Court acquits activists who tried to disarm Saudi-bound fighter planes to prevent ‘war crimes’
In the same week that Secretary of State for Defence, Michael Fallon, told the House of Commons Defence Committee that criticism of the Saudi Arabian regime and its brutal bombardment of Yemen is a hindrance to arms sales, two activists were acquitted for trying to disarm fighter jets bound for Saudi Arabia. Activist Sam Walton and Rev Daniel Woodhouse have been acquitted after breaking-in to BAE Systems factory to ‘disarm’ Typhoon fighter jets. BAE’s Typhoon fighter jets are being used...
Experiencing London the Royal Way – Reviewing The Montcalm Royal London House Hotel
London is a phenomenal city to visit, that goes without saying. You will, however, want the proper kind of luxury accommodation to take care of you in between your shopping sprees and legendary landmark visits. The Montcalm Royal London House Hotel is a centre for deluxe ingenuity and class hotel development. It is a “new chapter” in the capital city’s provisions of opulent and sensationally refined living spaces. An Introduction You can find The Montcalm nestled in the heart of...
Sister jailed for life for calculated horrific murder – stabbing her 68 times after family funeral
A woman has been jailed for life for murdering her sister by stabbing her 68 times after a family funeral. Sabah Khan lured her 34-year-old sibling Saima to their home in Luton by pretending her children were unsettled before brutally killing her and staging a burglary. Saima Khan. The 27-year-old calmly removed her blood-stained clothing and protective gloves before concealing them in a bin bag with the bloodied knife and hid it in her bedroom, the Old Bailey heard. A...
Meet the West Ham fan who dived for Mark Noble’s winning shirt
A Hammers fan has found fame after taking a spectacular fall on live TV following West Ham’s Carabao Cup clash with Spurs at Wembley. Lee Williams, 23, was at the game last night when he dived to try and catch Mark Noble’s shirt, which the West Ham skipper had thrown into the crowd. The fall was caught by the Sky Sports cameras and soon became viral on social media. While some may be embarrassed, Lee finds the clip hilarious. Lee...
These Are The Foods Brits Turn To in Their Time of Need
Brits are most likely to turn to pizza, bacon sandwiches – and eggs and soldiers when they are in need of comfort, a study has found. A poll of 2,000 adults found almost eight in ten turn to their favourite meals when they need a little pick me up, with a simple and convenient pizza the top choice. The British classic of fish and chips came second followed by a bacon sandwich, a full English and burger and chips. Roast...
“Disturbing” figures show real wages dropped in 2017 proving Govt’s economic incompetence
Real pay is now down almost 5 per cent since financial crash showing Conservatives have no clue how to ‘make work pay’ says GMB union. GMB, Britain’s general union, has condemned both the Government’s handling of the economy and the public sector pay cap after official figures published today (26 October 2017) show wages shrank by 0.4 per cent in real terms in 2017. This was the first fall in three years - busting any myths of a recovery under...
World War II pilot fulfils dream of “one last flight”
A World War II pilot who was desperate for "one last flight" has fulfilled his dream after he took to the skies at the age of 96. George Harvey flew bombing raids behind enemy lines during the conflict after joining the RAF in 1939. Now the 96-year-old has taken off in the cockpit from the RAF Lossiemouth military base in Moray and held the controls for the final time. Mr Harvey's carer Claire Nias was responsible for looking after the...
Fantasy Football Blog week 10: Kane-ing it up the table
Miles Reucroft is undertaking a different way of playing the ever popular Fantasy Football this season. To understand his methodology, read part one here. Week nine took FC Fakin’ Run Aboutabit to another season’s high, this time climbing improbably into the top 1,000,000 and nestling in at 945,013th. Our 73 point haul outstripped the week’s average of 50 and propelled us forward some 600,000 positions. It was quite the week. Captain Kane led the way with 32 points, ably supported...
Golfers hit back-to-back hole-in-one at odds of 17 million to one
Two female golfers have defied odds of over 17 million to one - by hitting back-to-back holes-in-one. Jayne Mattey, 57, and Claire Shine recorded holes-in-one on the very same hole during a match in Berkshire on Saturday (Oct 21). The incredible feat happened on the 13th hole at the East Berkshire Golf Club during a fourball matchplay competition. And while 13 may be unlucky for some, it was anything but for the talented duo. Ms Mattey, a freelance career coach,...