Heston Blumenthal: Mood swings fuelled the chef’s genius. But the highs got higher and the lows got darker

Heston Blumenthal: Mood swings fuelled the chef’s genius. But the highs got higher and the lows got darker

Shutterstock “We just wanted a relaxing conversation with our dad and we weren’t able to have one,” says Jack Blumenthal. “It was horrible. And it was constant.” Raw pain is etched on Jack’s father’s face as he finally realises how his undiagnosed mental illness – and erratic manic behaviour – hurt the ones he loves … Read more

Zimbabwe’s cholera crisis fuelled by chronic water shortages

Zimbabwe’s cholera crisis fuelled by chronic water shortages

“Despite a significant decline in cases from July to August, we now witness a worrying spike of cholera cases, particularly among women and children. In Manicaland, many people have to use crowded water facilities, while others must rely on unsafe wells and rivers for drinking water, putting them at further risk,” Mildred Makore, the group’s … Read more