Neo-Nazi group with member that plotted to kill MP just a “motley crew” of nationalists drinking in their local Wetherspoons, a court heard
Jack Renshaw plotted to kill his local MP Rosie Cooper and Detective Constable Victoria Henderson with a gladiator machete before hoping to be shot dead by the police during a hostage stand off, a court heard.
Book by Victorian woman renowned as world’s first computer programmer to go under the hammer
One of only seven known copies of 'Sketch of the Analytical Engine' are known to exist
Summer sun can be “demoralising” for office workers
Millions of workers admit they feel 'trapped' in their office when the sun is shining outdoors, a study has found. As the UK basks in temperatures of almost 30C, three in five office-based employees admit they feel glum at the thought of being stuck indoors during the heatwave. And a third went as far as to say they feel trapped inside, while one in four believe they are wasting their life in front of their computer rather than making the...
UK’s first vegan Oktoberfest comes to Camden Town
The UK's first vegan Oktoberfest is coming to Camden Town this year. Launching on Saturday 6th October Vegtoberfest will couple the merry traditions of Oktoberfest with beers, wines and street food. Vegan-friendly Bavarian beers will sit alongside a handful of local vegan craft ales, while vegan wines, mulled wine and hot and cold cocktails will also be available. Vegtoberfest will also serve a range of vegan Bratwurst and sausages with all the usual trimmings at the Brat Grill. Fest Roof...
Elephant showers himself in dust to stop sunburn
The huge beast used the animal kingdom's version of sun cream
Neolithic trackway found while digging cables for £2.5bn wind farm
Archaeologists also unearthed the remains of an aurochs, a prehistoric cow.
China has banned popular computer game – because players can make characters gay
The Sims FreePlay, which was released six years ago, has now been banned in China and six Middle Eastern countries because authorities are worried about players enacting same-sex fantasies in the mobile game.
Queen’s taxpayer-funded costs rise 13% in past year
The Queen's taxpayer-funded costs rose by 13 per cent in the past year, new accounts show. Public funds used by the Queen for official expenditure and duties went up from £41.9 million to £47.4 million. More than £4 million was spent on the initial phase of improvements at the palace, including the removal of old wiring, while £21.4 million went on payroll costs. The Sovereign Grant accounts also show an increase in travel costs, from £4.5 million to £4.7 million. The...
Poor people really are more charitable than the rich, according to new research
They are more likely to share their money, even though they have much less to give,