Forgive? It’s a Brit much
BRITONS are the least forgiving, a poll found.
More than four in 10 would never trust a person or business once they had been let down.
Americans are most willing to forgive at 26% followed by Germans and Chinese, said Travelzoo which quizzed 8,000 adults from seven countries.
The Chinese reckoned they are the most trustworthy nation, with 94% rating trustworthiness the top human quality.
A MAN who ran a family stately home made famous in two major TV series has appeared in court charged with child sex offences.
Simon Howard, 65, managed Castle Howard in North Yorkshire, which featured in Brideshead Revisited and the Netflix show Bridgerton, for more than 30 years.
He appeared by videolink at York crown court accused of indecent assault and incitement to commit gross indecency against a girl aged under 14 at the home in 1984.
A provisional trial date was set for October 18.
Howard, of Malton, did not enter a plea and spoke only to confirm his name.
A family statement released in January said Howard strongly denies the charges.
IDRIS Elba is to publish a range of children’s books.
The titles, to hit shelves next year, will include picture books and fiction.
They will be developed with Robyn Charteris, who has written TV shows for both adults and children.
Luther actor Elba, 48, a father of two, said he was “privileged to... bring stories inspired by my daughter to life”.
Other celebrities to turn kids’ author in recent years include Dermot O’Leary and Alesha Dixon.