In a unique project, Londoners are coming together to weave a sign for the newly named Weaver line of the London Overground. These public weaving sessions will produce a roundel that celebrates the city's rich history of textile trade as part of a broader initiative to rename and rebrand the Overground lines, making the network …
Kevin Layne, aged 63, a lotto enthusiast, won £140 in a Lotto draw, but the winnings were refused by two Tesco stores because of a "policy" against paying such sums in cash. Kevin, after a heated argument, was asked to leave the store, thus becoming frustrated and banned from his local Tesco. Kevin Layne, 63, …
While traveling in itself is an excitement, cramped seats can make the journey a pain in your backside. A new survey reveals which airlines offer the least legroom, thereby making those long flights feel even longer. While some offer a bit more space, others are much tighter than expected. Discover which airline came out on …
Outrage in Walthamstow over a new Gail's Bakery on Orford Road, and for once, it has nothing to do with their overpriced cakes but everything to do with chairman Luke Johnson's political views. Perhaps that raises the question of whether one's politics should affect where we buy our bread. This is one of those weird …
Ed Miliband's new plans for electricity pricing risk turning out to be a hammer blow to British manufacturing. They could force factories to shut. The proposals the party has come up with would charge different electricity prices in the country, depending on geographical location. As industry experts said, it could lead to something like a …
A 93-year-old woman with dementia has died from consuming laundry pods that she most probably mistook for sweets due to their bright and eye-catching packaging. Now, the case has encouraged a coroner to raise concerns over the threat of such products, not only towards children but vulnerable adults with cognitive impairment, and also to push …
Currently holding the title of pop queen, Taylor Swift has just shared something rather sweet and personal about a coping mechanism that gets her through life's turbulent tides. She spilled this very personal moment during the electrifying London Eras Tour performance. After a performance of her emotional ballad "Champagne Problems," the audience responded with a …
A quarter of a century has passed since Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, her husband John F. Kennedy Jr., and sister Laura died in that fateful plane crash off Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Yet the fascination with this enigmatic woman does not ebb. Two new books try to flesh out the life of this fashion icon, and in many …
Barcelona has begun their new La Liga season in promising style under new gaffer Hansi Flick, securing an away win at Valencia. In the keenly contested fixture, Barcelona kept falling back every time Hugo Duro scored the goal, the most recent one coming when the attacker found the net from a Diego Lopez pass in …
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has heaped praise on Kai Havertz after his impressive display in which he scored a goal and provided an assist as the Gunners beat Wolves 2-0, wiping away fears that Arsenal was in dire need of a new striker. Havertz, who really found his feet as a center-forward towards the end …
Penny Lancaster spent time with her husband, Sir Rod Stewart, in an emotional family reunion this week amid his ongoing health issues. The 79-year-old rock legend has been compelled to call off or postpone a spate of performances for the past few weeks after he was diagnosed with both COVID-19 and strep throat. He was …
YouTube superstars KSI and the Sidemen have cemented their selves into the UK's richest people in gaming, amongst the industry giants behind such global phenomena as Candy Crush, Minecraft, and Grand Theft Auto. The Sunday Times Gaming Rich List officially places the stars at 21st, with a combined fortune of an impressive £50 million—not bad …
Alain Delon, the French actor icon starring in films like Plein Soleil, Le Samourai, and Rocco and His Brothers, passed away at 88 years old, according to a statement by his children to the media in France. "Alain Fabien, Anouchka, Anthony, accompanied by Loubo, are in deep sorrow to announce the departure of their father. …
Famous YouTube stars KSI and the Sidemen have made it into the Sunday Times' first-ever Gaming Rich List, joining the ranks of the UK's richest gamers. They enjoy a £50 million fortune and feature alongside the brains behind some of the most popular gaming titles, including Candy Crush, Minecraft, and Grand Theft Auto. It lists …
