Neil Johnston

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General News Reporter at The Times

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‘I knew murderous surgeon – he thought he was superior’

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Neil Johnston |Tracey Kandohla

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‘I knew murderous surgeon - he thought he was superior’

2 weeks ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Neil Johnston

Peter Brooks, left, has been found guilty of two counts of attempting to murder Graeme Perks, right - Tom Maddick/SWNS/BAPRAS/PAA surgeon who tried to murder his boss “verbally threatened” colleagues in the operating theatre. Dr Julian Skoyles, a former consultant anaesthetist, has revealed that Peter Brooks, 61, was known to have outbursts of anger while working at Nottingham University Hospital Trust (NUH).
Chinese ‘spy’: I risked my reputation by supporting Prince Andrew

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Neil Johnston

Yang Tengbo was forced to leave the country on national security grounds in March 2023 - China DailyAn alleged Chinese spy said he took a “significant risk” to his reputation by continuing to support Prince Andrew after his disastrous Newsnight interview, documents have revealed. Yang Tengbo, who was banned from the UK on national security grounds, said he maintained “loyalty and commitment” to the Duke despite the royal’s general “negative” perception in China.
Emma Barnett complained about ‘overbearing’ Today co-host Nick Robinson

3 weeks ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Neil Johnston

The BBC declined to comment on the claims about Nick Robinson and Emma BarnettEmma Barnett complained about “overbearing” Nick Robinson, her Today programme co-host, after joining the flagship BBC Radio 4 show, it has been claimed. The presenter is said to have made the complaint to Deborah Turness, the chief executive of the BBC’s news and current affairs division. Barnett and Robinson have gone 90 days without appearing on air together amid rumours of “clashing egos”.
James Bond is ‘profoundly’ sexist, says Helen Mirren

3 weeks ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Neil Johnston

James Bond is drenched in “profound sexism”, Dame Helen Mirren said. The Oscar-winning actress also said she “never liked James Bond” and how women were portrayed in the films. Speaking to The Standard, Dame Helen said that she did not want a female Bond but instead real stories of women in the secret service. “Creative control” of the James Bond franchise was handed over from American-British producers to Amazon MGM Studios in February.
James Bond is ‘profoundly’ sexist, says Helen Mirren

3 weeks ago | aol.co.uk | Neil Johnston

James Bond is drenched in “profound sexism”, Dame Helen Mirren said. The Oscar-winning actress also said she “never liked James Bond” and how women were portrayed in the films. Speaking to The Standard, Dame Helen said that she did not want a female Bond but instead real stories of women in the secret service. “Creative control” of the James Bond franchise was handed over from American-British producers to Amazon MGM Studios in February.
James Bond is ‘profoundly’ sexist, says Helen Mirren

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Neil Johnston

James Bond is drenched in “profound sexism”, Dame Helen Mirren said. The Oscar-winning actress also said she “never liked James Bond” and how women were portrayed in the films. Speaking to The Standard, Dame Helen said that she did not want a female Bond but instead real stories of women in the secret service. “Creative control” of the James Bond franchise was handed from American-British producers to Amazon MGM Studios in February.
Welby: I forgive sex abuser John Smyth

3 weeks ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Neil Johnston

Justin Welby told the BBC he should have resigned earlier than he did - Jeff Overs/BBCJustin Welby has said he forgives the most prolific abuser associated with the Church of England. The former Archbishop of Canterbury also admitted he holds a “deep sense of personal failure” about the handling of allegations against the late John Smyth.
Welby: I forgive sex abuser John Smyth

3 weeks ago | aol.co.uk | Neil Johnston

Justin Welby has said he forgives the most prolific abuser associated with the Church of England. The former Archbishop of Canterbury also admitted he holds a “deep sense of personal failure” about the handling of allegations against the late John Smyth. Mr Welby resigned as the most senior bishop in the Church of England in November, and officially left the role in January, after a report found he did not do enough to act on reports about Smyth.
Duchess of York offered to try to source PPE from China during lockdown, inquiry hears

1 month ago | aol.co.uk | Neil Johnston

The Duchess of York offered to try and source PPE from China in the early months of the pandemic, the Covid inquiry has heard. Sarah Ferguson told officials she had contacts who had “access to PPE in China” not long after the first lockdown was imposed in 2020, it was claimed. The inquiry also heard the royal family in Dubai also got in touch as officials endeavoured to get hold of protective equipment such as gloves and aprons, which were in short supply at the time.