travellers scrambling to rearrange their flights
Jetstar baggage handlers and ground crew could walk off the job during the busiest time of the year after failing to reach an agreement over pay. Staff voted overwhelmingly in favour of taking protected industrial action after the budget carrier rejected basic demands, including 30 guaranteed hours of work per week and increases to current wages, which its union claims are among the lowest rates in the industry. The threat of industrial action from Transport Workers Union members is on top of a separate industrial threat the Australian Federation of Air Pilots currently has with the airline. Jetstar assured passengers that any potential industrial action will have minimal impact on flights as the airline has strong contingency plans in place (stock image) The 94 per cent vote for industrial action by TWU members covers 250 workers in Sydney, Melbourne, Avalon, Brisbane, Cairns and Adelaide allows them to take potential industrial action in the coming weeks. Any possible … [Read more...] about Jetstar staff plan to walk off the job just weeks before Christmas – leaving panicked travellers scrambling to rearrange their flights
Marks & Spencer bosses are accused of alienating older women because their clothes have become ‘too fussy and frilly’
Diane Kenwood who edited Your M&S magazine says the brand has it '100 per cent' wrong by relying on younger women like Holly Willoughby to model the clothes (pictured) Marks & Spencer has sidelined older women by trying to appeal to younger customers, the former editor of its magazine said. Diane Kenwood, who edited the in-house Your M&S magazine until 2006, believes the shop is getting it ‘100 per cent’ wrong when it comes to middle-aged and older women. She called on the brand to produce more stylish clothes, with fewer frills and embellishments, as well as more dresses with sleeves. Miss Kenwood was among a panel discussing older women’s fashion at the International Longevity Centre (ILC) in London. She was joined by Tricia Cusden, of online make-up brand Look Fabulous Forever, who said M&S should have more ad campaigns with older role models such as Twiggy and rely less on younger women like Holly Willoughby. Panellist Professor Julia Twigg, … [Read more...] about Marks & Spencer bosses are accused of alienating older women because their clothes have become ‘too fussy and frilly’
Keyless technology sparked a sharp rise in theft of luxury cars, new figures reveal
Keyless technology has led to a sharp rise in thefts of luxury cars, figures show. More than 14,000 premium models were stolen between January and October this year, according to an analysis of insurance claims by Direct Line. That is more than double the amount over the same period in 2015 and means a luxury vehicle is stolen once every 38 minutes on Britain's roads. Police and insurance firms believe the rise in car thefts is partly because modern keyless cars provide easy pickings (stock image) Police and insurance firms believe the rise is partly because modern keyless cars provide easy pickings for thieves. Keyless technology, which allows you to open your car door without having your key in your hand, is becoming increasingly common in newer cars. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Car dealer is ordered to pay back £1.3m after police catch... Katherine Jenkins mugging horror: Terrified singer is robbed... Share this article Share When you put your hand on … [Read more...] about Keyless technology sparked a sharp rise in theft of luxury cars, new figures reveal
Sky Views: Christine Lagarde’s climate mission ‘taking things too far’
Hopes were high for Christine Lagarde when, at the beginning of November, she became president of the European Central Bank.The former managing director of the International Monetary Fund was credited with having the silky diplomatic skills needed to convince thrifty Germans that the ECB's negative interest rates were a price worth paying to stimulate economic growth in the Eurozone.Ms Lagarde, it was hoped, would also be more successful than her immediate predecessor, Mario Draghi, in persuading Eurozone governments that they, too, would be required to play more of a role in this process by providing fiscal stimulus.Unfortunately, Ms Lagarde has already undermined her ability to make that case. Advertisement At a meeting with MEPs on 4 September, before she had even started in the job, Ms Lagarde stressed she regarded the ECB as having a significant role to play in combatting climate change.She told the European Parliament's committee on economic affairs: "My personal view … [Read more...] about Sky Views: Christine Lagarde’s climate mission ‘taking things too far’
